Kentucky Letter-Sires Sale Sells 180 Purebred Bulls
United States Department of Agriculture features Kentucky breeding plans as the first Letter-sires sale of the year yields 180 purebred bulls for breeding. Wayland Rhoads of the University of Kentucky extension notes expected improvements. Farmers welcome affordable superior stock as additional sales are planned.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Kentucky
Wayland Rhoads
University of Kentucky
Very Few Real Runts Born Says Farm Editor
A Central West farm paper editor argues most so called runts stem from poor housing feed and care. He notes real runts are rare and proper management before and during weaning boosts profitability for farmers who report to the U S Department of Agriculture.
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Central West
United States Department of Agriculture
Pnese
Vliet
Way of Raising Mule Colts
The article contrasts old and new mule-raising methods. It notes older practice let foals rough it until three years old before breaking, while the modern method feeds mules before weaning to accelerate growth. By one year, mules are ready for harness, with two-year-olds usable but best not pushed as regular workers until three.
Feeding corn to hogs method in stages
A method to acclimate hogs to new corn by tossing wormy stalks over a fence as the corn reaches the milk stage. Increase the amount over 10 to 12 days until the corn is well dented and hogs receive a full feed, while closely watching for digestion issues.
Silo Pays Large Dividends
The silo is described as crucial for farm success, enabling efficient feeding of cows and sheep and improving cropping. It is urged as a monument to thrift and progressive husbandry and recommended to ensile corn for winter cattle or sheep feed.
Selecting Seed Corn for Higher Yields in Next Year’s Crop
The U S Department of Agriculture urges farmers to prepare for next year's corn by selecting seed corn this autumn. Criteria include adaptation to local conditions, high yield, proper maturity, disease resistance, and careful storage. Selection from on farm fields with vigorous competition produces better seed than random choices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Department of Agriculture
Cowpeas Suit All Soils With Drought Tolerance and Orchard Value
The cowpea thrives on nearly all soil types and handles drought well though frost damages leaves. It suits southern climates best but grows in Ohio to New Jersey, with strong performance on light and poor soils when well drained and inoculated. Rich soil favors vine growth but lowers grain yield. clay soils improve in a second year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
New Jersey
Michigan
Paul in Ephesus A Bold Gospel Awakening and Riot
Lesson text outlines Paul the Apostle teaching John's disciples about faith in Christ in Ephesus. It covers his bold reasoning in the synagogue and Tyrannus schoolhouse, miracles through handkerchiefs, and a public burning of occult books. It notes fear, hypocrisy, and the Demetrius riot ending with the town clerk's calm ruling.
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Christ
Ephesus
Boston
Demetrius
Diana
Ephesians
Sealing Silo Methods Emphasize Proper Waste Reduction
Agricultural guidance outlines sealing a silo by husking the last three or four loads of corn and running only stalks and leaves through the cutter. The loads are tramped and soaked with water to form a tight top layer, producing minimal waste and preventing corn kernels from mixing into the waste.
Lime Spreader Favored for Surface Lime Application
Lime should be spread on the soil surface and harrowed in rather than plowed under. Fall application is common though timing matters less than even distribution. A lime spreader is recommended to avoid waste and ensure uniform neutralization of soil acidity.
Best Seed Potatoes Selection Read in Sleepy Farm Notes
Farmers discuss selecting seed potatoes akin to seed corn. Emphasis on choosing the biggest finest tubers at harvest to improve the next year’s crop. notes that potatoes have been overlooked compared with corn and urges careful selection of seed stock.
Fall of Jerusalem Reported by Biblical Chronicle
Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon laid siege to Jerusalem and carried away the city’s princes and ten thousand captives, as described in the biblical passage 1 Kings 24:11 and 14. The ancient siege narrative emphasizes the fall of the city and the loss of its valorous leaders.
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Nebuchadnezzar
Babylon
Jerusalem
Horseback Riding's Ancient Bond Unearthed in History
The text notes no exact date for when humans first rode horses but suggests it likely occurred within the last three millennia. It emphasizes the long and dated relationship between humans and mounted animals.
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Quick Bowels Aid
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a reliable remedy for constipation in children. It claims a single teaspoon opens bowels within hours, promises a playful child after use, and warns buyers to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup with proper directions and avoid imitations.
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California
Aviator Pleads For Leniency In Speeding Case
The driver, claiming aviation absent mindedness, argues to the judge that he mistook his car for an air bus and panicked when his speed read eight miles per hour. He says he accelerated to avoid a tail spin.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as safe for wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims simple directions fit for any woman to dye or tint worn dresses skirts waists coats sweaters draperies and hangings with guaranteed no spotting fading streaking or running.
Farce Comedy on the Moving Stage Crowds
A satirical note describes traveling vaudeville performers as acting like a world stage farce while a move draws crowds. The tone mocks the performers as they juggle routines during a lively show.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Clinch Liver Relief
An advertisement from South Bend Indiana promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a harmless liver and digestion remedy. Testimonial by Wm D Marquess asserts effectiveness for constipation bilious attacks and sluggish liver with no distress. The copy claims cleansing via hot water and May-apple based pills.
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Tower
Moore
Dr. Pierce
South Bend
Ind
Wm. D. Marquess
S. Carroll St
Day of Reckoning Recalled in Ancient Verse
Fragments from Hosea 7 32 2? reflect on judgment and memory of wicked deeds. The passage notes that wrongdoing surrounds the guilty and confronts them before the speaker. Scriptural phrasing emphasizes accountability and divine awareness.
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