Proved Dairy Sires Raise Milk and Butterfat Yields
U S Department of Agriculture study of dairy herd records shows daughters of proven sires exceed dams in milk by 3.9 percent and butterfat by 5.1 percent on 65 217 records. Daughters of 250 proven bulls exceed dams by 7.2 percent milk and 10.9 percent fat. High producers save feed costs. circular No 3 C outlines methods and benefits.
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J. C. McDowell
W. E Wintermeyer
Bureau of Dairy Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Repairing the Hay Mow for Rainy Days
A good rainy day task is to repair the hay mow floor. Inspect joists and supports for proper condition and fix any undue strain. Replace broken boards, clean and dispose of litter, and spread seed to benefit pastures and poultry yards.
Store Potatoes in Dark Reasonably Cool Cellar
Guidance on storing potatoes to prevent greening and solanin. Keep dark, dry storage above freezing soon after digging. Ventilate to remove moisture. aim for 36 to 40 degrees by mid December to avoid sprouting and severe shrinkage.
Alfalfa Hay Proves Useful for Laying Hens Feed
Feed researchers at Ohio Experiment Station report alfalfa clover and soy bean hay as effective substitutes for green feed in the winter ration for laying hens. Leaves provide a leafy source, best offered in a rack for hens to pick, with caution that hay as litter molds more easily than straw.
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Ohio
Outbuildings Improved by Whitewash Application
Advice on whitewashing outside walls emphasizes dry weather, cleaning surfaces with brush or scraping, and applying with care. Proper cleaning and even coating extend life, with final wipe down using cloth or sponge and hot water to finish.
Farmers Seek Stable Prices for High Grade Produce
Farmers request stable prices for high grade products amid fluctuating markets. Officials weigh market data and potential price floors to support growers. Community groups push for fair returns and transparent bidding processes.
Pating All Faces on Monument ae
A fragment notes a monument with all faces facing outward, emphasizing the design. Details are sparse, with no clear event, people, or location readable for fuller context.
House Made in Two Days Two Two Story Homes
A rapid construction feat reports two two story houses built in a short span of time. Builders showcase efficiency and quick assembly techniques. Local residents watch the rapid project and note the speedy completion.
Poets Are Children Says Richard Le Gallienne At Reception
Richard Le Gallienne, a noted poet, remarked that poets are children and that even great poets of the era are simple minded. He recalled a country camp scene where a boy wondered what happens to old moons and another suggested they are cut up for stars.
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Richard le Gallienne
Useless Tonic Spawns Comedic Complaint About Directions
A reader criticizes a tonic labeled for adults, saying all directions are intended for adult use and that none apply to them. The note highlights confusion over proper usage and questions the product’s practical guidance.
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