Winter milk experiments with and without grain at Guelph
Professor William Grown reports on a bulletin from the Ontario Agricultural College detailing a spayed cow used to test winter milk produced with and without grain. The study compares 18 to 25 day grain- and bran-based rations, recording daily milk output and detailed analyses to assess nutritive ratios and effects on dairy quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grown
Agricultural College
Guelph
Ont
Grenside
Cleanliness in Milk and Proper Milking Practices
In dairy work, avoid dipping fingers in the milk pail to lubricate the cow’s teats. Clean teats with cool water in summer to remove dirt and soothe the animal, while winter air can cause cracking. Rub teats by hand to remove scarf skin, prevent tainting the milk, and ensure a clean milking technique.
Modern Wisconsin method for salting butter in churns
Hiram Smith of Wisconsin outlines a butter salting process from the Farm and Home column. After washing out buttermilk with cold brine, churned butter drains, then salt is mixed in to a saturated level, with stirring driving out excess brine and water, followed by pressing into a solid block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Smith
Wisconsin
The Gentle Art of Milking and Dairy Practices
A historical treatise on dairy farming emphasizes patient handling of cattle from birth, honesty in milking, cleanliness, and restraint from force. It contrasts good milking with slow methods and discusses selecting bulls by records and educating heifers through gentle manipulation rather than punitive methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Vince
Epho
Summer Care of Sheep in Drought Conditions
The dry season forces larger flocks on limited pastures urging grain feeding or soiling with green crops like rye oats clover corn and millet. Split flocks into groups of about 100 and rotate on eight to ten acre fields with light fences to prevent overgrazing and promote healthy lambing before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aueh
Live Stock Journal
Sheep pasturing as weed control in potato fields
A sheep breeder reports using sheep to eat down weeds in potato fields while avoiding the potato vines. This method benefits late planted crops when hoeing lags after harvest, reducing grassy weeds before cultivation resumes. The practice yields profit from seed given to the sheep, with no added cost.
Proposal for large wool scour works at Fort Worth Tex
A 20th century note advocates establishing large wool scour facilities in Fort Worth Texas to remove dirt and grease from wool before shipping. It argues the economic case, outlines ram and ewe conditioning for breeding, and urges farmers to keep a few sheep to sustain meat and wool needs despite farm constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Langstroth on Beekeeping Finds Profit in Strong Stocks
Langstroth outlines profitable beekeeping: peaceful bees avoid attacks, sweetness calms them, and proper hive work prevents loss. A golden rule emphasizes building strong, robust stock for generous returns from industrious bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langstroth
Apiary site and wind breaks for strong bee colonies
The American Bee Journal notes location affects bee health and brood rearing. Protect hives from north and west winds with fences or evergreen screens and choose a south or east sloping hill with windbreaks. Sunshine and proximity to the house aid management and safety for family and bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bee Journal S
Lester
San
Beekeeper Discusses Bee Nuisance and Property Wind Barriers
Fragmented OCR notes show concern over dangerous bees and nuisance risks to residents. Mentions keeping people safe, fencing, trees, and wind directions for protection. Includes varying opinions on measures and a judgeable statement about openness and gatekeeping.
The Horse Breeding And Feeding Advice Note
A fragment from a rural column warns on horse care. Rapid work after a full stomach causes colic and poor performance. It advises light feeding, constant water, and staggered meals to keep horses lively and avoid exhaustion.
Causes and cures for brittle horse hoofs in hot weather
A Boston Transcript report warns that brittle horse hooves stem from water deficiency in the bone and from fever of the feet or founder. Causes include mud, heat, dry air, and unhealthy body moisture. Remedies emphasize removing the cause, keeping feet clean, dry bedding, and frequent cold water washing.
