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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1905
Page
8
The article describes how kernels reveal protein and starch content. It cites Professor Hopkins guiding cuts from the University of Illinois. Readers can determine protein by cutting kernels and comparing sections to shown examples, noting high protein kernels look different from low protein ones.
A four year old orchard suffers severe blight. Spraying with pine vitriol mix helps little. best action is to prune away all blighted wood, sterilize tools after each cut, and prevent spore spread. Spraying may reduce spread but isn’t a cure. cut below the infected area as recommended by Farmers' Review and Tivarts Weed.
In a Michigan dairy stable a farmer wears a single dirty coat during milking, avoiding wash to protect the garment. Observers argue milking cleanliness should start with the worker’s attire, suggesting white coats to reduce milk contamination. The coat carries years of cow and hog hair and a strong odor. St James Garlinger, Berrien Co., Mich. Farmers' Review.
Sophia Belknap of Allan QC Ind cites farmers' review on poultry house siting. She warns against low or damp spots that cause repeated failures in broilers and barnyard fowl. Elevation, proper drainage, and proximity to the residence are key.
The article argues horn y matter in corn correlates with protein content with larger worms indicating higher protein. It stresses careful plant care and seed selection to improve breeding outcomes. It emphasizes education, chemical analysis, and long study to compare corn varieties across seasons.
The article argues for more intensive horticulture to realize larger profits from fruit, vegetables, and flowers. It notes years of soil, fertilization, pruning study, and varietal development, claiming intensive methods yield greater rewards and that America should adopt this Europe-inspired approach where intensive culture pays rent.
A farmer notes that infertile eggs from the incubator need not be discarded as they can be boiled and fed to chicks, providing an economical feed option.
Charles Bufort of Becket County Minnesota recounts rebuilding a dairy stable floor after years of urine and manure damage. He describes removing rotted planks, installing a sloped floor to channel urine to an outlet, and adding deep gutters to keep cows dry and reduce manure contact.
The article explains octopus fishing in Italy. It says the octopus is caught at eight by being drawn to a boat with a bright fire over an iron cage. It notes the catch makes good eating and the tentacles are prepared by trimming into rings.
Exhibition games feature two fowl classes Pit games and Joh Aton games praised for vigor plumage and breeding progress. They attract poultry show attention for ornament rather than farming value with about ten general varieties noted for tender meat good mothers and sitters.
The article argues confinement of poultry is undesirable but can be profitable. It notes some farmers succeed with confinement while large-scale operations require it, and that confinement harms health and digestion if continued too long.
A traveler recounts Danish dairymen as attentive to cows, noting fireproof concrete stables with abundant water for washing. Cattle records include tablets beside each cow listing dairy data and a slate indicating milk production and test results.
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