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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
7
Jersey breed praised by Missouri professor describes dairy form
Professor C H Eckles of the University of Missouri extols the Jersey cow as the model dairy form with a pronounced wedge shape, large barrel, well developed udder, and no excess fat while milking. He notes the breed’s strong prepotency when crossed with other cattle and that crosses inherit Jersey traits and milking qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.“.H. Eckles
University of Missouri
Timetable Notice for Northbound Passenger Trains
Daily No 8 and No 4 passenger trains run northbound with local stop changes between Sidney Bridgeport and Sidney Steeling. Through trains Nos 301 and 302 skip local stops in those sectors. Extra daily service except Sunday carries sleeping dining and reclining chair cars. Tickets and baggage checked to any point in the U S or Canada. Information from M A SmipMan agent and WAKELEY general passenger agent Omaha Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Bridgeport
Steeling
United States
Canada
M. A. SmipMan
Ortol
W Wakeley
Omaha
Nebraska
Live Stock Husbandry for Grain Farms in Corn Belt
A United States department bulletin argues grain farmers should keep more live stock to boost soil fertility and crop yields. Practical methods include feeding silage from cornstalks and rape, using straw for bedding and fertilization, and growing clover, rye, rape, or soybeans. A $600 profit from a 160 acre trial cites hogs and yearling steers fed on corn, rape, straw, and meals, with fencing costs amortized by gains. single daily feeding and self feeders can cut labor while maintaining gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn
United States Department of Agriculture
Carl Vroomian
Department
State Agricultural Colleges
Towa
Sheep and Waste Grain Idea Boosts Profit in Kansas
The Kansas Farmer advocates using screenings and waste grain for sheep feeding. He notes widespread sheep feeding operations in several states tied to mills and elevators. Keeping waste materials on farms could cut hauling costs and raise grain quality and prices. The speaker says no livestock field offers better profit potential than sheep handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Gains on Heavy Hogs Unprofitable in Fattening Era
Iowa Homestead notes scarce danger of breeders keeping fattening hogs long as corn feeds poorly. Data from experiments show grain needed per 100 pounds gain rises with heavier hogs from 100–150 lb to 200–250 lb. Berkshire, Poland China and Duroc-Jersey popular fat hog breeds. Chester White also good. Berkshire shown as example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Berkshire
Poland
China
Duroc-Jersey
Finishing Hogs Best Between 225 and 275 Pounds
Swine breeders seek a balance in finishing hogs to maximize profit. Weanings and grain costs shift with weight, but practical experience shows optimal results occur when hogs are finished between 225 and 275 pounds, despite higher gains costing more per pig.
Nature and class in Browning’s Magazine quote
Brief quotes from Browning’s Magazine discuss nature with irony, noting moderation and a cheeky remark that nature was meant for the lower classes. The snippet reflects humorous social commentary rather than a full article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
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