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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
3
A page discussing agriculture features government expert guidance and opinions from notable writers. It weighs farming practices, crop outputs, and policy impacts. The article surveys advice for farmers and highlights practical tips and cautions from authorities.
Wyoming Agricultural College reports sixteen years of experiments on preserving fence posts by charring. Dipped in crude oil and burnt yielded best results, while tar and partial treatment underperformed. Ventilation cautions for barns and stable airflow noted.
Use brush and rag on tender skin not a comb. Handle colts early and harness them occasionally to build familiarity. Tie in a sturdy halter in a securely bedded stall to prevent injuries if the colt struggles or breaks loose.
The article advises against fattening breeding ewes by confining them to close quarters and feeding them heavily. Instead, it recommends keeping ewes in strong healthy condition with ample exercise and balanced feeding to maintain vigor.
Grain growers struggle with hiring for dairy work as demand rises. Shortages of labor create immediate rush periods and substantial losses for farms reliant on seasonal help.
The illustration shows a method to ventilate a lean-to stable with air entering near the ceiling and exiting via an interior flue. Flue design favors airtight walls, central location, height above roof, round cross section, and multiple small inlets for better circulation. Moisture in soil and organic matter affect crop yield, with studies noting moisture and soil organic content as key factors.
The article compares native soils with long term grain cropped fields showing large losses in vegetable matter and soluble plant food under continuous cropping, versus maintained rotation with manure where yields stay stable. Rotation raises vegetable matter and soluble nutrients, while continuous cropping continues to decline.
Instructions detail sturdy corner post setup with large posts four feet in ground, bracing with a 9 to 10 foot brace and criss cross wire, plus alternative methods using cedar posts and dead men. A simpler design uses a 4x4 brace to a flat stone with a wire cable securing the joint.
The Royal Botanic Society at Regent's Park tests electric arc light to boost plant growth. The setup uses moving arc lights, water screens, and an electrostatic machine to accelerate photosynthesis and maturation.
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