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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1922
Page
3
J P LaMaster, chief of the division, notes South Carolina dairy heifers are undersized. He explains the six month old heifer should reach a defined weight as a future milk producer. Missouri experiment station has established normal growth for Jersey, Holstein, Ayrshire, and dairy Shorthorn breeds.
The article notes Jersey heifers at twelve months weigh about 460 pounds, Holstein heifers around 560 pounds. Growth withers measurements are given: Jersey at six months 87 inches, twelve months 42.5 inches, eighteen months 45 inches, two years about 47 inches. Holstein at six months 36 inches, twelve months 44.3 inches, eighteen months 47.9 inches, two years 49.8 inches.
Lascelles notes in Indiana Farm Guide that milking machines prove valuable for profitable dairying. Claims against milking machines harming cows are largely unfounded as improvements make ownership advantageous for practical farmers. Proper care and correct use are key to achieving beneficial results and wholesome milk.
Separate the cow from her herd several days before calving. In summer open pasture and in winter clean dry stall are ideal calving conditions. Feed a bran mash for the first four to six meals after calving. Feed a light grain mix such as oats and bran until udder swelling subsides. After udder is normal, begin a four to five pound daily milk ration and increase by one pound every other day until natural milk flow, then adjust by production.
Markets corrected from the previous day with notes on dairy prints and poultry. The report mentions butter, young chickens, hogs, calves, and sheep with brief pricing hints and reader-friendly summaries of local market activity.
Local notes from Refuge Virginia describe a December meeting at 8 p m with a short program and invitation. Mentions residents and visitors including Marcaret near Sinecliffe and others visiting relatives in Baltimore Pennsylvanians and West Virginians spending Thanksgiving with relatives in the area.
Unclaimed letters for the week ending December 2, 1822 at Winchester Virginia post office require pay per letter. Names include Bells Bons Funk Haynes Leuthlin Billa Mattison Joe Morrow Tk Myra Pangle Shaffer Watter Sweeney and Amy.
The milker should always milk with dry clean hands. Wet hands are a filthy habit and hinder milk quality. Dry, clean hands are essential to prevent contamination and ensure safe milking practices.
The Sun day school orders a Christmas program for Thursday December 21 at 7 30 p m. A notable program is planned and the lesson aims to be impressively presented. Frank P Wilson Christian Endeavor field secretary will speak at a mass meeting for young people on December 17 at 3 o'clock. All city youth are invited to attend.
Advice advises feeding whole milk to the calf until three weeks old. It suggests skins whikn may be substituted for part of the whole milk and changing the mixture gradually.
Mrs Barbara Solenberger widow of N W Solenberger is critically ill with pneumonia at her North Market Street home. She previously slipped on a concrete pavement at home, breaking her hip, and has been bedridden for weeks. At over eighty, recovery is expected to be slow.
Mr Ralph Steele and his children visited Sunday to report the serious illness of Mrs Barbara Solenber the mother. Dorothy accompanied them as part of the kin.
Pumps and pumping engines with field supplies offered by WM. J. GOCHENOUR serving Maurertown Virginia and nearby locals. Quick truck delivery and installation available.
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