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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1907
Page
2
A discussion on dairy cattle form versus beef form stresses that proper function governs structure. It cites breeder Mr. Scribner and argues profitable cows must yield high butter output while consistently producing a healthy calf yearly, with sires chosen from productive, well-conformed lines to improve the herd.
A historical note emphasizes two paths to dairy success, tending the herd or employing a capable dairy farmer. It argues every worker must be calm, clean, and well mannered, with strict routines in stalls and milk rooms. It cites cow feed and milking atmosphere as key milk quality factors.
A farmer should act as a makeshift veterinarian, noting that cows can be treated at home with basic tools. The piece warns against neglect, highlights udder care, cleanliness, and simple remedies for mastitis, cowpox, and abortion germs, and stresses handwashing and cautious use of milk tubes and carbolic acid mixed feeds.
The note urges gentle care for dairy cows. A calm environment with comfortable shelter, fresh air, clean water, varied food, and no excessive noise or excitement is essential for peak milk production. It warns against rough handling or letting dogs harass cows, or owners abandoning kind treatment.
Emphasizes clean barns, healthy cows, and good equipment for quality milk and butter. Warns contaminated milk cannot be fixed by doctoring and urges salt sifting, regular water for feed, and careful handling. Highlights breeding, feeding, and timely fattening as keys to dairy profitability.
Discussion on improved silos with round design for even packing and reduced waste. Benefits include better preservation of green forage, higher digestibility, and potential milk cost reductions. Also covers cheese factory notes: milk quality matters, skilled cheese makers improve yield and value, with overripe milk hurting both quantity and quality. Written by E. A. Haven, Michigan.
Old period farming notes discuss feeding dairy cows and calves for profit. It cites split daily rations, using meat and clover bay, and a morning 3 30 p m schedule with long bay. Advice covers calf rearing from milk to flax seed, linseed meal blends, clover hay, bran, and oats, plus salt use and mineral concerns.
J D Helman notes years of experience in conducting stock and farm sales as a specialty. Offers telephone and address details, and lists remedies and promotions for various products and services, including arnica salve and health teas.
It is eleven years since a narrow escape from consumption by C. Floyd of Kerstow, S.C. The writer’s weight rose to 195 pounds, with constant coughing, until Dr. King's New Discovery began. After six months the cough and lung trouble ceased, weight returned to 176 pounds, promising thousands healed yearly. Guaranteed at Sharrah drug store, price $1.60. trial bottle free.
Advertises purchase of all kinds of logs and lumber including standing timber. Mentions sale area near railroad with prices or terms not clearly stated.
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