Little Wanderers Feast On Weeda Seeds In Snowy Fields
The redpolls migrate erratically visiting eastern farms in winter. They form small flocks to forage raggy weed fields and corn stubble, feeding on seeds above snow. Their fearless nature aids farmers by helping control weed seeds and supporting winter bird life studies.
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H. W. Weisgerber
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Illinois
Massachusetts
Asia
Europe
Cost of Marketable Milk Across Ohio
An Ohio State dairy department study shows average farm milk cost about 25 cents per gallon equal to 6.25 cents per quart with 3,200 pounds of milk per cow yearly. Including feed labor interest maintenance insurance and taxes this cost falls as production rises. Distribution adds about 3 1/2 cents per quart.
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Dairy Department
The
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Ohio
Stirring Up Sleepy Swine
An article urges hog farmers to motivate sleepy sows to exercise for stronger litters. It warns that inactivity and overfeeding produce weak pigs, and suggests strategies like limited indoor feeding and scattering feed outside to stimulate rooting and hustling behavior.
Dairy economics drive milk price up for average producers
The article explains that when milk sells for ten cents a quart, average producers and distributors make little profit due to costs in production and distribution. Large scale, high producing operations can gain some margin, but the typical farmer with average cows faces rising feed, labor, and sanitary costs that raise milks price.
Making Piece of Concrete by an Idaho Engineer
Agricultural engineer E. W. Hamilton explains a simple rule for mixing concrete. For a 1 2 4 mix, cement sacks per cubic yard equal 40 divided by 7, with sand and gravel cubic feet calculated by multiplying cement sacks by the respective parts. The article gives sample totals for a yard using a 1 2 mix and shows how to compute cement sand and gravel.
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E. W. Hamilton
Idaho Experiment Station
Handle Heavy Tile With Simple Homemade Device
A Kansas man demonstrates a practical tile handling tool from Farm Stock and Home. The frame extends to fit tile size, a small wheel sits on the end, and a swinging bar pivots on the upright to lift and place heavy tiles accurately in a ditch. The article notes the device is easily made with common tools.
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Kansas
Tile setting device described for one man operation
A device with two braces holds the upright and is placed inside the tile to set it in position. The tool is withdrawn after placement, allowing the tile to be set easily. One man can handle large tiles that normally require several workers.
White Comb in Fowls Causes and Home Treatment
White comb disease in fowls arises from decayed feed impure water and overcrowding in dark filthy houses. Birds show a scrawny comb wattles head and neck with feather loss. Move to clean quarters feed wholesome food and give castor oil at night followed by daily conditioner in soft food and vaseline on affected areas.
Demand Drives Turkeys Amid Steady Market
Demand for turkeys remains robust with buyers always ready. Markets show consistent appetite and high profit potential, keeping supply from glutting and encouraging continued production.
Definition of weed by Professor Bailey
Professor Bailey defines a weed as any plant not wanted. He notes corn can be a weed in a potato field and rye in a buckwheat field. Dandelions are often called weeds but are grown as crops in many gardens.
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Bailey
Testing Milk Cream Thickness Test In Tumblers
A simple cream test suggests milk quality by placing samples in tumblers and observing cream thickness after several hours for a practical dairy assessment.
On the Right Track to Dairy Success
Advice urges careful choice of breed and feed for dairy farming. It stresses that the right combination prevents disappointment and boosts profitability in milk production.
Dress fashions a century hence predicted by lecturer
A lecturer envisions women’s attire 100 years from now while Mrs Hemmandhaw resists, noting she will still wear the blue velvet suit from her marriage. The exchange appears in the Youngstown Telegram humor column about futuristic dress.
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Hemmandhaw
Youngstown Telegram
Hair Loss Skin Pimples Relief With Cuticura
Greenwood Indiana resident C. M. Hamilton reports scalp itching burning and hair loss improved after three months using Cuticura Soap and Ointment on face and scalp. Ad notes Cuticura sold worldwide with free sample offer and Boston address.
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Greenwood
Ind
C. M. Hamilton
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
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Dialogue on manners and blessing from the judge
A humorous exchange features a fair maid and Henry discussing support in the manner she expects. Henry explains popper gave a blessing rather than an offer, with the judge commenting on the situation.
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Henry
Fair Maid
Popper
Judge Miller Credits Kidney Pills for Cure of Heart Trouble
Philip Miller, Probate Judge of Gray County Cimarron Kansas, declares six boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills cured years of heart trouble and dizziness. He reports improved health, weight about 200 pounds, and desires others to contact about the remedy. Includes request to publish letter and advertisement for Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo N Y and free Household Hints music and recipes.
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Dodds
Gray Co
Philip Miller
Cimarron
Kan
Judge Miller
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
Great General Who Never Fights Delights Mexican Strategists
A pair of Mexican strategists praise a celebrated general who never engages in combat. They argue his greatness lies in restraint and strategic supremacy, distinguishing him from frontline fighters. The exchange highlights admiration for noncombat leadership.
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Myrtle Ave
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Earl S. Sloan, Inc
Bocten, Mass
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Indiana Corporation
Chicago, Illinois
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