Dairy Cows Selection Based on Production and Form
The best production indicator is a cow's production record from weighed milk and butterfat tests, with many cows tested by official or cow testing association testers. Where records exist, production guides selection. otherwise breeders rely on form, including angular conformation, udders and milk veins, and barrel development relative to size.
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Babcock
Cow Testing Association
Eckles
B. W. Fairbanks
Animal Husbandry Department
Colorado Agricultural College
Cow Profits Rise With High Milk Output
A University of Illinois dairy expert says a cow must yield about 4 000 pounds of 4 percent milk to cover expenses. Profit grows as production increases because milk value rises faster than upkeep costs. Sustained success comes from keeping high producing cows and using records or testing to weed out low producers.
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W. J. Fraser
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Fraser
Cows React to Water Temperature for Milk Output
Extension Service from Colorado Agricultural College notes cows drink less when water is icy. They should be warmed just enough to remove the chill, avoiding extremes of too warm or cold. Properly heated water encourages greater water intake, aiding high milk production.
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Extension Service
Colorado Agricultural College
Dairy Facts: Water and feeding boost milk and butterfat
Dairy facts emphasize ice water and ample drinking after feeds to boost milk flow. Fall freshened cows produce more and cheaper milk and butterfat. Proper feeding and boarder cows are essential for profit, with cow testing association raising herd value. Mineral needs rise with heavy milk production.
Fairy Party Divining Lily Prize In A Water Pageant
A father tells his children a fairy tale about a swimming party hosted by the Fairy Queen. Fairies compete in diving with pond lilies as prizes. The queen awards each fairy a lily rather than one winner, then Golden Hair returns with a grand lily and a fond tribute to the queen.
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Daddy
Nancy
Nick
Lightfoot
Silver Wing
Jam Hiding Question Sparks Family Talk
A short dialogue from The American Boy Magazine shows Little Bobbie asking his mother if she trusts him and why she hides the jam, prompting a brief family moment about honesty and affection.
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Bobbie
American Boy Magazine
Cannot Catch Noodles at Dinner Says Little Girl
A mother notices her daughter eating only soap while at the dinner table. The child explains she cannot catch the noodles, the family reads this humorous anecdote from The American Boy Magazine.
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The
American Boy Magazine
Not Very Funny Exchange From The American Boy Magazine
A brief dialogue snippet captures a playful exchange with humor and curiosity as two youths react to a sarcastic remark. The exchange reflects lighthearted banter typical of early 20th century juvenile magazines.
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Mickie
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Western Mewspaper Union
Jim Hobbs
Mary -Graham- Bonner
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Seymour Company
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