The Brood Sow And Her Litter Farmers Advo Breed timing and care tips
A detailed Farmers Advocate excerpt describes March farrowing for sows, feed regimes centering on oats and bran, and pasture access. The guide covers prefarrowing handling, piglet care, eye teeth removal to prevent sores, weaning at about two months, and gradual introduction to skim milk and bran. It emphasizes avoiding overfeeding and promoting pig growth through oats and home remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Sequist
Berkshire boar L's Victor Premier Jr wins at state fair
The Berkshire boar L's Victor Premier Jr bred and owned by George I Lillard of Seguin Texas won first prize for best Berkshire boar under one year old at the Texas state fair and Dallas exposition in 1908, weighing 480 pounds at ten months old after competing with Hlinola Indiana Iowa and Texas entries.
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Victor Premier, Jr
Ranchi
George I Lillard
Seguin
Tex
Dallas Exposition
Indiana
Iowa
Texas
When brood mares begin spring work keep colt with mare at night
Farm guidance suggests leaving the mule or horse colt with the mare after the first week to avoid wasted time and labor. The colt will nurse at noon and again in the evening, while daytime access to a clean lot away from tools prevents confinement in a closed pen.
Teaching the Horse for Safe Training
The article explains that a horse learns to trust it will not be hurt and will remain calm amid noises and sights. Repeated exposure to strange sounds after basic training makes a horse safe and docile, even if it is naturally spirited.
Poor Feed For the Plock Causes Sheep Deaths
Overripe hay lacks food value and injures sheep by causing digestive issues, sometimes leading to death. Sheep also wastefully eat cornstalk leaves, which are the valuable part. Young lambs benefit most from the leaves.
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Farm Journal
The Best Breed of Pigs
The best breed is the one which will rear the most pigs and make pork on the cheapest food.
A Caterpillar and Spider Courtship Ends Fatal
In a short tale from Little Folks, Mr Caterpillar admires Miss Spider's fine dress and asks for love. The pair exchange affections then she ensnares him with a web and eats him, a sad end to their courtship as reported by the Atlanta Constitution.
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Miss Spider
Lamb Castration Timing and Stock Remedies Recounted
A compilation of practical agricultural notes on when to castrate lambs, separating diseased livestock, and cleaning infected facilities. It also covers brood mare care, feeding for stunted foals, and simple home remedies for ticks and lice.
Pirates of the Comet and Emerald Mutiny and Execution
The 1884 tale recounts the piracy of the Comet led by Dondra, who with five half caste ruffians captured ships near Shark Bay and the Maldive Islands. After mutiny, pursuit by British warships ended with a Serpent broadside and sinking, while Dondra and four others later faced execution in Bombay. A separate incident aboard the Southland involved Indian half castes rescued at sea after their coaster Emerald sank.
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T. C. McClure
Bombay
Shark Bay
Dondra
Tle
India
Shark Bachor
Ceylon
Hetacts
Bomby
Calcutta
Botthbay
Doudra
Gulf of Manaar
Southland
Liverpool
Malabar
Gulf of Mannur
Swagserer
Creat
Gulf
Government of
McCartney & Son cement contractors plan busy season
McCartney and Son, cement contractors, cite last year 57 431 square feet of cement work and expect similar volume this year. Mr McCartney attended a cement users convention in Ames and gained information to aid upcoming projects. They guarantee all work and invite inquiries at 48 30 taave Undertaking Parlors 1111 Marion Ave phones 95 and itt Wilber Miller.
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McCartney & Son
McCartney
Ames
Taave Undertaking
Marion Ave
Ana
Itt
Wilber Miller
Settlers Excursions and Nickel Plate Rail Offers Across the Midwest
Iowa Central announces every Tuesday in April very low one way tickets for settlers to Minnesota Dakota and Canadian Northwest with round trips at one fare plus two dollars for up to twenty one days daily through trains to St Paul. California excursions to Los Angeles and San Francisco begin April 10 at 85 5 65 round trip via unspecified routes. Nickel Plate Road touts low rates and deluxe vestibuled sleeping cars on routes to Boston New York Buffalo and intermediate points with detailed train No 2 4 and 6 schedules from Chicago choices and dining car service. Contact agents or John Y. Calahan for tickets.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota
Dakota
Canadian Northwest
St. Paul
Peng A. B. Cutts
G P
Minneapolis
Minn
California
Rock Island
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Califoria
Washington
H. W. Russel
North
South Dakota
Union Depot
Northrn
Iowa
A. B. Cutts
T. Azaprius
Mine
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Boston
West Shore
Boston & Maine Roads
Nickel Plate
Lackawanna and
West Shore Roads
Ft. Wayne
Erie
New York City
John Y. Calahan
Nickel Plate Road
Adams St
Depot
van Buren Sts
Colorado
Salt Lake City
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Herkshire
Victor
Miss Avider
National Stockman
Arm Journal
George McKerrow
Parm Journal
Blackleg
Ecrause
Curran
Sanitary Inestinet
TY J J
National Biscuit Company
Seai
Norithwest
Pring
RED Oak Rug CO
Turner’s
W. A. Turner
Agt
Washington, Iowa
HU Hue
Burlington
J. E. Kunath
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