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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
5
United States Department of Agriculture specialists urge marketing lambs at about four months old. Early feeding and good pasture improve gains, reduce labor, and avoid summer illnesses. Ewes should be in good condition. grain may be added if pasture is short. Lambs should be taught to eat early using a crepe and clean feed, with twice daily grain as they learn.
The article advises limited exercise for market fowls to fatten quickly and using milk as the sole drink. It notes chick losses stem from early improper feeding, suggests meat scraps or tankage plus 10 percent in grain, and emphasizes choosing vigorous breeding stock. A good layer is described by a soft red comb and wattles, intelligent head, vigor, slight fat, pliable skin, and faded color.
County Agent H E Schroeder has received multiple Purdue extension bulletins free to requestors. One pamphlet covers home gardens with planting dates pest control and soil cultivation. Another titled Housing Farm Poultry offers plans and photos for poultry growers. He also has copies of the USDA Year Book over 800 pages for farmers and others in agriculture.
Good egg production and profits come from balanced rations of wholesome feeds. Experiments show general-purpose pullets yield a dozen eggs from 6.7 pounds of feed and Leghorn pullets from 4.8 pounds, with old hens needing more. Use simple mixtures of home-grown grains with meat scrap or milk, raise green feed, and maximize grain feed.
The article states that adding acid phosphate to manure often doubles its producing power compared with untreated manure. It recommends scattering a daily handful per animal to reduce ammoniacal odor and minimize nitrogen loss, noting phosphoric acid does not leach from soil.
The U S Department of Agriculture issues Farmers Bulletin No. 1085 on hog parasites. It covers identification of lice and mange mites and describes effective economical remedies, wallow and dipping vat plans, and how to build them for use in sanitary hog quarters.
Duroc breeders offer 275 dollars in prizes to Indiana youths ages 10 to 18 for showing Duroc pigs. Contest runs June 1 to August 30 with up to three gifts per contestant. winner chosen from best fit pig. Contestants should request pamphlet and rules from C G Carter Fairmount.
Mrs F J Dann of Brockport New York reports Chamberlains Liniment cured her lumbago after a year of pain. She was bedridden unable to turn and found relief after applying the liniment, leading to a quick recovery.
Government figures show the cost of living rising sharply with commodity prices more than doubling the pre war period and expected to push higher.
Farmers urged to bring hay for sale as buying and shipping resume and to call ahead. Flour special offers a barrel of Pillsbury Best for $8 cash with Polar Bear and Tip-Top in stock. Chicken feeders advertise Purina Red Owl Mash and Scratch Feeds plus oats, charcoal, cracked corn and wheat for chicks and layers.
Farmers hold many ideas on cutting seed potatoes. Size of seed piece affects vigor and yield. Experiments show larger pieces boost root and top growth. Pieces about two ounces the size of an egg are generally recommended and planted by successful growers.
Article warns constipation can lead to appendicitis and urges bowel regularity. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as an easy gentle remedy.
Breeding flocks should be mated for early hatching. Maximum fertility appears two weeks after introducing the male. If hens were with an undesirable male it takes three weeks to overcome his influence.
Farmers Fraizer partners with ePay to provide low cost loans at five percent interest. The collaboration aims to expand credit access for local farmers and small businesses.
Limberneck is a disease in fowl where neck muscles slacken causing the head to hang and touch the ground. Professor Harry Embleton of Oklahoma A and M College links it to decayed animal matter in the diet and advises inspecting premises for carcasses and using castor oil to aid recovery.
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