The need for clergy in seventeenth century Virginia and the methods adopted to supply this need

The Church had been cleansed of the Roman element, the Puritans were working within the Church, the civil government protected the Church and the people respected her. This religious motivation coupled with the new political end material well being in England were responsible for the efforts which resulted in Jamestown

Horace M. Jones Family Papers, 1907-1931

Local man whose son served in World War I and died at home while on leave

Winter vs. Summer Dairying

Debate: ‘Resolved, That winter dairying is more profitable than summer dairying under present conditions in South Dakota.

The Bach Family Looks at 1938

Farmer James Bach opened the lid of his mail box and took quick inventory of the daily deposit the carrier left on his morning rounds. A beautiful illustrated seed catalogue, with its gaudy cover page consulting the first sign of spring, the daily newspaper, the farm magazine, a card from cousin Egbert in Detroit, who, dissatisfied with the life of his rural boyhood home had sought employment in an automobile factory, and a letter from the county agent enclosing an invitation to attend a 1938 Farm Outlook meeting was the mail. Mr. Bach submitted to the temptation to read Egbert\u27s card, although it was addressed to another member of the family. (See more in text.

Purebred Dairy Bulls Pay

Reports on the merits of dairy breeding circuits and the specific activities of two North Dakota areas (Flasher and New Salem) that have successfully implemented the program

Dairy Cow Feeding Guide

Guide for feeding dairy cows to maximize production and profits

Two Basic Dairy Feeds

Discusses the two general types of feed for dairy cows, leguminous roughage and succulent roughage

More Cows or More Care?

Encourages dairy farmers to evaluate the cost effectiveness of their herd by comparing output to the cost of care. A smaller herd is more efficient

Common Questions About Cow Testing Associations

Provides answers to the most frequently asked questions farmers had about cow testing associations. The main goal of cow testing was to ensure that the farmer was using their limited resources in a way that would increase profitability. The trained testers would visit each farm every month and evaluate the feed and milk production

Dairy Breeding Circuits on the Great Plains

Focuses on the importance of selecting quality dairy cows and bulls to breed high yielding dairy cows