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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1916
Page
3
W M K argues for humane, seasonally adapted feeding to raise herd quality. Emphasizes pasture in summer, careful grain balance, and rest periods around calving to avoid digestive issues and boost long term milk yield and profitability.
A call to cultivate home gardening among youth with prizes and incentives. The piece urges communities to fund contests or awards for best gardens, fruits, or vegetables to engage farm boys and boost local produce this season.
The Secretary of Agriculture lifted all foot and mouth quarantines on March 31 eliminating local restrictions in Christian County Illinois the last suspect area. Federal orders restricting cattle shipments are rescinded allowing dealers to move livestock again. Officials expect foreign embargoes to drop once the U S is disease free.
Instructional piece by M. C. on preparing draft horses for heavy spring work. Tips cover grooming, mane clipping, diet adjustments with bran oats and corn, gradual feed increases, and a cooling hay mix. Emphasizes harness maintenance, collar care, slow field start, and ample watering and pasture for comfort, health, and endurance.
T.Z.R. shares a system for growing early tomatoes starting in February with seed in warm boxes then transplanting to tin cans and a cold frame. He uses two leading plants per stalk, prunes to two stems, pins centers at four feet, and ties plants to four foot stakes to speed ripening and yield.
Instructions on rinsing dairy utensils immediately after use to prevent milk residue. If washing is delayed rinse in cold or lukewarm water to remove most milk before it sticks. Use hot water after initial rinse to finish cleaning with alkali washing powder for efficiency.
The text advises using stiff brushes and steam to sterilize utensils, avoid wiping with cloth, and keep cans dry with bottoms up to prevent odors. It then shifts to garden notes about a plant reaching 20 inches, recommended spacing, and preferred wax or green bean varieties with extra fertilizer to boost growth.
The article advises growing dwarf bush beans for quick profits with simple care. It covers frost timing, soil types, planting spacing, watering and cultivation, and repeated sowing to extend harvest. It highlights bush Lima as a decorative, productive plant and notes warm soil aids early starts.
Moldy silage grows from molds or spores on corn entering the silo. Prevent spoilage by airtight, well packed, level feeding with thorough distribution. Water aids when corn is frosted or dry. riper corn needs more water and careful filling.
The article notes early spring gardening on small ridges to prevent crusting and excess moisture. It explains planting radishes, beets, parsnips, and even lettuce on ridges yields a better stand and drier soil, with ridges raised four to six inches above ground.
Garden note advises placing beans with the eye down to speed root formation and growth. Lima beans particularly benefit as the plant pushes up toward light, reducing energy spent turning the bean. Three to six days total gain reported, plants stronger.
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