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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
3
A Missouri study shows four yearling Percheron fillies weighing 1169 pounds lose 82 pounds each during a spell of severe autumn weather. Older mares showed less loss as wind rain sleet and snow exposure retards weight gain. inexpensive windproof sheds and proper exercise are advised for better growth and reduced weight loss.
The device shown in the accompanying drawing is simple and cheap in construction and easy to operate. The illustration highlights a practical tool designed to restrain swine efficiently. Potential buyers are urged to consider this economical farm equipment for routine handling tasks.
Tom Furnishes outlines a farm device with uprights set firmly in ground and riveted upper stock to form a chute. Boards nailed to uprights create a rear trap to drive hogs into. The design focuses on a simple riveted joint and rear chute for livestock handling.
Neglect of the feet leads to sheep troubles like foot rot and crooked patterns. The plan suggests grazing when grass is wet to soften hooves, then pruning surplus hoof as needed. Trim so the hoof sits level with the sole, keeping balance between front and back hooves.
A collar should fit the horse properly and not be chosen by hoping it will grow to fit. A collar that fits a sprig may not fit at all on the air or larger horse, so proper sizing is essential for the animal's comfort and work.
Feed regimens for sows are discussed with emphasis on appetite driven tankage. The guide states tankage should not exceed five percent and corn can comprise up to half the ration to avoid overfeeding and health issues.
The article argues for promoting sheep keeping to allow other animals to thrive on short pasturage. It notes sheep as valuable and mentions a brushy area suitable for grazing about eight months of the year.
A dairy article argues feeding cows during milking adds little benefit and may hinder work. It notes the cow’s temperament matters. quiet cows often milk better when unbothered, while nervous cows with heads in the manger may react poorly and hinder the milker's approach.
Guidance on housing dairy cattle outlines proper stalls, feed boxes, and gutters for easy cleaning. It recommends ventilation and bedding to keep cows healthy and productive, noting that a five cow barn with boxes and gutters fits about twenty five dollars plus labor.
Feed Holstein cows clover hay and silage to prevent waste. Daily intake averages 10 12 pounds hay and 30 40 pounds silage per cow. Each cow receives one pound daily of grain per 4 40 pounds of milk: oats 40 pounds, barley 15 pounds, corn 15 pounds, and oil meal 20 pounds. If barley and corn are unavailable a mix of 70 pounds oats and 30 pounds oil meal may be used at one pound daily per 4 to 4 14 pounds of milk per cow.
Cream testing 35 to 40 percent keeps well and cools easier, reducing transport costs and leaving more skim milk on the farm. Heavier cream risks mechanical loss to utensils and some milk contamination during separation.
The article explains feeding cows in winter with legume hay and silage mixed with 3 to 4 pounds of concentrates. It states the dairyman should feed cows while dry with high care, preparing them for safe calving and a minimal milking period.
A concise farm page highlights practical insights for farmers, live stock men, dairymen, and gardeners. It covers livestock care, crop tips, market notes, and seasonal advice, presenting actionable guidance and timely reminders for rural readers.
Southern growers prepare for a record peanut crop with guidance on harvesting timing and methods. The piece explains when to dig, equipment options, and stack design to protect pods, plus barn storage and long-term holding strategies to guard against moisture and pests.
Immense loss by rodents cited with millions of dollars wasted annually in the United States. A South Carolina farmer keeps rats out with tin ground pillars and sheets. Salt aids digestion in hens but excess causes bowel trouble. Save unused peas and beans for winter use.
Instructional note advises weaning lambs at four and a half to five months and not allowing self weaning. Emphasizes keeping the best ewe lambs for future flock.
Practical notes remind readers hens need proper care and egg ingredients. It warns sheep raisers about the fall being a critical period. It suggests late spading aids next year’s yield and advises restricting hogs on forage to prevent overgrazing.
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