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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
7
Government experts and prominent writers contribute perspectives on farming methods crops and rural issues. The page surveys advances in agriculture related topics and public policy discussions affecting farmers and allied industries.
The crate fed chicken yields more edible meat with better quality than traditional fattening. Crate feeding provides tender juicy flesh but requires skilled management, uniform stock, and strict culling. Outside feeding for farmers is limited by climate capital and facilities, making crate fattening a specialty.
A piggery designed for the northern sections has been built and used at the agricultural college in Winnipeg. The structure features side lean-tos as driveways and exercise sheds, continuous south windows, a loft for straw storage, cement pens with sleeping beds, and sloped pens with litter to absorb liquids. Ventilation is via four flues with loft trap doors operated by cords and pulleys.
New sanitary dairy barn at the Massachusetts agricultural college demonstrates modern stall design with swinging metal stanchions, galvanized iron pipe frames, cement mangers with rounded bottoms, sloped floors drains to multiple outlets, ceiling manure carrier, and water delivery to mangers improving routine care.
Guineas make excellent guardians against hawks and intruders with sharp calls that deter enemies. Surgens also serve as watch dogs and alarm guardians. Adding a few guineas to a farm flock yields both protection and good eating.
An editorial in The Electrical Review argues that farmers will not lead the switch to electric power soon. It notes farmers are conservative, favoring traditional methods, and would need clear profit proof. Portable electric motors already handle most farm tasks cheaper than feeding and maintaining horses.
The Bureau of Entomology reports hydrocyanic acid gas as a valuable insecticide for greenhouses since 1886, with results showing short strong doses kill insects while longer exposures injure plants. It provides methods to calculate cubic content, dosing per space, and box testing, plus safety cautions for humans and nearby dwellings.
Light Brahmas are suitable for extended raising. Hens provide good winter laying, chicks grow fast and make excellent four month broilers. Old hens fatten well and stay tender and juicy.
A Philadelphia Ledger remark cites a theater dispute as an actor resists being judged by his smoking habit. The manager warns of limits while the actor defends his lifestyle and role expectations.
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