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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
8
The author argues stirring soil reduces surface evaporation by breaking capillary draw, preserving spring moisture for crops. He cites alternates from the San Joaquin valley, notes crusts hinder watering, and shares an Irish farmer tale of better corn yields through dust mulch and frequent harrowing before planting.
Select seed from your sweet peas to know what you have and begin systematic breeding. It takes more than good cultivation to produce excellence in flowers. You must breed up your varieties to achieve beauty and individuality in floriculture.
Irrigation in the cast grows yearly as overhead watering systems attract attention for uniform water distribution on uneven surfaces. Although installation costs appear high, the first year profits should greatly exceed the expense of installation.
A farming note promotes abundant clean water for hogs during hot months. It advocates automatic waterers as the best method to ensure swine always have access to drinking water.
The text discusses rising land values lifting silo value and farm profits. It notes a system of partial soiling with the silo could nearly double the number of animals on a farm.
South Africa may shift to dry farming as irrigation limits loom. The Transvaal hopes to adopt the U S model with a government station and seven year experiments showing corn and wheat can be produced in the dry land zone. The work honors Hilgard Widtsoe and Campbell.
Clean up ground this month. On a diversified farm there is seldom a failure. Bees need water near hives. Leaves hold much feeding value in clover hay. Plant sweet corn at least three times six is better. Quality commands most money across products. Queenless colonies dwindle without a queen. Hay moisture harms more than moisture itself. Early cultivation yields high quality corn and plenty. Mow the lawn often. it improves appearance. Cultivate weed seeds out with the cultivator for easy early control. Sell market commodities at peak season. Shallow frequent cultivation aids husking. If cabbage root maggot appears, place tar paper at plant bases.
A Baltimore American writer notes a Rhode Island Red flock of 30 hens laying 399 dozen eggs from January 4 to April 17, and a diary reveals 145 dozen from the same dates for another 30 hens. He reports 60 chicks hatched, with 22 on February 16. He favors winter layers as egg prices rise then.
The Georgia experiment station recommends fertilizer blends when stable manure is unavailable. For early melons use nitrate of soda 400 lb, high grade acid phosphate 400 lb, potash 200 lb per acre, mixed and applied at 700 lb per acre or more. For later melons use 800 lb cotton seed meal, 800 lb high grade acid phosphate, and 800 lb kainit per acre.
Instructions on sowing late cabbage emphasize preparing a fine moist seed bed, covering seeds with at least three quarters of an inch of soil, sowing not too thickly, and thinning seedlings to promote strong, stalky plants that transplant well.
Turpentine mixed into young poultry feed fails as a remedy for gapes. A better method is to dip the tip of a soft feather in kerosene and insert it into the windpipe opening to dislodge and kill the worm that causes gapes.
Farmers are advised to feed green corn fodder in fall when pastures are short to sustain milk production. Feeding now preserves fodder value and allows purchase of additional feeds for later use.
The article argues that round barns offer material savings and stronger, self supporting roofs compared with rectangular barns. It notes round designs resist wind better, use hoops and arches for strength, and can be built with minimal interior scaffolding while improving lumber efficiency and labor economy.
The Brown Swiss, a Swiss standard breed now widespread in Europe and the United States since 1869, suits dairy and beef production. Cows weigh 1200 to 1300 pounds, with moderately large milk output and good fat content. Folie 1552, bred in New York, produced 4403 pounds milk in 120 days.
Advice to select vegetables before full maturity to ensure they ripen at the right time for the buyer. Emphasizes timing and freshness in market purchases.
A couple plans a wedding but a 3 PM Friday clashes with a Glitter Gold company meeting. The bride cites a full two years of engagements while the groom laments, and they decide to cancel, treating marriage as a trivial incident.
The inventor presents two radical sleeping car plans to capitalists. The first enlarges passenger space and improves berths for comfort. The second plans higher capacity by making the car less comfortable. Capitalists request full details and cost estimates.
A heavyset man wearing a large diamond tie claimed self made wealth and millionaire status. When asked if he was happier earning $1.15 a day by hard work, he replied that he was happier now than ever, casting doubt on the millionaire assertion.
Bleeker argues government taxation is unnecessary and tariffs are wrong, claiming the state controls the money making business. Meeker notes stamps cost 2 cents each but cost the government only 7 cents per thousand.
A witty exchange about dreamt castles and actual repairs. The bricklayer jokes he mends chimneys of castles while his wife teases about always building in the air.
A brief note contrasts a pledge to walk life alone with a sudden purchase of an aeroplane by the suitor and the outcome of two people lying together, implying a swift, transformative romance.
In a playful chat, Micky Jones sighs at wintertime dairy jokes about adulterated ice cream. His friend questions why the gag never appears in summer when girls press for treats. The scene hints at light humor and seasonal humor dynamics.
Edyth and Mayme discuss Fred who claims his father will disinherit him if he marries Edyth. Mayme doubts the threat, calling it a bluff to imply wealth.
A fussy bachelor claims every girl should learn her father’s trade to be independent. The maid retorts that her father is a telegraph lineman, challenging the assumption with a practical example.
A witty exchange debates what to call a man who plays trombone. One says he is a trombonist while another notes people use many names. The exchange turns on naming and perception in a playful tone.
A humorous Life magazine snippet contrasts two young doctors plans to marry. The first asks when marriage will happen, the second replies he must complete three more operations before tying the knot.
The poem lauds a stage performer as the loudest, sweetest noise among youths and maidens, far from battlefield rescue. It praises his prideful stride and attention from children, as S E Kiser notes in Chicago Record-Herald.
E M Wharry talks with friends about a proposed fishing trip to a Colorado lake. He boasts thousands of trout and warns they bite fiercely, saying a man must hide behind a tree to bait a hook.
A bystander reports a car broke in half after colliding with a trolley car. The Copper notes the vehicle did not come apart on its own but was damaged by the impact. The owner apparently drove into the trolley, causing the unusual damage.
A fragmented quip pictures King Richard distressed by Richmond’s challenges. The conqueror’s line erupts in a mock oath for a non aeroplane as if seeking escape from political troubles.
A kind lady questions him about work. He says he would go if he had the material and tools. She asks what he needs. he replies he needs a knife, a fork, and some food.
A student in natural history quips that man is the only animal that uses a handkerchief. The thinker replies that a woman’s handkerchiefs are only for show, revealing a lighthearted, tricksy exchange on manners.
A subtext conversation contrasts trust and education as the generator claims trust builds knowledge and the student agrees that trusting others expands one’s own learning. The exchange frames how social exchange enhances personal growth through shared insight.
A brief exchange centers on vanity as one figure proclaims never leaving the mirror until fully satisfied, while another counters that such satisfaction would keep the speaker home. The dialogue hints at vanity shaping behavior and self-image.
A prospective employer tests a cook via a chafing dish, asking if she can cook. The cook replies no, prompting the employer to offer a dollar more a week. The exchange highlights a hiring negotiation over duties and pay.
A fragmented reflection notes Great Caesar crossed the Rubicon, a life once lived now ended, yet the Rubicon endures as a symbolic boundary.
Pa explains logic as the art of sound argument in a playful exchange about sophistry. Little Willie questions definitions, and the father frames logic as clear reasoning to settle disputes.
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