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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
7
Government experts and prominent writers discuss agriculture and allied topics in this page feature. It surveys crop methods, soil care, livestock practices, and farming economics with emphasis on practical guidance and prevailing opinions from authorities.
An old article promotes plank frame barns as a material efficient design leveraging truss concepts. It details plank arches, cross beams, and corner posts built from 2x8 and 2x10 planks, noting space and material savings along with ease of procurement from lumber dealers.
Farmers warned about noxious weed contamination in clover seed. A sample priced at $3.50 per bushel shows only 39 percent good seed and more than half wasted, emphasizing quality over cost.
A major risk to nursery and orchard interests is identified with the Browntail moth. Originating in eastern New England, live caterpillars found in winter nests were discovered in a shipment from Angiers France to a New York dealer. State action has halted spread. The nests show silk hibernacula housing larvae in multiple chambers.
Entomologist warns San Jose scale is now established in eastern fruit regions from Canada to Texas. It spreads mainly via nursery stock but can be controlled by sprays. vigilance and inspection of nursery stock remain essential to prevent outbreaks.
The piece stresses exercise as vital as feed for ewes and outlines a feeding plan. If ewes are in good condition, no grain may be needed early winter. clover hay and roots suffice. Limit turnips to three or four pounds daily per ewe, with pea straw possibly replacing part of the hay and a light grain ration if used. Begin reducing roots and add grain a month to six weeks before lambing, using oats and bran with about one pound of grain per ewe per day. If ewes are thin, increase grain but start earlier and persist with light rations.
The article argues winter dairying becomes affordable once pasture values are considered. It notes salting as a key factor in quality butter and says the skill of the dairyman determines the proper salting technique.
Propagating cactus from ripened wood at joints. root in sandy, slightly dry mix in warm place. White fly or white midge may infest palm root area. lime water recommended if present. Concrete cistern walls eight inches thick, floor four inches. mix details include cement 13 barrels, gravel 13 yards, sand one yard.
Money accrues in New York City at the fastest pace in two years with banks receiving funds quicker than they pay out. Investors eagerly search for solid opportunities across multiple sectors and markets.
A quirky crowd scenes dialogue features a flamboyant leader deriding rivals while a meek man defends razor use for sharpening pencils. A visiting stranger asks about Sim Piffe, an foreign candidate, in Plunkville as the mockery continues.
A farm column urges small, frequent feedings for chickens to improve digestion and reduce waste. It compares free range behavior with confinement and warns Babcock tester users to ensure accurate samples by mixing cream before testing, citing a dispute over cream fat percentage.
A farm article advises using cheap shelter and fences until hog profits cover better construction. It warns against erecting large buildings until hogs have been raised for several years and the breeder has clear plans for location and needs.
Compact Energy reports theSpeeder develops a novel runabout with a power rating described as sixty skunk-power rather than traditional horsepower. The dialogue presents disbelief about the source’s claimed efficiency and mechanical terms.
An unusual question explores whether a white ant capable of laying 80 000 eggs a month could crossbreed with a Plymouth Rock chicken. Experts would likely explain species barriers and reproductive limits in such speculative genetics.
Keep old sows as long as they produce litters. An aged sow often yields bigger litters with more vitality than a young sow. Begin with one strong sow who will foundation the herd and pay for herself even at high cost.
A historical note links cruelty to animals with financial consequences, stating a man who harms a cow will never have a bank account. The remark underscores a social rule tying humane conduct to personal reputation and economic opportunity.
The guidance warns against keeping a fat cow as dairy stock, noting she is not economical to feed or milk regardless of breeding. Emphasizes selecting efficient cows for better dairy productivity.
An editorial argues mistletoe should not appear before the New Year. It suggests keeping mistletoe as a separate post holiday ceremony and contends its effectiveness is lost when used to foster mischief before January first.
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