Sunlight and Dairy Cows A Complex Lime Tale
Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station reports experiments on cows fed silage grain and grass, testing sunlight effect on lime retention. Six hours of sun did not improve lime balance for high milkers, while September with lower sun still showed maintenance of lime balance. Conclusion: light may not aid lime utilization in dairy cows, though summer lime supplementation might be beneficial.
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Messrs. Hart and
Steenbock
Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station
Contagious Abortion in Cattle Warns on Spread and Control
The article explains contagious abortion as a dangerous disease that can spread through a herd via contaminated feed. It calls for strict sanitation, isolation of aborting cows, cleaning and disinfecting stalls, burning or burying fetus and afterbirth, and avoiding transfer of germs by shoes or forks. It advises veterinary help and cautions against selling aborted cows to prevent spread.
Agricultural Notes on Hay Substitutes and Calf Rearing
Soy beans serve as a good hay substitute when clover or alfalfa fail and are easy to grow. Milk souring time measures cleanliness and temperature stability. Feed should include roughage and a juicy feed such as silage or roots with legume hay. New trees benefit from winter mulch with space to prevent mice damage. Calves born in good condition grow as well as summer calves, and calf raising starts before birth. For poor roughage, Jerseys or Guernseys get one pound of grain per two pounds of milk, while larger breeds receive one pound per two and a half to three pounds of milk.
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Jersey
Guernsey
Seed Potatoes Must Be Chilled Soon For Storage
Ohio seed potatoes totaling about 6300 bushels should be cooled to roughly 36 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent sprouting as the dormant period ends in late December to early January. Experts note storage temperatures below freezing are tolerable, but sprouting from too-warm storage is more common. ventilate basements in cool weather and seal on warm days, while pit storage requires light fall coverage and removal as temperatures rise in spring.
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Ohio
Hart B. Tussing
Ohio State University
John Bushnell
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Large Poultry Business Prospects Higher Returns
E G Misper, professor at New York State College of Agriculture, Ithaca, says large poultry flocks yield better labor efficiency and greater baby chick sales. Studies show many faced losses in 1926, with over 3,000 dollars lost and 10% of farms failing to earn 5 percent on investments. About 26 percent earned around 1,000 dollars. 19 percent reached 38,000 dollars, aided by a good year for feed costs and egg prices. Average investment per farm was about 16,882 dollars, with labor income near 1,654 dollars. Hens laid about 130 eggs each. 98,970 pullets cost 1.10 dollars each. yearly hen feed averaged 1.95 dollars.
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E. G. Misper
New York State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N. Y
Misner
Manure guidelines for home gardens and soil health
The article advises using manure as primary fertilizer for home gardens, with 10 to 20 tons per acre or 0 to 100 pounds per 100 square feet. It notes lime can cause scab on potatoes and harm beets, and recommends 2 to 3 pounds per 100 square feet of supplementary fertilizers on rich soils. If manure is unavailable, use leaves or clippings with 2 to 4 pounds of high grade fertilizer per 100 square feet.
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New York College of Agriculture
Damaged Wheat Value and Feeding Prospects
Damaged wheat value depends on damage extent but not feeding value. Shrunken frosted or damaged grain may be unsuitable for market but often retains feeding value. Some damaged lots even have higher protein than marketable grain and can feed well on farms. Scorched wheat is sometimes found in the market.
Wood Ashes as Fertilizer for Root Crops
Wood ashes from bonfires supply potash and phosphate to tuber crops while nitrogen promotes leafy growth. Nitrogen content in natural and synthetic manures makes it undesirable for root crops. Sprinkle wood ash along seed drill bottoms at sowing times.
Small Home With Attached Garage Offers Practical Design
William A. Radford explains the rise of garages integrated into homes as essential for modern living. He features a compact six room house 26 by 26 feet with a sun room, large closets, and a second story under the roof to cut costs. The inside garage access and heated winter entry are highlighted as major conveniences.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Color in House Roofs Gains in Popularity
A reflective piece notes roofs and church spires stand out against a blue green sky as towns modernize with colored roofs. It cautions against sacrificing durability for color, stressing that lasting roofs that shed water and stay put are essential, and that tasteful color should come at economical cost.
Built In Units and Tile Details Boost Modern Homes
Built in surfaces and built in equipment made of tile are desirable for many homes. Tile features ease cleaning, permanence, and suit efficient houses with many utilities reducing drudgery.
Insulation in Homes Cuts Fuel Costs, Says Chicago Tests
A 15 mph wind can blow through a 15 inch brick wall and a 5 by 10 foot wooden wall and extinguish a match two feet away from a two inch hole. Insulated homes cost more to build but require fewer radiators boiler and piping, saving enough to nearly cover insulation. Chicago trials with real occupancy confirm the savings.
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Chicago
Roofing Tile Choices for Spanish or Mission Style Homes
When selecting roofing for a new home, consider roofing tile. Spanish or mission style roofs suit half-round tile in reds and browns, while French or English styles pair with Hat tile in green or red.
Hall Sets Tone for Home and Hospitality
The hall’s mood greets family members returning from work and conveys cordial hospitality to strangers, making it the key space where personality of the home is first felt.
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Cora Calahan
E. Ashton Ave
Grand Island
Nebr
Lydia E. Pinkham
Maryland to scrap obsolete laws to modernize statutes
Maryland plans to remove 350 outdated statutes, including a rule allowing masters to feed terrapin to slaves more than once a week and a ban on dueling. A lawyers’ committee is compiling the sections to eliminate, while another provision fines profane swearing in front of a justice of the peace.
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Maryland
New York World
Butter Bring's Higher Prices
Dairymen boast bigger profits by using Dandelion Butter Color to keep Golden June color year round. A half teaspoon per gallon yields uniform, streak-free color that colors only butter, not buttermilk. Purely vegetable, tasteless, and compliant with food laws. Large bottles 35¢. free sample offer from Wells and Richardson Co. Burlington VT.
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Wells and Richardson Co., Inc
Burlington
Vermont
Skull Found in North Sea Trawl Identified as Whale
A nearly five foot skull was pulled from a trawl by the General of Jedith off Scotland in the North Sea. The Royal Scottish Museum's natural history department identified the specimen as part of a blue-nose whale, estimated at about 24 feet long.
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Jedith
Scotland
North Sea
Natural History Department
Royal Scottish Museum
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