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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
3
A guide detailing do it yourself lightning protection for farm buildings discusses using a three eighths inch double galvanized cable, staples, and simple iron points. It covers mounting on ridge boards, chimney protection, grounding to damp earth, and splicing with galvanized pipe parts, noting painting exposed parts for longevity.
The article surveys alfalfa as a farm crop noting multiple cuttings per year and yields from one half to one and a half tons per acre per cutting. It discusses soil, drainage, root system, nitrogen fixation, regional yields, feed value for livestock, and rotation limitations including difficult plowing and moisture-related cutting challenges.
The article argues that farmers misread soil science by overemphasizing soil minerals and stimulants. It cites Asa Gray and government bulletins to claim most plant mass comes from water and air, not earth, and warns against overusing lime and stimulants which exhaust humus and reduce long term fertility.
A dairyman explains the path to profitable dairy farming focusing on a productive cow and efficient feeding. He emphasizes creating favorable environments to keep the cow healthy, then marketing the output to obtain a good price.
A brisk notice notes a cow with a poor appetite is nearly as valuable as an underfed hired man, both failing to be fit for hard work and prompting action.
An experienced gasoline engine specialist explains safety for farm use. He compares storage methods, advising beneath pump tanks, external protected boxes, or engine base tanks to reduce leaks. Gravity feed is discouraged by insurers, with emphasis on secure, movable setups for portable engines.
A station report compares two cows from the herd showing earnings of 90.69 with a 29.72 profit and 68.55 with a 3.82 profit. It notes that to reach 1000 yearly, one would need 34 cows like the first or 262 like the second, underscoring the impact of efficiency.
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