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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
8
New York City patrons and local shippers weigh egg quality to meet market demands. Professor J Huttar of the New York State College of Agriculture notes uniform grading and distinct yolk colors influence buyer confidence. A bright yolk is in demand, while red or orange yolks hint at better or worse handling.
Winter comfort in old poultry houses can be improved with straw over the loft, a 12 to 18 inch settled layer, shutter ventilators for reliable airflow, and lowered disease risk by increasing floor space with dropping boards to improve sanitation and reduce droppings.
Early laying pullets are often good layers but only if they are fully developed. Do not force pullets into lay. allow normal development and delay laying until body growth is adequate. If pullets hatch early and are well developed, permit laying. if underdeveloped, hold back to ensure proper growth.
Poultry feed guidance warns against dope and urges roosting outside to avoid mite-infested houses. Daily care includes clean range, clean houses, good water and food. avoid remedies unless necessary. Breeding judgments rely on dam and sister production, with emphasis on green hay quality and proper curing for nutrition.
The U S Department of Agriculture proposes substituting wheat or barley for corn when corn crops are short. A pound of cracked wheat or barley equals a pound of corn in feeding value, with mixed rations possible. Publication 6-MP explains prices, feeding values, and rations for cattle horses sheep swine and poultry.
A review of a new offered alfalfa seed labeled bargain or studio type shows 62 tested samples from South Dakota all contained sweet clover weed seeds. Dodder Johnson grass and pasilum appeared in many samples with an average of 14 weed types per sample and purity often under 90 percent.
The article compares profitability of cows and sheep for a single farmer. It notes a 20 to 25 cow operation suits one man, while 600 to 800 sheep can be managed. A good cow yields about 100 dollars annual profit above feed, while a sheep with a strong fleece and a 60 pound lamb can cover its feed costs.
Practical notes on fall calving cows needing grain in winter, range ewes resisting stomach worms, Chester White and Yorkshire crossbreds yielding white pigs, Honey as a disease germ destroyer, buying western ewes to start a farm flock, breeding to Hampshire Shropshire or Southdown rams, lambing timing and care, culling, and keeping young turkeys separated from older stock to prevent Blackhead in flocks.
The New York World questions the origin of the belief that tearing corners off the two dollar bill wards off bad luck. It notes that confusion with a one dollar bill is unlikely, compares resemblance among small bills, and invites readers to explain the superstition’s origin.
E Barry Wall critiques fashion at a Deauville dinner noting that the old proverb about girls no longer fits. She argues the average girl diverges from Clara Bow and suggests a one piece swimsuit or barefoot stroll on a bench lacks charm. The anecdote ends with a zoo keeper joke about a rhinoceros.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes annual pickle production near 3 billion cucumbers with about 74 thousand acres planted. It yields roughly 4 million bushels and brings in over 4 million dollars to growers while signaling growing public fondness and potential for increased consumption.
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