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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
8
A discussion on market quality for skin oil stocks this winter and reasons for fewer American horses than European. It urges proper feeding to build bone and muscle, ventilated hog houses, and careful dental exams for horses by veterinarians at winter’s start.
The article warns that skimping stock hog feeding in winter leads to disease and rough appearance. It recommends a balanced slop with corn oilmeal shorts bran alfalfa hay and tankage or substitutes, stressing proper protein and fat for a sleek spring.
The article argues for early and careful handling of young draft colts to ensure they become well broke and reliable work horses. It warns against delaying handling, noting that early taming reduces future problems and improves performance, though it acknowledges the skill required by trainers.
The piece discusses apple crop percentages for Tui purie, dairy cattle values, and meat substitutes like rabbits. It mentions Holstein cows fetching high prices, alfalfa profitability in Mississippi Valley plots, and the value of sweet clover for soil and forage. It also notes the crow as a farmer ally and warns about infantile tuberculosis linked to nutrient practices.
The article discusses housing hogs with natural wind barriers and tree cover to reduce winter losses. It recommends planting catalpa or maple trees, notes crossbred hogs perform well financially, and endorses using a mature Tamworth sire with Berkshire or other pure breeds to maximize profit amid high feed and labor costs and hog cholera concerns.
The article notes hogs burrow into straw or leaves in open lots and prefer warm dry shelter at night. It suggests using thick woods or barns with elevated dry floors, woolen flooring, and elevated wooden doors. Proper confinement away from cattle reduces huddle and keeps hogs comfortable in cold weather.
A farming note advises gradual pre freshening feeding to boost lactation. For cows in good condition start with light pre freshening rations then move to a daily mix of corn silage roots clover hay and corn with a grain blend of ground corn oats and wheat bran. Target about one pound per day per cow for milk output.
A short commentary from Jows Homestead on hog care argues sows should be fed to reach a fair weight before farrowing. It urges turning sows to exercise pens during agreeable weather and keeping them out of sleeping quarters for hours daily to curb excessive resting.
The Furna Journal emphasizes the root crop as key to flock health and productivity. It warns against feeding only timothy hay, stresses adequate clover, and urges clean, dry yards to prevent stress and illness in lambs and sheep overall.
J I Buchanan writes on hoof care to prevent bad footing. Trim and rasp to straighten crooked hind feet, apply fish oil to the hoof edge, and keep the feet moist but not over oiled. Advice warns against standing on hot manure. The Boulognais breed is praised for strength and endurance in Paris Boulogne carts.
The article warns that shoeing harms feet when shoes stay on too long. It notes horses kept shod over winter develop long, damaged hooves and misaligned pasterns. Blacksmiths rush, misfit or trim incorrectly, causing contract hoofs and exposed tissues. It urges proper trimming and timely shoe changes.
Farmers should watch for milk fever in cattle in all seasons but especially winter and spring when grazing is limited. Prevent by exercise and light laxative rations late in pregnancy, dry off six weeks before calving, provide bran and flaxseed meal, and keep cows outdoors daily. Treat affected teats three times daily and massage. Use night tubs with a herbal oil mixture.
The article notes Alaska fishing grounds extend over 2000 miles toward neighboring rivers with one stream reported long. It estimates public value since purchase around 2000 fish and mentions shipments to the United States and historic exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History. It also describes plants and soil effects along a road and discusses rabbit populations and game laws affecting hunting seasons.
A reader testimonial highlights the kidney remedy Deans Kidney Pills as effective for disordered kidneys and back pain. Mrs. L. W. Strutz of Sioux City endorses the product, noting its benefits and her recommendation to patients. The pills are priced 50 cents at all stores, with Foster-Nilburn Co. listed as the proprietor.
Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio praises Dr Kings New Discovery for croup coughs and colds noting it saved his children during severe attacks. A 30c and 51a bottle are recommended with a bottle in every home. At all druggists H E Buchlen Co Philadelphia St Louis.
A reflective meditation on truth telling as a habit that some struggle to form and find easy to break. The piece explores personal discipline, integrity, and the social cost of honesty in daily life.
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