Feed or Fertilizer and the Case for Chemical Manures
The article argues high feeding benefits stock and manure but counters that chemical fertilizers enrich exhausted soils. It compares nutrient contents of superphosphate and linseed cake, cites European experience and Lawes and Gilbert, notes Western New York grain gains with phosphate use, and lists wholesale fertilizer prices. It cautions mixed farming may suit some lands, especially dry dairy regions, and highlights costs and yields from fertilizer use and farm rotation.
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Europe
England
Cracey
Messrs
Lawes and
Gilbert
New York
Grange Association of Trade
Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Seed Corn Selection Method and Seasonal Planting Details
A farmer describes meticulous seed corn selection by removing tasselled stalks and barren plants, then braiding twelve ears per bunch for storage. He notes the corn variety resembles BR. L. Premium and King Philip, with reddish brown color, large kernels, small cobs, and 90 day maturity. After two years planting, barren stalks diminished significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. L
King Philip
Unprofitable Cows in the Dairy
A historical piece argues November is best for culling wasteful dairy cows. It says grazing ends and costly feed begins, so keep only good cows. It tells of a New York dairyman who shifted from many mediocre cattle to a smaller, superior herd, boosting cheese output per cow to over 600 pounds annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jie
Eid
Wade
Jersey Cross for Butter and Its Real Value
The article argues that improved dairy cattle come from crossing purebred bulls with common cows, not replacing cows with Jerseys. It cites Jersey blood as valuable for boosting butter yield, detailing potential gains from prepotent bulls, observed test results, and notes concerns about shorter teats in some half-broods, while urging careful selection of Jersey males to maximize herd improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Jerseys
National Stock Journal
Growth of American farming shown in census figures
The latest census highlights rapid growth in U S farming from 1870 to 1880. It lists major crop outputs, land in farms, improvements, farm values, and machinery value, noting frontier expansion and consolidation of small farms into larger holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Changing Market for Pigs Marks Shift to Leaner Hogs
The article explains a historic shift in pig farming toward smaller, faster-growing hogs. It notes 400 to 500 pound boars are rare, leaner carcasses cost less to produce, and younger pigs reach profitable weight sooner. Expert feeders emphasize efficient feeding and timing to maximize meat yield per cost, with 800 pounds cited as a desirable market weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lie
Pasteur Reports Four Rabies Immune Dogs In Experimental Study
French investigator M Pasteur notes four dogs show immunity to rabies across inoculation methods and virulence levels, while other inoculated dogs perish. He questions whether immunity is due to spontaneous recovery or natural resistance, citing 1881 and 1882 trials. Bert’s findings warn saliva from mad dogs may cause fatal local injuries even without transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Pasteur
M. Bert
Dairy and Pomace Use in Cattle Feeding and Soiling System
Article surveys rabies misconceptions and the value of dairy cow improvement, detailing how selecting pure bred butter cows and careful breeding boosts milk and butter yield. It discusses pomace as animal feed, its risks, preservation challenges, and the potential to replace other feeds with silo methods, plus a long segment on sailing and stall feeding to double herd sizes and optimize pasture versus barn feeding.
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Jersey
Guernsey
New England
New York
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Territories
Josiah Quincy
Tryig
the Tribune
Epps
Diel Service Gazette
James Epps & CO
Homœ Opathic
Augs
ThSu&ewyd
London
Eng
Transition to year round feeding in dairy farming
The principal argument against stall feeding is extra labor though pasture costs and labor for fence repair rise. Farmers increasingly feed well year round to secure steady milk and dairy products, shifting from minimal winter rations to consistent supply and income, with pastures, fodder corn, and green feeding experiments shaping these changes.
Underfeeding Young Stock for Better Growth
The article argues against overfeeding and underfeeding young stock, noting that current practice often yields puny, underdeveloped animals. It recommends a nitrogen rich diet, early cut clover hay with timothy or orchard grass, occasional corn and oil meal, regular feeding with ample space between meals, multiple daily feedings starting early, plus comfortable housing and ample water to boost growth and health.
Health of Hogs and Railroads in Nation’s Outlook
The piece critiques hog cholera conclusions by the Washington Bureau of Agriculture and argues for a Treasury Department commission to study hog health and pork quality. It discusses nitrogen in hog diets, corn feeding, and the superior flavor of well nourished meat, then pivots to the railroads noting 120000 miles in operation and vast capitalization and income compared with the U.S. government.
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Congress
White House
Aimerica
Europe
Thetis
Washington Bureau of Agriculture
Salmon
Treasury Department
Treasury Commission
Portable poultry farms urged by French journal and Bucks County note
A French journal advocates portable houses to move fowls and turkeys to fields for better grazing, and the Bucks County Intelligencer advises fattening and marketing cockerels and pullets early. It describes poultry care, litter, manure, and winter feeding to boost profits.
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Bucks County
Penn.) Intelligencer
O. A. Gilman
Paris
Boston
Ohio
Virginia Exhumes Bizarre Skull Claim
A Chicago News item reports a Virginia man’s skull unearthed from a grave. The skull allegedly measures forty inches around the forehead, with speculation that the man may have been out with friends the prior night.
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Virginia
Chicago
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Andrew H. Ward
Fields
Amnonia
Uth Careliva
Cpolashi
Ee Esse
Eee
South
Connecticut
George B. Bomer
Montreal
Great Britain
Johnson
Richmond
America
N. Ohmer
Dayton
State Department
Germany
Willard
J Jacobs
Erman Remediea
Sonlda
Seidarmas
Charles A. Vogeler Co
Bosceswra
A. Vogeler & CO
Baltimore
Mianhood
Chukbesa
New England Medical Institute
Ikemont Row
Mass
the Weekly Globe
Ely
Charlotte Parker
Waverty
Ss. Y
Parry
Smithcuro
Haar AoTan
Istenter
Marston
Marston Remedy CO
14Th St
Ictim
Ata
J. H. Reeves
MiAerey Jd
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