Large cows lead in butterfat and profit in USDA records
USDA compiled figures from con gesting associations showing larger cows, mainly grades, produced more butterfat and higher returns over feed costs. In two groups, small to large cows yielded increasing butterfat: 243 to 845 pounds and $77.30 to $105.74, with larger cows most profitable overall.
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Caring for spring calves by A C Baer
Oklahoma A and M College professor A C Baer outlines a calf care plan with a weekly milk regimen. Start with mother's milk three times daily for week one, transition to whole milk in week two, mix skim milk in week three, and reduce to skim milk partially in week four. Include oats, corn, barley, and bran as calf grows, plus hay. Calves may pasture but need grain and hay, and cleanliness is essential to prevent scours.
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Economical feeding for cows and grain needs
The article discusses economical dairy feeding, noting that grain quantity depends on cow size and milk capacity. It suggests feeding cows individually for best results, though practicality may limit this. It also mentions alternative fodder like millet hay and stover. It briefly shifts to a note on embalming methods in ancient Egypt, describing coffin representations and rank symbols.
Fragmentary description of bodies laid in sepulchres
A fragment describes bodies affected by soaking and boiling in a resin bitumen mixture. They are wrapped in bandages saturated with the substance and placed in sepulchres, deposited in rows by thousands.
Peculiar Form of Sea Food Ghianchetti in Italian Folklore
The article notes ghianchetti, tiny sardine offspring, praised in Italian Riviera cuisine. It describes their appearance, raw and fried preparations, and a fisherwoman’s casual tasting. It also mentions February abundance and rivalries among ghianchetti fishermen. Eleusinian Mysteries recounts their Athens origin, secrecy, and later Roman adoption, with Theodosius’ 389 AD abolition and Cicero on civilization.
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Fighting Giraffe and Other Plain Talk From an Odd Page
A fragment from the Boston Transcript compares giraffe combat to other animal tactics with a flailing neck head strike. It quotes a note on prudence, lingering club plans, and idle delays in building three residences. It ends with a quip about ants and a chalk barrier method.
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Lines to Remember and Rust Prevention Tips
Education guards liberty and safety and lines up with the saying about schoolmasters and girl sergeants. Practical notes warn rust prevention on umbrellas and caution against overuse of certain products. Experts discuss height trends in American women and link athletics to growth, noting few participate in sports overall.
Swarm Control in Bee Colonies and Related Farming Tips
The notice highlights swarm reduction through ample brood, strong queens, and good combs as key factors, referencing Farmers' Bulletin 1988 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It discusses brood-rearing space, breeding selection, and practical measures for beekeepers, alongside other agricultural snippets on poultry feeding, rubber packaging, and travel tipping etiquette.
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Gizzard Grinding Habits In Poultry Feeding
Farmers note that many top poultry men grind daily grain and moisten part with milk or water while some feed dry. The gizzard can grind all grains, but efficiency improves when part of grinding is powered by steam or water. The soft feed idea warrants consideration.
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West Virginia
United States Department of Agriculture
Soap Bubble Ballet Elates Studio Dancers
A film director staged a soap bubble ballet using a 20 by 20 foot area oiled with frothy soap. A metal sieve guided a soap solution mixed like plaster, with steam forcing bubbles up into a vast scintillating mass for dancers to perform within a dreamlike scene.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Ample Stair Carpet Sheds Wear For Lengthening Life
Advice on buying extra carpet for stairs explains how extra length allows shifting during fitting to prevent wear on uprights and treads, promising longer life and even appearance. Also notes a swan tragedy in Aberdeenshire and a historic tavern reopening in London with royal favor granting a peculiar degree.
Moodus Noises and a Jovial Eagle
Moodus Connecticut once famed for Moodus noises heard like small arms fire and thunder with slight earthquakes likely cause. A playful young eagle played a strange game, lifting peat sods and swooping to snatch them again in a rapid, heightening routine.
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Goldenrod Adornment Sparks Hay Fever Debate
The plan to designate goldenrod as the national flower faces opposition due to pollen allergies. Medical experts defend the choice saying hay fever concerns are unfounded and the flower should be encouraged.
Ingenious tram for high rise window cleaning
A band operated tram runs on a rail suspended from a building cornice to clean large window areas and apply paint. It offers a cheaper alternative to scaffolding, enabling access for cleaning and painting with reduced cost and setup time.
Cleaning Marble Mixture Instructions From Historical Text
Cleaning marble using a paste of five parts soda, two and a half parts powdered chalk, and two and a half parts powdered pumice stone. Apply as a thin paste and wash off with soap and water.
Matching Colors and Color Adaptation Rules
The note explains that after staring at a color for a few moments the eye adapts and cannot detect small differences. It advises that when matching grass color you should not view materials longer than a minute if you seek a close match.
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