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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
10
Henry Ddison of Campbell Co Kentucky argues in Farmore Review that farms should focus on higher quality steers and yearlong production. He notes steady meat consumption growth among European immigrants and their children and urges full effort to improve per farm output.
A Farmers' Review editorial argues political control over dairy and food commissions harms dairy interests. It cites Minnesota plans to place the dairy department under civil service to remove political influence, ensuring inspectors act on law rather than politics, preserving standards and public trust.
A writer argues that egg yield cannot be maintained year round by heating alone. Conditions like daylight, nutrition, and mating instincts drive laying cycles more than furnace warmth. Autumn and February outputs vary. October is weak despite warmth. Early maturity and varied feed, exercise, and natural stimuli boost production more than artificial climate.
A farmer explaining how to identify and address off flavors in butter sold to retailers and select customers. Tips include inspecting the farmhouse dairy area, churned butter, and storage cans, with emphasis on odor and taste tests to locate sources of spoilage and prevent tainted dairy products.
Instructions from Farmers' Review explain piglet protection during farrowing. Proper barriers and boards around pens prevent injuries from the sow producing piglets. Suggestions include extending a thin board around three sides or using alternative materials to create a secure projection area for piglets.
The breeding brook suggests ranga as a good foundation to build a breed ing program. It must be supplemented by ration balanced with carbohydrates and protein from range, ensuring ample supply to support growth and development. The text emphasizes balance between forage and feed while noting nutritional considerations.
A farmer reflects on two years of testing dairy cow feeding and finds each cow responds differently. Gradual shifts from hay and grain to high concentrate rations caused one cow to reject food after a spell of nausea, while others overate or underate concentrates. The author notes no universal rule exists and urges tailored feed choices per animal.
A fragment hints at rival views on apple varieties and tastes. The line suggests conflicting opinions on a superior apple type and how preferences vary among tasters. No clear event or entities identified.
The article discusses underground poultry houses, noting they are unpopular in the United States due to perceptions of unsanitary conditions and difficulties in maintenance. It warns that neglected underground facilities harm reputations, but concedes careful construction with cement and thorough drainage can be profitable, emphasizing dampness and rheumatic risk to chicks if walls and floors stay damp.
The article stresses that cattle progress hinges on the feeder's bit and his intelligence. A humane, attentive keeper must study each animal's specifics, or success will elude him. It warns that many men underestimate the need to know small details in this demanding role.
Farmers share practical guidance on pig weaning at three and eight weeks old. Start with blood warm slop and milk mix in a trough inaccessible to sows, add blood meal for growth, and gradually increase intake. Weaners stay with mothers until about eight weeks, then separate weak from strong to even gains and improve fall sales, with free pasture and skim milk as cost effective options.
Heileborn explains a beetle control method using a tar like insecticide against currant worm and asparagus beetle. It is not highly poisonous, warns to keep away from children, and can be spread on wet berries or dissolved in water for spray on bushes. Hand-picking is discouraged as a less effective approach.
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