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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
4
Article stresses starting fall calves strong with proper feeding and stable housing. Key points include early colostrum, limited milk, gradual weaning, and nourishing grains and hay. It advises clean conditions and sunny pens to prevent scours and promote growth.
A USDA survey notes about 70 million pounds of surplus skim milk were used to make concentrated sour skim milk at 27 milk plants nationwide. De La Roger, head of dairy research, perfected the process, providing a profitable way to feed poultry and utilize surplus skim milk.
The coming year is expected to have ample feed for livestock with about 400 pounds more grain feed per animal unit than the average of the last five years. Hay per animal is forecast to be the largest since 1920 except for one year, but legume hay is in short supply, likely raising protein supplement costs.
Farmers overfeed cows on corn heavy rations low in protein and oats and barley while underfeeding protein. A balanced ration by production can save grain and raise milk output.
The bairyman should place young calves in the warmest barn area away from busy doors. Excess exposure may cause a common cold that can stunt growth and increase disease risk. Preventing colds helps reduce subsequent illnesses in the herd.
Essen, Germany, transformed from an iron and steel center into a garden city. A planned layout separates industry, business, and residences. Alfred Krupp funded worker housing and long plots for gardening. Citizens lease small plots to grow flowers and vegetables, with a 57 acre garden fair displaying 70000 rose bushes and thousands of blooms.
Horace O. Albright notes a push for beautifying wayside stands along long Western routes. A contest offers a substantial prize and a free plan board to design and finance attractive stands for travelers. The aim is to curb ugly, hastily built facilities and improve road aesthetics near national parks.
The article discusses a homeowner in Missouri who paid 900 for insurance on an old tree. It argues that investment in maintenance strengthens trees against the elements and notes many trees are structurally weak with aging branches that can snap in storms, ruining the tree’s beauty.
Frederick P. Keppel, president of the Carnegie Corporation, says the architect is a respected citizen who can bring beauty to the community. He urges town planning, parks, and school art programs and notes many groups can organize to create objects of beauty.
The Louis Globe-Democrat notes debate on a highway beautification slogan to inspire private property owners to plant trees and flowerbeds along Missouri frontage. The piece suggests a strong public appeal while acknowledging current shortcomings of Make Missouri Beautiful.
Company offers guidance for a family to own a home with affordable financing and multi professional support. Bankers contractors realtors and builders coordinate to simplify the buying process and highlight advantages of home ownership for families.
Dr Raight Dunlap of Johns Hopkins argues psychology aids driving by standardizing signs and signals to keep drivers alert. He warns red lights and red markers cause misreads and fatal accidents from improper use of red lanterns on obstructions.
The article argues two lane roads cannot handle heavy traffic on rural and urban routes. It notes speed limits, driver behavior, and central-town bottlenecks as danger points. It calls for widening to four lanes to reduce accidents and curb insurance costs.
A garbled summary notes an average travel distance of 5500 miles per car in the country last year. It mentions motor lanes in England costing 127 605 000 for operating 1 739 000 motor vehicles. The piece references nostalgia for flat tires and autos in New York, with a claim that more people live on New York streets in 1028 than at the Battle of Bull Run.
An older guide explains that red hot spark plug electrodes cause premature ignition and pinging. It advises cooler plugs and careful shifting to reduce gear noises. It also covers clutch drag from improper lever adjustment and repairing a punctured spare tire. It recommends checking oil level at every gasoline fill.
A practical device for cars adds an automatic light that activates when the trunk door is opened and remains on while the door is raised or closed. The setup uses a bayonet style socket under the door edge, a light bulb, and a switch wired to the battery and chassis to ensure reliable illumination.
Service men note many headlight problems come from motorists forgetting during extended trips. The issue arises as vibration and wear affect beam focus and alignment, and drivers may neglect checks while on annual tours.
USDA analysis finds combine harvesters justified only on large acreages. It reports per acre costs, moisture effects, and labor comparisons between ten foot combines and eight foot binders, noting losses from low pods and shattering and recommending delayed cutting for moisture control.
Many growers face orchard renovation and can profit if they prune in early fall. Begin with removing dead wood and weak limbs, thin bearing wood slightly, then apply a dormant spray to control scale. A full nitrogen application after pruning helps the tree use nutrients to improve next season’s fruit set.
Fall farm notes advise inspecting home grounds for next year changes and selecting seed corn. Save healthy early ears, remove trash and debris near trees, spray for peach disease as a precaution, and use disease free seed. Prune trees moderately for better crops, and note alfalfa hay is safe for horses in small amounts.
A vintage ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick fix for sour stomach from rich foods or smoking. It promises relief by neutralizing acidity and sweets the system after a heavy meal, urging readers to remember it for their own coffer and those around them.
A chaotic scene inside a circus tent follows a loud report and a fall, with a spectator saying the India rubber man suffered a blowout and a form lying prostrate on the ground. Crowds gather as witnesses speculate whether someone was shot amid the panic.
A patient asks if spinach will help, while the doctor cautions that it cannot harm and notes everyone needs sand. The exchange highlights ongoing questions about nutrition and mineral intake.
The remark from Beltre hints at independence in choosing projects and a refrain to do as one wishes, reflecting tension between personal autonomy and audience expectations.
A Kansas mother praises California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative helping her child Bonnie B maintain health and energy. The ad booster claims the product restores tone to stomach and bowels, boosts appetite, aids digestion, and keeps children active during colds and ailments.
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