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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1931
Page
2
Ohio station reports tests on mineral supplements added to a basic mix for pigs fed corn and soybean meal. Variants included Glauber’s salts, wood charcoal, potassium iodide, and copperas. Potassium iodide and copperas showed improvements in gain or efficiency, while Glauber’s salts and charcoal had little effect.
Advice on reducing dust in winter hog houses with dirt floors. Clean floors before cold weather and spread absorbent oil to trap dust, then apply a light coating when bedding is changed. Ventilation helps but source control is key to protect both hog health and caretakers’ comfort.
Crossbred swine showed higher daily gains in 18 feeding trials at the Kentucky station, with 67 Berkshire pigs gaining 1.58 pounds, 22 Poland Chinas 1.58, 20 crossbreds 1.6, aligning with Illinois results. The report cites two pro and one con on crossbreeding, noting two purebred parents needed for crossbreds.
The article recommends timing for equine conditioning in spring and fall for farrowing sows. It advises keeping rams indoors during the day with ample water and grain. It notes hog prices peak in September and dip in December or January, and Minnesota tests show pigs around 10 pounds reach market weight in ~90 days when fed shelled corn with protein supplement and green feed, starting in June.
William A. Radford describes an early Dutch colonial home design. The 26 by 24 foot house in white cream or gray offers five rooms, a large living room, dining room, modern kitchen, two second floor bedrooms, a bathroom, and multiple closets. Shutter color suggested as green. wide exposure shingles or siding suit the style.
The article advises creating a cheerful breakfast nook in kitchens with built in benches or a small table near south or east windows. It suggests converting extra space like a pantry or using folding tables, choosing soft paint, protective wax, practical linoleum, and sprightly wallpaper. Saucy curtains and cottage dishes enhance the breakfast experience.
A house gains charm from timely paint and woodwork refreshment. Fresh surfaces lift worn floors and steps, transforming any home into a neater, more homelike space suitable for any occasion.
The piece argues brick veneer appeals to buyers preferring brick exteriors while noting small cost differences with solid brick walls. It highlights fire resistance advantages, insurance classification, and suggests solid brick can be affordable in homes over ten thousand dollars.
Poultry experts from New York State College of Agriculture urge flexible winter ventilation across barn types. Warm air rises, moisture condenses on roofs and walls, risking hen vigor and cold sensitivity. High, wide air outlets across the house, open front openings midwall, and careful winter sealing are advised to maintain airflow and comfort.
Ohio experiment at the state station with 600 layers over three years shows replacing 20 percent of corn with Biump oats increased egg production by 15 percent while hatchability and mortality remained similar. Birds consumed 10 percent more feed and showed about 3 percent higher monthly body weight.
Practical guidance on poultry management urges gradual changes in pullet flock handling, use of germinated oats when green feed is scarce, and affordable ventilation systems. It notes cannibalism reduces with free range, stresses shelter for geese, advises incubator placement away from sun, and promotes clean ground and concrete floors for disease prevention.
Nature Magazine notes the panther or cougar remains in small numbers in wild parts of south Florida near the Everglades and Big Cypress. The animal is smaller than the mountain lion but shares tawny color and timid nature. A black individual has been observed in Dade County by several observers.
An advertisement promotes Phillips' Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for heartburn and indigestion caused by excess stomach acid. It claims one spoonful in water neutralizes acid quickly and urges buyers to obtain genuine Phillips' from drugstores in 23¢ and 50¢ bottles with full directions on the package.
A terse exchange ends with a stark warning that the young man cannot return to work. The dialogue, attributed to Hummel in Humburg, underscores a life-changing medical setback.
An advertisement for Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription asserts it makes weak women strong with no alcohol and available in tablets or liquid from druggists. The second line markets free speech as excessive, noting some people are amused by others.
A short newspaper line notes a man’s love wears out in three years and contrasts affection with esteem and respect in a Toledo Blade style remark.
Advice on using Hoff's Liniment to relieve rheumatic or muscular pain and colds. Apply rubbed on the painful area then cover with a cloth for warming relief. Eight ounce bottle available from Goodrich Gambie Company of St Paul Minnesota for 60 cents with a 30 minute relief guarantee.
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