The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
IMPROVEMENTS IN
DAIRY INDUSTRY
Dow Discusses It's Value to the
State
CITES SOME EXAMPLES
Every Good Cow Not Only Pays for
Her Keep But Returns Handsome
Dividend ON Purchase Price
Every Year
CITES SOME EXAMPLES
BY WALTER HARPER

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Up to two years ago the dairy indus
/ try in Alabama was in a very backward
state. There were practically no mod
ern barns or other equipment for the
economical conduct of the business.
During the past two years this condi-
ton Is rapidly changing, and the revo-
luton is mainly due to the energy OF
one man. That man is S. u. Dow, in
charge of the dairy promotion work of
the agricultural department at Wash
ington for Alabama. Mr.. Dow is sta
toned at Auburn and works all over
Alabama. He is a frequent visitor to
Birmingham and has done a great deal
toward improving the milk supply of
this city.
His work is one of education, and his
genial personality has Worked wonders
In winning the confidence and co-opera-
ton of the people amonb whom he
works
The average man cannot realize the
full value of the dairy industry to the
Individual and the state at large. The
economic value of the industry is far
reaching. An hours conversation with
Mr.. Dow will convince any man that
there is more in cows than he had ever
dreamed of before.
Every good COW not only pays for her
keep but returns handsome dividend
on her purchase price every year. Be
sides this she produces land fertility
that cannot be estimated
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the farmers of Alabama. but they are
one of the most pottt.t agencies for the
rebuilding of worn-out soils and de-
pleted pooketbooks.9 swid Mr.. Dow,
who was in Birmingham yesterday.
THE people of Alabama are buying
and raising better cattle. They have
begun to appreciate the value of good
cattle, and the past two years have wit
messed a wonderful Improvement in the
state. The men engaged in the dairy
business for profession are spending
more and more money in the building
of modern barns, silos and other neces-
sary equipment for the proper conduct
of the business
/ Wherever the dairyman is properly
equipping his establishment instant i'm
provement is noticeable in profits. He
produces a more salable article and at
once wins recognition in the best mar
kets. Milk and butter to be salab1e,
should be absolutely clean and sanitary
These essentials cannot be secured ex-
eept in strictly modern ard sanitary
barns. These are being built all over
the state by the most progressive dali
rymen. w 'F enfa Is
THE silo is another and one of the
essential equipments for the successful
dairy The silo is pecliarly construct
ed receptacle for the storing of green
foods for winter feeding
m. ]. Barrett of Thorsby has lust
completed one of the beet silos in the
state. 1t is double barreled affair or
two silos standing side by side under
one roof. Tt Is built of concrete 10 feet
in diameter and 20 feet inches high.
Each silo has capacity of 80 tons
These silos cost s112 each and are one
of the best investments that can be
made by any dairyman.
AS | said before, Mr. Barrett is able
to keep green feed in these silos for
winter feeding. COW that gets green
feed during the winter months Is far
more productive of dairy products than
one that is kept on dry foods. In other
words, dairy cows that are given some
green foods during all the months of
the year can be kept in much better
condition and give the maximum re-
turn in profits the year round.
Charles Priclett of Alfalfa has Just
completed one of the finest and best
dairy barns in the state. 1t is of solid
concrete, we'll constructed for the adj
mission of light and fresh air and is
equipped with every modern conven-
fence. 1t is thoroughly sanitary in ev-
cry respect and is not only credit to
the builder but to the entire communi-
ty. The building of one such plant In
a county is an inspiration and an in
centive for the building of others. Mr.
Prickett's barn has a capacity of more
than 100 lead of cattle.
There Is a marked improvement in
dairy conditions all over the state. The
grade of cattle Is being improved, herds
are being increased, and sanitary condi-
lions are much better. few more
years will see q wonderful improves
ment and the entire state with all in
terests are to be benefited. Good cattle
men better lands and greater prosperity
in every way on the farm.
The dairy interests of the gtate are
all important and should not be neg
lected."
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