Misnaming Creates Odd Moment For Mrs Garker
Mrs Garker returns home in distress after realizing she has been calling on a man named Marshall for months, assuming Marshall was his title. The error comes to light when she learns Marshall is his first name, not a title.
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Marshall
Not a Bad Explanation
Chicago Tribune quotes Donald recalling a garden day where I planted radishes lettuce and other seeds. His mother asks what I planted and he says she planted a lot to eat seed in a reflective misstatement.
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Donald
Chicago Tribune
Time of Cutting Alfalfa for Hay
A USDA overview on alfalfa harvest timing. Early bloom cuts boost protein but harm stand longevity. later cuts risk lower yield. Kansas station tests compare four stages bud to seed pod, finding one tenth bloom best balance, while keeping stands intact. Dry regions favor earlier cuts but risk if delayed, especially with a second cut. Careful curing in windrow or cock affects leaf preservation and weather exposure.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Department of Agriculture
Great Plains
Culling Small Flock of Sheep Quite Profitable
A South Dakota State College expert says small sheep flocks can be profitable by culling. After shearing, farmers judge ewes for vigor or poor constitution and trim unfit animals. Low wool weight or poor quality warrants branding for culling or market, akin to poultry culling for eggs and meat.
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J. C. Holmes
South Dakota State College
Growth in U S certified potato seed production rises
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a rapid increase in certified potato seed production. Acreage certified grew from 8 750 acres in 1919 to 17 258 in 1922, with 2 273 900 bushels produced. Canadian output rose to 300 665 bushels in 1922.
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United State Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Canada
Soy Beans to Replace Alfalfa in Lamb Feed
A trial at Ili no is station tested soy bean hay and corn as a substitute for alfalfa hay in lamb feeding. Lambs fed soy bean hay gained as well as those on alfalfa hay, while whole or ground soy beans with straw performed worse with higher feed use. Soy bean hay proves a viable substitute for alfalfa in lamb diets.
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Ilinois
Hog Efficiency in Using Farm By-Products
A United States report asserts hogs maximize farm by products and feed, using unsound grains and dairy by products with corn as the main diet. It notes hogs absorb yearly corn price fluctuations, helping stabilize prices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Timeliness in Spraying to Combat Many Diseases
In spraying to combat fungal diseases the timing of application is crucial. Leaves must be fully coated on both upper and lower surfaces to prevent trouble. Many growers delay spraying until after infection appears, but once plants are thoroughly infected, no further action can prevent damage.
Several Advantages of Sweet Clover for Stock
The soy bean can be grown successfully with corn and is becoming a popular crop in the corn belt. It can be grown on a wide range of soils, but no cultivation is needed when first grown. The hay has high protein and is palatable. It enhances silage value when grown with silage corn.
Tillable Land Can Be Swapped For Pasture
Those needing more pasture may select tillable land and convert it to pasture for a few years until land improved. The shift reduces crops but increases animal production, with profits possible as animal products rise and land use balances out.
Mysterious disease strikes yellow soybeans in Ohio soil
A news bulletin from Ohio State palveralty reports a mysterious disease affecting yellow soybean varieties. It causes mottling of the seed and is believed to stem from soil conditions or tillage practices rather than seed genetics.
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Ohio State Palveralty
Production of Clean Milk Taught in Farm Classrooms
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin promotes teaching milk cleanliness using Farmers Bulletin 602 Production of Clean Milk. It covers consumer and producer benefits, bacteria, dairy practices, utensils, housing, milking, waste disposal, and fly control with preliminary locality surveys and cross-curricular teaching ideas. Department Circular 67 offers teaching suggestions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Supplying a Dry Cow with Good Feed
Feeding a dry cow is crucial in dairying. The cow should gain weight during the resting period and receive feeds that support a well developed calf, though not as heavy a grain ration as during production.
Keep Milking Machines Clean Says USDA Heat Sterilization Best
The USDA concludes heat sterilization using water at 160 to 170 degrees is superior to chlorin and salt-chlorin solutions for milking machine cleanliness. Salt-chlorin offers no advantage over chlorin.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Purebred Holstein Registrations and Transfers Rise
Last year 118 772 Holstein registrations and 91 880 transfers were recorded. The association admitted 1 440 new members, bringing total membership to 28 000. Over a million Holsteins have been registered, with 528 000 living per the U S census.
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United States
Handsome Profit From Cow Promises Dairy Returns
An optimistic note argues a single well-bred cow on every farm can recoup purchase cost in milk within six months and yield sustained profit for many years, highlighting dairy value.
Obedience Tale: Elmer's Clever Street Crossing
A child's simple safety lesson ends in a witty remark. Elmer explains he looked one way while crossing and the other on return, impressing his mother with his literal adherence to guidance. The anecdote doubles as a gentle reminder to check for cars.
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Elmer
Dancing Instead of Conversation in a Tiring Moment
In a modern scene a weary speaker declines further talk and proposes dancing as a remedy. The exchange ends with a suggestion to embrace movement over words, reflecting a preference for activity in fatigue.
A Little Poker Moment Nudges Strong Men Toward Risk
A brief line notes how occasional poker games can loosen restraint and push even steady men toward rash bets and reckless behavior, illustrating gambling’s subtle social pull.
Navy Announces Hard Lying Pay For Submarine Crews
The Admiralty orders additional compensation for sailors in torpedo boats and other cramped craft who sleep on hard decks. The extra allowance applies to all engaged in submarine work, supplementing ordinary pay. The piece ends with a saying about marriage and love or debt.
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Admiralty
Sweet clover cited to reduce cow bloating
Growers claim cows on sweet clover experience less bloating than on alfalfa. They believe a certain component in sweet clover helps prevent bloating and improves grazing comfort.
Large Cow Testing Shows Dairy Prospects Rise
Farmers last year entered over 194000 cows in cow testing associations to judge butterfat production through demonstrations by agricultural extension workers as reported to the United States Department of Agriculture.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bran Preferred Over Shorts For Feeding
Dalen favors bran to shorts for feeding citing its compact, uniform mixture that improves the mechanical makeup of the meal.
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Dalen
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