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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1931

Page

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Lambs Fattened On Small Grain

Grain prices are abnormal causing lamb feeders to focus on grain costs says Cornell expert Professor Morrison. Wheat and oats are cheaper than corn, with barley and rye also lower. wheat yields slightly better gains than barley or corn in trials. For lambs, barley costs 18 to 20 percent less per ton than corn, oats are good starter feed but bulky and high fiber, and lambs can grind their own wheat.

B. Morrison College of Agriculture Cornell Chicago Professor Morrison Michigan South Dakota Stallong Morrison

Small Flock Owners Urged to Keep

Dr W L Cavert extension economist at the University of Minnesota advises small flock owners not to be discouraged by the lamb and wool price slump. He says prices are near cycle bottom and those who hold their flocks will profit over years. Minnesota sheep numbers rose since 1923 and farmers with ample feed might profitably modestly expand sheep enterprises now.

W. L Cavert University of Minnesota Calvert United States Minnesota Sheen

Feed and Management of Boar for Profits

The boar plays a crucial role in the herd and requires proper feed and exercise. Many boars are kept in small pens with little room to move, harming breeding vigor. Adequate shelter is essential, simple but protective against harsh weather to maintain health and breeding condition.

Bad for Pigs Winter Housing and Nutrition Problems

The article argues winter housing and wine terrations or dry lot feeding are poor for young pigs. It notes pigs need protein rich feed and vitamins to grow, while winter quarters harbor parasites and necrosis organisms, reducing profitability for owners.

Modern Building to House Young Stock and Care for Their Feed

Calf housing design details a 75 by 24 foot barn with ten pens and a central feed alley. Includes floor plan, cross sections, and feed-mixing room to guide contractors on constructing an efficient young stock barn. Advisor W A Radford offers free expert answers to farming building questions.

W. A. Radford William A. Radford William.a. Radford South Dear Yorn Street Chicago Ill

Make Livable Quarters Out of Old Basement

A dusty basement long feared as a dungeon is being transformed into livable space. Changes include a separate playroom with a glass entrance, light-colored paint to brighten the area, and a door separating the furnace from the room to reclaim storage as usable space. The redesign aims for cooler summers and warmer winters with practical, child friendly finishes.

American Homes Criticized as Ugly and Ill-Planned

A 1929 U S architectural critique argues most U S buildings were poorly designed liabilities from inception. Wilbur and the American Institute of Architects urge better small house design to cut costs and boost sales, sparking a shift away from the Rutherford B Bases era.

America Wilbur United States Charles H. Cheeney American Institute of Architects Afr Rutherford B. Bases

Fireplace Hearth Trip Simplifies Ash Removal

A new fireplace ash dump trips a large hearth section downward to instantly dispose of ashes and dirt. The concealed control mechanism sits in the masonry and the 14 by 24 inch dumping section blends with the hearth. A curved shield seals the opening to prevent sparks and dust from escaping.

Nevada poultry men fight disease with clean chicks program

Prof V E Scott, poultry specialist, says Nevada producers will start a fourfold healthy chicks project with help from agricultural extension service. They will use clean chicks from healthy hatcheries, spotless brooders, scrubbed and disinfected equipment, daily cleaning and strict management to reduce infant chick mortality and improve future meals.

Nevada Wit Yada Agriculural Extension Service V. E. Scott Osrow Scott

Laying Hen Requires Calcium and Vitamin D for High Production

A Farm Journal note by Dr R M Bethke outlines that a hen producing eggs at high levels needs four pounds of oyster shells or limestone annually if calcium is scarce. Without sufficient calcium and vitamin D from sunlight or cod liver oil, eggs have weak shells and low market value. Adequate minerals and expert poultry management are essential for high productivity.

R. M Bethke The Farm Journal

New Egg Mold Reduces Value for Handlers

A mold growing on eggs during shipment and cold storage damages market value. It appears on the shell’s exterior and soon penetrates inside, giving a moldy flavor. The cause is blamed on crates made from poorly seasoned wood, and the solution is to use well seasoned egg crates.

Disinfect Incubators Says Dr Lipp Urges Early Action

Dr G Lipp of South Dakota State College urges thorough disinfection of incubators and trays before hatching season to prevent hacillary white diarrhea in young chicks. A carbolic acid solution of 12 tablespoons per gallon of water can do the job. Apply early.

G. Lipp South Dakota State College

Hatching Poultry Eggs Tips From Incubator Instructions

Instructions for hatching eggs from ducks and turkeys with an incubator are provided. Turkeys eggs can be incubated artificially but are best under hens. For safety, place valuable eggs under natural brooders and use a starter feed of stale bread soaked in milk.

Bayer Aspirin advert encourages relief for headaches

The ad urges not to endure pain but take Bayer Aspirin, promising relief for headaches neuritis rheumatism and colds. It stresses not harming the heart and recommends buying Genuine Bayer Aspirin from druggists.

Ork Bayer

Golfing tycoon Rockefeller’s long game noted

Vancouver Province cites Collier’s Weekly on John D. Rockefeller’s 50 years of golf. He once owned three private courses and never a pair of und ers. The line hints at wealth, longevity, and wealth-linked leisure.

John D. Rockefeller Collier's Weekly

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Advertisement Claims Quick Heartburn Relief

An ad extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the quickest, pleasant remedy for indigestion and over acidity, noting it neutralizes stomach acids in minutes and comes in 25c and 50c bottles sold at drugstores. It also references a humorous misquote from a Chicago Daily News item about an actress and a movie.

Phillips Mercy Chicago Daily News

Enough to Divide Sap Clever Oh Very

A playful item remarks on Doris who is described as having brains for two, highlighting her cleverness in a brisk, light tone.

Doris Turry

Start Life With It Seems to be a great deal of my rest

The fragment hints at a cautious start life phrase and a wry remark about rest. It mentions inability to help and a nonsensical line about babies. The readable text is highly garbled with no clear narrative.

Eam

More and More Do You Want More Turkey Verse

A playful dialogue captures a truthful child answering with earnest humor about desiring more turkey. The excerpt hints at a domestic scene, emphasizing simple appetite and family banter.

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