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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1895
Page
8
Editor James Wilson discusses Edward Atkinson on poultry value and farm economics. He cites oats bran corn hay and manure handling while praising practical dairy and field work at the Ames agricultural college and outlining storage and soil benefits with green manure and proper ventilation.
The article argues for early maturity and heavier weight targets across livestock. It cites hogs and cattle as profitable with faster growth, urges sheep and cattle to lead in market efficiency, and warns against clinging to the 900 pound horse while advocating draft mares and heavy drafts around 1600 pounds for profitability. It notes technological advances and market shifts, including European demand and home factory growth.
The article explains how bacteria convert dead plant matter to soluble plant food through ammonia nitrites and nitrates. It notes conditions for nitrification, the effect of weather, and the timing of manure application and plowing on soil-ready nutrients. It also reports Colorado sheep feeding results and stresses fall plowing to prepare soil for spring feeding.
Des Moines and Omaha trains arrive at Chicago with No 4 Way Freight and No 60 Night, according to the station agent. The fragmented notice confirms schedule details for freight and passenger movements.
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