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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
6
Professor J J Ferguson of Chicago outlines regional hog types at the Berkshire congress. He notes the corn belt yields lard hogs while New York and New England produce a medium type between lard and bacon hogs, reflecting varied crop conditions and markets.
The Hampshire hog, once rare in the corn belt, grew popular after introduction from the hills of Kentucky. They are prolific, with large litters and quiet sows. Pigs grow rapidly due to early self-reliance and sturdy digestive systems. Meat is high quality and widely packed. one sow shown is owned by G. W. Kinney of Kentucky.
The grain country of the northwest yields export bacon high grade. Swine breeders should match breeds to local soil climate and crops and avoid cross region misfires. A good packer hog weighs 225 to 275 pounds, with Berkshire lines praised for bacon quality and lean finish.
The article states a dairy cow should rest four to six weeks between lactations, with the rest reduced if she has lower milk production. If a cow continues milking from one calving to the next, avoid udder injury by forcing her dry and withdrawing a liberal ration for a few weeks before easing off, to stop stimulating milk flow.
Lambs start on ground grain at a few weeks old but must be moved from the yard to a small pen with a creep hole for regular feeding. This method trains them to expect their ration and develop vigor.
Pigs thrive on alfalfa pasture, gaining flesh as they relish the green forage. Asparagus rust, introduced from Europe years ago, now ranks as a major pest for truck gardeners. Reform efforts are likened to careless aloft weed cutting that fails to address root causes.
The piece notes hardening tomato and other plants before outdoor transplant by reducing water and removing the sash. It cites Beau ty the Wisconsin grade Guernsey with a world record milk 12194 pounds and 777.9 pounds butterfat in a year. It mentions Illinois and Virginia using convict labor to crush limestone for farmers, and a reader asks about air sunk lime on bluegrass plus its effects on sour soil and grass growth.
The narrator recalls using anise oil on worms to attract fish, a plan that failed while plain gums proved effective. He notes the oil bottle spilled in his pocket causing a lingering odor and dream of anise oil, concluding simple gums work fine.
Apply iron sulphate copperas to lawns to kill dandelions. Dissolve 1 1/4 pounds per gallon of water and spray thoroughly. Repeat about two weeks after the first and again a fortnight later. Grass may look sick but will recover and be stronger afterward.
Ontario agricultural commissioners have set up market reporting via bulletin boards at all shipment stations. Prices for selected commodities are posted daily along with lists of Ontario firms seeking specific quantities. The boards are updated from reliable reports and aid farmers and gardeners in the province.
Farmers are urged to exercise caution when purchasing commercial fertilizers new to them. Do not assume brands are equal in value as some may claim high potency while delivering only a fraction of promised fertilizing elements. The analogy to dairy cows highlights the risk of underperforming products.
A horticultural note reports that cement plugs in hollow fruit trees accelerate heartwood decay by cutting off air, similar to closed foundations in houses. Fresh air inhibits fungal growth, so apple tree treaks should remain unblocked.
Advice on whether to sell early or keep lambs for winter markets focuses on carload sales, feeding lambs oats and corn, and allowing dam milk. It highlights the Southdown breed as a popular early mutton sheep from England, noting weight ranges for rams and ewes, fleece quality, and prolific lambing.
The piece argues that lambs sold in July and August fetch similar dollars as January and February while disease risk drops with earlier finishing. It notes finishing around 100 pounds by nine to eleven months reduces worm risk and emphasizes benefits of finishing before peak worm season.
The article stresses high financial returns from breeding sheep and outlines重要 conformation traits for rams. It emphasizes blockiness, low-set backs, broad hindquarters, a masculine head, short neck, broad sturdy shoulders, short straight legs, pink skin, and long dense uniform fleece. Fleece density is crucial for heavier wool clips and protection from the elements.
A Rural New Yorker note explains barren sows are often fat or overfed. Remedy includes a full dose of epsom salts, then maximal exercise and reduced feed. Ten days of five grains of iodide of potash twice daily, then a rest, repeated in two weeks. If no breeding occurs, fatten and slaughter.
Advice on guarding food after entering the home with emphasis on summer risks from ptomaine poisoning. Recommends refrigeration or a cool dry storage, cooking perishables when needed, and keeping storage areas clean to prevent dust and contamination from airborne germs. Encourages knowledge of each food’s preservation needs for household safeguards.
A housewife nurse shares a method to preserve small ice quantities overnight using stacked flannel cups. Place a ten inch square of white flannel over a tumbler, bind, add ice, cover with another flannel and tie. The fabric slows melting and keeps ice near the patient for night care.
Advise on taking short respites or adapting work to summer standards. Encourages outdoor meals and picnics to improve health and happiness, noting homekeeping workers have more outdoor flexibility than working men in business.
Instructions describe covering a hole with net to form a firm foundation before crosswise darning. Emphasizes catching edges firmly and guiding thread through meshes for neat even results, noting the method speeds up work and works for holes of any size.
A simple method to add a tiled look to a bathroom uses a cement wainscot three coats deep. The final coat is laid off with a marker to form block shapes resembling tile faces. The necks and blocks can be colored to match the upper nails and ceiling tint.
Melt chocolate in a saucepan over a teakettle watch pot. Use two squares of unsweetened chocolate to equal a cup of grated chocolate.
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