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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1916
Page
3
The article outlines brine curing methods for pork and beef, stressing clean containers, proper salt and sugar ratios, and keeping meat submerged. It covers corned beef preparation, drying beef, plain salt pork, and sugar-cured hams and bacon with timing, temperatures, and brine preparation.
Specialists from the department say hawks and owls should be protected to control mice ground squirrels and pocket gophers. They note ground squirrels cause damage in Texas and that several hawk species including Swainson's ferruginous and red tailed hawks eat them, with owls also taking many rodents.
The article explains that a lightning flash lasts about one millionth of a second, while the impression remains on the retina for roughly one eighth of a second, about 124000 times longer than the flash itself.
Maine farmers face a smaller corn yield this season with four to five tons per acre, but quality is outstanding. Canners pay about $14 per ton gross for corn on the cob, which also saves feed costs. Maine canneries now pack corn on the ear in three can sizes, using machinery for husking and sealing, and one firm plans 240,000 individual cans for a railroad restaurant chain.
A Timber sale guide urges farmers to learn measurement and marketing methods for cordwood posts and sawlogs. It cites the Tennessee example where an estimated sale doubled from 2,700 to 6,500 after expert appraisal, netting 3,300 more than an unassisted lump sale.
The article outlines methods for selling timber by measure or grade, including standing trees or post-cut products. It covers price discovery through bids, choosing log rules, and the value of selling by grade, plus the need for clear contracts and fire protection. It advises stating tract details, payment terms, removal conditions, and dispute handling to secure best returns.
A New York Post tip suggests applying a small amount of paraffin to wood around rusted screws or nails to loosen them. The paraffin soaks into the wood, aiding extraction without damaging surrounding material.
The piece contrasts urban dreamers who flee to the country with real farming. It notes sunburn, feed costs, and hens that do not lay, arguing many dream farmers fail and city dwellers rarely adapt. It emphasizes farming as a demanding, man sized job.
The States Relations Service advises safe jelly making. After boiling and breaking down fruit, drain through a jelly bag without forcing juice to avoid cloudiness. Test pectin with a juice and alcohol mix, add citrus peel or apples to supply pectin if needed, use twelve ounces of sugar per pint, and know jelly is ready when two rows of drops form on a spoon.
Instructions from a Country Life in America excerpt describe washing shoulders and saddle backs with cold water at noon, drying thoroughly, and treating young animals with alum or salt. It specifies scraping collars at noon, removing dirt and sweat, and applying elder leaves for fresh sores as needed.
Quote emphasizes that preparation for greatness comes from faithfully handling small near tasks. It argues the nearest duties shape most lives, urging steady, attentive practice in ordinary duties as the path to larger achievements.
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