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Newspaper
Cherokee Republican
Location
Sallisaw, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
8
A historic note on drainage in orchards by John J. Thomas, urging tile drains between tree rows to remove excess soil moisture. Although land slope may prevent exact layout, practical growers agree drainage improves results where soil is waterlogged.
A Carnegie Institute associate plans extended exploration of central and southern Mexico deserts to study plant water storage. The guare qui, related to squash, swells at the base to a hard stonelike tuber that stores rainwater for six weeks dry spells, then dormant roots and stems revive after the rainy season. Some plants have repeated the cycle five years in succession.
Winter guidance covers preventing mice and rabbits gnawing fruit tree bark, stamping snow around trees, pruning for spring fruiting, making compost piles, mulching strawberry beds with coarse hay, and laying down raspberries by loosening soil then laying plants to restore heads with light earth cover. Perry cider is less palatable than apple cider in America.
The fifth report from the Woburn experimental fruit farm in England notes that removing apple blossoms boosts growth and future productivity of early-bearing trees. Trees that were removed bore heavier crops for several years, not just in the initial bearing year. Varieties entering bearing later showed less advantage.
An article surveys orchard ground cover debates with grass versus bare soil. English experiments show partial grassing may improve fruit color storage and possibly reach into the tree roots, suggesting a toxic-like effect from grass. It cautions against jumping to broad conclusions and calls for many more trials.
A Prairie Farmer correspondent reports success in picking apples from a wagon in Bureau County Illinois. He used a double box with planks as a walk and extended planks from the wagon to reach a large percentage of apples on the trees.
The practice of setting trees two inches deeper than in the nursery is not shown to affect results. An English experiment found planting four inches too high or too low made no difference, as trees adjust to their normal level. Trees seem to sink as roots expand, likely due to soil pushing up.
Varieties of fruit are constantly changing and many new types are no improvement on the old. They are widely sold mainly due to heavy advertising. A farmer should stick to proven varieties until sure he can replace them with something better.
Experiments show ong-lived varieties Baldwin King Twenty-ounce and Spy yield the most fruit at 45 years old, while trees 65 years old also show high yields, exceeding those of 20 year old trees.
A. D. Selby from Wooster advocates using a formalin drench to disinfect old and infested tobacco beds. The method mixes 1.5 pints formalin per 50 gallons water, applied before sowing and allowed to evaporate. Results vary, with strong gains in heavily diseased beds, and notes easier application than steaming though timing and evaporation pose drawbacks.
A Farm Journal correspondent describes a cow stall plan proven by experience. The stall uses matched plank flooring water tight, a back end two inches higher, and an 18 inch gutter formed with cement, running from platform to rear. A smooth gutter lets a shovel glide easily.
Dr A G Young states milk from dirty cows in dirty stables contains bacteria and dirt from hair and manure. He notes average loose hair introduces 600 to 700 bacteria per fall, while manure and patchy manure content add millions per gram, reflected in the sediment at the bottom of a glass from careless dairymen.
Blooming ton Illinois stockman Jacob Funk wins grand prize at the Chicago International stock show with 15 black Angus cattle selling to a New York city butcher. He credits a molasses enriched final diet and soaked corn for improved gloss, flavor, and condition, noting careful rationing to prevent overfeeding and prevent lumpy beef.
A brief moral note urges cleaning the swill barrel, sorting apples, and avoiding old sour milk as harmful to hog health. It reads like a dated domestic tip about proper waste and feed preparation.
The column argues many farmers near towns could profit by delivering fresh milk, condemns adulterated milk, and advocates cooperative creameries and cheese factories as signs of civic intelligence. It cites Cuba as an example of milk sold in homes, urges dairymen to pursue pure milk and avoid chalky substitutes.
Mud fever in cattle arises from poorly drained lots. Orange Judd Farmer recommends dry lots, daily mud wash, thorough drying, and warming shed time. Regular liniment rub with acetate of lead, olive oil, and water can prevent heel cracks.
University of Illinois guidance outlines proper cream handling from separator cleaning to daily delivery. It details barrel water cooling, hole placement, and a wooden trough, plus wagon canes, scales, sample bottles, and crew duties to ensure high quality cream and timely deliveries. The plan emphasizes frequent delivery, proper handling, weighing, and accurate patron credit.
A Prairie Farmer article describes curb methods for a kicking cow using a small rope tied around the body. The rope loops in front of the udder and behind the hip, limiting movement without requiring full restraint. The illustration shows a moderate fit to render the animal nearly unable to kick from the stand.
An Indiana man exhibited a prize Hereford calf that won the grand championship for fat cattle at the Chicago International Exposition. It marks the first time a calf has earned the top honor in the event’s history.
Fragmentary notes discuss a silo for corn fodder as the economical method for handling and storing feed. Mentions Snriobin farm and general benefits of on site storage.
A fragmented report notes that slow costly equipment is not essential to profit in dairying. A cheaply constructed plant was built to satisfy the requirements of the occasion, but its adequacy is in question.
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