Mineral supplement pricing and use in swine rations
Dr. W. S. Carroll of the University of Illinois outlines a practical approach to mineral supplements for swine. He notes many rations don’t need extra minerals, especially those with skim milk or fish meal, while plant-based rations often lack calcium and phosphorus. A simple, cost effective mix uses ground limestone, steamed bone meal, and common salt, with iodine added where needed, delivering the mix for about $1.25 to $1.75 per hundred pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. SE. Carroll
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Indiana
Prevent Maggots From Attacking Onion Sets
The article advises trapping onion maggot adults by placing about twenty small plates of poisoned sirup on an acre. Plates should be covered with a one fourth inch mesh wire screen to deter bees and birds. Sirup is made by dissolving a quarter ounce of sodium arsenite in a gallon of hot water, then adding a pint of molasses and a slice of onion to attract flies.
Agricultural Notes and Crop Care Timely Advice
Coccidiosis and bacillary white diarrhea plague chicks while alfalfa and clover offer benefits. Plant trees with care to ensure growth, and beef prices may rise as consumer numbers grow, peaking around 1981. Moisture is vital for fruit crops, and keeping dust mulch on soil every ten days with a spike-tooth harrow aids moisture retention.
Del Bay farms to wage poison war on cabbage maggots
Del Bay Farms of Bridgeton New Jersey plans a chemical control program against cabbage maggots this year using corrosive sublimate. Workers will spray small quantities around each plant after maggot eggs appear, with a second application ten days later. Cost is about $15 per acre per treatment, cheaper than hoeing.
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Del-Bay Farms
Bridgeton
N. J
del Bay
Del-abay Farms Company
Co. IL Nissley
New Jersey State College of Agriculture
Control Melon Aphid by Nicotine Application
United States Department of Agriculture states nicotine sprays or dusts effectively control the melon aphid, which attacks watermelons cucumbers and similar crops. The winged form migrates from other plants to vines, causing leaves to curl and die, requiring constant monitoring and prompt treatment. A free bulletin No. 1499-Fr outlines the aphid, its biology, hosts, seasonality, natural enemies, and control methods.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Bichloride Is Safest for Sweet Potato Dip
Growers are advised to use mercuric chloride for sweet potato disease control, as new organic mercury compounds harm roots and hinder sprout development. A solution of one ounce bichloride in eight gallons of water should dip seed potatoes for ten minutes to destroy surface diseases, with emphasis on starting with healthy seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I F. Poole
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Poole
Bad Odors and Flavors Found in Milk or Cream
Cream delivered to creameries often carries odors from gasoline kerosene potato fruit to dish rag and cow stable. The buttermaker cannot remove these odors by sifting or filtering. Pasteurizing may mask some scents for a while but they persist and will eventually affect the butter.
Large Yield Aids Poultry Success
Poultry raisers with high egg yields profit as egg production ties to labor income and overall earnings. Key factors include flock size, pullet to yearling ratio, mortality rate, market egg price, and operator experience. Egg yield per hen is the critical measure, with mortality and market prices shaping profits.
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L. E. Card
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Proper poultry management yields profit through careful care
Michael K. Boyer argues in Farm and Ranch that shiftlessness costs, while diligent, organized management boosts efficiency and returns. Rushed work harms results, scrub treatment lowers gains, and poultry farming should follow solid farming methods with the best food and care for success.
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Michael K. Boyer
Methods of Spreading Disease Among Poultry
Farmers learned to quarantine flocks and bar entry to chicken runs when disease is present. Shoes, dogs, and visitors can spread illness. Caretakers should wear rubbers, change them before leaving, burn sick birds and litter, and clean thoroughly to prevent a big outbreak. Avoiding disease saves expense and worry.
Balancing rations for laying hens minerals needs
Minerals heavily limit egg production in hens. Heavy laying fowl require three to four pounds of oyster shell per year, regardless of ample protein. If minerals for shells are insufficient, hens reduce egg output. A balancing ration supplies minerals and vitamins for efficient organ function.
Shade Is Necessary for Hatchling Chicks on Range
Shade is necessary for late hatched chicks as heat and dryness stunt growth and raise disease and worm risks. Provide grit and charcoal within reach, unless sand or gravel suffices. Ensure plentiful fresh water is accessible to growing chicks.
World's Largest Oval Rug Woven for New York Theater
An American company completed what is described as the world’s largest oval rug for a major New York theater. The 1 inch thick chenille rug measures 41 by 58 feet with a single seam lengthwise. It weighs over two tons after shearing and finishing, using 33 hundred pounds of dyed surface yarn and 1,300 pounds of backing spun. The design centers on an R monogram, surrounded by microphone motifs and four shields with musical, light, and film imagery, all set in crimson gold and blue tones.
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New York
Unemployed Must Study At Salford Guard ians School
Single men under thirty and married men under twenty five must attend the unemployed school run by Salford guardians in England to receive the unemployment dole. Courses include arithmetic English drawing and woodwork.
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Salford
England
California Leads in Hydropower Output Among States
California produces more electricity from water power than any other state, with New York second, Washington third, Montana fourth, Alabama fifth, and Wisconsin sixth.
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California
New York
Washington
Montana
Alabama
Wisconsin
Woman Studying Glass Overlooks Heart Says Insightful Proverb
A reflective saying notes that many women fixate on outward beauty or objects like glass while ignoring inner feelings and emotional needs. The line emphasizes inner life over superficial concerns.
Men Are Funny Says Barber In Philadelphia Record
A barber notes men in his shop act oddly about waiting times. He explains that women’s appointments have shifted his rhythm, causing some men to balk when others with appointments go ahead. He concludes that men are funny.
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Philadelphia Record
South Africa tightens rules on reporting during campaigns
A new law bans publishing any report or comment on public affairs during a political campaign unless the writer names are provided. The rule aims to increase accountability and transparency in media coverage amid active campaigning. The act specifies penalties for noncompliance.
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South Africa
Fashions Invade Manchuria Across Regions
Rapid fashion spread reaches Manchuria and Siberia as travelers report persistent trends of shingled hair and silk stockings noted across China and Manchuria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Manchuria
Siberia
More friends reduce a man’s need, says general saying
A common observation notes that broad social ties lessen the burden on an individual. The axiom implies that the more companions one has, the less personal dependence or support one must seek in daily life.
Sooner or Later the Finger of Scorn Reaches
A compact aphoristic line notes that public judgment or societal censure eventually lands on the target. It reflects a general observation about accountability and reputational consequences across communities and eras. The wording emphasizes inevitability and social response rather than a specific event or person.
Earthenware Cup Found in Wall Near Castellamare
Workmen tearing down a ancient wall at Tuisisana near Castellamare uncover an earthenware cup hailed by experts as a premier Roman imperial art potter piece. It will be sent to Naples museum for display.
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Tuisisana
Castellamare
Faity
Naples
Cool as a cucumber based on its lower temperature
The saying arises from cucumbers typically being one degree cooler than surrounding air, giving the impression of composure. It reflects a visual cue rather than a strict scientific rule.
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