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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
7
Horses may lose consciousness in hot sun or after fast work. Sunstroke differs from fits by slow breathing and pulse. Remove harness, rest in shade, apply cold water or ice to the head, offer small sips of cool water, and give four ounces of whiskey diluted in cold water. Sponging, rubbing dry, and providing fresh air complete the treatment.
Hogs kept in well arranged premises avoid mud and stay clean. When swine can wash themselves while remaining out of mud they respond with gains and show appreciation for the opportunity to have regular clean baths.
The article notes that households in areas with poor corn crops may raise hogs using alternative crops like barley feterita kafir or milo. It states these seeds perform as well as corn for growing or fattening hogs and encourages producers to raise hogs if they can grow these crops.
A farmer should feed the animals with home grown fodder as much as possible. While some purchased feed may be necessary, sticking to own crops improves profits when calculating results for pigs or cattle.
Providing sanitary quarters, good feed, and pure water is essential for profitable hog raising. Clean, well-maintained housing prevents disease and supports healthy growth in young and mature hogs, tying protein nutrition to growth, repair, and production across livestock.
Pigs receive double cholera treatment and require special care to boost resistance. Lowered immunity at this time may allow illness, so farmers are urged to monitor swine closely and provide supportive housing and nutrition to prevent outbreaks.
The United States Department of Agriculture prepares a nation wide livestock reporting service funded by a 70 000 dollar appropriation. It will track monthly farm changes births deaths losses marketings purchases and animals bred across 70 000 to 100 000 farms with state indexes for key regions and semi annual cattle and sheep reports.
Twenty four northern and western states now have 380 specialists to devote full time to farm management extension work. County agents in 895 counties report distributing 51 088 farm account books in 1921 and 18 448 books kept for 444 counties. Farmers assisted in Summarizing their accounts numbered 8 454, while 2 972 farmers in 237 counties changed their business as a result. More than 800 farm account schools with 20 000 attendees were held in 1921.
A U S Department of Agriculture biological survey reports skunks threaten Ohio beekeepers by nocturnal hive visits. Skunks scratch hive exteriors to lure bees out and then eat them. The survey recommends fencing hives with at least three feet of chicken wire.
The U S Department of Agriculture warns that webworm outbreaks in Middle Eastern corn can be prevented only by cultural methods. Plow timing, crop rotation, and weed control are emphasized, with late fall plowing ineffective once nests are established. After infestation, no practical worm removal exists. focus shifts to spring disking, fertilization, and sound seed to help the crop withstand damage.
A simple efficient weeder is built from flat iron pieces such as old buggy tires and a wheel from a wheelbarrow or truck. A blade runs parallel to the ground and is pushed under the surface to cut weed roots. it also acts as a cultivator to break crust between rows and conserve moisture. The design, credited to Co. L. Meller of Fargo North Dakota and featured in Popular Mechanics Magazine, keeps weeds down and aids garden cultivation.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes green manuring is an ancient practice not a new discovery. Romans used lupines sown in September and turned under in May. Germany adopted lupines in the 1800s to reclaim sandy Prussian lands. England, India, and Japan use legumes and various plants. In the United States green-manure crops are more common in the South and under irrigation in the West for orchards, less so in dry farming areas.
The article stresses grit is vital for digestion and overall health in poultry. It advises keeping regular poultry grit in accessible boxes or hoppers and suggests adding a gravel pile near the chicks to boost health and egg production.
H W Morrison of 4768 Thrush Ave St Louis says Tanlac rebuilt his health and gained fourteen pounds after two years of stomach trouble heart palpitations and breathlessness. He reports improved appetite sleep and energy and credits Tanlac as wonderful. Tanlac sold by all druggists.
A Fiji island chief, descendant of a famed chieftain lineage and an Oxford graduate, served as cook with the Royal Marines in France in 1916 and later as a clerk with the Royal Scots Borderers. He earned a King George bravery medal but has deserted civilization to live among Fiji islanders.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment to calm itching scalp and dandruff with a nightly rub, followed by a Cuticura Soap wash with hot water each morning. It urges making these products daily for clear skin and soft hands.
A short scene set in the lost and found desk of the Indianapolis street railway features a telephone exchange and a caller asking for the lost and found. The attendant humorously replies that it is the lost department. An ad copy for Red Cross Ball Blue promises repeated use and better results.
A brief note on a performance of As You Like It by the Chig gersville Dramatic club. The piece hints at discretion in reporting and suggests suppressing reference to a professional show.
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes a senator who once used frank speech may now broadcast it. The cartoonish line hints at shifting tactics in political communication and media taps.
A folk proverb notes Uncle Eben warns to think before speaking yet avoid overthinking to avoid losing one's turn. It reflects on pride and self deception as a caution against vanity.
Irate father comments on chorus girls while his son admits the fashion of the era. The exchange captures social tensions and generational attitudes fading into urban entertainment.
The Navy plans an experimental research laboratory seven miles from the Washington Navy Yard on the Bellevue Magazine grounds. It will focus on development work and radio research, aiming to test new inventions in a controlled setting this summer.
A traveler notes the pleasure of returning home after a summer away, anticipating the familiar winter season and the comfort of homecoming rituals. The reflection blends seasonal change with personal renewal and anticipation of routine.
A pilot is not chosen for riches but for knowledge, emphasizing expertise over wealth in the selection process.
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