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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1883
Page
2
The piece explains Major Hallett's seed development laws, emphasizes selecting best ears and grains, maintaining seed vigor through generations, and using clover sod to enrich soil. It covers clover's deep roots, nutrient contributions, and long-term soil effects, plus notes on seed storage and disease prevention.
The article discusses whether ploughing under clover is more profitable than leaving it to feed stock and mulch soil. It weighs mechanical soil effects, added fertilizer, and chemical soil changes, arguing for careful evaluation before accepting common beliefs.
A British method for storing butter advises a cool cellar and careful packing. Do not place firkins where sun glare strikes any side for an hour daily, avoid damp walls, ensure perfect drainage, and trap sewer odors to keep the cellar well ventilated.
A historical note explains a brining method to preserve butter in firkins. Water tightness is boosted by brine drawn through ends and seams, swelling firkins and sealing air gaps. For long keeping, bore a gimlet hole to admit brine, then seal with plugs or spigots. Short keeping may not require brining.
The article argues that lab soil tests are costly and often misleading, urging farmers to test field responses by applying separate fertilizers to create strips for phosphoric acid, nitrogen, and potash. It covers practical methods, crop-specific trials, and notes on farming practices such as potato and clover management, pasture sowing, and livestock feeding.
The article explains that while high milk production can be profitable, pushing yields too far harms quality and cows. It notes milk becomes watery and decay rises with excessive secretion, increasing fragments, blood, and other impurities. Overstraining mammary glands leads to injury and premature wear, suggesting partial milking to keep cow vigor.
The article analyzes dairy profitability per cow with costs, labor, and a 10 percent value cushion. It cites butter yields of 200 pounds as a break-even target and compares calf growth and milk pricing. It notes grape cultivation progress, wine use, and the need for tree care, mulching, onion planting in fall, and lime treatment for poultry gapes.
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