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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
6
Dairy experts argue cows need a vacation rest between lactation periods. Continuous milking for about ten and a half months stresses cows, reducing annual yield. A few weeks off allows body repair and improved production after calving, with cows starting lactation at a higher level and maintaining it longer.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that immediate thorough cooling of cream after separation greatly reduces butter defects. A liberal supply of ice and well organized ice water cooling on farms yields premium cream, with storage practices varying by season and distance to creameries.
An old article describes a device attached to dairy cows and bulls to prevent cows from straying. It explains a smooth pole between the fore limbs, suspended by straps and a halter chain, restricting the cow from reaching her farm master. The piece notes the dairy bull’s influence on heifers and the cow’s impact on one calf annually.
A veteran advice piece explains that men must show patience when raiding turkeys or risk failure, while women are praised for their steadiness. It covers crossbreeding with White Holland and Bronze, best practices for nesting, hatching, incubators, and confinement, plus the need for quiet rooms and careful feeding for poults and hens.
The portable colony house keeps hens fed and sheltered, reducing insect pests and making ground cleaner. It prevents losses by pests, concentrates hens on a clean piece of ground, and can be moved on runners. Winter grouping aids steadiness and convenience for caring for the flock.
A Utah farmer argues most flocks are too small and poorly cared for. He claims profitable poultry requires purebred stock, proper housing, equipment, feeding, and marketing. If owners lack time, appoint capable helpers to manage poultry as a viable farm enterprise.
A Texas Stockman cautions against cayenne pepper due to risks of liver trouble from strong spice use. He argues a reliable powder should blend ingredients to purify the age and bud issues, with careful, not excessive, stimulant use to ease production and maintain natural strength.
The Montreal Herald outlines a simple trap nest. A hen steps onto a running board near point E, depresses a support D, which drops. The outer end A tilts and closes the nest opening. the hen is removed and the nest is reset.
Meat rations tested at West Virginia Experiment Station compared two flocks. One pen fed mainly corn and starch produced 7,556 eggs, the other fed meat and bones yielded 3,431 eggs. Meatted fowls laid more numerous, larger, firmer eggs and grew more vigorous chickens, with both groups healthy.
Common contains high nitrogenous substances, enhancing its value for agg production. The nutrient profile supports robust growth and yields, benefiting agricultural applications and manufactured goods reliant on nitrified biomass.
A compilation of varied dishes includes Chicken Portola a la Coppa baked in a coconut shell, Fritto Misto with lamb and veal parts, Sole with Wine fried in butter and wine, and Spanish Chicken Pig featuring chicken, olives, peppers, and corn in a layered bake.
Clean haddock inside and out, stuff with fat pork strips and a seasoned crumb mix. Shape on skewers, bake in a hot oven, baste with melted butter and draw butter sauce, dust with crumbs, and serve with butter and egg sauce. Cake crumbs include cracker and stale bread, butter, salt, pepper, onion juice, and hot water.
A stove side method describes emptying tomatoes into a frying pan and thickening with bread. Add green peppers onions butter and salt, simmer to blend flavors. Break eggs on top cook until set then dip and serve on toast or with sauce strained separate.
Pew housewives claim that old fashioned soda is the cheapest washing powder and water softener on the market. They recommend dissolving about a pound in a fruit jar of water, adding more as needed, to create a cleaning solution. A tablespoon in dish water can free the soap from lather, and two spoonfuls to a pall of water can save effort and preserve fabric.
A historical note describes a lunchbox idea: two pounds of finely chopped beef, ground Moe crackers, butter the size of an egg if lean, milk a cup, pepper salt and a small onion, ground together. Bake in bread slowly for about two hours as a serving idea.
When cooking dried apples, add a little grated orange peel before stewing. This helps mellow any fat taste and adds a bright note. Grate only the outside rind, as the white pith inside shines bitter.
Fresh green peas and muah rootma simmer until tender then drain. Mix with shells, cover with a rich cream dressing and serve at once.
The article notes sheep eat about 90 percent of weeds in fields and along fence rows, preventing seed germination when weeds are young. Canadian government studies show sheep consume nearly all weeds except a few like mullein and Scotch thistle. Weeds reappear when flocks are removed, making sheep a key weed-control solution and a economical farm stock.
Herbert E. Powell of Tonia Michigan lists reasons for preferring the Shropshire breed. Ewes are good mothers, approachable and friendly to keepers. Shropshires attract at fairs for quality. gentle and easy to handle. lambs sell well as they grow, with large, ripe carcasses. Lambing rate is high and Shropshires outnumber other mutton breeds, dominating shows with strong competition and honor in victory.
Scratches should be treated by washing and drying the leg, then avoiding recurrence. Every few days apply a mixture of coal tar dip half an ounce, four ounces sulfur flowers, and one pint of sweet oil or cottonseed air to the affected parts. Ensure the stable is clean and well ventilated, feed the horse gently, and keep his bowels active.
A fragmented note describes keeping the Little Pigs inside and guarding the fence. It mentions Seneca as a precaution and aims to ensure the enclosure remains in good shape before any pies are baked or used, implying preparedness.
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