Free-Choice Feeding Proves Best for Pigs, Iowa Study
John M. Byvard reports from the Iowa Experiment Station Ames that seven groups of 75 day old pigs fed by a free choice system outgrew all other methods after 100 days. Self fed and thrice daily groups surpassed twice fed pigs with lower costs and higher profits, while Dietrich Kellner and Wolff Lehmann standards lagged. The study notes that economics favor letting pigs select feeds and that water weighing offered little advantage.
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Animal Husbandry
Iowa
Dietrich
Ford
Kellner
Ree
Germany
Wolff-Lehmann
Altho
Saias
The Opportunity of the Town Lies in the County
The piece argues that towns prosper only when tied to farm prosperity, urging growth through country fertility and local agriculture. It envisions factories and services following improved crop yields, calling for stronger chambers of commerce and a shift toward home-grown wealth. It highlights poultry, dairy, and food industries as paths to regional growth and emphasizes planning poultry settings and incubation practices for steady fall and winter egg production.
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Olf
Chamber of Commerce
Tray
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Many Dairymen Hear Ames Dairy Course Speakers
Iowa State Dairy association held its annual short course at Ames drawing dairymen and cattle breeders from nearly every county. Dean Curtiss gave welcome, with W D Quar ton of Algona presiding. Larsen of South Dakota urged selecting a pure bred sire from strong producing families and stressed calf care and steady heifer growth as keys to dairy profits. Dr J J Gibson sang, Dr J Murphy spoke on northeastern cheesemaking, and AL Wentworth discussed feeding dairy cattle for profit.
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Iowa State Dairy Association
Ames
C.F. Curtiss
W. DB. Quarton
Algona
GC. Lutsen
South Dakota
Larisen
J. J. Gibson
Iowa
County Truckers To Get Together
County truckers and gardeners from Waterloo Cedar Falls and vicinity plan a Friday afternoon meeting in Cedar Falls. The goal is forming an organization with Prof. R. S. Herrick of Ames as speaker on topics of interest and questions. Co operative buying offers savings on spray materials and garden implements through the Iowa Potato and Truck Growers' association.
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Cedar Falls
Waterloo
R. S. Herrick
Ames
CG. L. Fitch
Iowa Potato and Truck Growers’ Association
Contagious Abortion in Cattle Highlighted by Farmers Bulletin
The Department of Agriculture issued bulletin 790 on contagious abortion in cattle. Prepared by Adolph Tichhorn and G. M. Potter, it explains the germ disease, its economic impact surpassing earlier estimates, spread patterns, symptoms, and control methods including herd management, disinfection, and bull treatment. The bulletin is free to farmers while supplies last.
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Department of Agriculture
Adolph Tichhorn
G. M. Potter
Bureau of Animal Industry
Tested corn proves best for Black Hawk farmer
A Waterloo testing station report quotes F E Bailey noting a Black Hawk county farmer’s testimony about a corn variety planted on 25 acres. He replanted 15 acres after losses, saw about 10 extra bushels per acre on May 30 planting, saved 30 bushels of seed in September, and praised the yield and quality despite dry weather. He expects to plant this variety again.
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Black Hawk
F. E. Bailey
AL AL Burger
Waterloo
Alfalfa Needs Lime for Best Development
Alfalfa requires lime more than any field crop, with few limestone areas offering adequate natural liming. East of the ninety fifth meridian most soils need liming to realize alfalfa’s best growth potential.
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United Fairs
Waterloo Show Praised as Best in Iowa by Ames Expert
A letter from Prof H A Bittenbender of Ames lauds the Waterloo poultry show as the best in the state this year. He cites quality, breeder attitude, and a constructive judging process where judges explain placements to exhibitors.
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Waterloo
Iowa
H. A. Bittenbender
Ames
Federal agroxomists study yellow alfalfa variety
Federal agronomists report on medicago falcata, a yellow flowering alfalfa, in Bulletin No. 428. The study covers its history, growing regions, and similarities to medicago sativa. It notes that falcata tolerates colder climates and poorer soils but is less productive after cutting, yielding at most one harvest annually under favorable conditions.
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Federal Agroxomists
Department of Agriculture
Quick Relief From Constipative Olive Tablets Ad
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer relief from constipation without calomel. Sugar coated olive colored tablets prompt normal bowels and liver action with no griping. One or two at bedtime provide quick pleasant results for many, 1c and 25c per box, at all druggists.
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Edwards
Calomet
Dr. Edwards
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Alma Gluck
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Victor Talking Machine Company
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Fifth and Mulberry Streets
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W. E. Patterson
Commercial Hank Building
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C. W. Bruner
Black Hawk Building
Sunkist
Ifornia
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