Increase of Mutton Sheep Lead Held by Fine Wool Animals Ten Years Ago
The United States shifts toward mutton production with 45 percent of sheep in the mutton category, 35 percent in fine wool, and 20 percent crossbreeds. Over ten years, mutton sheep rose ten points while fine-wool and crossbreeds fell, led by North Atlantic markets and Ohio emerges as a leading non-Pacific state with about 8 million sheep, half mutton-blooded.
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Cure Scratches in Horses
Scratches in horses result from mud and filth. Clean the affected area, clip hair, apply bread and milk poultice for 12 hours, then a second poultice for 12 hours. Wash, dry, remove scabs, paint with tincture of iodine for ten days, then Vaseline. Keep the stable clean and dry and apply Vaseline to scratches twice daily.
Top Price for Lambs Revealed by Packers
Packers will not pay the top price for lambs, regardless of fat, if weight exceeds eighty pounds. The note explains top cuts and pricing favoring smaller carcasses, with the best value from leaner, lighter lambs.
Deviled Dishes and Honey Sweeteners from Corners of Home Cookery
A homemaking guide extols using honey and maple syrup as sugar substitutes, with recipes for whey honey sirup, whey lemonade, bar le duc currants, and honey Charlotte Russe. It describes deviled foods and methodical prep for deviled chicken legs, bones, ham, tripe, and chops, plus deviled seafood and fish pastries.
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le Duc
Not Very Complimentary Side and Front Views Described
The note describes keeping items for them with both side view and front view references. It suggests presenting multiple perspectives as a way to assess or compare. The text implies arrangements or requests without detailed context or outcomes.
Reducing Mouse and Rat Damage by Simple Traps
USDA guidance outlines effective guillotine traps for rats and mice, favoring metal designs for durability. Bait ideas include Vienna sausage or fried bacon, corn, oats, cheese, bread, fish, liver, raw meat, seeds, and vegetables. Traps work best when bait is placed on or under the trigger, with metal bases preferred for longevity.
Feed and Breed for Eggs
Poultrymen must both feed for eggs and breed for eggs to succeed. A poorly bred bird will not lay even with ample feeding, just as a well bred bird needs proper feeding. Feeding and breeding go together. one is indispensable to the other.
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Indie
Witch Grass Warns Growers and Hen Aid to War Effort
A World War II era notice urges farmers to keep certain weeds below ground to protect crops. It also touts hens aiding the war effort by providing meat and eggs if properly cared for. Additionally guidance warns to can or use sweet corn promptly after harvest.
PLAN FOR HAYING OPERATIONS AND DAILY WORKLOADS
A historical guide outlines haying plans including per man haul of about five tons daily, ten day haying seasons, and two acres per 10 hours for mowing and raking gear. It stresses consistent work all day, efficient crew placement, and finishing mowing before noon to maximize field work time and reduce weather damage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Center of Production Shifts to West Central Illinois
The Agriculture Department’s diagram shows the center of U S agricultural production in west central Illinois based on 1917 crop and animal values. Leading states by value include Iowa 1.38 billion, Illinois 1.255 billion, Texas 1.045 billion, Missouri 947 million, Ohio 851 million, Nebraska 774 million, Indiana 766.9 million, Kansas 735 million, New York 700 million, Minnesota 646 million, Pennsylvania 636 million, Georgia 605 million.
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Ohio
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Indiana
Kansas
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Georgia
Roosters Earn Slacker Tag Amid Busy Intern Shift
Local workers label the Roosters as slackers amid a noted lull in productivity during intern rotations. Management emphasizes training, accountability, and scheduling reforms to restore work pace and team performance.
Large Producing Cows and Cooperative Bull Associations
The article explains selecting purebred sires from high producing lineages and using proven bulls. It argues for cooperative bull associations to share purebred bulls among 15 to 30 farmers, moving bulls between blocks to prevent inbreeding and extend a single bull’s usefulness for up to ten years. Small herds benefit by reduced costs and access to high quality sires through the association.
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Co-Operative Bull Association
United States
Railroad standard egg case construction details
The document outlines USDA aligned rules for a standard egg case. It specifies dimensions: 3-16 inch veneers, 7-16 inch ends and centers, 7-16 by 1 1/2 inch cleats, and a 7-16 inch center board must be nailed in the middle of the case.
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United States Depart of Agriculture
Assembly directions for egg case components and fasteners
The text details how to assemble a packing case for eggs with ten trays and twelve flats, using fillers of hard calendered straw board, corrugated cushions and excelsior for top and bottom cushions, and smooth cushions of specified thickness. It specifies weight of fillers, nail types, quantities and placement including clinching through cleats.
Selection of Poultry Feed
Farmers often use the cheapest grain, but poultry experts advise considering feed value. Corn remains cheapest generally, yet oats are often cheaper now. when corn drops to 1.50 per bushel, oats should be 0.75 and barley 1.20 to equal corn value. Good cracked corn is bright and clean. crushed corn with soft matter lowers value. Greenish cracked corn should be rejected. Oats carry more indigestible hulls and are less palatable. lighter oats should be discounted by weight, heavier oats discounted less.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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