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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
7
A mother musk ox instructs her single calf on family defense and survival in the Arctic. She explains senses, speed, rock-climbing, circle defense, and the duty to protect the young, to grow brave and later shield others from danger.
A horticultural notice explains the disease black knot on plum trees and sometimes on cherries. It describes symptoms as olive green to black swelling knots on limbs and fruiting spurs, the fungal spores, seasonal growth, and that pruning and burning infected wood is the best control to prevent spread. It warns Damson plums are more susceptible and stresses removing infection by fall or winter pruning.
Do not wipe the udder and flanks with dirty hands. Do not milk with wet hands. Cool cream immediately after separation. Do not mix warm and cool cream. Do not put milk or cream into dirty vessels. Keep equipment clean and well maintained for top prices. Safe dairy practice stresses cleanliness, proper timing, and correct separation.
Cost should not drive care of the herd bull which needs as much attention as the milking herd. At six months bull calves should be separated from heifer calves. Feed four to eight pounds of grain daily plus one good leguminous roughage. Mature bulls may eat about 15 pounds of hay daily.
A historic notice outlines feeding mature bulls with a grain mix of corn meal ground oats wheat bran linseed meal plus leguminous roughage and corn fodder. It stresses daily outdoor exercise, or at least daily tethering, to keep the bull in excellent condition without fat.
The article warns that rabbits begin depredations on young fruit and shade trees soon. It suggests wrapping trunks with gunny sacks tar paper or canvas to a belt height two feet high to deter rabbits. It also mentions using a bag of corn kernels as an alternate protection measure.
In a Georgia county new dairy farmers guided by the extension agent formed a 20 pound surplus cream cooperative shipment in June. Sixteen months later records show the industry expanded to shipments of over 100 pounds, reflecting growth in the dairy cooperative movement.
Fragmentary OCR text appears garbled with stray phrases about farm implements and health. The readable bits indicate a discussion of care and welfare for farm gear and a failed or broken item. No clear date, place, person, or organization identified.
State officials plan a statewide drive to eradicate bovine tuberculosis, with 20 of 29 counties already tested in cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture. The program seeks legislative approval in January, expects state funding, and notes low infection rates and high supervision among purebred herds. Spokane testing showed 4 condemned from 460 herds containing 2 754 animals.
F. Nolin of Kunens describes a long lasting gate design to guide hogs through a fence. The device uses a vertical section to catch the bottom board, prevents pushing, and can be set to hold open or trap small animals while blocking cattle and horses. Typical gate uses 1 by 6 rough Cypress about 4 feet high with spacing cracks 2 ½, 3 8 ½ inches from bottom up.
Farmers should have a separate milk house or at least a milk room under the same roof but not opening into the stable. Milk must be promptly moved to the milk room for straining cooling and storage in a clean odor free atmosphere. Farmers Bulletin 1214 from the USDA outlines plans and pictures. four prints available from Washington DC.
Fragmented OCR reads describe issues around feeding sows and litter care. Mentions minerals, nutrient quality and pig numbers with jumbled phrases and vague references to weaning and timing. Specific facts are not discernible.
A partial OCR shows an appeal mentioning health concerns and potential assistance from authorities. The readable terms reference public welfare and a request for urgent support, with unclear names or places due to damaged text.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a pure kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims scientific vegetable formula and safe dosages, offering sample bottles by mail. Also includes a comic exchange about judging a man by appearances.
Fragmentary OCR notes promote Cutlours Ototment Wart Glatment with Boap and warm water. Mentions Atlee and Pokiah Mande in unclear context. Sparse readable items hint at a promotional or home remedy claim without clear evidence or full instructions.
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