Lepeume Hays Best for Cows in Dairy Diets
USDA notes legume hays such as alfalfa improve feed efficiency and cut protein costs for dairy cows. Despite long-recognized benefits, only about 41 percent of U.S. hay is legume, with regions using more nonlegume forage. Legumes offer higher palatability and protein, reducing need for expensive concentrates.
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United States Department of Agriculture
J. R. Dawson
Bureau of A Dairy Industry
Columella
Calamella
United States
North Central
North Atlantic States
Sunlight Key for Winter Hens Vitamine Absorption
Historical note explains that hens need vitamin D and calcium for eggshells. Ultraviolet sunlight triggers vitamin D, while ordinary glass blocks UV rays. New glass substitute allows UV light in without letting cold in, and is now used in hen houses after passing tests.
Agricultural Squibs From The Farm Desk
Heat hen water to increase eggs. Dry air from furnaces needs a water pan. A big ugly bull signals sale or dangerous handling. Winter feeding: 3–5 lb grain morning, 6–10 lb evening per 100 birds. Fewer pigs by breeding fewer sows. Johnson grass seed spreads if stock graze it. Cream can freeze outside but center stays warm, butter quality suffers.
Getting Ready for Alfalfa Large Task
Ohio State University extension specialist Earl Jones lays out soil prep for alfalfa. Emphasizes drainage acidity, inoculation, and limestone needs with figures: 3 to 4 tons per acre limestone, 400 to 500 pounds fertilizer per acre, and prior field manuring.
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Earl Jones
Ohio State University
Jones
Ohio
Cod Liver Oil Boosts Poultry Production in Limited Sunshine
An old farm note says cod liver oil mixed into wet mash benefits laying hens when sunshine and green feed are scarce. A one percent addition aids mineral assimilation and growth, improving production and egg size, especially during early laying in pullets.
Poultry House Straw Use Emphasized
Straw on the poultry house floor is urged as essential for cleanliness and sanitation. A deep straw bed keeps the house cleaner, prevents manure packing, and aids cleaning while stimulating exercise and egg production.
Pruning Instructions for Pear and Apple Trees
The guide advises cutting back pears and apples to a medium degree. Side branches should be reduced by one half to three fourths, with the central stem shortened but 10 to 16 inches taller than surrounding branches. After the first year, establish a permanent framework using three to five well distributed outward limbs. For large trees, permanent limbs may be chosen at transplant time. One year whip trees without branches should be shortened to about 2%4 or 8 feet to promote good branching below the cut.
Better Chicks From Vitamin Rich Feed Guidance
Vitamin rich feeding improves hatch rates. Yellow corn and alfalfa supply vitamin A while sunshine provides vitamin D. Wheat kernels supply vitamin E. cod liver oil can supplement during cloudy periods at one pint per 199 pounds of feed.
Early hatched hens urged for steady egg growth and feed
New Jersey Agricultural College poultry experts advise that early hatched Leghorn chicks should receive rations promoting rapid growth to maximize summer and fall egg production. Late hatchings require slower development to avoid an early winter molt, while early stock aim to improve as many as possible before winter.
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Poultry Department
New Jersey Agricultural Coloniers
Feeding Turkeys for Vigorous Breeding Stock
Feed turkey breeding stock a balanced grain mash with equal parts corn and wheats and oats. Provide alfalfa or clover forage in spring and keep a hopper of laying mash for hens before laying begins. Offer oyster shells for strong egg shells and feed away from chickens to prevent disease spread.
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Turkey
Poultry Notes on Flocks and Feeding Practices
It pays to rid hens of worms and maintain proper housing and water. One water fountain per 25 chicks. a safe heated fountain saves costs in eggs. Warm water aids hens in cold weather and alfalfa hay around nests helps mites retreat. Protein from animal sources is more valuable than from plant feeds.
Kitchen Monarch Had Her Little Grievance
A crisis at the Orchard ends with a maid quitting after a month. The mistress pleads, noting she funded a wireless set in the kitchen and asks why the maid wants to leave. The maid blames the programs, saying they fail to satisfy.
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Jane
London
Indianapolis humorist buys five foot shelf set on deferred plan
A widely known Indianapolis newspaper man famed for his drolleries buys a five foot shelf of books on deferred payment. He jokes about paying for three feet already and not having read an inch, prompting a humorous exchange with a collector who urges settlement.
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Indianapolis
Koenig remedy marketed worldwide offers free sample
An old German remedy touted for nervousness sleeplessness and related ailments is advertised as widely distributed by Pastor Koenig’s Nergine. The company claims factory expansion and mentions Koenig factories worldwide. Readers are urged to request a large generous sample by mailing 1045 No Wells St Chicago Illinois and to mention their local paper.
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Koenig
Eld
Koenig Medicine Co
No. Wells St
Chicago
Illinois
Politician and Statesman 2 You A Politician Or A States
Fragmentary lines discuss self identity in politics. The text questions if the speaker is a politician or a statesman and hints at uncertainty about asserting a political role. No clear events, dates, or names are present.
How a dog keeps teeth white with secret pastes
A quirky note asks how a dog maintains white teeth using a secret toothpaste. It hints at hidden remedies or tips for dental care in pets, suggesting simple, perhaps homey tricks.
Railways Chief Highlights Supply Costs Against Freight
R. Moore, general manager of the South African railways, issues a circular comparing office supplies with freight charges. He notes a pencil equals transport for 100 miles, glue equals 200 miles for a bag, and pins cost the same as moving 100 pounds of fertilizer 100 miles.
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R. Moore
Pedestrian’s Paradise and Moonbound Musings
A writer imagines the moon as a pedestrian paradise where gravity is light enough to let a man jump 380 feet high. The piece playfully questions where good pedestrians go after death and treats space as a future promenade.
Useless Language Insight Sparks Debate Over Communication
A fragment reflects on language usefulness and how people perceive communication. The remark questions whether knowing languages truly aids living, implying a broader debate on utility and adaptability in daily life.
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