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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1892
Page
4
A county farming page from Ames Iowa discusses feeding ripe millet stalks cautioning against woody stalks while praising millet cut and blossom as safe. It highlights livestock types including sheep and cows and urges readers to support the farm paper and push for full milk use rather than skimming.
Ex Senator Edmunds argues seizing coal at the Pennsylvania line could break up the coal trust. He contends no revolution is needed to stop the outrage and urges action now. The piece also notes gains in cattle and hogs during favorable fall weather and discusses siloing crops and albuminous plants for feed.
The piece contrasts the traditional farmer with modern specialists, urging stronger farm education and diversified skills. It warns against shipping out farm products, advocating broader training, improved barn practices, and practical guidance for raising colts and poultry to boost farm profitability.
The convention debated whether sire or dam most shapes progeny, favoring sires for rapid grading up while noting dams pass through sons to granddaughters. Talks warned of scams, praised dairy cattle diversity, and urged Iowa farmers to plant more potatoes, diversify cattle breeds, and expand silos to boost grain markets.
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