Sidelines Pay Big in Farming Says Wisconsin Expert
Veteran crop specialist R A Moore argues diversified income on farms boosts profits. He notes lines such as hogs poultry alfalfa hay canning peas and pure bred seed. Examples include $8000 from 500 bushels of Pure bred Golden Glow corn and $4700 from seed corn earnings. Farmers in Wisconsin report substantial returns from alfalfa seed canning peas and other sidelines.
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R. A. Moore
Wisconsin
College of Agriculture
Department of Economics
Moore
Iowa County
Whitewash in Poultry House Keeps Flocks Safe
Whitewash in poultry houses acts as a germicide and helps bury lice, protecting flocks from disease. Regular applications improve appearance and seal rough boards, with monthly use cited as a strong preventive measure.
Eggs for Hatching and Hen Age Effects on Hatchability
Experimental work shows heavy egg production from hens within 90 days of egg use has little impact on hatchability. Prefer using hens one year or older when feasible. Flocks with long heavy production may yield fewer fertile eggs and more in-shell chick death, reducing chick vitality and growth.
Mistake With Clover Pastures Leads to Poorer Forage
The article warns that undergrazing sweet clover causes excessive growth. It notes pasturing heavily extends pasture life into a second year and reduces cumarin content in young shoots. Extremely dry seasons raise cumarin levels, possibly making the plant unprofitable.
Manuring Corn Better Than Oats In Rotation
The plan advises applying manure to corn land to avoid lodging in oats. It notes higher crop value from manure on corn and that oats and wheat following in the rotation gain substantial value from the manure applied to corn.
Value of corn silage varies with bushel yield
The feeding value of silage depends on the ratio of stalk to grain. If 10-bushel corn has the same stalk to grain proportion as 40-bushel corn, their silage feeding value would be the same. otherwise it could be higher or lower.
Disease-Free Seed Averts Major New Jersey Potato Losses
State experiment station estimates New Jersey potato growers lost about 1,000,000 dollars last year to leaf-ruit mosaic spindle-tuber and other diseases. W H Martin urges certified disease-free seed from rogued fields to improve yields and compete with out-of-state producers. Central Jersey dealers back certified stock as a gilt-edge investment for higher returns.
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New Jersey
State Experiment Station
New Brunswick
W. H. Martin
State Department of Agriculture
Central Jersey
Michigan Livestock Estimates Show Cows Sheep Up While Other Cattle Swine Down
January 1 1925 milk cows and sheep rise on Michigan farms, while other cattle, horses and swine fall. National figures mirror these shifts. Total farm livestock value reaches 146 389 000 dollars, up about 4.5 million from last year. Horses continue a yearly decline. average horse price remains high at 82 dollars and total horse value at 44 444 000 dollars.
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Michigan
Verne H. Church
United States Agricultural Statistician
L. Whitney Watkins
Legumes Boost Soil Nitrogen via Root Bacteria Inoculation
Legumes including clovers alfalfa and beans enrich soil by transferring nitrogen from air into the soil. Nodulating bacteria form root nodules and vary by species. Seeds or soil often require inoculation the first time a legume is grown, with exceptions like alfalfa after sweet clover.
Farm notes advise on seed, rot, and soil choices
The article urges studying seed catalogues, notes chestnut blight affects fence posts, and suggests black locust for planting. It recommends keeping calves in thrifty condition, using pyrotol for land clearing, and timing corn planting. It warns of poor seed and stresses ear tests for seed corn. It promotes sweet clover in spring and proper stubble soil management with Perennial White Blossom variety.
Proper udder care to prevent deformities in dairy heifers
Dairy specialists advise gentle pre and post calving feeding to reduce udder swelling. Massage every quarter and milk thoroughly to remove inflammation. Feed lightly before freshening when swelling is severe and ensure high gentleness during early lactation for strong future milkers. F H Peabody Cornell College of Agriculture.
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F. H. Peabody
Cornell College of Agriculture
Excellent Plan to Heat Water for Dairy Cows
Dean Larsen of South Dakota State college argues that heating cow water with a tank heater is cheaper than using grain and letting cows drink ice water. He notes cows drink about 80 pounds of water daily and freezing water wastes feed energy. a heater can burn waste material and save costs.
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Dean Larsen
South Dakota State College
Professor Larsen
Dairy Facts and Cow Profit in Calving and Feeding
A dairy barn need not be pristine to stay clean. May best for selling fat cows. Silage with cottonseed cake is a cheap ration. Cows yielding under 200 pounds butter yearly are poor profits. Do not milk cows dry for 48 hours after calving to reduce milk fever risk. Feed sparingly early after calving. Mineral shortages during certain seasons lead to more retained afterbirths. Calf feeding and timing affect calf health. continue skim milk to six or eight months if possible.
A Violent Outburst on Chicago L Train
A man recalls an incident on an Chicago L train where three Black riders mocked a German guard. The tall rider threatened the guard and was removed by the German, while the two smaller riders remarked that the man who acted was strong as he was dragged away.
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Chicago
Darky
Jeopardy Exam Chooses Principal In Louisville
An examination for the principal of a colored grade school in Louisville selects a candidate described as a small yellow man with gold rimmed spectacles who answers a syntax question with a pun about jeopardy and is hired on the spot.
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Louisville
Suburbanite Fights Clock Toll on Move
A New Jersey resident moving from one street to another struggles with a grandfather clock more than a hundred years old. After dozens of starts and rests the heavy clock proves unwieldy and he curses its weight. A passerby asks a simple question about carrying a watch.
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New Jersey
Disease threat shapes African big game hunting
Sleeping sickness and malaria threaten big game in Africa, forcing hunters to accept microbes as unavoidable visitors to the habitats of Africa’s large mammals.
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Africa
Demand Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad
An advertisement urges buyers to look for the Bayer name on Aspirin packaging or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin. It claims safety proven by millions and doctors’ prescription for 23 years and warns that taking imitations can be dangerous.
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Bayer
Pedigree Impresses In Mixed Reception At Event
A notable pedigree draws attention at a crowded event, receiving varied reactions. Attendees note its lineage while others remain skeptical about its lasting impact on performance or results.
A Mother's Advice on Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Bethlehem Pa woman extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for strength and nerves during motherhood. She urges mothers and expectant mothers to try it, noting its health benefits and reliability. Trial offer details include 10 cents and mail order to Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo N Y.
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Bethlehem
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