Missouri expert urges proper care for chicks to reduce losses
M A Seaton of the Missouri College of Agriculture warns that only about half of hatched chicks survive to maturity under ordinary farm conditions and most losses are preventable. The guide covers brooding temperature, space, water, feeding starting after 50 hours, grit, oats, bread crumbs, eggs, grain mash, and milk to prevent disease and supply nutrients.
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Missouri
M. A. Seaton
Missouri College of Agriculture
PAYS TO CANDLE EVERY EGG IN INCUBATOR
Poultrymen learn it pays to candle every egg before incubation. Candling helps weed out infertile or stale eggs, especially when many eggs are incubated. Electric light under the tray offers a quick check, though thorough candling is best when time allows.
Causes of Lameness in Birds and Tuberculosis Signs
A bird may be lamed from rough male bird activity or rheumatism due to dampness. Lameness with rapid emaciation suggests tuberculosis, with spots on the liver as a symptom. A laboratory exam is needed to confirm tuberculosis in fowls.
Poultry Hints for Capons and Chicks Rearing
Milk only as drink can replace other proteins for chickens. Choose breed for capons. avoid small egg layers. Feed poults at 48 hours old with eggs corn bread and clabbered milk, add hard boiled eggs occasionally. Provide fresh water charcoal grit or sand in pen. Ducks geese follow similar rules. early hatched chicks weather better. Brooding often fails from lack of thought or knowledge.
Manure Pits Offer Desirable Temporary Storage In Towns
Farm guidance describes manure pits or boxes with cone maggot traps to store manure and reduce fly infestation. Concrete bins sized for typical farm output are advised with accessible doors, removable tops, or hinged ends, plus air exclusion and drainage considerations.
Install Farm Drainage System in Dry Season
Associate professor Roe of the University of Minnesota argues that dry season installation of farm drainage systems is best. He cites drought prevention, improved soil tilth, and moisture distribution, noting cost, visibility of work, and preplanning for wet seasons as key benefits.
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HW. OB. Roe
University of Minnesota
Ree
Roe
Michigan to Test Most Soils for Acidity and Lime Needs
The Michigan Agricultural College plans to test most state soils for acidity over the coming years. Prof. C. H. Spurwnay announced a simple method using a few drops of a solution on waxed paper to reveal soil acidity and lime requirements, aiming to improve profitable farming nationwide.
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Michigan Agricultural College
C. H. Spurwnay
Fly Repellent for Farm Animals Instructions
To prevent flies from annoying cattle, prepare two mixtures. Mix laundry soap with warm water to dissolve, and mix crude petroleum with powdered naphthalin. Combine both solutions thoroughly and spray on animals before milking time.
Bacillary White Diarrhea Described as Most Serious Poultry Disease
The U S Department of Agriculture warns bacillary white diarrhea in baby chicks cannot be cured by medical treatment. It wipes out flocks within two weeks of hatching and carriers spread future outbreaks. Cleaning incubators with 5 percent carbolic acid, disposing of infected flocks, and testing for carriers are advised.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Poultry With Dairying Is Profitable Practice
The article argues that combining poultry with dairy farming boosts profit by using dairy wastes for feed and selling poultry products year round. It says modest capital and labor needed, with quick possible recovery of poultry investment and steady monthly income to cover running costs. These activities align with dairy operations, utilizing idle land and stables to improve overall farm profitability.
Angora Goats Efficient for Clearing Brush
Angora goats are promoted as the best method to clear overgrown land and brush. They graze, require minimal winter feed with shelter, and can be fenced with 30 inch wire. Twenty five to thirty goats can clear ten acres in one season, with fat goats fetching similar prices to fat sheep.
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G. H. Foster
Indiana
Plan for Profitable Farm Crops and Cash Income
A practical approach for farmers is to grow profitable food and feed crops alongside a cash crop or two. Estimate production costs, ensure cash flow for present and future obligations, and balance cash needs with food and feed supplies for families and stock. The message emphasizes planning cash crops as a core part of farm strategy.
Landing a premium lamb market through docking and castration
The U S Department of Agriculture reports docked and castrated lambs fetch higher market value due to improved appearance and quality. Docking blocky hindquarters and cleanliness attract buyers, while breeding ewes should be docked. undocked animals disfavorably affect market prices, especially during influxes from eastern states.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Jersey City
MAKE ALL BROOD SOWS WORK
The sow should produce two litters a year with fall pigs. Farrow in March and early September, or November bred sows to farrow in March. Wean at eight weeks to rebred in late May for September farrow. In severe winters, provide good housing for March-born pigs. September pigs need less care until cold weather. Thanksgiving and Christmas demand small pigs for roasters. a northeastern Iowa farmer profits from this market.
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Faua
Iowa
Ideal Two Story B Room Bungalow Feature of Porch and Plan
A detailed reader feature on an ideal two story bungalow with a full front porch. William A. Radford offers free advice to readers from his Chicago address, praising the thoughtful layout, lighting, reception hall, dining room with buffet, compact kitchen and pantry, three upstairs bedrooms, alcove to porch potential, and shingle siding with stained finish.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Interior decorating for a well lit staircase living room
The description explains using two thicknesses of shingles for outer and inner layers to shed water and keep the house dry. It discusses alternatives like substituting stucco for porch siding and emphasizes white window draperies and a white porch ceiling to maximize light in the living and dining rooms.
Calcium needs in livestock forage guidance
The article explains calcium supply in cattle sheep and horses from roughage. It notes often insufficient calcium in roughage or unavailable vitamin and stresses green pasture and well made silage can provide it, while warning many silages are not properly made.
Live Stock Hints on Sows and Feed Practices
Poor feeding keeps brood sows from profits on hundreds of farms. Feed alfalfa hay. it yields higher returns than other feeds. Damp beds cause pneumonia and other pig diseases. veterinary control rests with the profession per Dr. R. A. Craig of Purdue. A sow with pigs thrives on a ration of 6 parts corn 3 parts middlings 10 parts tank care when on full feed.
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Veterinary
R. A. Craig
Veterinary Department
Purdue University
Recipe for a Happy Life from Margaret Queen of Navarre
A poetic guide lists patience repose conscience memory and hope as essential ingredients for happiness. It urges gathering pastimes pleasant memory and love’s magic drops guarded by true pleasures. excess may spark flame needing tears, with merriment added, and final appeal to health held by God.
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Margaret
Navarre
Must Have Constancy
A compact paraphrase of Addison’s belief that constancy underpins love friendship and virtue, stressing the moral core of steadfast allegiance as essential to enduring human ties.
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Addison
Lydia Pinkham Medicine Praise From Jamestown Lady
Mrs Alice Davis of 203 West Second Street Jamestown New York reports nervousness backache and weakness before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She says after treatment she feels real well runs a rooming house and recommends the medicine to others for similar troubles.
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Jamestown
MN. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lam
Mra
Alice D. Davis
Second St
N. Y
Lydia EB. Pinkham
As Queens Do. Hugh-Gladys is a queen
A quirky phrase notes a queenly moment with playful names Hugh and Gladys and a cheeky reference to cards and status. The line hints at humor and social play without detailing events or dates.
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Hugh
Gladys
Harry
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