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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
6
A reader from Van Horn Nebraska describes a simple salt box fixed to a post at a stock entry. The design features a projecting lid and shallow frost. cattle lift the lid with their muzzles, take salt, then the lid drops to protect contents from rain.
The Agriculture Department describes a refined tablet production method for tuberculin tests in cattle. A new apparatus controls moisture and temperature to produce tablets consistently, aiding eradication efforts, with guidance on poultry TB and sanitation to prevent spread.
Many flocks are injured when shepherds grab sheep by the wool. Skin tears from rough handling can take months to heal, causing pain to the animal. Proper catching by the neck or body prevents damage and is widely advised.
The article argues that alfalfa clover and Dwarf Desex rape are the best crops for pigs. It notes manageability and suitability in many regions and discusses challenges in establishing these crops.
Milwaukee January reports at the Wisconsin Beekeepers Association convention show honey can prevent radiator freezing. E R Root confirms experiments proving honey will not freeze and can replace antifreeze with a two to one honey water mix.
The article discusses sowing Dwarf Essex and clovers to seed a productive salt meadow. It notes yields of abundant green forage and estimates hogs per acre. It explains feed rates of corn per day per weight unit to maximize forage efficiency.
Whey, when combined with cork and grain for pies, proves a good protein supplement in pig rations. It is commonly rated that 1,000 pounds of whey equal 100 pounds of corn meal as a pig fattening agent, making whey worth about half the value of skim milk in the ration.
Feed eaten above maintenance determines flesh on steers. Nervousness excitement mud discomfort and horn clashes raise maintenance needs and slow gains.
On farms raising sheep lambs often suffer noticeable stomach worm attacks. The text notes frequent damage to lambs and refers to wounds from such infections.
Advice on cattle lice treatment suggests dipping the animals in gulphour solution mixed one part to seven parts water to destroy lice.
A brief note highlights gardening as a solid financial move with long term value. It frames cultivation as an asset that can grow wealth, improve wellbeing, and provide sustainable yields over time.
The note discusses underfeeding dairy cows in winter due to high priced feeds. It says cows must receive enough forage and concentrate to maintain production, with examples of intake and weight gain needed for milk yield. It emphasizes the need to balance feed costs with maintaining maintenance and production levels.
A garbled report notes a decrease in milk flow linked to cold weather and exposure to winds. It mentions natural causes, lack of shelter, and the need for shelter and protection during winter to maintain milk production.
A fragment notes farmers’ belief in a hardy dairy cow that can withstand exposure and poor feeding yet still perform well, though text is incomplete and unclear about specifics or context.
A farmer notes that giving the bull sufficient exercise will enhance his physical health and temper. The practice is recommended to ensure a calmer, healthier animal on the ranch.
A garbled late text from Darrying hints at dairy industry shifts with milk cow culling and production changes. The fragment mentions End milk cows and beet but lacks clear context or dates. Further readable details are unavailable.
A simple, low cost poultry feeder idea using a cut down empty grocery box. A sloping guard prevents waste and a sloping bottom aids feeding. the design notes that fowls cannot stand on top or reach the contents easily.
A fragmented note discusses culling chickens to reduce expenses and improve profits. It emphasizes culling unhealthy or older birds early in the season to capitalize on higher prices and maintain flock health. The surviving birds are positioned for better overall profitability.
Mature Toulouse geese normally do not breed until about two years of age and do not mature for another year. Best breeding age is from three to five years, with females kept up to twelve to fourteen years and ganders generally not kept after eight to nine years.
The text compares busy hens to laying hens and notes variations in laying quality. It discusses weather effects on corn needs, peacetime neighborhood relations, and sanitation practices, stressing clean floors to prevent dirt and mud from transferring to the hens’ feet.
Auditor H Walter Woolley certifies Vernal City Utah financial report for the year ending December 31 1922 including receipts and disbursements and notes series bonds and water extension bonds. The oath was sworn January 22 1923 with official seal.
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