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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
6
A Missouri farmer advises on protecting a flock from blows and maggots during hot weather. Remedies include sheep dip, pine tar, and linseed oil, with careful docking and cleanliness to prevent wool loss. He warns of blowflies attacking lambs, mud in hooves, and gland openings causing lameness, urging regular flock checks and prompt treatment.
Biennial sweet clover is widely cultivated in parts of the United States for pasture and hay. It fits well in rotation, improves soil, and yields heavily per acre for pasture and fair hay yields. Farmers report good results with various stock, though rare bloating and winter sickness have caused some losses, which are comparatively low given its stock value.
A fragmentary livestock column discusses horses, hogs, and cattle feeding. It mentions oats, clover, potatoes, and hay as fodder, with notes on worm control, charcoal for digestion, and the influence of feed quality on weight and general condition. References to producers and animal health imply practical farm guidance.
Holstein Hazelwood a 2000-pound cow owned by Carnation Milk Farms Seattle Wa produced 20,082,5 pounds of milk containing 1,198,865 pounds of butterfat equal to 1,498,56 pounds of butter in 805 days. The record tops Redfeld Segis Johanna and others as she nears 1,500 pounds of butter. Good care and a 96 pound daily ration supported the year long record while Hazelwood prepared to freshen in July.
The United States Department of Agriculture advocates cleaning and copper carbonate seed wheat treatment to reduce weed seeds and bunt. New combined machines, mounted on trucks or engines, can clean and treat in one operation. Leaflet S8L details available for free from the USDA.
Poultry experts urge proper chick feeding for strong growth and disease prevention. Regular, clean water and a strict feeding routine are essential. Emphasis on thorough sanitation and suitable grain for chicks to promote vigor and health.
United States Department of Agriculture reports barley output in 1928 more than doubling 1921 levels, aided by about 80 percent rise in acreage and yields over 28 bushels per acre. Barley feeding importance grows, with heavy European exports amid feed grain shortages. World barley production rising since 1920 and U S acreage expanded in Minnesota North and South Dakota Wisconsin and irrigated western areas.
Agricultural notes discuss best practices for poultry, cattle, sheep, and crops. It mentions clean ground for young chicks, varied feed needs for dairy cows and sheep, lighter feeding for fattening cattle and horses, and that spring pruning of fruit trees and grapevines can occur in winter when temperatures are moderate.
Cornell University researchers led by G I Hellnur and Professor Heuser report protein levels critical for chick growth. The study finds rapid early growth, declining afterward, and optimal protein percentages by age: 20 percent for 1 6 weeks, 17 percent for 6 12 weeks, and 14 20 weeks. Higher protein does not speed maturity. adequate protein boosts final size eggs and production.
Poultry experts from the Ohio Experiment Station report that cannibalism in flocks begins with a peck that draws blood and escalates to killing. Trimming the points of the under beak down to the quick can stop the behavior, sometimes requiring only one or two birds to be treated.
The article cites two causes for crooked breast bones in turkeys. Faulty breeding and mineral metabolism defects are blamed, alongside roosting issues such as round or too small roosts which increase the likelihood of crooked breast bones in toms compared with pullets.
The article surveys methods for predicting chick sex at hatching or from the egg. It notes many theories are unreliable, but in Barred Plymouth Rock crosses the size of the white head spot can indicate sex with some accuracy, with larger spots often signaling males. It also mentions crossbreeding can yield chicks whose sex is separable by color.
The article emphasizes keeping chicks on fresh soil to prevent disease and parasite contraction. It advises a movable brooder house with a tight floor to deter rats and vermin, recommending a board floor for easy relocation and sanitation.
Instructions advise locating Meg to control pests that threaten newborn turkeys. Use insect powder to dust hatchlings, place them in a paper sack to smoke them, then keep them dry and warm. Keep mother in a coop with a small front pen to prevent the chicks from running away.
The United States Bureau of Mines conducts tests in Tezag to curb corrosion of crude oil storage tanks caused by high sulfur content. Aluminum is tested as a substitute for steel to resist hydrogen sulfide attack, aiming to reduce the high tank replacement rate across affected regions.
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