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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1892
Page
5
The Ames Iowa note invites ideas from farmer readers. Editor James Wilson answers queries in late September. Advice covers pastures hog care crop reseeding fall droughts sheep grass feeding calves milk feeding and potato shortages due to weevils and vine fungus.
The author argues that a man can shock more than two acres of corn in the same time a gang will fill one silo, noting that horse and steam power are not counted. This conclusion comes after closer fall observations and experience.
The article argues young animals need milk or meals beyond grass and emphasizes varied rations across life stages. It notes the value of local farmers—corn growers, butter makers, feeders, horse breeders, and pasture farmers—each contributing expertise for the county, with legislative plans to unite them for shared understanding.
The article argues favoring Shropshires while acknowledging other breeds like the Dorset Oxford Hampshire Southdown Cotswold and Merino. It stresses year round grass for hogs and warns against feeding wastefully. It also discusses beef finishing on pasture with limited grain and foresees Iowa farmers shifting to improved pastures and modern methods. It ends urging Iowa to expand colleges to educate youth and support skilled labor.
The authors note that cooking and siloing alter albuminous content and carbohydrate texture making them softer and more digestible. After exploring various methods, they conclude methods from fifty years ago remain relevant. Siloing improves palatability though benefits and drawbacks exist, overall value if silage is well made.
The government revokes prohibitions on live sheep entering the island, promising new demand for best fat and thin store sheep. Farmers may shift to home feeding, while foreign demand could lift local prices as cattle and hog markets expand abroad. It notes manure and cropping advice for Iowa farms and reports on J. F. Martin's potential judicial appointment in Story County.
A concise note highlights cattle raised on the best possible pasture and grain, aiming to finish fattening efficiently. The emphasis is on optimizing forage quality and grain input to maximize finishing results.
The article argues that damp lands suffer frost damage while dry soils thrive. It advocates thorough tile drainage to warm soils earlier in spring and store heat for longer seasons, enabling earlier planting and longer ripening times. Tile drains convert damp earth into heat‑admitting dry cubes, extending the growing season and boosting corn production.
A speaker urges saving casein from milk rather than wasting it arguing that evaporated milk cheese and full cream cheese offer better nutrition and economy. He criticizes current dairy methods focusing on fat for calves and calls for education and practice changes to preserve all milk components for workers and the nation.
A tease announces a sensational comedy drama premiering October 7 with the mysterious "TK" as a highlight.
Real Estate Abstracts from Smith and Son Nevada Iowa list transfers to John Don Howe, C F Curtiss, Mark Moran, Curtis A Wood, Nelson Perry, Geo E Mead, John Q Adams, Engleriyth Eg, W Il Boynton, Dewis Wilson, David Garlock, John Hefley, IRR Land Co, Blair's ad Ames, Roland, and Duea ad Roland. Amounts range from 65 to 687.50 dollars for parcels in Story City Ames Blair Roland and surrounding townships.
The public is invited to weekly worship with preaching every Sabbath morning at 1 and evening at 7 30. Sunday school at 10. Y P C U one hour before the evening service. Union praise meeting at 3 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Byron Clark pastor.
Public church notices list weekly services led by Pastor K Hester. Morning worship at 11:00, evening service at 7:30, Sunday school at 12:00, and Wednesday prayer meeting in the evenings.
City officers include Mayor Parley Sheldon and City Attorney G A Underwood with treasurer S G Hamilton and sheriff J F Read. County listings show Auditor An P Bing and Treasurer O T Stra oka. Board of Supervisors names Franklin, Palestine, and Sherman townships.
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