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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1913
Page
6
The size and quality of the lamb flock depend on proper care of pregnant ewes. Proper housing, feeding, and shelter from storms are essential. Moderation in grain, quality hay, and occasional silage support flock thrift while avoiding excess fat and mouldy feed.
Terre Haute hosts a large corn exposition organized by the Booster club with Purdue University backing. Exhibits include a 70 foot tall corn ear, a 20 by 30 foot corn flag, and a Purdue extension display. $1,000 in cash premiums drew exhibitors from Vigo and surrounding counties, with J. A. Stainbrook winning the grand sweepstakes and John Durham securing the Vigo county prize. The event showcased educational material from Purdue and the US Bureau of Mines, avoiding side shows and attracting thousands of visitors. The Rooster club plans an annual show, betting Terre Haute will gain continued prosperity and agricultural progress in southwestern Indiana.
A Kansas Farmer warns about maintaining the proper speed of a cream separator. The article stresses checking the crank weekly to avoid losing butter fat from sluggish operation. Small speed variations can waste fat and even risk the cow’s safety.
The article details common hog parasites such as roundworms and thorn headed worms, their effects, and prevention through husbandry and dosing. It also argues for expanding Indiana pure bred draft mares to conserve bloodlines and boost long term breeding profits.
Purdue entomology expert James Troop argues Indiana fruit growers must unite to grade and pack fruit properly. He notes lack of uniform methods harms Indiana apples, contrasts with Idaho and western apples, and urges a state reputation for honest grading to boost No. 1 and fancy apples sales.
The practice of killing calves aged from three days to four weeks has been common in national packing houses for years. Several western states now ban calf killings under four weeks, aiming to curb the practice.
The article argues for dairy farming as a key, growing sector in Indiana and nearby states. It explains feeding rationale, noting that about half a cow’s feed goes to maintenance and the rest to milk production. It outlines composition, protein sources, carbs and fats, and discusses costs, silage benefits, and sample rations for producers aiming to maximize milk yield and efficiency.
The Wisconsin Dairy School has used a fat saturated alcohol technique to improve reading fat content in cream. Dr. Babcock proposes adding to alcohol all fat it will dissolve, then applying a small amount to the fat column to create a sharp top line for two exact measurement points.
The article argues cows calved in fall yield steady winter milk and a spring second freshening, boosting income as butter prices rise in winter. It notes reduced busywork for the farmer, more cow care time, and highlights silage as a key winter feed, with one acre of silage rivaling three acres of pasture.
A survey of 200 dairy farms across twelve states found only 58 farms with fully clean milk utensils and just 48 using milk coolers. Average score among 206 inspections was 39.04 points. no more than ten thermometers were in use and many pails and strainers showed traces of old milk.
The text emphasizes not overheating or overripe cream to produce butter. It notes that only cream in top condition yields good butter and that butter’s keeping quality depends on the cream’s condition.
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