Why Horses Are Not Easily Caught
A farmer spends an hour trying to catch a horse, coaxing and cornering it. When the halter is finally secured, the farmer lashes the horse with a strap to vent anger, hoping the animal will learn from the punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bota
FARM FAGOTS AND FARMING TIPS FROM A FARMS JOURNAL
A collage of notes on drought losses, crop pests, and preservation methods. Farmers advised on corn and potato issues, use of sawdust in silos, proper root and tree handling, and preserving eggs and feed. Mentions of Coweta County Georgia and North Turner Maine appear among scattered anecdotes and practical admonitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
State Board of Oultre
Oakland
Soren
Tair
Poe
Ecues
Tastor Castle
Farm Notes on Crops, Feed, and Weeds From Old Almanac
The article discusses crop choices for feed such as turnips carrots and clover, notes on property assignments, and the profitability of sorghum fiber. It covers potato storage methods with straw, rye as a cover crop, nitrogen in soil, and weed seed counts from experiment stations. A concluding dialogue hints at a farm visit and a college graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olio Agricultural Experiment
Englen Ab
Elcome
Cracky
Ensilage Prospects and Fodder Preservation Insights
John Gould reviews silage as a method to preserve plant tissue and ease digestion. He compares wilted fodder with dry ensilage, noting mixed results from early trials, center-area pressure, and issues of sourness and molding. He suggests a balanced approach of green and dry fodder may offer practical benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Mr. Emery
Sodia
John Gould
Hoard
Dairyman
Farmers Prefer Stock Over Fall Pasture Sermons
The writer dismisses annual warnings about fall pasture mowing, arguing farmers benefit more from feeding stock now than relying on fall regrowth. He insists stock yields better hay crop value and that good pastures require grazing to maintain productivity. Farmers rely on experience, not rhetoric, to guide grazing decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiado
Managing Pigs Breeding and Care in Modern Farms
The note stresses that poor management leads to loss in pig breeding and productivity. It urges stricter feeding, housing, and record-keeping to improve health, growth, and overall yield across pig farming operations.
Practical pig housing tips from a 19th century farmer
The article advises simple pig housing methods to endure cold, describing a north south run with a snug bed, minimal floor space, and a raised earth floor above moisture. It stresses cooling measures for sick pigs, careful handling when animals open their mouths, and saving manure by coating earth inside and outside the pen to boost profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.D. Curtis
Poultry Department at Chicago Fat Stock Show Draws Interest
The Chicago fat stock show adds a poultry division with expectations of over 1000 birds on display. The piece warns balanced feeding, proper barnyard hygiene, and good shelter as key for stock health. It notes the impact of feed management on success and discusses tuberculosis policy for infected herds amid cattle industry concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
General Baker
Wiuigh
Rye for Pasture in Drought Times
Dry weather shortens pastures prompting farmers to use rye as fall and spring grazing. Sown areas increase as rains come, yielding stored growth ready for grazing in four to six weeks. Rye may be plowed under or harvested for pasture, and corn planting plans may benefit from early rye boosts.
Breeders urged to adopt improved cattle plan
In a National Live Stock Journal note, authors say men of means hesitate about buying cattle and that scrub stock yield poor returns. The depreciation crisis favors an improvement policy. Prompt action to double cattle numbers with well bred cattle and feed is advised to ensure profitability.
Preserving Telegraph Poles In Norway By Copper Sulfate
Scientific American describes a method used in Norway to preserve telegraph poles. Drill obliquely into a pole from two feet above ground to its center, fill the bore with copper sulfate, renew periodically, and plug the hole. The copper crystals fade while the wood gains a greenish tint.
