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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
2
W L Robinson argues self feeding pregnant sows wastes feed through rooting and spitting out fibrous material. He notes sows on self feeders tend to become fat, making large hogs less productive. Ground alfalfa is costly, and labor for grinding reduces self feeding benefits versus twice daily hand feeding.
Intestinal coccidiosis may occur in lambs during summer on wet pastures with infection likely through drinking water. Latent infection in older animals sustains premise infection. affected lambs become anemic with foul smelling diarrhea, weakness, and possible death. Recovery animals may remain carriers. diagnosis requires microscopic examination and sanitary controls.
Pigs perform better on pasture than dry lots, with strong pigs resisting disease and worms. Bluegrass provides good spring or fall grazing if clean. Farm planning notes higher sheep profits in next four to six years as supplies grow. Farrowing sows need more feed before birth, piglets wean and brood sows graze pasture with limited grain. Market timing and animal condition are key in stock sales.
USDA feeding trials totaling 6 053 hogs show barrows outperforming sows by 5.43 percent when given identical feed and care. E Z Russell of the Bureau of Animal Industry led diverse experiments across breeds ages and management regimes, with hogs raised from weaning to 200 to 500 pounds under varied rations and feeds.
Summer brings pest problems for dairymen as flies multiply rapidly from a single pair. Tips include removing manure, darkening barns, painting windows blue, and hanging sacks over doors. Fly sprays and clean practices reduce losses and disturbance as cows enter barns.
Hydrated lime offers several benefits in reducing calyx injury to apples when used in excess with arsenical sprays. It neutralizes acids released by the fruit and mitigates soluble arsenic forms. The solution also lowers surface tension of water, accelerating evaporation if the fruit is wet.
A grain ration complements pasture when shortages hit. A bull association groups three or more dairymen to own bulls jointly. Feed calves milk at the same temperature. Fertilizer attachments for planters aid corn distribution. Straw from soybeans provides roughage for dry dairy cows beef cattle and sheep. Proper barn ventilation with four square feet window area per cow.
The passage stresses that clean chicks, ground, houses, feed, and watering vessels are essential for healthy growth and profitable flocks. It advises separating young birds during summer, using clean conditions to prevent disease, and emphasizes sanitation and prevention as vital, including regular cleaning and disinfection.
Five year South Dakota State College trial finds sudan grass could serve as an excellent emergency pasture for dairy cows. Results show seven cows quickly increasing milk after switching from a rich ration to sudan pasture. Researchers also study bloat causes in alfalfa and sweet clover while using a mixed oats corn feed to balance milk output.
A New Hampshire station describes coccidiosis in poultry with symptoms including unsteady gait, lying on the floor and circling, droppings that are bloody at times, ruffled feathers, dull eyes, and emaciation. In birds over three months, paralysis and paleness of the shanks are common. prevention centers on a 40 percent dried buttermilk mash, no Scratch feed, and thorough house cleaning.
The best time for seeding worn cultivated land to grass is late winter or early spring. Disk down ridges first if land has had corn or other crops. If surface is level and trash free, no seed bed is needed. Spread a thin manure coating and sow seed accordingly.
Instructions warn that cold well water harms baby chicks and suggest souring milk overnight in the brooder. A bucket of milk left in the brooder with a starter yields uniform sourness and temperature for ready feeding.
The piece explores hunger and sex appetites as physiologic mechanisms, detailing tumescence and detumescence, and argues behavior stems from conditioned responses. It weighs nature versus nurture as heredity mixes with upbringing in shaping human actions from infancy to adulthood.
A heron near Cape May New Jersey stayed nearly motionless for days as clam diggers watched. When approached the long necked bird moved but was found held captive by a large clam embedded in firm sand at the water's edge.
In a dialog between a ready made philosopher and Cactua Joe the talk centers on authenticity. The pair debate what counts as genuine as they contrast a real cow boy with an actor’s pay for appearances.
William Plumb, physics instructor at Morningside College in Sioux City Iowa, planned to test his students honesty by distributing fifty pennies at class start. The box by the door was opened after dismissal and contained fifty three coppers, revealing the test failed.
A brief note quotes a flattering moment after an encore where four gentlemen from a paper called out Fine Vines, prompting a witty exchange about payment. The Sydney Bulletin records the playful remark as a social aside.
It is estimated that from 6,000,000 to 7,000,000 pounds of almond paste are consumed annually in the United States. Most of this is produced by large candy manufacturers and sold to bakers for use in cakes and macaroons.
Advertisement states that Cole's Carboni salve quickly relieves and heals burning and skin diseases with no scars. It is sold at 50c and 60c by druggists or J W Cole Co Rockford Illinois. A man buys a new thermometer as often as a new watch.
This ad touts a quick fat loss plan claiming 15 pounds in a month with Kruschen Salts. It promises added energy, clearer skin, improved health, and a revived ambition. Readers are urged to buy a bottle for four weeks and weigh again, suggesting dramatic results and social admiration.
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