Record Tuberculosis TB Drive Gains in October 1919
Official summary shows October 1919 testing exceed all prior months. 57 270 cattle tested by state and federal veterinarians in cooperative eradication work across 3 251 herds. Minnesota led with 6 269 tests followed by Vermont 4 085 and Washington 3 855. At month end 1 824 herds accredited as free from tuberculosis, more than double the year’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Vermont
Washington
Providing Water for Cattle
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the guide stresses preparing water sources before turning cattle from winter housing to pasture. It urges cleaning ponds springs watering troughs and other facilities and warns that water supply quality often declines as ponds and springs freeze and troughs become damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Conserving water for cattle through spring fencing and multiple troughs
Farmers are urged to limit spring use as water supplies can be scarce and not easily augmented. Fencing springs prevents trampling and pollution, while installing two or three troughs in series allows overflow to feed the next, increasing accessibility and keeping water cleaner.
Collar for Mature Horses Weights Stable Year Round
Leather collars suit mature horses whose weight stays steady through the year. For most horses the preferred collar is stuffed with hair and covered with ticking.
Livestock Notes on Breeding and Training Costs
Breeding guidelines discuss exercise, livery costs, and trainer affordability. The notes emphasize practical financial limits for horse care and training, detailing how owners balance upkeep with quality care and performance.
Plover News Briefs Highlight Visits and Local Events
Local residents report visitors from Fort Dodge Webster City and Audubon. Miss Nell Dwyer and W. R. Roberts family notes, births and illness updates. Frank Mossman of Morningside College spoke at the M E church. town election slated Monday. several families travel to California Missouri and Estherville for visits and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Cal
Plover
Monagha
Minn
Louis Schoenberger
J. H. Pollock
Fort Dodge
Ettie Sroufe
Wm. Meyers
Missouri
Meyers
L. E. Garlock
Wm. Henderson
H. H. Hoyt
Webster City
M. Y. E. Club
Clara Phelps
Audubon
C. E. Watts
Plover Methodist Church Holds Services and Meeting Notice
Plover Iowa church notes Sunday Bible School morning worship Epworth League and Thursday Bible Study. Fourth quarter confer ence Friday evening with Bro Hutchinson preaching April 4. Ladies Aid entertained by Mesdames Kearns. Also a town election March 29 1920 at Plover Opera House from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm for mayor five councilmen assessor and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Mossman
Whetzell
Hutchinson
Ladies’ Aid
Kearns
Plover
Iowa
Plover Opera House
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Hammes & Sons
Pocahontas
Larson Clothing Company
Down Stairs
Rt. Dedge
T.B
Eeeft
Kerub
Nell Dwyershire
Soul Fitness
W._ Roberts
G. B. Sanders
C. C. Phelps
Chicago
Dickens
J. W. Langfitt
I. E. _Conrow
Agriculti Revenues
Department of Agriculture
William Mapin-Williams
Alabama
Daniel Roper. Williams
Plover Methodist Church
Glenn M. Squires
the People’s Savings Bank
Plover, Iowa
Estey
Ohio
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