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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1924
Page
10
A Dairy note stresses that neglecting dry cows harms future production. Experts say to feed liberally during the dry period to build reserve strength, as thin cows freshen weak and heavy milkers struggle to recover.
United States Department of Agriculture bulletin finds cows freshened in fall yield more milk and butterfat and higher income over feed cost. Reprint issued for Bulletin 1069 and 1071, noting fall freshening advantages and regional applicability. Copies available from USDA Washington.
The article notes soy beans as a new protein source for dairymen providing both roughage and concentrate. Ground beans yield higher feeding value, with oil content aiding commercial oil production and cake remaining comparable to cottonseed meal. cracked beans prove about one third more valuable than linseed meal with higher protein.
Farmers using legume hay and a balanced grain mix like 4-2-1 often need only salt. Cattle fed crops from acid soils may lack minerals and should receive mulled supplements such as wood ash lime or steamed tenement per 140 pounds of grain. Do not use cam hago meal.
Local notes and ads list daily happenings and shopping points in Patoka. Items include travel by Dale Altom and family, visits by Floyd Smith and others, new Ford roadster ownership, shoe sales at Ballances and Altoms, Certo jelly aid, and various household goods from Martins and Rogiers.
Levi East writes to the Register editor praising the family role after the birth of Cecil Leon East Jr. born June 8, 1924, to Cecil Leon East and Mrs East of Parsons Kansas. He notes the baby’s lineage and GOP potential, with a playful Rah Rah for the future.
A small cyclone struck just east of Vernon in the Goedle Protz Doolen area, tearing up some small trees and damaging a few small buildings away from their foundations.
A ten-hand high, well tempered work horse described as loyal to family and children. He is free of vices, not afraid of traffic or papers in the road, and suitable for driving by any lady. Sale due to rising feed costs. quick sale desired. Pittsburg Leader notice.
Classified items include a six foot McCormick bid der by Oscar Davis, a one year old Shropshire ram four years old listed by A D Nichols in Ahna, and veal calves and lambs wanted by C A Alas at Fosterburg. Clyde Garrett reports a lost pocketbook between his home and Hen Jones corner Kinmundie.
The biggest rain of the season fell here Monday. Bill Alexander made a call on Vernon Market Tuesday. Aunt Emma Wall visited Mary Shepard Sunday. Cecil Alexander has a fine colt and a new watch. When not petting the colt he winds the watch. Mary Shepard and Bessie Stark visited the sick Tuesday. Dock Shepard was sightseeing in Patoka Sunday. Mary Belcher and son George visited Wm. Morris family. Several planted their corn last week. Jess Woodin and wife improved after illness. Alma visitors called on John Lange and relatives in the vicinity. Rosa Mann of Newton visited grandparents J. A. Shepard and wife. Robert Flocken of Rose Hill saw Cracker Neck sights Sunday after car trouble. Pay your subscription now.
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