USDA begins breeding and feeding experiments on hogs
The United States Department of Agriculture plans long term studies to compare scrub crossbred and purebred boars on scrub and crossbred sows. The trials will cover generation to generation with fed out and breeding stock kept for later use. Results aim to settle debates over purebred versus crossbred hogs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Animal Husbandry Division
Beltsville
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SHFEST RATION FOR STEER IN SILAGE FEEDING
Proper steer rations with silage include 40 to 50 pounds daily per steer plus 3 pounds of cottonseed or oil meal and 2 to 8 pounds of hay such as clover or alfalfa. Oil meal offers higher quality protein and may be worth $5 to $6 more per ton than cottonseed meal. Corn feeding depends on market outlook. four to five pounds per steer daily near the end of the feeding period may be advisable.
Better Sheep in Kentucky
Kentucky counties report a shift toward quality breeding as farmers adopt pure bred sires. The USDA notes widespread use of pure bred rams to improve flocks, with a recent Louisville sale dispersing 250 Hampshire Shropshire and Southdown rams to farms statewide.
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Kentucky
United States Department of Agriculture
Louisville
Hampshire
Shropshire
Southdown
Sunshine Inside Hoghouse Improves Sunlight and Sanitation
Discussion on using wire gates and partitions between hog pens to let sunlight reach the floors and improve drying and sanitation in the hoghouse. Emphasizes brighter interior and better hygiene through reflective sun exposure.
Suit-Frock and Luxurious Furs Shape Women’s Styles
Fashion notes show women embracing suit-frocks worn with fur pieces as versatile, economical luxury. Hard furs like uncut pelts and fox pelts rise in price, while capes and neckpieces in sable, mink, and kolinsky diversify outfits for street and business wear.
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Kolinsky
The Story of Two Kings Formation and Division
Lesson summarizes the rise and split of Israel under Solomon era rulers. Rehoboam's harsh policy after consulting the young advisers triggers rebellion led by Jeroboam. Jeroboam adopts calf worship and alters priesthood and feast days, showing how leadership and unbelief shaped Israel’s division.
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Solomon
Rehoboam
Jeroboam
Ten Tribes
Israel
David
Jesse
Jehoboam
Jerusalem
God
Ahijah
Jerobonam
Egypt
Levi
Tabernacle
Jehovah
Israel Turns From Moses
A biblical verse from Exodus 32 1 portrays the Israelites demanding new gods from Aaron while Moses delays atop Mount Sinai. They claim not knowing what has become of Moses and urge immediate leadership.
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Israel
Moses
Aaron
Egypt
Saltus and the widower overinsured wife in memory
The Critic recalls Edgar Saltus at his club as a widower laments losing his wife and mentions insurance. A Fisheries Service Bulletin reports about 176,000,000 fish saved from landlocked Mississippi waters by season’s end, highlighting mortality from freshets and bureau records.
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Edgar Saltus
Saltus
Mr. Saltus
C. F. Culler
Mississippi River
Bureau
Fisheries Service Bulletin
History and Hats at State Street Store
A shopper on State Street eyed a brown velvet tricornered hat while two companions waited at the counter. The tall woman feigns vanity as another remarks the headpiece recalls Napoleon in a light exchange about history.
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Napoleon
Delaware
Chicago Journal
Faith Is Substance of Things Hope For
A quotation from Hebrews 11 1 emphasizing faith as the substance of hoped for things and the evidence of unseen things.
Debates Over Procedures on Elderly Patients
Dr Beverley Robinson denounces common surgeries on aged persons in a Medical Record letter. He argues many operations offer little chance of saving life and merely increase suffering for the elderly patient.
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Beverley Robinson
The
Medical Record
New York
Businessman W P Willis Crossed Atlantic 180 Times
New York businessman W P Willis has crossed the Atlantic Ocean 180 times marking a long career of international travel and trade. This milestone highlights his enduring ties to Europe and the Americas.
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Ocean
W. P. Willis
New York
Atlantic
In Business With Our Money Ad Summary
Little Wonder Products Co. offers Nature's Sweets-Two 60 lb extracted honey at 16.80 per order with cash terms and money back guarantee. Sumner-Forker Grain Co. lists grain offerings in Sumner, Missouri. Florida fruits include oranges grapefruit and tangerines in express-paid boxes for 3.75. J R Taylor of Tampa advertises Florida produce.
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Little Wonder Products CO
Burgettstown, PA
Nature
Sumner-Forker Grain Co
Sumner
Florida
Express
J. R. Taylor
Tampa
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