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Newspaper
Pendleton Times
Location
Pendleton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
4
Farmers who stay with a proven plan favor keeping a small flock of sheep to control weeds and recycle waste. Sheep need simple, dry windsheltered housing and provide steady income through wool, lambs, and breeding stock across seasons.
Banks in Charlottesville and surrounding county cooperate with farmers to finance purebred sire purchases. The USDA reports banks will loan the difference between scrub and purebred prices for one year. Bank sentiment favoring purebred livestock grows as quality stock boosts herd earnings.
The USDA warns spraying kills garden pests and diseases, favoring Bordexaux mixtures before rain. It stresses timely thorough coverage, high pressure, and drying time, with advice on sprayer types, costs, and community purchasing options. It also covers mechanical controls like hand picking, jarring, nets, brushing, cloth coverings, trapping, and soil practices.
Iowa State college animal husbandrymen at Ames say used crankcase oil can oil hogs safely. Skeptics express doubt but Ames researchers claim the oil is safe except for white hogs with delicate skin that may blister. Let oil stand to settle metal particles, pour off surface oil, and discard sediment.
Alfalfa hay can be used for work horses if Timothy hay is given once daily. When alfalfa is fed during non working periods the grain ration can be reduced substantially.
A piece on pig rearing emphasizes early care shaping a pig's life and future value. It argues starting good husbandry at birth determines whether the animal remains a runt or grows into a healthy hog.
Cockerels on most general farms are by-products of pullet production and should be finished for market as rapidly as possible.
A USDA progress report shows area plans and accredited herd work reducing disease. In March Nebraska tested 21,000 cattle while Michigan 19,817 and New York 13,076. Total tested nationwide reached 228,779 with 305,000+ accredited cattle and 408,000 on waiting lists. Wisconsin leads with 36,183 accredited cattle followed by Minnesota with 33,759.
The article extols tillage as the principal task of gardeners and notes that wheel hoes greatly reduce work, about one third the effort of hoeing by hand. It highlights ease of use for women and mentions attachments like small rake teeth to keep soil stirred after weed removal.
Poultry manure is a valuable by product when properly stored and kept dry. It deteriorates quickly if stored under unfavourable conditions and nitrogen is lost as ammonia when manure becomes wet. If not spread immediately it should be stored under shelter per Maryland Bulletin 244.
Complete eradication of pigeon lice is possible in one treatment if directions furnished by the United States Department of Agriculture are followed. The pigeons should be dipped in a solution of sodium fluoride and soapy water, and afterwards never allowed their freedom. Stray pigeons must not get into the flock.
Three classes of chickens exist egg producers dual purpose and meat birds says Harry Embleton professor at Oklahoma A and M. The best breed depends on whether eggs or general purpose meat are desired and on choosing a reputable breeder with the right strain.
The article notes that a hen ceasing to lay tends to gain fat, making the pelvic bones thicker and less flexible. When laying, the bones become thinner and more flexible, and the distance between them widens, indicating laying status.
Keep charcoal where fowls access it at all times. Clean runs and coops before chicks arrive. Goose is the holiday bird with strong city market demand. Stock essential poultry remedies for emergencies. Set eggs promptly after laying for best results. Provide grit oyster shell and clean water. check for mites or lice.
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