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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
6
A dairy exhibit outlines practical value for future dairymen in Iowa and the state’s dairy industry. The program highlights experimental methods, worker training, and improvements in processing and farm practices, noting successful demonstrations and possible employment effects.
Readable text describes exhibits from state institutions including inmates showing baskets, pottery, foods at the fair. It notes dates around August 21 and a planned ten day event highlighting town wealth and resources at the fairgrounds.
Skimmed milk offers slightly more protein than whole milk but less carbohydrates. To balance a calf ration replace part of the whole milk with skimmed milk and add carbohydrates, such as fine ground meal. Feed calves with clean vessels and ensure they learn to drink from a pail early.
A historical note describes rope or strap methods to restrain a kicking cow for milking. It explains looping a rope around the body or behind the udder and drawing tight, causing the cow to jump briefly then stand unable to kick. A leg-hobble method is also mentioned, though risky for the handler.
The text urges effort and practical training for dairy work under strained times. It stresses learning through self study or via a school or work with a dairy. the method matters less than acquiring the know how to begin and endure in dairy farming.
Advice notes drinking water helps dairy cows reach near maximum milk production. Abundant water prevents reduced vitality from cold water and keeps milk flow strong.
A cow testing association formed by about twenty farmers to cooperatively test their cows. The group aims to improve herd efficiency and profitability by shared testing work.
W G Jamison and sons of Appleton Wisconsin sold their three year old Guernsey bull Pencoyds Golden May Secret 39626 to Edgemoor Farm Santee California for 10100 dollars. The prior record for a Guernsey bull stood at 10000 dollars set at the May 16 1918 sale near Chicago with Don Diavolo of Linda Vista 23565. Pencoyds Golden May Secret 39626 is sired by Langwater Pencoyd 21830 out of Nella Jay 4th 38233 who holds top and high placing records in several classes. Langwater Pencoyd 21850 is a son of Dolly Dimple's May King of Langwater 12997 and has several daughters with notable butterfat records. Other notes mention Langwater progeny and farm rest records at Pencoyd Farm and in Pennsylvania.
A fragment from Hazel B. Spencer Home Economics notes describes making spiced fruit syrups with corn syrup allspice berries cloves cinnamon and raisins for pears apples and grapes. It includes a cake recipe with rice flour, potato, chocolate, nuts and a honey icing, plus a hard ball candy test.
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