Cornell finds 16 percent protein ration cuts feed costs for dairy cows
The Cornell animal husbandry department reports a cooperative trial showing 16 per cent protein concentrate performs as well as 20 to 24 per cent mixes when fed with medium clover hay and corn silage. Savings of about $6 per cow yearly arise, with more home grown grain usable in rations.
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New York State
Animal Husbandry Department
Cornell University
Co-Operative Grange League Federation
E. S. Harrison
New Dairy Feeding Table Guides Grain for Milk Yields
J W Avery of New York State College of Agriculture, Ithaca, releases a feeding table matching grain amounts to milk output and fat test. For 30 to 50 pounds of milk daily, grain ranges from about 7.5 to 19.2 pounds, with adjustments for fat test 3 to 7 percent and additional needs when cows are thin, not eating enough roughage, or near peak lactation. The chart and ration guidance are free on request from the department of animal husbandry.
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J. W. Avery
New York State College of Agriculture
Dairy Record Club
Avery
Department of Animal Husbandry
Ithaca
New York
Permanent Pastures Promote Protein Rich Output
Soil experts at Ohio State University note pastures can yield valuable protein if improved. Unenhanced pasture returns 60 to 100 pounds of beet per acre, worth about $6 to $10 after costs. Ohio and other states show higher profits with pasture upgrades, including 780 pounds of protein per acre valued at $78 in one Ohio test and 749 pounds valued at $75 in Wisconsin trials.
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Ohio State University
Ohio
Wisconsin
Vermont
New Jersey
Clean Milk Utensils Reduce Bacterial Contamination
It is estimated that 75 percent of bacteria in milk after production come from utensils. Contamination from inadequately cleaned utensils can be reduced by rinsing in a chlorine disinfectant before use. Disinfectant does not replace thorough washing and scalding required for proper sanitation.
Pets in Wide Variety Found at Army Posts
Old-time regulars in the Philippines and U S Army Recruiting News note dogs as the favorite barracks mascot with cats close behind. Posts from Fort Missoula Montana to Fort Snelling Minnesota report diverse mascots including a coy ote and a wounded bald eagle that did not endure military life.
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Philippines
Herbert E. Smith
United States Army Recruiting News
Fort Missoula
Mont
Fort Snelling
Minn
Glass Pipes Replace Metal in Modern Plants
Advances in glass manufacture bring Pyrex piping to factories. Glass pipelines resist corrosion and heat, allow constant visual inspection of flow, color and consistency, and need only a wrench to install. Pyrex fittings enable flexible layouts and straightforward maintenance.
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Scientific American
Granite chips ordered for Wright Brothers memorial site
A large quantity of granite chips was ordered from nearby quarries near Elizabeth City New York to aid souvenir hunters at Kill Devil Hill where the Wright brothers memorial is under construction. Engineers reported the granite marker at the first airplane flight site had been nearly destroyed by souvenir seekers.
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Elizabeth City
N. Y
Kill Devil Hill
Wright Brothers
Humorous Exchange Reveals Marjorie’s Silence
A brief humorous dialogue shows one speaker attempting to tell Marjorie about themselves while she sits with mouth open and silent, prompting playful questions about her reaction and composure.
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Marjorie
Poisonous Snakes and Cranks in Contemporary Life
The piece notes over 100 US snakes with only 17 venomous and warns about suitors who seem friendly but prove trustworthy. It also condemns those who preach revolution as the worst sort of crank, urging caution in judgment and discourse.
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United States
Bayer Aspirin for Pain and Comfort
Bayer Aspirin offers quick relief for headaches neuralgia neuritis and rheumatic pains. A single tablet blocks a threat of a headache while two or three end a cold. Carry it while traveling and at home for reliable relief stamped with the Bayer cross.
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Fanny
Western Newspaper Union
Finney
On ; Nee
Liberal Commission
Kennedy-Mann Co
Hinckley
Gans
Dearborn
Chicago
Hiscox Chem
Wks
Patch E.n. Flor
Parker
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
W.N. U
St. Louis
Chelmsford
London
Giuseppe Piazzi
Dr. Pierce
Cnt
Wen
Toria
Joo Nye
Casio
AC Barrett
Chas. H. Fletcher
Cuticcura
Cuticura Laboratories
Malden, Mass
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