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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
3
A detailed, practical guide from O.F.T. of Illinois on feeding ducklings from hatch to ten weeks. It covers weekly diet changes, grain ratios, beef scrap inclusion, grit, water access, and safety to prevent chilling and drowning, plus timing for breeders, market birds, and early growth targets.
The text warns nine-tenths of calf illnesses are preventable through proper early management from removal from cows to when calves begin dry feed. It cautions against feeding skim milk, feeding warm fresh milk, irregular feeding times, and overfeeding which causes scours, digestion issues, bloating, or death.
A Farm Demonstration Office study in Monmouth County New Jersey tested fertilizers with 0, 5, or 10 percent potash on 30 plots. Potash-free rows sprouted faster and greener, with 5 percent mix often outperforming 10 percent. Overall, profitable potato production is possible without potash and 10 percent is unnecessary and sometimes harmful.
A farmer in So Iowa compared four oat seeding methods on five strips. Strip 4 used lap discing before sowing produced the heaviest yield and most uniform stand, with ground left smooth and even, improving germination and harvest ease.
Instructions for starting cabbage tomato eggplant and other seeds in small indoor boxes. Use 6 to 8 inch boxes near a sunny window with moist well pounded soil. Sow in drills ½ inch deep 4 to 5 inches apart then thin and transplant when warm and plants reach a few inches.
Practical guidance on farm naming to reflect location and product quality. Emphasizes signs at entrances, include farm name and specialty products, and consistent branding on letterheads and envelopes for market recognition.
A analysis of dairy feed costs argues that feed price is not enough to judge profitability. It emphasizes growing grasses and forage crops on the farm as the cheapest, most reliable feed source. It notes that cost should reflect actual production expenses, not market value, and highlights the shift away from grain reliance toward forage crops for balanced rations.
The article argues that growing grasses and forage crops on one acre at low cost can significantly aid low cost milk production. It recommends rotating grasses with corn and small grains, using corn for forage and silage, oats and peas for northern farms, and stresses farmers should adopt these practices to cut feed costs and improve profitability.
The Early Harvest blackberry is noted for early ripening and high quality, ripening with Black Cap raspberries and offering a mulberry like flavor. It tolerates some winters, produces three crops in central Indiana, and grows vigorously, with advice on winter protection in colder areas.
New experiments from a New York station challenge growers’ views on healing wounds after branch removal. Results show white lead zinc ochre coal tar and shellac harm wounds under five inches diameters especially on peaches and likely other stone fruits. White lead is best among tested But not recommended for smaller wounds.
Large branches removed reveal wounds treated with white lead to deter moisture and organisms. Small wounds heal quickly, making protective coverings less beneficial or even harmful due to delayed healing and potential decay.
H. H. warns after idle winter horses are soft and must ease into work. Start with a soft cloth collar, avoid crowding, and fit the collar to the horse to prevent shoulder damage. Allow a few days to weeks for shoulders to return to normal before using a feather collar.
Cabbage provides 1.9 pounds crude protein, 5.6 pounds carbohydrates, and 0.2 pounds fat per 100 pounds. It is valued by shepherds for stock, especially ewes with lambs, and can supplement milk cows but should be fed after milking to avoid tainting milk.
Instructions on extending trouser life by ripping the hem, darning worn areas with cotton, adjusting hem length, and pressing to hide repairs. Advice covers wool fabrics and thin spots, plus optional patching on the wrong side before darning for durable results.
The author notes wide variation in oats sowing practices from five bushels to three and even two by drills. They argue grain size causes substantial variability, suggesting likely more than one correct sowing rate.
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