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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
6
The column surveys 1925 outlooks from global politics to science and industry. It notes pending constitutional ratification debates, potential European alliances, U S naval and forestry policy, and rising technology from radio to new microscopes. It also highlights women’s citizenship advances, road safety concerns, and looming tax publicity issues.
The Center market in Washington, managed by the United States Department of Agriculture, was made rat free after measures by the Biological Survey and cooperation with the Bureau of Agricultural Economics. Rats were reduced from infestations via barium carbonate, traps, rubbish removal, rat proof construction, a large incinerator, and improved cold storage. Dealers and nearby commission houses were enlisted, though occasional invasions from surrounding properties persist.
Contagious roup spreads through contact via feed water and litter. Proper management and housing prevent outbreaks. Treat valuable birds, keep dry ventilated quarters, and clean eyes and nostrils daily. Dip heads in bichloride solution and dispose of severe cases by burning. Isolate sick birds and avoid overcrowding. Use 7.3 grain bichloride tablets in water, never exceed ten days.
Farmers with good alfalfa hay report the following ration yields excellent results: 500 pounds ground corn, 200 pounds ground oats, 200 pounds wheat bran, and 100 pounds oilmeal such as cottonseed meal or soybean meal. If clover or mixed hay replaces alfalfa oilmeal increases to 200 pounds, corn drops to 400 pounds, oats rise to 800 pounds, and bran remains 200 pounds. In rare cases with timothy hay only, mix above ration in equal parts by weight. Iowa State College dairy extension man B Finley reports strong results from more than 5,000 farmers using these combinations.
The article explains the busy bee’s double role in nature. Bees gather nectar and store it while transferring pollen between flowers, ensuring fruit for trees and vegetables.
The USDA reports that planting weevily seed does not spread infestation. Instead storage beans harbor large weevil populations, sometimes multiplying dramatically, as 850000 from 69 pounds of cowpeas. Destroying stored beans can curb outbreaks and growers formed a committee to spread recommendations and reduce losses.
Factors in selecting lime for sour soils include cost, soil character, crop type, desired speed of action, lime fineness, and handling convenience. Ground limestone provides about 800 lb calcium per ton, slaked lime 1081 lb, and unslaked lime 1428 lb. compare calcium cost per pound to judge value, with ordinary ground limestone generally recommended. Unslaked lime slowly slakes when exposed to air and moisture.
A writer in the Agriculture Farmers' Guide explains winter poultry needs. Green feeds such as cabbage beets mangels and alfalfa support crisp storage and provide essential nutrition. Handling tips include storing in pits or cellars and feeding limited amounts before frosts.
Potatoes may be fed in limited amounts to cattle sheep and horses as partial grain substitute but hogs can be fed more liberally especially when boiled or steamed and mixed with meat. Wisconsin station found 442 pounds cooked potatoes equal 100 pounds corn and general tests show about 620 pounds cooked potatoes equal 100 pounds grain or barley. For best hog results feed about four pounds potatoes per pound of concentrates.
The article discusses keeping pullets separate from heng to improve results and prefers a broodier approach to confinement and feeding. It covers early seeding, fall ground preparation, scythe use for weed control, and disease prevention, along with hog production tips and using a registered boar for better gains.
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