A Page for the Farmer on Agriculture and Prominent Writers
Government experts and noted authors share insights on farming methods, crop choices, and soil health. The page surveys practical advice, market conditions, and the role of rural education in improving yields and farm livelihoods.
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James Troop
Bovine tuberculosis and its main characteristics
The article explains bovine tuberculosis caused by the tubercle bacillus, noting its minute size, staining properties, and lethality to animals. It discusses transmission via saliva, milk from infected cows, and contaminated feed, and highlights the spread through herd movement and cattle traffic with emphasis on calves and pigs as common receivers.
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Royal Commission On
England
Rustic Gate and Beautified Grounds
A rustic gateway built at low cost may be worth imitating with modifications. The gate sits between cedar trees, leads to a quaint rustic cottage, and blends with surroundings. Locust uprights and top cross-piece with cedar filler create a durable attractive entrance for rural settings.
Growing Musk Melons for the Market at Decker Indiana
An in depth look at Decker Knox county Indiana as a leading musk melon center with Netted Gem varieties. It describes seed beds hot beds planting spacing 12 to 14 feet apart and 1250 to 1500 plants per acre. It details transplanting methods watering ventilation and wheelbarrow and windmill powered irrigation. Pickers harvest ripe melons beginning in July with careful timing to ensure flavor and color.
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Indiana
Decker
Knox County
Vincennes
Gibson
Jackson
Rocky Ford
How About Your Horse Worms Advice
If horses rub their tails at the root they may be troubled with worms. A mixture of salt and hardwood ashes fed a teaspoonful at a time in the grain is suggested as a remedy.
Be Forehanded Prepare for Storms, Not Aftermath
A prudent warning urges readiness for coming storms rather than reacting post impact. Emphasizes foresight to avoid danger and loss, urging timely preparations and risk mitigation.
Crab Grass and Lawn Weeds In May Gardens
The piece explains crab grass as an annual weed invading gardens and lawns, its tough fibrous root network, and how it spreads from joints. It contrasts crab grass with Bermuda grass, notes two similar grasses, and recommends hoeing and preventing seeding as key control. It ends with a segue to calf feeding and a note on skim milk versus whole milk for calves.
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Bermuda
Clean Your Boots Lesson Sparks House Etiquette
A brisk critique notes some people bring mud indoors and questions whether being raised to avoid this was a mistake. The speaker urges better habits about footwear before entering a home.
Keep Climbing
A short proverb urges choosing harder ascent over easier descent. It notes the bump at the bottom and counsels reversing course to rise. The line emphasizes perseverance and steady effort despite a tough path ahead.
Clean Feed Box Debate Sparks Farming Cleanup
A farm note argues that a slouchy wasteful feed box wastes grain and soil, urging farmers to switch to cleaner feeding methods to reduce waste and keep pens tidier. The brief highlights practical changes and emphasizes efficiency.
Mock Orange Shrubs and Their Garden Value
Mock orange, or syringa, includes about 30 hardy shrub species. Philadelphus grandiflorus grows six feet with large white flowers in June. P coronarius reaches ten feet flowering May or June. P Gordonianus blooms June to July with abundant white blooms. The plants thrive in well drained soil and partial shade. prune after flowering to control growth.
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United States
Not His Role in the Theatre Escapade
A Philadelphia Ledger snippet quotes a quarrel over marriage support and smoking between a manager and an actor. The exchange satirizes social expectations and the actor's defiant stance amid comments about his smoking habit and professional frame.
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Philadelphia Ledger
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