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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
3
Mrs William Butts of Wellston Ohio reports severe back and side pain and fatigue before taking the advertised Vegetable Compound. After using the remedy she regained strength, could perform housework, and cares for her children. She plans to try Blood Medicine when her husband says she looks healthier.
A light exchange notes that pleasures carry pain and even simple comforts like breakfast in bed meet opposition. The dialogue frames a wry contrast between comfort and conflict in everyday routines.
E W Crampton notes dairy by products such as skim milk and whey are highly valued for pig growth. Six pounds of skim milk equate to one pound of pig meal, but an optimal meal to milk ratio is crucial. For market pigs, recommended meal per gallon skim milk ranges from 4 lbs up to 8 lbs depending on age.
The article notes that cows not meeting protein needs may increase milk and butterfat with cottonseed meal. Low producers can consume ample alfalfa hay and silage, while higher producers require grain. A ration of 600 lb corn chop, 200 lb bran, and 10 lb cottonseed meal fed at 1:4 milk-to-feed works. higher producers with milk tests above 4 percent should use 1:3.
A York County New York farm bureau report shows 14 demonstrations applying 4.93 pounds of sodium nitrate per tree raised fruit yield by 0.69 barrels per tree. The increased net value averaged 2.26 dollars per tree, with 044 trees fertilized, yielding a total increased value of 1,478.04 dollars over fertilizer cost.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes common barberry spreads black stem rust and is hard to dig out but can be killed with chemicals. Salt and kerosene prove effective, with salt applied around shoots and kerosene at the base covering surrounding soil. both require timing with non frozen ground and growing season conditions. A circular detailing these methods is available from USDA in Washington, D. C.
L F Graber of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture notes alfalfa is gaining a permanent role on Wisconsin farms but is not yet displacing timothy and other grasses as quickly as hoped. Farmers seek better knowledge of cultural practices to grow alfalfa reliably to cut feed costs in dairy operations.
Paul Thayer of Penn State urges careful pruning of young apple and peach trees to build strength growth and future productivity. He notes past under and over pruning in orchards and recommends steady, targeted annual pruning after trees reach maturity and bearing is established.
Sunlight for chickens prevents rickets and spraying and dusting gear should be maintained. Plan home grounds before spring planting and schedule beekeeping tasks. Emphasize quality seed corn for market demand. Prepare legume seed and multiple acres per plow for soil improvement. When June grass dries, feed ensilage. sweet clover pasture rarely needs it.
The article warns against omitting animal protein in dry mash and offers a practical recipe and feeding plan. It emphasizes that a balanced mash with meat scraps or substitutes improves hen condition, delays molt, and sustains laying. Guidance covers proportions, feeding schedule, and adjustments for enthusiasm, plus a scratch feed mix to accompany the mash.
Turkeys do not lay in winter and may select hidden nests. Place old barrels or boxes with hay and china eggs in out of the way spots to tempt laying, then move eggs as needed. Do not use new barrels or boxes that imply human handling.
Answer: there is no best breed. Differences within breeds exceed those between breeds. Among 46 recognized breeds, choose by availability adaptability preference and use, favor standard bred for uniformity and efficiency. Crossbreds are not necessarily better or healthier.
Instructional note advises adding ten drops of formalin to water for soaking six quarts of oats to stop mold in oat sprouters. It warns formalin does not improve feeding quality but helps control mold, and stresses regular cleaning to keep containers sweet and remove non sprouting oats.
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