Prices Rise As Coal Prices Set For Wholesale Change
Prices for anthracite coal set to be charged by jobbers under a new federal price scale. White ash and stove coal listed with specific per-ton figures, with adjustments applying to retail, wholesale, and transport margins. Provisions limit profits for multiple jobbers and regulate interstate shipments amid the wartime controls. Weekly weather forecast notes fair conditions across plains and upper Mississippi regions.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Plains States
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Particular Care For Milk Flavors From Weeds In Cattle Feed
A Kansas State college dairy instructor warns that weeds in cow pastures and certain feeds cause off flavors in dairy products. Weedy and grassy flavors enter milk cream and butterfat, especially in spring. Prevent by fencing weeds, managing alfalfa and silage, and feeding silage thinner after milking.
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Linn Hing
N. BF. Olson
Kansas
Aurion Rtural College
Mr. Olson
Olson
Ventilation of a Dairy Barn System by Wisconsin Expert
An illustrated article describes modern barn ventilation using external flues and intake shafts. It explains natural air flow with heated fresh air entering above the animals and stale air exiting through outlets, detailing shaft routing, reef and cupola placement, and the advantages of galvanized metal ducts. The piece cites FHS King as the Wisconsin authority on venting and notes practical considerations for intake size and placement to avoid drafts.
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Fhs King
Sone
Why Shorthorn Is Favored In Dairying
Farmers are urged to favor Shorthorn cattle as corn stays tied to beef, risking farmers giving up dairying to chase market prices. The piece notes calves may grow into steer profits and highlights advancements by dairy breeders.
Shorthorns on Kansas Farm Concept Discussed
The text argues Shorthorns offer dual purpose value as beef and dairy cattle. It notes the breed's reputation for beef may attract farmers who still emphasize milk production. The discussion suggests Shorthorns could perform well in dairy herds and be a strong bet for dual purpose farming.
Feeding Cows Before Calving Affects Later Milk Output
University notes suggest six weeks prior to calving is key for dairy cows. Research highlights the roles of alfalfa and chopped forage, with a mix of corn silage and other rations. Proper prepartum feeding aims to boost postcalving milk production, especially for cows calving in winter or early spring.
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Welty University
Marcy St
Merwe
Crete
Thiam
Dairyman's Slogan Emphasizes Purebreds and Forage
The text advocates strong cattle genetics and forage, urging dairy farmers to focus on purebreds, silage, and high quality hay such as clover or alfalfa. It argues good corn silage and roughage have great value and that better cows justify feeding costs for higher production.
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Agit Hiusbaundien
Everest
Handling Milk in Summer From a Dairy Guide
A short guide on preserving milk quality in heat stressing cleanliness and proper containment. It warns against souring milk from bacteria in poorly cleaned cans and recommends seamless pails and cans and keeping dust away during storage and handling.
Dairy supplies spark price rise for dairy cows
Reports from dairy associations show demand has driven up the price of test-class dairy cows beyond $80 a head. With districts short of cows, new dairy areas must rely on breeding from high quality dairy bulls to establish stock.
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Dairy Ied
Alfalfa Favored for Cows in Home-Grown Rations
Professor Kendall notes that when alfalfa is available for dairy cows the need for costly concentrates drops. Cows with modest milk production can be fed a balanced ration using alfalfa hay and ensilage, creating a cheap, home-grown diet key to economical dairy production.
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J. C. Kendall
Plan for Convenient Barn Pens for Yearling Calves
A historical sketch describes a barn layout to house yearlings with pens that allow loose running. It details an 80 by 40 foot space, a feed room 1 foot wide, four pens of 12 by 11 feet, a central feed alley with six stanchions and 1 by 4 inch materials. Gates at ends provide access and ventilation is noted.
Feed roughage to dairy cows to cut costs and boost health
Prof C. Hayden of Ohio experiment station urges feeding roughages to dairy cows as cheaper than grains or hay while ensuring some grain, recommending alfalfa hay at around $200 a ton and soybeans, clover hay, and Timothy hay in limited amounts. Leguminous roughages outperform Timothy for milk cows.
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C. Hayden
Ohio Experiment Station
Silos Prove Worth The Cost In Dairy And Meat Feed
Practical dairymen and beef feeders report silos cut butterfat costs and beef feed by significant margins. Ensilage supposedly saves hundreds of pounds of feed per ton produced, with value estimates ranging from four to six dollars per ton under varying price conditions. Farmers show average returns aiding the case for building a silo despite doubts about necessity.
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Tore Iuportsul Ua
Cause of Bull’s Ugly Temper Examined
A reader argues that bulls become ugly when confined in a small dark stall. They propose giving a daily run in a good-sized yard to produce a bull that is kind and gentle with stock. The writer contends it is foolish to sell a bull after a season unless he is a poor one.
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