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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
6
An old agricultural note discusses bovine bloat from high moisture grass and overindulgence in fresh feed. It describes gas buildup in the rumen, signs of distress, and recommended puncture and relief methods. Also covered are related butter water content tests and a new Iowa creamery pasteurization law aimed at tuberculosis control.
A Canadian dairy expert from the Ottawa Journal outlines practical cooling methods for milk to be sent to factories on Monday. He advises using ice and cold water in troughs, layering milk cans in the water, and renewing water to reach about 55 degrees, with wet blankets to preserve coolness and stirring to cool centers uniformly. He warns against mixing Sunday milk with Saturday night milk unless similarly cooled and suggests spraying cows with a resin solution to coat hair.
A historical report discusses paraffin coating to inhibit mold on cheese and to slow moisture loss, noting clearer paraffined surfaces and reduced moisture transfer. It covers butter storage, stating light salting, low temperatures, and fresh cream inputs yield best results, with sweet cream butter aging better under cold storage.
A dairy journal urges farmers to prioritize herd constitution over immediate production. It cites breed fat content figures, warns against dairy weeds that drain profits, and stresses training cows for proper udder handling, sanitation, and careful milking to protect milk quality.
Enlighten urges milk as a digestible, uncooked staple with superior protein and energy per dollar versus beef and cereals. It argues milk offers better nourishment value, advocating widespread advertising and dairy promotion to raise consumption and stabilize prices.
Farmers urged to locate and eradicate patches of Canada thistle quickly. Advice covers mowing and burning large areas, applying a dilution of turbolic acid, and avoiding cultivation that spreads roots. Includes historical notes on transplanting tools and sugar beet production figures for context.
A liquid cold remedy marketed as pleasant and harmless for coughs colds croup whooping cough and bronchial affections. It claims to act on the bowels and to be superior to other syrups. Sold by Geo Sharrar with endorsements from Geo B Krause of Altoona PA.
A promotional note urges readers to buy Celery King medicine at 25 cents describing it as a reliable health aid. The misspelled text emphasizes affordability and trust in the product.
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