Regulation to curb interstate movement of tubercular cattle
Federal rules prohibit interstate shipping of cattle for breeding or dairy purposes after July 1. Tuberculous animals may not be moved except under strict certification and isolation. The new order, known as regulation seven, requires identification, certificates of condition, and careful disinfection, with limited exemptions for breeding or feeding under strict quarantine provisions.
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Cookery Notes for Invalid Diets and Nourishing Dishes
A dated guide outlines meals and procedures for invalid diets. It covers serving trays, preventing spills, cereals prepared with long simmering, chicken and mutton broths, cream sweetbreads in cream sauce, lemon gelatin, plain sponge cake, and general advice on maintaining a buoyant temperament as a desirable trait.
Keeping cool meals for hot weather dining
The text offers guidance on balanced hot weather menus including salads, sandwiches, drinks, fruit, and desserts. It stresses variety to avoid monotony, favors milk ice and frozen dishes, and warns against heavy meat and desserts. It suggests reworking leftovers into appealing dishes and emphasizes daintiness and mindful chewing for better appetite and less waste.
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Manure in rotations boosts alfalfa startup yields
The report notes manure's agronomic value exceeds fertilizer value. Experiments at West Virginia and Ohio show manure applied over rotations increases crop yields, with alfalfa growth improving when manure is used with crop rotation. Proper soil prep and nitrogen supply are essential for legumes.
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Fly Repellant for Cattle From North Dakota Experiment
The North Dakota experiment station recommends a cattle repellent mix made by dissolving laundry soap in four gallons of soft water, boiling, adding one gallon of crude oil, stirring for ten minutes, then mixing in four ounces of metha phthalein and agitating for fifteen minutes. Apply with sprayer or cloth to the hair, avoiding skin contact.
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Fresh Water for Chickens Keeps Poultry Healthy
A poultry note stresses providing clean fresh water for young chickens. It urges frequent water changes as days warm to prevent dirty or stale water from harming growth and health.
Keep Hogs Cool in Summer
USDA advises on summer hog care. Hogs overheat quickly and should be kept in shade or shelters, with straw or boughs raised four feet above pens if partial shade is unavailable. Always provide clean water for cooling hogs.
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Litter Material Advice From Agriculture Department
Agricultural guidance warns straw and damp litter can foster mold and moisture. The Department stresses proper drying and management to prevent contamination of grain feed and to avoid conditions favorable to disease in fowls.
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Preparing for Guests with an Emergency Home Pantry
A country housewife builds a ready shelf of staples to welcome spur of the moment visitors. Suggested items include canned fruit cheese olives pickles and preserves with quick dishes like omelet croquettes and cold fruit soups.
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Practical Pointers for Preparing Poultry for Table
USDA guide outlines home methods to clean, eviscerate, and ready chickens for cooking or canning. Instructions cover killing, cooling, singeing, removing digestive tract, windpipe, gullet, kidneys, and neck. plus canning packing methods and cautions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Eliminating Vermin From Poultry Flock with Sodium Fluoride
United States Department of Agriculture experiments show sodium fluoride as an effective vermin killer for poultry. Methods include pinch, dusting, and dipping, with cost estimates of 40 cents per pound and about $1.20 to treat 100 birds.
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Parcel post proves eggs practical through mail shipments
The Office of Market in Rural Organization tested egg shipping by parcel post showing eggs pass through the mails in large quantities. They shipped in dozen lots from various points under different packing methods to gauge handling and costs without damaging eggs to the consumer.
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Livestock Production Reforms Prompted by Market Values
United States Department prepared analysis urges renewed interest in live stock on farms. It highlights market values for meat animals and calls for careful planning of breeding and disposal of crops to improve livestock production overall.
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