Dairy Cow Worth Based on Milk Output And Costs
E S Harrison of the New York State College of Agriculture explains a dairy cow's value ties to net returns over three years after feed and labor. Experimental herd data show 7 000 to 8 000 pounds per cow near break even, while higher production yields greater profits. replacement cow values are given for 7 000 to 15 000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Harrison
New York State College of Agriculture
Cornell University
Harrison
Good Management Is Key to Dairying Success
The article argues that good management is the essential factor for success in dairying, equal to any business. Personal capability drives profits, with management quality determining outcomes, as dairy farming’s higher labor and feed costs demand careful judgment and planning for the new year.
Difference in Yields By Feeding Methods Among Cows
Tester Carl Ruby of South Dakota notes two herds of cows from the same bloodlines showed a $74 per cow income gap for the year. The better herd averaged 872 pounds of fat versus 179 for the other, with only $8 per head in feed costs. The good herd earned $100 above feed cost, attributed mainly to timely feeding and careful milking versus neglect of small care details.
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Carl Ruby
South Dakota
Ruby
Grain on Pasture Warns Dairy Chief
A. C. Ragsdale of the Missouri College of Agriculture cautions dairy farmers that feeding grain late in the pasture season is often discontinued too soon. He notes early spring turnouts waste grass, produce watery bulky forage, and hinder milk production due to insufficient nutrients.
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A. C. Ragsdale
Department of Dairy Husbandry
Missouri College of Agriculture
Rye feeding shifts as price drops impact dairy farms
H R Searles of the University of Minnesota extension warns low rye prices may push dairy farmers to feed rye directly to cows rather than selling for cash to buy dairy feeds. He notes rye is an unpalatable feed in large amounts and can cause digestive disturbances.
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H. R. Searles
Agricultural Extension Division
University Farm
St. Paul, Minn
Scientists Learn More of Volcanic Phenomena
Dr. T A Jagger of Kilauea, Hawaii, notes many exciting moments from a 20 year study of the volcano. The Interior Department seeks funds to continue volcanological work in Hawaii National Park as Kilauea remains the centerpiece. Nonactive features like lava tubes and sulphur baths draw visitors, prompting expanded park facilities and observation programs.
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T. A. Jagger
Kilauea
Hawaii
America
United States Interior Department
Hawaii National Park
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad
The ad promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as an instant relief for sour stomach indigestion and excess stomach acid. It claims rapid action, pleasant taste, and a 50 year doctor trusted standard with 25 cent and 50 cent bottles available at druggists.
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Magnesia
Pig Valued at 2575 Dollars After Pearls Hidden
A California hog ranch houses a pig worth about 2575 dollars due to Mrs. F W Beardslees carelessness. She hid 2575 dollars worth of pearls opals and diamonds in a wastebasket which was dumped into a garbage barrel. San Francisco garbage is sold to ranches raising porkers.
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California
F. W. Beardslee
Bad Stomach Cause of Bad Skin
An ad argues stomach weakness causes skin issues like pimples and dull color. It promotes Tanlac made from herbs and roots, claiming digestion improves with a tablespoonful before meals. The copy promises skin clearing as digestion returns to normal and offers money back if it fails.
Soviet Plan to Stop Siberian Wolves by Microphone Network
Time Magazine reports a Soviet plan to reduce wolf packs in Siberia by placing microphones at intervals across the wolf country linked to a central exchange. The central station would hear howls, locate the source, and dispatch rangers to destroy the wolves, improving winter travel safety.
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Siberia
Time Magazine
Keeping Room to Be Home Base in Early Farm Life
In early days the room for sitting was called the keeping room as the family treasures lay within. A farm hand might fear hiring out to a farmer who keeps bees.
No More Colic Pains Castoria Advertisement
A vintage advertisement promotes Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for infant colic and digestive discomfort. It claims quick comfort with no harm and urges keeping a bottle at home for babies and children, noting the doctor recommended status and the signature on the wrapper.
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H. Queenes
Bayer Aspirin for Daily Comfort and Travel Use
Fatigue signals rest yet when unable to rest stay cool and carry on with Bayer Aspirin. One tablet stops a threatening headache while two or three relieve colds and pains from neuralgia to toothache. Always choose genuine Bayer cross stamped tablets and large bottles for economy.
Musical Screech Owl Enjoys Detroit Radio
Thomas B. Smith of Detroit reports a screech owl that perches on his porch railing each evening to listen to the radio. The bird stays for the program but leaves when the radio stops. Opening the window does not bother it, yet opening the door causes it to fly away.
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Thomas B. Smith
Detroit
Is It Your Stomach Purchase Ad
Mrs. Harry Pryor of St. Joseph Minnesota endorses Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic indigestion and general tonic use. Sends symptom blank mail-in trial offer with 10 cents for a sample package and mail to Buffalo New York.
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St. Joseph
Pierce
Harry Pryor
E. Robidoux St
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Ban on Horns and Whistles At Paris Congress
The international congress of public hygiene in Paris voted to prohibit horns and whistles given to children. It ruled the noises harmed health and that microbes could spread mouth to mouth.
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International Congress of Public Hygiene
Paris
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