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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
2
Practical tips on poultry care and farm management. Advice covers coop ventilation, litter, feed variety, green fodder, water supply, and housing for hens and chicks. Also notes on sheep, cows, hogs, and market considerations with emphasis on cleanliness, prevention, and efficient feeding.
A Minnesota bulletin warns that many neglect farm colts in winter causing stunted growth. It notes foals need steady feeding beyond suckling, with fall pasture and oats helping early development. Proper, continued nutrition builds bone and muscle for a strong mature horse.
One ton of alfalfa hay has the same feeding value as bushels of cats. The alfalfa is described as a rough age and must be kept in mind for feeding considerations at the farm.
Growing young pigs requires attention to detail and dedication from the breeder. The best results come from care, proper feeding, and clean yards with sunshine to deter disease. Overfeeding sows after farrowing harms health. adequate but not excessive feeding keeps them calm while preventing illness. Several preventives are noted as crucial.
The fragmentary text references names and a place with unclear context. Readable portions mention Dorothy and possible event notes. Insufficient detail prevents a clear, factual summary of a specific incident, person, or outcome.
The article advises giving a warm bran mash as the first feed after a cow freshens in milk. It notes bran strengthens and benefits overall health while suggesting reducing the meal ration about four weeks before calving and increasing bran. Cornmeal raises animal heat, but bran cools the system.
Proper soil preparation lowers seed requirements and enhances crop success. Thorough prep saves seed and reduces cultivation effort, though it does not guarantee flawless results.
Public safety alert warns against leaving loose 0088 wires as they can cause theft or damage. owners advised to secure wiring to prevent rapid loss of value and potential electrical hazards.
The article describes collecting ladybugs to control aphis in California. During winter, residents scout for beetles, notify the State Entomologist, and bugs are gathered and transported to the insectory. Ladybugs spend winter in cold storage and revive in spring to resume work for pest control.
Fire blight kills twigs and may extend to branches through tender shoots. Do not encourage rapid growth in affected orchards. Eradication requires cutting out infection, preferably in late summer or fall, with pruning knives disinfected by a corrosive sublimate solution.
The Scientific American describes a tree protector developed by C. J. Heim of Phoenix and a colleague in Ohio, noting a device designed to guard trees. The report highlights its protective mechanism and potential benefits for arboriculture.
Fruit growers should have printed shipping tags showing farm name address and lot size for each shipment. Consistent labeling aids tracking and reduces mix ups in transit.
The text advises building warm, sunny houses from 6 am to avoid damp floors and encourage exercise with a grain burial area. Use healthy fowls under three years, one cock per 12 hens, ample fresh air and water, varied dry and cooked feeds, clean well ventilated housing, regular disinfection, weekly washing and whitewashing, and wide outdoor range. Avoid crowding or mixing too many fowl varieties.
A historic fragment discusses feeding ducks with sharp sand or grit and green food to promote growth. It mentions Pekin ducks and suggests development timing before clay is best for pullets, while noting ducks lack a crop and require soft food and pure water for thriving.
In New York a trade journal notes rising potato production but warns of fear of potato scab threatening markets. Analysts cite weather and disease pressures while farmers adjust plans to curb contamination and protect future crops.
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