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piTHnirc cadges an increase in the invert sugar t-ontent, but does not lower tlH> keei)ing 

 (lualities. The invert sugar is formed only in acid peat molasses, and may be best 

 prevented by using alkaline molasses. The peat possesses some antiseptic properties 

 since peat-molasses mixtures ferment more slowly than molasses solutions. Owing 

 to the fact that peat absorbs materials other than sugar, peat-molasses mixtures have 

 a higher purity (juotient and a l)etter flavor than molasses itself. 



Experiments on the changes induced by micro-org-anisms in feeding stuffs 

 and food. I. The changes induced by molds in feeding stuffs rich in fat, 

 A. Si'iix-KEKMANN and W. P.KKMEK (Laiidir. Jnhrli., SI {I'.iOJ), X<>. /, pp. Sl-L.'S, ph. 

 2). — Noted from luiotlicr i)ul)licati<>ii ( E. i^. R., l."^), p. 581). 



Concerning the changes which micro-organisms induce in feeding stuffs 

 and foods on storing, J. KtiNiG {Landw. Vers. Stat., 57 {1902), Xo. 1-2, ]>p. 71- 

 cV.5). — Noted from another pu])lication (E. S. R., 13, p. 581). 



The role of sugar in nutrition, L. Grandeau (Jour. Agr. J'rat., //. .^rc., 4 {l'J02), 

 No. 28, pp. o7, SS). — A discussion of the value of sugar as part of the ration of farm 

 animals. 



Food value of pie melons, M. K. Jaffa ( California Sia. Rpt. ISUU-WOl, pi. J, pp. 

 52-54). — Analyses are rei)orted of the flesh and rind, and seeds of the jtie melon. The 

 feeding value of the pie melon is briefly discussed and compared with that of other 

 succulent feeds. 



Foods, feeding stuffs, and fertilizers, M. E. Jaffa {('iiUfornia tSta. Rpt. 1SU9- 

 1901, pt. 1, p. 51). — Brief statements concerning the analyses made at the station of 

 foods and food materials, dairy products, and fertilizers. 



Analyses of concentrated commercial feeding stuffs made in connection 

 with the State inspection, H. J. Wheeler and A. W . Bosavorth {Rhode Idand 

 Sta. BhI. 84, pp. 168-176). — The materials analyzed include cotton-seed meal, gluten 

 meal of different brands, linseed meal (old and new process), gluten feed, cereal 

 breakfast food by-i)roducts, hominy, hominy meal, hominy cho]>, mixed commercial 

 feeds, barley sprouts, middlings, ])eef scrap, and animal meal. 



Licensed concentrated feeding stuffs, F. W. Woll and A. Vivian ( Wisconsin 

 Sta. Bill. 92, pp. 12-20). — The State feeding stuff law is quoted, and data showing the 

 amount of protein and fat guaranteed by the manufacturers in a number of feeding 

 stuffs on sale in the State are given. 



Experiments in wintering and fattening steers, H. J. Waters {Bui. Mis- 

 souri State Bd. Agr., 1 {1901), Xo. 6, pp. 14-26). — Tests on the comparative merits 

 for winter feeding of steers of different sorts of coarse fodder, the value of balanced 

 rations, and feeding in barns, sheds, and open lots are briefly reported. In the first 

 trial on the comparative merits of different sorts of coarse fodder, timothy hay, 

 cowpea hay, and corn fodder and clover hay in nearly equal amounts, were com- 

 pared with 8 lots of 4 steers each, in a test beginning in December and covering 

 119 days. In every case corn was fed with the coarse fodders. The average ilaily 

 gain per steer on timothy hay ration was 1.69 lbs.; on the cowpea hay ration, 2.M 

 lbs. ; and on the clover hay and corn fodder ration 1.94, the grain recjuired i)er jxjund 

 of gain being 11.51, 8.31, and 11.29 lbs., respectively. 



In the second test timothy hay, clover hay, cowpea hay, I'lover and corn fodder, 

 and clover and wheat straw were compared with 5 lots of 4 steers each, in a test 

 l)eginning in January and covering 105 days, corn lieing fed with the coarse fodder 

 as before. The average daily gain per steer in the 5 lots was 1.97, 2.84, 2.84, 2.85, 

 and 2.68 lbs., respectively, the corresponding amount of grain eaten per pound of 

 gain being 11.19, 8.69, 8.65, 8.30, and 9.21 lbs., respectively. 



The author notes that the addition of clover hay or cowjiea hay to the ration 

 induced better and cheaper gains. He says in effect that the steers consuming these 

 hays have always carried to market far more finish, a much better coat, a finer 

 bloom, and would readily have outsold any other lot in these experiments. Even 



