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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
3
An escaped Aberdeen Angus bull from Charles McDougall’s farm in Guelph township Ontario rampaged through the city’s west end forcing pedestrians to seek cover and endangering children. The 2000 pound animal defied several drovers until authorities used a five ton truck to knock it down and rope it into safety.
The man pictured here was praised as a universal helper to mankind for creating Dr. Tierce's Favorite Prescription. A testimonial from Mrs. Ed. Sampson of Winona Minnesota credits the tonic with restoring health over 20 years, noting two or three bottles often suffice to build strength in weak women.
A Morrill Kansas farmer on his porch tossed a cigarette stub aside. A sparrow swooped on the stub, carried it to the hayloft, and the farmer retrieved the stub just before the barn caught fire.
Summary of a USDA study analyzing farm business surveys from 1918 to 1922 across 7,738 farms in 21 states. It details how housing, fuel, and home-grown food from the farm contribute to family living, with six items accounting for 92 percent of value and wood forming 61 percent.
The article describes challenges in drying off dairy cows. It notes many farmers milk only once daily, sometimes irregularly, or withhold milking to end lactation. It discusses removing grain from rations and using protein rich feeds to aid drying, and advises gradual adjustments in feeding and milking to encourage dryness.
United States Department of Agriculture and the Beltsville farm report velvet beans plus corn or sorgo silage make a satisfactory fattening ration for steers. Two pounds of velvet beans equal one pound of cottonseed meal, with whole beans needing less silage but soaking improves palatability. Grinding is not advised, and cottonseed meal remains more palatable and faster to gain. Thin padded, speckled velvet beans offer higher feeding value and shell out more efficiently as a protein concentrate.
Prof. Joseph Oskamp of the New York College of Agriculture at Ithaca stresses packing as the main harvest task. He urges racking after each half bushel to prevent slack packs, warns against overfilling, and notes grading machines suit large crops with many culls.
The piece outlines three keys to prosperity in farming lime legumes and livestock, notes cover crops protect soil, and emphasizes self-sustaining crop routines. It warns against rough handling of fruit and stresses proper barn air for cattle. It also questions egg production claims, noting typical hens lay under 90 per year and a record of 334 days with eggs.
Experiments at Michigan Agricultural College fed nine pairs of horses to compare alfalfa with standard grain. Alfalfa fed horses worked 236 of 800 days, gained 21 pounds, and cost 31 cents daily, vs 282 days, weight loss of 17 pounds, and higher feed costs for oats and Timothy. Results support alfalfa as a valuable forage, boosting farmer confidence in regional strains and seed quality.
Frank Kleinheinz of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture argues there is no need for ewe losses at lambing if ewes receive proper care and exercise. He warns against confinement in small sheds and pens and recommends turning sheep out daily, scattering hay to promote movement, and following simple management principles to boost profits through better exercise.
Salting horses Toro and Nellie noted. Sudan grass stores in silos with minimal effort and yields two thirds to three fourths of corn silage value. Sheep production hinges on early lambs. losses harm profits. Hog vaccination advised during cholera outbreaks or price peaks. self feeding aids weaning and gains. Sow selection favors large, thrifty litters. mark large litters in spring for next year.
A London tale tells how Sir William Harcourt on a Scottish hillside spotted a horned beast and aimed to shoot it at dusk. He dashed to fetch his rifle but a Highland voice shouts, You’re not going to share the minister's goat, are ye, foiling the hunt.
Diamond Dyes offer simple directions for tinting delicate shades or dyeing rich colors in lingerie silks ribbons skirts waists dresses coats stockings draperies and more. Instructs buyers to tell druggist material type wool silk linen cotton or mixed goods for proper use.
Comote a three year old Thoroughbred mare on the Balersfield California ranch saved her mate Katie from drowning after luring a man to a deep stream where she struggled to keep her head above the water. A stake rope held her captive until the rescue was completed.
More than a quarter of a million Sunday schools operate globally, drawing over 30 million pupils. North America leads with about 150,000 schools and 20 million pupils, Europe has under 70,000 schools and around 8 million pupils, and Asia follows with 380,000 schools and 1.8 million pupils.
Warning advert urges consumers to only purchase Bayer brand aspirin with the Bayer name on the package or tablets to ensure authenticity and safety. It claims the product has been proven safe by millions and prescribed for 25 years, urging buyers to say Bayer at the point of purchase.
The Russian Academy of Science celebrates its two hundredth anniversary this year as it continues its long tradition of exploring and mapping the Russias.
A cautious editorial note asserts caution in conflict and opens to alliance, stressing collaboration over unilateral action. It highlights shared interests and urges diplomatic channels to resolve disputes while avoiding escalation.
A recent survey reports at least 1,000,000 wild deer in the United States. Annual deer deaths exceed 75,000 in eastern and central western states, with Minnesota killing about 20,000 per season and New York recording 8,000 slain in 1924.
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