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Norway
Scientific American
How To Store Bartlett Pears And Apples For Winter
The article advises manuring fruit orchards carefully before spring, and explains Bartlett pears should be picked when the stem leaves the tree and wrapped in thin paper to prevent touching. It discusses ideal apple and pear storage in cool dry cellars, and notes the perfect winter apple is not yet found. It praises diverse varieties and describes a spacious, ventilated fruit room with proper shelving and packing to prevent decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
Shearer
Pennsylvania
Dycay
Bette
Odd Facts On Steamships and Their Power
A historical exploration of steamship complexity explains how liners carry 1000 to 1500 people as floating towns. It compares horsepower, tonnage concepts, coal use, and fuel efficiency using the Cunarder Etruria and other vessels, highlighting how gross versus net tonnage and nominal versus indicated horsepower create reader confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etruria
James Watt
London
Watt
Mapormenis
Pavonia
Voeng Pinan
Mather
Rome
Atlantic
Cumberland
Beanie & Tons
Queenstown
New York
Leyland Line
Liverpool
Boston
Money From Cinders Hartford Catastrophe Items Delve Revealing Relics
Montpelier Argus notes investigations into last winter's Hartford railroad disaster. Central road sent valuables found with George Bell's body to his relatives, including a pasteboard box of clothing, an itemized list valued at 27, and a sealed watch and ring. Currency experts say over a hundred dollars could have been saved, while officials considered Treasury Department steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier Argus
Hartford
Central Road
L. 8
Hayes
George Ie Bell
Ee Cole
Treasury
My Child My Child Norwich Bulletin caption reel
Norwich is hilly and mothers sometimes leave carriage infants unattended. A newborn in a carriage fell after a horse drawn wagon struck and rolled the carriage, a bystander rescued the baby, and the mother fled as the carriage overturned again. A repeated danger in Norwich streets.
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Norwich Bulletin
Norwich
English and American Girls in a London Review
A London Saturday Review essay compares English and American women. It praises English girls for beauty, energy, and healthful activity such as walking tennis riding and outdoor life while noting Americans appear less active and more prone to iced drinks sweets and novels. The piece suggests English women retain beauty longer and highlights national contrasts in manners and climate influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Saturday Review
America
London
New York
Mdon
Well He Might be Mad. A Watertown Letter in Waltham Tribune
A man from this town traveled to Brighton to trade horses for a small winfall. He boasted of horse knowledge and claimed to know the way anywhere. A buyer tested him by inspecting the horse and its tail and mane, exposing his lack of skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Waltham Tribune
Brighton
Oker
Worthy Watertown horseman makes a noted bargain
A Watertown resident bought a valuable horse after inspecting it closely. He paid a higher price than he had just received, discovering upon return that he had arrived with the same amount of dollars he started with by his exploit.
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Watertown
The Dualist’s Praise Of A Blonde Beunette
A speaker extols a beloved features in ornate terms, praising her hair, eyes, face, mouth, brow, ears, dimples, and nose. He imagines fate entwined and asks Jane and Maria to heed his devotion and eventually accept a band of marriage.
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Fa. W. Bellaw
Puck
Beunette
Jane
Maria
Rockland Health Board Weighs Nuisance Abatement Request
A Rockland man petitions Dr Hitchcock of the board of health to abate a nuisance described as ped very. The complaint is filed in proper form with the signer claiming action while bystanders question ownership and the premises involved. The exchange suggests tension as the board may visit the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Hitchcock
Board of Health
Valuable Books Giveaway Catalog Feed
A historical listing notes free or subsidized subscriptions and book offers from THE WEEKLY GLOBE and various magazines. It lists prices, titles, and publishers, plus a note that only one address can be sent and to state the exact item desired. The fragment mentions many periodicals and price figures amid a garbled OCR pass.
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Shenea
Dairy Notes
Sheep Notes
Apiary
Christian County
Roxbury
Cunard Company
Cinders
Martford
Weskly Globe
Arthur’s Home Magazine
American Rural Home
Soaes
Andover Review
American Dairyman
New Suba
Art Interchange Magasine
American Poaron
Atlantic Monthly
Brainard
Burlington Hawkeye
Magasine
Magazin
Berle
Boston Pilot
Boston Medical Journal
Boston Medical saBergical Journal
Christian Leader
Century Magazine
Esteeensemee
Ae Union
Vorsestn
Coe
Magasine of Art
Family
Christian Hereld
Ant
Courier-Journal
Weee
Dean
Chautauqua Young Police Journal
Neering
Ao Siangournal
Fogine Ssenecat
Edinburgh
Field and Stockman
Omar Ewe
Demorest
SUI
Waverley
UBL
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