Heavy horse profitability tied to weight and care
Farmers can profit from heavy horses only if colts reach 1600 pounds and show good type and conformation. Proper breeding and development from weaning through spring pasture is crucial, as stunted growth due to poor feed or shelter limits future value and marketability.
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Growing Soy Beans in Corn for Feeding Lambs
A farmer explains the benefits of intercropping soy beans with corn to feed lambs. Soy bean forage yields 300 to 600 pounds per acre with minimal extra effort and equipment, using Manchu variety for late maturity and continued feeding through the dough stage.
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Saya
Methods of Feeding Are Highly Important to Sow
The article quotes B F Ferrin of the University of Minnesota urging careful feeding for brood sows. It notes that piglet survival and farrowing conditions determine profitability, recommending clear warm sunny quarters and suitable housing, with specific feeding rations for 200 pound sows: l oats two pounds, corn four pounds, barley two pounds, tankage four pounds.
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B. F. Ferrin
Animal Husbandry Division
University Farm
St. Paul
Minn
Whooping cough deaths cited in U S year
An advertisement notes 6822 deaths from whooping cough in a single year in the United States. It touts Dr Drake's Glossco as relief, claims no cure exists, and urges regular use to shorten attacks. Also promotes Cuticura products for sore hands with care instructions.
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United States
Drake
From School Teacher to Great Eminence
A young man raised on a farm becomes a district school teacher and rises to notable status. He earns recognition through years of teaching and community service, reflecting a classic rural ascent from educator to respected figure.
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