Conformation and Weight Guide for Draft Horses in 1912
An agricultural note discusses how size weight and character influence draft horse prices in markets like Chicago. It argues heavier mares are more efficient on farms, with 1600–1750 pound mares preferred, and outlines expected colt and gelding prices by weight class, stressing breeding to strong conformation and thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Agriculturist
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
United States
Dinsmore
Percheron Society of America
Ground feed for hogs boosts weight gain, says Swine Breeders Journal
A Swine Breeders Journal writer advises grinding and mixing grains such as wheat, rye, barley with ground corn and oilmeal for finishing hogs. Ground, soaked, or milled grain improves digestibility, especially for young hogs lacking teeth, leading to greater intake and faster growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swine Breeders Journal
Leveling Board Improves Soil Moisture Retention
A leveling board attached to the cultivator helps reduce soil moisture loss by evaporation. When the ground is kept fine and level, less surface area is exposed to air and capillary action at the surface is less active.
Excursions Perk Marquette Train Schedule Notice
Train departs Alma at 8 40 a m for an excursion to Greenville with return from Grand Rapids at 6 15 p m Round trip fare to Grand Rapids tied to Greenville is 1 25.
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Alma
Grand Rapids
Greenville
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