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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1930
Page
7
A poetical pitch extols Sir Walter Raleigh as a symbol of mild fragrant pipe tobacco. The piece argues modern smokers should try a true mild tobacco that offers body and flavor without overheating the smoker or surroundings, anticipating a future meet with Raleigh.
Diamond Dyes are described as easy to use and smoothing evenly to make dresses drapes and lingerie look new. The ad claims colors resist re-dyed appearance and endure the hardest wear and washing with pure anilities. It notes higher production cost but no higher consumer price and cites all dealers 1L5c.
Dr. B F Kaupp of North Carolina State College reports indoor brooding chicks gain disease resistance and better growth with cod liver oil in starter mash. Tests show no bowel trouble from the oil and no substitute matches its benefits when combined with minerals and protein.
Farmers can boost income by proper poultry care and housing. The Southern Cultivator argues that neglected fowls yield high profits with simple husbandry, noting many households rely on chicken and egg sales for food and clothing. A farmer with improved stock, proper facilities, and knowledge can raise poultry at low cost and reap tenfold returns.
A State College of Agriculture poultry study in New York finds capons offer only a slim margin over selling cockerels as broilers with feed costs as the major factor. In some areas low feed costs and strong capon prices can yield high profits, but elsewhere feed, housing and labor over six to eight months often erase the margin. Capons have proven very profitable for many.
The article notes egg prices ranged from 75 cents to $1.25 a dozen last fall and winter and urges preserving eggs when prices are low. It advises preserving infertile eggs when obtainable and directs readers to contact their state agriculture college, county agents, or the Department of Agriculture for guidance.
Separating young cockerels from pullets at eight to ten weeks aids pullet development and enables market forcing of cockerels. Hopper feed grain after five weeks, place hoppers on range to maximize exercise, keep chicks in sunshine to boost vigor.
A harness generally needs no oil before use and soybeans offer soil benefits similar to other legumes. Hogs gain profit from soy bean pasture when combined with corn feed. Experts advise using only animal or vegetable oil on harnesses. Soybeans fertilize like other green manure legumes. Feeding yellow corn enhances body firmness and energy for winter eggs without moulting.
A guide to preventing coccidiosis and other diseases by raising chicks on clean, unused ground. Emphasizes thorough cleaning of brooder houses, equipment, and the use of fresh grounds over extended periods to reduce bacillary white diarrhea, cholera, typhoid, and tuberculosis risks.
The War against jack rabbits yielded over 8 million skins last year in the West with about 2 million dollars profit to farmers and stockmen from pelts. The Bureau of Biological Survey of the U.S. Department of Agriculture runs control operations. Jack rabbits damage alfalfa range grasses fruit trees and cotton while destroying stacked hay in winter.
The standard container act passed by Congress in 1928 fixes eight years to full effect and standardizes hampers and splint baskets used to market fruits and vegetables. State and local laws cannot override the national sizes, with penalties including confiscation and destruction of noncompliant containers.
USDA revises and reissues Poultry Keeping in Back Yards a practical guide for hobbyists and small flocks. It covers breed selection, starting, incubating, feeding, housing and bantams for urban and suburban settings. Free Parmners Bulletin 1508-F available by writing to the Office of Information Washington.
The Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis uses a two half pasture rotation to raise grassland carrying capacity. Cattle graze one half until grass shortens then move to the other half allowing the first to recover. Weeds have diminished and grass growth increased despite a larger herd.
Increased returns from commercial fertilizer are likely when placed in drill rows or hills with corn. Wisconsin tests show two preferred placements: on both sides of each hill or in an arc over the seed, avoiding direct contact with kernels.
The passage extols dwarf Essex rape as the quickest spring hog pasture option and recommends sowing blends. It suggests mixing coarse grasses, oats and barley, dwarf Essex rape, and medium red clover. A two bushel per acre seed rate plus clover aims for longevity and productivity.
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