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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1905
Page
8
A historical article explains why the Canada thistle is widely disliked, noting its persistence through underground roots and seeds. It discusses origins in Europe and Canada, early fears, and suggests control methods such as mowing before flowering, hoed crowns, and repeated cutting to exhaust underground food stores.
Farm Notes emphasizes borate applications on apple tree trunks and weed control in pastures. It warns rag weed taints milk and butter, stresses vigor in hogs and cattle for health and thrift, and advises balanced feeding with frequent, clean meals to prevent hunger or overfeeding.
Beans are discussed as a catch crop for market use and as a substitute for crops failed or removed. Peas are identified as reliable if planted in time, with emphasis on producing good-sized pods before frost. After July, use a quick-growing variety to ensure development prior to frosts.
Henry Porter of Logan County Wisconsin argues in Farmers' Review that a bare feed floor, whether dirt or cement, is best. It sheds rain and dries in sun, reducing disease germs. a wind tight fence helps winter use, and snow removal keeps cleanliness rather than costly coverings.
The article notes large cheeses prepared for display at major fairs and expositions. Canada, England, and New Zealand figures are involved, with plans to exhibit at Crystal Palace in London and other world fairs this summer.
A Farmers' Rights excerpt discusses breeding aims for poultry. It notes that some breeds are developed for resilience to rough conditions, mentions Mediterranean types able to lay well and sit on eggs, and suggests age traits may be unintentional. Langaben is cited as ancient and China-origin, with speculation on color and winter egg laying.
A discussion in the United States Department of Agriculture provokes adverse comment over boracic acid preservative in Australasian butter and domestic butter. Critics urge government action to curb preservatives, noting British consumption of boric acid butter without proven harm. The debate centers on safety evidence and public support for reducing preservative use.
Langshan, one of the oldest Asian breeds from north China, is small yet active and a strong layer. Breeders in the United States favor them, praising pure lines, white flesh, and excellent eating quality with fine grain and tenderness.
Farmers often fail to cull properly, keeping culls instead of selecting for a sound future flock. When selling surplus stock, best birds should be kept as foundation stock. Butchers pay more for well formed fowls, yet owners tend to remove their best birds for higher immediate gain.
The piece urges farmers to attend early chick brooding as chicks emerge from shells. It stresses consistent feeding with at least five meals daily, small portions per feeding, and preventing sour food. It notes chicks must be exercised to reach their meals and warns against irregular feeding.
A reader notes that neglecting a well leads to foul water as waste and sediment accumulate. The warning urges regular flushing and sanitation to prevent contamination and maintain safe drinking supplies.
The piece notes Denmark's herd testing method and its potential benefits in the United States. It reports on a newly forming testing association near Athens Wisconsin with twenty six members. Each farmer will have monthly herd tests with a traveling tester who weighs and tests milk from every cow. The association covers the tester’s salary and expenses, while members provide boarding during visits.
The article discusses how creamery finances influence its success and cautions against declaring large dividends when capital shares are uneven among milk suppliers. It favors reinvesting profits to raise milk prices and notes a creamery with about a 20 percent return on capital.
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