Causes spread of bovine tuberculosis in livestock
The article lists twelve factors promoting bovine tuberculosis spread. Key causes include unrestricted range and common pastures, shared drinking sources, introduction of untested cattle, nosing fence lines, close housing, feeding milk from infected animals to calves and hogs, trading untested animals, dogs and hogs eating dead stock, breeding to untested bulls, serving cows outside the herd, and poor health conditions such as drafty barns and underfeeding.
Flushing Increases Yield in Sheep Breeding
USDA findings show Southdown ewes bred with extra feeding yield 198 more lambs per 1000 ewes over standard care. Good pasture like blue grass or soybe an provide best results. drought may still be offset by a grain ration. Flushing boosts lamb crop by improving ewe condition and raising twin births.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Raise Hogs for Family Use in Fall Pig Care
Hog raising may not be profitable on some farms but many could raise enough pigs to provide family meat. Home cured meats save cash for items farms cannot produce. With fall pigs, provide a well balanced grain ration when pasture is limited.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Separate Pen for Pigs and Hardy Southdown Sheep
At three weeks of age little pigs will begin to eat and by one month old they should have a separate feeding area. Southdown sheep are hardy and well suited to mut ton production.
Best Feed for Pigs
Small pigs should be fed largely on shorts and oats with a small amount of cornmeal and tankage as part of their diet.
Swine Multiply Rapidly in Growth and Feed Gains
Swine multiply more rapidly than other farm animals and make greater gains per hundred pounds of concentrated feed consumed.
Shrinkage Tests Tie Hog Price Discounts to Appearance
United States Department of Agriculture completed twelve tests on 800 hogs showing total weight loss from cooler to retaining period was 13.85 percent for oily pork and similar to firm pork. Soft pork shrank 16 percent, but flavor and keeping qualities were similar across grades. trade preference stems from appearance differences. Details and Bulletin 1086 available free from USDA Washington DC.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Phosphate Boosts Manure Value on Depleted Soils
The article argues that adding phosphate to manure can greatly increase its value on soils worn by years of grain cropping or long livestock feeding. It notes that crops and animals remove phosphorus and soils east of the Mississippi often lack it unless phosphates are used, and that phosphate generally improves usefulness even if it does not always double manure value.
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Mississippi
Right Way to Handle Eggs for Freshness
Tips on egg care emphasize gentle handling to prevent cracks and spoilage. Avoid sudden temperature changes from cold storage to warm rooms or sunlight. Keep nests clean and provide clean feed, then store eggs in cool, dry places and do not wash them. Cleaner eggs stay fresher and boost demand.
Average farm wages fall as labor supply exceeds demand
United States farm wage data from 1,300 county reporters shows October 1 rates at 28.97 dollars with board, 41.58 without board, and day wages of 1.57 with board and 2.08 without. Thirty six percent report excess labor supply, 33 percent say demand exceeds supply, and 31 percent see balance, with cotton states most affected.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Florida
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Pacific Coast
Legumes and Live Stock Shown as Paying Combination
A feature at the American Real Live Stock Show in Kansas City highlights the Missouri College of Agriculture exhibit. The display argues that legumes boost soil productivity and provide protein feed, supporting more and better stock and greater farm wealth.
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Kansas City
Missouri College of Agriculture
Improving Dairy Breeds Through Credible Official Records
To improve dairy breeds the leading cows must receive credible official records. Fundamental rules of fitting must be observed to condition cows for records, and feeding rules must be understood to support them during testing.
Remove Trash From Garden For Plant Health
Removal of garden trash either by burning or adding to compost aids insect and disease control. Rats feeding on crop remains spread diseases including late blight of celery and soft rot. Diseased waste left on soil can render land unfit for gardening.
Concord doctor earns army honors as Legion official
Dr. Robert C. Blood of Concord New Hampshire national vice commander of the American Legion received the Distinguished Service Cross Croix de Guerre and a divisional citation for bravery. He rose from first lieutenant to major and served as battalion medical officer in the 26th division before medical duties in France and at Base Hospital No 9. He organized the Concord Legion post which became the largest in New Hampshire and has held state and national posts since 1922.
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Robert C. Blood
Concord
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American Legion
Blood
New Hampshire
Bloed
France
One Hundred Fourth Field
Twenty-sixth
One Hundred Third Machine Gun
One Hundred Third Infantry
Chemin Des Dames
Dr. Blood
Belleau Woods
Trugny
Scrugham Elected Nevada Governor and Legion Leader
James G. Scrugham, a leading American Legion figure and former state commander, has been elected governor of Nevada. Born in Lexington Kentucky in 1880 he became a professor and later dean at the University of Nevada and served as state engineer before his military and public career. He helped shape the Legion’s adjust ed compensation plan later included in the Fordney bill.
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James G. Scrugham
American Legion
Fight
Nevada
Lexington
Mr. Scrugham
Kentucky State University
Neering
Engineering College
University of Nevada
Scrugham
Ordnance Department
Washington
Darrell Dunkle
The
Legion
Reno
Nev
National Executive Committee
Legion members urged to foster community spirit
Perry Faulkner commander of the Indiana department of the American Legion spoke in a recent address about membership as a path to develop community spirit. He urged Legion members to embody good citizenship through dreams and hope anchored in service.
