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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
3
Government experts and prominent writers examine agriculture for That Third era. The discussion covers age related policies, farming practices, and the role of government in shaping agricultural progress.
Western farmers face rising pocket gopher damage with yearly losses estimated between 10 and 15 dollars per 160 acre farm and higher in orchards and gardens. The essay outlines identification differences from ground squirrels, natural enemies, and practical controls including trapping poisoning and encouraging barn owls and other predators.
Evergreens provide wind protection and year round beauty for country homes. They form attractive backdrops, support birds, and improve privacy when used as screens or hedges. Proper pruning and grouping enhance color variety and overall landscape flow.
An article argues silos are essential for winter stock feeding with farmer testimonials. It details silo sizes, filling methods, and benefits for cows sheep and sows, and cites bureau guidance on stave silo construction and proper assembly practices.
Practical tip advises providing hens a dust bath to stay reasonably free from vermin without assistance.
A satirical scene features a suffragette leader declaiming that women need not use razors. A man jokes his wife sharpens pencils with his razor while a visitor meets Plunkville’s candidate Sim Piffle for hog reeve in a humorous, local tone.
An elderly poultryman warns that many fail when starting with 3000 or 4000 hens. He advises beginners to start with a small flock of three or four, then grow gradually. Success requires learning many practical details, even for a humble hen operation.
A notice warns that any container previously holding Paris green must be destroyed or securely stored. Stagnant receptacles may appear harmless but can collect rain and poison cattle if left exposed.
Advice urges checking hens during hatch season for lice eggs and hatchlings. Recommends including a setting hen and a dust box with lice killers so birds can dust bathe as needed.
A good cure all for poultry is good management. It acts as a preventive, reducing the need for stimulants regulators and other makeshifts in the yard.
Get your extra hives and supers set up for use several weeks before any swarms are expected, or the honey flow may be half over before you are ready to take care of it.
The article argues that farmers should raise colts alongside mares, noting minimal disruption to farm work and the value of draft stallions as sires. It also advises timing foaling and providing reasonable work for pregnant mares. A second note suggests using a barn cat to deter mice in the corn crib.
A short dialogue features a mouse in a trap asking about mechanics and a large rodent replying that nothing is known. The mouse claims to have always boarded with bankers and similar figures.
In a humorous exchange from the Houen Post, readers question why celebrations arise for a Maine guide who has not been shot yet, noting the season is only halfway through. The joke hinges on exaggerated dangers and ongoing play.
A brief note on the importance of proper ventilation in poultry houses. Pure air costs nothing but is essential for healthy birds and profitable farming practices. Ensure the broader house is well ventilated to promote better flock health and productivity.
The crossing breeds always have the math of the lighter weight variety. However, it is seldom that anything is gained by crossing.
A Philadelphia Press quip features Herlock Sholmes noting a Brooklyn residence by sniffing a blush when asked. The exchange plays on detection humor and city reference in a light mock detective tone.
A bibulous patient tells a doctor he cannot sleep and refuses sheep based counting. The doctor suggests counting sheep but the patient answers he cannot see any sheep, highlighting a humorous exchange.
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