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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
7
A compilation of statements from government experts and leading writers on agriculture and allied topics. Highlights focus on crop yields soil health and policy impacts. Experts discuss research findings funding priorities and practical implications for farmers and agribusinesses.
The article describes building cold frames for southern and northern regions using pine or hemlock, 2x4 scantling, and canvas or glass coverings. It covers frame dimensions, ventilation and watering needs, soil preparation with manure, post treatment, frame removal for plowing, frame orientation, and securing coverings with sash hooks and marbles.
Prairie Farmer describes a hay moving system using a horse fork, track end carrier stop, and a series of pulleys. The setup allows moving hay from the load to the feedway and returning the fork by team effort, with rope routing guiding the horses toward the barn front.
Old stumps in cultivated fields are nuisances and should be removed. A heavy cant hook fashioned like those used in saw mills, with a six inch ring, and a level 16 to 18 foot lever can do the job. Derive a sharp end, hook the stump, and use two horses to lift it around the stump with the lever as a fulcrum.
Mating should occur with males and females at least two weeks before the desired egg lay date for incubation planning. This ensures fertilization and proper timing for forthcoming hatchery outcomes.
A clean well drained barnyard reduces contamination of milk and boosts quality. Proper barn slope gravel coverage manure handling milking hygiene clean white milking suits hand washing pre milking wiping and avoiding dust. Immediate aeration and cooling of milk after milking improves safety and quality.
The article argues breeding improves value and profits in cattle horses and poultry. It cites crosses increasing blood purity and animal prices, urging use of pure bred mares stallions and superior brood stock to elevate market prices and productivity. It notes that well bred stock command higher prices and justify investments.
The text argues that natural selection governs survival better in wild animals than humans. It claims the American buffalo did not deteriorate, implying the principle operates under enduring natural forces rather than human interference.
A dairyman observes cows rarely decline before 12. best at 9 to 10. He notes a cow aged 18 produced enough butter for profits, selling up to 1300 dollars worth over her life. Cows failing to breed are sold when unprofitable, and a sure breeder should be kept to at least 12 years old.
Veterinary notes explain that high calks on horseshoes can cause contracted heels and quarter cracks. They should be used only when necessary to prevent slipping. The frog cushions the foot, but a dry frog loses its cushioning, and high calks stop the hoof walls from spreading naturally.
Roosting places in poultry houses increasingly use muslin curtains in front of fowls at night. The cloth provides good ventilation while keeping out drafts.
The guidance states eggs kept for hatching must be maintained between 45 degrees and a maximum of 7 percent higher. This ensures viability during incubation despite unclear wording in the source.
A historical critique notes the transfer of 2.295 billion acres from federal control over 24 years. It cites Outlook figures showing land moved to states, individuals, and corporations across a vast continental strip. The piece blames railways, lumber and cattle firms, and speculators for depredations until 1903 when Alien Hitchcock and a brave president acted.
A Saginaw Michigan dentist reports a burglary in which 4000 false teeth were stolen. Police note burglars often target unusual items and the motives of the thief in such cases remain unclear to experts. The case awaits arraignment with charges for converting the teeth to personal use.
A Chicago merchant in New York argues that one in fifteen U S hogs is Missourian, while a Mississippi Valley man retorts that fourteen of fifteen hogs seen on city streetcars were born in New York. The exchange highlights regional jokes about origins.
A new Italian invention adopts a diving suit with internal powered arms allowing divers to lift weights heavier than possible by hand. The helmet includes a high power electric light to illuminate the surrounding water.
The red coral used for necklaces is a horny axis supporting soft-bodied coral-like animals. Fishermen surface the colony, clean away the soft matter, and preserve the red core sold as jewelry. The axis is largely horn-like, with some lime, and takes a fine polish.
A customer apologizes to a real estate dealer after accusing him of being a land shark. The buyer complains the lots are under water at high tide, joking that the seller is really a marine shark. The exchange ends without further settlement.
Father Bernard Vaughan opened a bazaar in Liverpool to aid a charitable society and mocked the idea that poverty stems from drink. He argued the real cause is hunger and lack of food to accompany alcohol, calling the notion nonsense.
A witty exchange unfolds as a customer remarks on the shop’s policy of showing items without hassle. The clerk counters that their real difficulty lies in selling the merchandise, underscoring sales challenges in a humorous trade interaction.
A shopkeeper named Naggs riffs on Pharaoh's daughter drawing a prophet from the water, in a playful exchange with Jagg. The exchange nods to the biblical scene while staying light and anecdotal.
A recital fielding a debate on capital punishment prompts strong exchange about support for the method. The dialogue captures public sentiment and the ethical stakes surrounding the execution.
Letters from Coaldale and Warner detail early 1907 1908 winter wheat yields in southern Alberta. Pawson junior reports 349 acres with 38 bushels per acre wheat and 74 oats plus hay and potatoes, noting stubble oats and extensive prior breaking. Leffingwell praises 25 15 bushels winter wheat on 100 acres and 30 bushels spring wheat elsewhere with favorable stock feed and farm effort.
A humorous exchange shows an old-fashioned father asking about a prospective wife’s baking. The son diplomatically answers that she can handle the dough, implying she is capable in domestic duties. The light quip hinges on bread making as a proxy for suitability.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as curing painful smarting feet and ingrown nails. It claims great comfort, easy shoe wear, and relief from sweating feet. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a free trial package offer from A S Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
Mutual devotion marks a tale where a man earns just enough to meet his partner’s needs. A shared outlook and steady routines define their bond as neighbors observe their quiet, enduring partnership.
Advert says send 25 cents to Jerome N. Remick Co New York for words and music of nine Merry Widow operetta pieces. The item highlights the fashionable musical craze sweeping London Paris and New York.
A sharp back-and-forth over memory and policy unfolds as a Wall Street operator questions the Bourbon era’s grasp of commerce. References to kings and business acumen frame a debate on earned wisdom and economic prudence.
Sudden weather shifts often trigger bronchial and lung problems. Brown's Bronchial Troches relieve throat irritation and coughs as advertised.
A brief aphorism notes that wisdom lies in restraint and remembering when to stay silent, valuing measured speech over reckless talk. It emphasizes prudence in communication and discretion as a mark of wisdom.
An old advertisement from Garfield Tea Co in Brooklyn New York markets Garfield Tea as a digestive aid and laxative for relief from headaches and a pale complexion, urging readers to sample the product.
A woman recalls her strained marriage and laments that as a girl she did not value her father enough. She describes regret over missed moments of guidance and affection, hoping to honor his memory through future acts of gratitude and understanding.
A brief advertisement from Miller and Holmes of St. Paul Minnesota invites writers to inquire about daily cash prices and tags for cream. The piece notes the common social habit of talking about friends and disagreeable matters.
A social note recalls a young woman reacting with fury when another girl fails to notice her new engagement ring, highlighting the tight social expectations and vanity of the period.
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