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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
7
The article explains hen anatomy and egg development, detailing yolk formation, oviduct passage, albumin and shell creation, and potential issues like soft or hard shells. It discusses diphtheritic roup in birds, anti-diphtheritic serum trials, and urges sanitary disposal of infected birds to prevent disease.
The article explains a simple rope halter construction using a rope and a marlin spike. It guides measuring nose piece length, splicing a loop, knotting and drawing tight, and threading the rope over the head to form the halter. It notes alternatives by wrapping with twine, which wears out faster.
Advisory notice warns to watch for uterine discharge indicating abortion. If discharge is observed, wash the vagina with antiseptic solution and isolate the cow until cured.
The article outlines hop cultivation across the United States noting Oregon California New York and Washington as leading producers with smaller plantings in several other states. It covers soil choice rooting methods vine training ripeness indicators curing factors including temperature time and airflow. It emphasizes well drained soils light and heavy stands and practical field tests for readiness and quality.
A urging note to farmers to use pure-bred rams for lamb production. The piece contrasts profits from lambs sold at $3.00–$3.50 with $7.50–$8.00 on another farm, attributing the difference to ram quality. It argues the higher initial cost pays off, even for ten ewes. It also counsels keeping only healthy cows to ensure profit in dairying.
Details for a pig house design spanning 40 feet with flexible lengths and modular enclosures. Describes sleeping rooms nests feed rooms back alleys and yards with 7x10 single enclosures when opened for fattening. Notes about floor heights loft ventilation and sow containment and shed roof construction.
A detailed description from Wallace's Farmer outlines the dimensions and construction of an underground ice house built in 1904. It covers location, wall thickness, ventilation, door dimensions, drainage, ice cake size, packing method, and initial cost. It notes continued use for refrigerator and creamery purposes despite poorer ice quality last winter.
The article advises dividing breeding ewes into two groups to care for thinner animals with extra grain so they reach breeding condition. It asserts sheep return strong profits, with mutton needing less grain per pound than beef or pork, highlighting efficiency and profitability for well managed flocks.
The article argues every farm should keep a small flock of sheep to consume waste materials. A well managed flock pays a large dividend on the capital invested in the first year.
The note states that the cost of barn room and equipment for scrub animals equals the cost for pure-bred animals. It emphasizes parity in housing and care expenses regardless of animal category.
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