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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
8
A fragmented reminiscence describes Aviatoslaw Roerich presenting a photographic copy of a painting tied to the Taaht Lama, the Tibetan leader who recently disappeared. The source notes no satisfactory explanation and mentions Tibetan beliefs about a significant forthcoming change.
The chief agronomy official explains high analysis fertilizers contain 18 percent or more plant food and save on freight and handling while not requiring filler. He notes that using low analysis fertilizer or high analysis with filler yields similar farmer costs due to hauling, mixing, and distribution of filler.
A historical agricultural note advises deep mellow seed beds for soy beans and corn, timing sowing around June first. It mentions Manchu variety as favorable, specific drill settings, inoculation, and soil preparation including mixing soil with seed and avoiding deep planting beyond three inches.
The text discusses manure spreader durability and bearing life, stressing resistance to wear and dust. It notes modern spreaders use guarded bearings and lubrication to keep dirt out, with moving parts protected to prevent grit intrusion and ensure smooth operation.
Report notes cows in drought and hot seasons struggle to clean during calving when rations lack minerals. Poor feeding increases cows failing to clean compared with well fed herds, and extended crop failures worsen the issue.
The article explains weak piglets arise from improper care of the sow during pregnancy. It stresses balanced feeding with ample protein and essential minerals for embryo development and notes exercise is important so the sow can nourish the young and ensure newborn health.
Phil A. Anderson of the University of Minnesota division of animal husbandry advises beginners to consider Bechi ze Western ewes as hardy parasite free foundation stock. He explains natives arrive in small lots while western ewes come in larger consignments, with westerns offering hardiness and disease resistance and producing good lambs when mated with medium or long wool rams. Anderson cautions selecting ewes with broad backs plump mutton and smooth shoulders and recommends saving top ewe lambs to steadily improve the flock.
The U S Department of Agriculture has issued a pocket sized handbook for cow testers to improve testing efficiency and record value for dairymen. It explains duties for testers and herd owners and aims to promote harmony in testing work. Copies of Miscellaneous Circular No. 26 are available from the department in Washington, D C.
Pennsylvania Experiment Station trial compares soy bean hay, clover hay, and alfalfa hay for dairy cows. In 1924 nine nine weeks trials with lactating cows showed soy bean hay yielded 8.3 percent less milk than alfalfa hay, while red clover hay produced 0.5 percent less milk than alfalfa in a six week test.
Fragmented wartime style notes advise repairing machinery for spring operations and prompt fumigation if weevils appear. Several garbled lines discuss seed corn, lettuce planting changes, and warnings against debt, plus a call for community stock raising and proper feeding practices.
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