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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
3
A guide urges farmers to shelter and thoroughly protect farm implements during winter. Key steps include covering with grease, cleaning, painting, and oiling exposed parts. Regular inspection and timely winter repairs save money, reduce future breakdowns, and keep machinery ready for spring and summer tasks.
University farm notes by Francis Jager advise feeding every bee colony ten pounds of pure sugar syrup in winter regardless of honey stores. They warn syrup aids pollen intake and reduces winter mortality, citing experiments showing higher death rates in sugar fed bees.
The gray rat stands as humanity’s most dangerous and persistent foe, causing vast grain losses and damage to grain stores, young chicks, fruits, vegetables, and flowers in warehouses and farms, with enormous distortions to supply and economy.
A United States Department of Agriculture study notes cattle tick eradication in 43 285 square miles enabled Oklahoma to grow dairy, with 1921 butter fat production at 60 805 pounds and butter output near 10 520 722 pounds valued at 8 090 000 dollars. Pasteurization and creamery activity surged, with 28 creameries 44 ice cream plants and 90 semi large plants aiding pricing and supply.
Farmers must utilize all by products as land and labor costs rise and waste grows. Properly cured corn stover is valuable feed for young stock and horses, best handled by shredding to store in the barn before weather spoils it. Ensure ample barn space. hay stacks safely, but shredded stover requires careful curing to avoid loss.
The note warns about overfeeding pullets to prevent obesity that harms egg production. An overfed bird may grow fat in the body and keel over, reducing laying efficiency. It emphasizes careful feeding to maintain proper weight and avoid health issues that lower egg output.
A fragment notes aiming to cut fertilizer costs by using manure from dairy and pig farms. It suggests careful management to ensure manure is rich enough to boost soil fertility and crop growth.
Helen Gordon volunteers to become Robby Greeley’s big sister at the HarLow Street settlement. Her action follows Mr Gordon’s plan to pair youths with supportive older mentors, while Robby and his brother Ned navigate poverty and school life in the city.
During a tour with the Japanese educational research delegation Marquis Burtwok argues language study triggers fear and change in language use. A humorous anecdote contrasts expectations with a waiter’s misinterpretation of a food order on an imagined voyage.
A remark questions the choice of the Goddess of Liberty on the ten dollar bill and proposes Mercury as a more fitting emblem. The idea is discussed in a concise exchange, highlighting a preference for classical myth imagery on currency.
Historical farming guidance discusses storage of manure during distribution periods. It weighs concrete pits under shelters versus open sheds, comparing heat control, leachate, and odor. It covers methods to limit ammonia losses, moisture management, and the challenges of washing and handling with pits and overhangs.
A study by the U S Department of Agriculture promotes using purebred livestock as gifts for rural children. It argues home interest in good stock drives breeding choices and can lead to lasting benefits for families, with examples of profitable animals enriching prosperity and happiness.
Before weeding alfalfa thin or worn stands, prepare the soil with green manuring, deep plowing, and thorough cultivation. A year or two of prep, plus manure and phosphate when possible, improves long term stand vigor and yield.
Advice on storing potatoes safely and maintaining quality. Skip piling beyond a foot in cellar, dry potatoes after digging, and use layered straw and soil when burying tubers. For winter storage, provide ventilation and add insulating soil layers to prevent freezing and decay.
The text explains causes of soft shelled eggs in birds due to diet, heat, or stress. It advises maintaining proper fat levels, adjusting feed, and avoiding overfeeding. It suggests providing perches, gentle handling, and ample greens and vegetables to improve health and egg quality.
A recent investigation shows up to ten percent of farms use hay balers and hay storage is delayed due to cost cuts. The study notes marketing gains from hay and straw and improved handling ease, while baking benefits for female workers are suggested but unclear amid the economy drive.
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