Government survey shows two feeding systems for feeder steers
Officials at the International Live Stock exposition in Chicago presented USDA findings from a four year survey of about 20 000 steers yearly in Illinois Indiana Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska. The study notes two common ration types tied to local hay, with similar numbers of steers using each method and identical total gain and feeding length per system.
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Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
Middle West
Ilinois
Indiana
Iown
Minnesota
Nebraska
United States
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Which Beef Cattle Breed Suits Your Farm Best
The USDA notes no single beef breed is superior for all markets and conditions. A USDA bulletin lists characteristics of beef and dual purpose breeds, plus a comparison standard to help beginners match breeds to their situation. Free copies via Farmer Bulletin 612 from Washington DC.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Washington, D. C
Whitewash Tips for Better Coverage and Sanitation
A guide explains that proper whitewash lasts longer and cleans better. Slack ten pounds of quicklime in two gallons of water for one hour, then add warm water to brushable consistency. For five gallons, mix glue, salt, and crude abelic acid before applying evenly while warm.
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Paul CC. Jamieson
Colorado Agricultural College
Docking Lambs for Health and Neatness in Young Lambs
Five New York State Agricultural College experts in Ithaca advise docking lambs at about two weeks old. The procedure requires two men and a sharp knife or docking iron. A tight cord stops bleeding, to be removed after eight to ten hours. Reasons include cleaner, neater appearance and better breeding prospects.
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New York State Agricultural College
Ithaca
Nose prints identify Tessie the Minnesota cow
A professor from the University of Minnesota demonstrates nose print identification for cows. The method is being tested to track dairy cows admitted for milk records by Minnesota officials.
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Tessie
W. E. Peterson
University of Minnesota
Potatoes Favor U S Grade Standards Rise
The Department of Agriculture reports growing use of U S Grade No 1 for potatoes. A survey across several buyers shows 18 of 24 requesting U S grading. October crop forecast is 488 million bushels, prompting officials to urge strict No 1 grading to move the large harvest.
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U. S
Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
U.S
Lincoln Highway Finalizes 1921 Marking From Jersey City to Trenton
The Lincoln highway marking was completed in 1921 with help from the New Jersey highway department. The 60 mile Jersey City to Trenton segment now features permanent signs, completing a uniform system from the Hudson River to the Golden Gate and aiding long distance travel.
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Hudson River
Golden Gate
New Jersey Highway Department
Jersey City
Trenton
Crystal detector advantages and tuning in radio receivers
A discussion of crystal detector benefits for radio receivers notes its low distortion and quiet operation, easier trouble-shooting, and strong reception in static. It compares broad tuning and weak amplification with vacuum tubes, offers tuning schemes, and asserts crystal detectors remain reliable and affordable.
Daido Electric seeks government OK for Japan wireless phone system
Daido Electric Power of Nagoya asks the Department of Commerce for sanction to run a wireless telephone network. It would connect its electric system stations starting at Okawa in Nagano, with links via Nagoya to Osaka, about 150 miles, initially for internal use and later possibly for public demand.
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Daido Electric Power Company
Nagoya
Japan
Department of Commerce
Okawa
Nagano
Central Japan Railway Line
Osaka
Value of Good Receivers
The energy a receiver set picks up is tiny so all means must be used to convert it. High quality receivers yield best results while focusing on price rather than quality leads to a poor outcome.
Montclair High Builds Large Radio Aerial
Radio Flashes report Montclair New Jersey installed an aerial equal to major stations at the high school. The receiving set is in the physics department with many pupils licensed operators. High powered stations expected in 1923 from Bogota Cuba and Buenos Aires.
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Montclair
N. J
Bogota Bay
Cuba
Buenos Aires
Bogota
Tos
Italy
Land of Marconi
Washington Moves to Eradicate Bovine Tuberculosis
Washington plans a statewide program to wipe out bovine tuberculosis, with 20 of 29 counties already tested in cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture. The governor supports the plan and expected funding to test all cattle, aided by the state veterinarian and agriculture commissioner. Only one herd was condemned in Spokane after testing 469 herds and 2 754 animals, indicating a low infection rate and strong progress.
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United States Department A of Agriculture
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
Spokane
Trap Gate in Fence Allows Hogs Through
A Kansas reader describes a long lasting gate design to let hogs pass while stopping cattle and horses. The gate uses vertical cleats to grip the fence bottom, can be kept down or cut to enable two way operation, and is built from 1 by 6 rough Cypress about 4 feet high with precise crack spacing.
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I. Nolin
Kansas
Prairie Farmer
Botton
Milk House Separation Advised in Dairying
Farmers should keep a separate milk house or at least a milk room away from the stable. Milk must be removed promptly to the room for straining cooling and storage in a dust free, odor free atmosphere. Bulletin 1214 from the U S Department of Agriculture provides plans and pictures with blueprints available from Washington D C.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Important Feeds for Sows During Litter Carrying
The ration for sows carrying litters must be protein and mineral rich. Such nutrients influence not only pork quality but also the vigor of piglets born and the sow’s restfulness during farrowing.
Time to Wean Pigs
Pigs can be weaned at about eight weeks old. At two to three weeks they start showing interest in their dam's feed and this interest should be encouraged.
Consideration for Animals Marks Farm Welfare Message
A brief note urges farmers to treat farm animals with care and humane regard. It stresses that considerate handling benefits animal welfare and can improve farm productivity and public perception.
Save the Feed Bill to Stock Before Cold Rains
Practical farming note urges farmers to store feed stock before cold rains arrive to preserve supply and reduce costs. Highlights benefit of preemptive buying and storage to weather winter shortages.
Day Dreaming Cows Contemplate Springtime Dreams
Mrs Cow explains day dreaming to Mrs Brown and White Cow and shares visions of spring and summer. The pair discuss feeling warmth, grass, streams, and bright days while winter lingers. A little boy’s make believe bonfire tale echoes the theme of vivid imagination.
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Mrs. Cow
Mrs. Brown and
White Cow
Mrs. Brown-and-White Cow
Mrs.Cow
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