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American Legion
Perry Faulkner
Indiana Department of the Ex-Service Men’s Organization
Faulkner
Legion
Odd Beliefs About Cats Across Cultures
The article surveys long standing feline superstitions from ancient tales to maritime lore. It notes Freyja’s chariot drawn by cats and Holda’s guards on cats, reflects on cats as weather omens, and mentions sailors fearing bad weather tied to cat mishaps.
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Freyja
Holda
Ship’s Cat Frisky Amid Forecasts of Heavy Gales
A ship’s cat is described as frisky as mariners brace for heavy gales foretold by forecast charts. Weather warnings urge caution and secure all deck gear ahead of squalls likely to affect sea routes.
Puts and Calls Defined in Stock Options
A put grants the holder the right to deliver stock at a fixed price within the contract period. A call grants the holder the right to demand stock at a named price during the stated time.
Pleasant for the Colonel Guard Duty Misadventure
A novice guard chances upon a silver-shouldered officer and, flustered, asks what to do next. The colonel calmly asks for direction as the rookie stands frozen, unsure how to proceed.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for All Fabrics
Diamond Dyes offer simple instructions to color or tint clothing and home textiles. The ad claims rich, even results on wool silk linen cotton and blends with a guarantee of no streaking fading or running. It emphasizes dyeing baby coats skirts curtains and other items, urging readers to buy Diamond Dyes from their druggists.
Teacher’s Lesson Ends With a Silly Math Reply
A teacher who helped Johnny learn to add asks how many visitors were just there. Johnny answers with a punny count, saying two and one to carry, revealing the playful misunderstanding rather than a math error. The director and family had visited briefly and left.
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Johnny
Prohibition Sign at Fruit Stand Cites Skin Disposal
A Boston Tran script notes a fruit stand adage warning customers to take their skins home, reflecting quirky local signage. The sign reads People must take their skins home. The item captures regional humor and public notice style.
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Boston Transcript
Child’s Candy Request Sparks Small Family Dispute
A brief Life magazine quote portrays Tillie asking for a nickel to buy candy to snack in front of the horrid girl next door, prompting a mother’s reaction and a humane, humorous family moment.
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Tillie
Cuticura Toilet Preparations Ad Slogan
Advertisement urges daily use of Cuticura S Ointment and Talcum with Soap for cleansing soothing healing and fragrance to keep skin clear and toilet table complete.
Eskimos and Eskimo Pie Question Stumps Class
A geography lesson on Iceland sparks curious queries. Tessie asks in a shy voice if Eskimos make Eskimo pie, prompting the teacher to handle a humorous student moment in class.
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Iceland
Tessie
Castoria Reminder for Parents to Check Signatures
Public health notice urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature of the four in use for over 30 years. Emphasizes Castoria as a famous old remedy for infants and children and notes children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Not Now. A Darning Lesson Quipped by Grandia
A brief quoted exchange notes traditional lessons on sewing and modesty. The remark reflects bygone attitudes toward stockings and darning, contrasting youth training with past practicality. The line appears in Life magazine style dialogue.
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Superior
Wis
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Pennsylvania Avenue
the Legion
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Detroit
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United States Veterans’ Bureau
San Francisco
Cal
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United States Navy
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Denver
Colo
W. H. Handley
Dock Street
Wilmington
N. C
Charles H. Jones
Medical Corps
Fort Bayard
New Mexico
Alice Dodson
North Davidson Street
Indianapolis
Ind
van Buren Lamb, JR
Hartford
Conn
William J. Lane
New Haven
Church Street
Frank Malina
Company Four
Field Artillery
Camp Stanley
M. J. Evanshaw
Fifth Street
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Lauren G. Higby
M. C
Army of Occupation
Coblenz
Mildred Herron
American Red Cross
Ottawa Street
Joliet
Walter Mohr
North Dakota
Louis Mohr
Tenth Street
Sioux City
Iowa
Earl Raymond Halbert
Quartermaster Corps
Fort Mason
Cora Thacker
Conway
Edward G. Ronnigen
Fillmore County
Minnesota
Jessie
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S. G. Bergseth
Peterson
Minn
John T. Bralford
One Hundred and Forty-fourth Infantry
Air Service
Lovefield
Dallas
Tex
Nell C. Bradford
Akard Street
Clarence Raymond Powers
Hoquiam
Wash
John Powers
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Cecil T. Lavender
Bakersfield
William Irving Lavender
Lancaster
Frederick Pasch
Thirteenth Post
Brooklyn
N.Y
Clarence W. Bratten
Sumner Avenue
N. Y
John Giacoma
Company G
Twenty-third Engineers
Globe, Ariz
C. C. Faires
Henry Berry
Virgil McLain
C. A. Blakesley
United States Veterans’ Hospital
Dawson Springs
Puddy
Virgil McClain
Toledo
McClain
Hartman's
Johnstone
Monument Place
Indianapolis, Ind
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Cuticura Toilet
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