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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1905
Page
4
In 18th century Jersey cattle lore, long gentle care by women built the breed’s merit. The article argues constant routine and calm management raise milk quality and quantity, with emphasis on shaping udders and daily gentle rubbing to improve uneven quarters, backed by Mrs. F. Howle of Wisconsin.
Professor Gully in New England Homestead notes the St Louis exposition lacked New England representation in agricultural displays. Only Connecticut showed strong presence in the agricultural building, while Maine Rhode Island and other states offered limited seeds grains and fruits. The piece urges open promotion of New England farming lands and crops.
Ailment remedies from American Poultry Journal include two thirds glycerin and one third carbolic acid for scaly leg, three drops camphor on bread for croup, Venetian red in drinking water as a questionable cholera preventive, and vinegar dilutions for asthma rattles and fevered conditions. For chicken pox and swelled head, equal parts vinegar and warm water used morning and evening.
A New York farmer in American Agriculturist says his 25 year poultry keeping was troubled by hens eating eggs. After raising to 50 eggs daily last spring, a cure emerged by feeding 100 fowls four pounds of salt pork in two portions. The method also worked for ten neighbors who tried it.
Advice from an expert on winter feed for breeding ewes notes space needs of 10 to 15 square feet per penner, feeding twice daily, and supplementing with fodder outdoors. It stresses adjusting rations to ewe condition, avoiding overfeeding to prevent disease and oversized lambs, while underfeeding risks undersized lambs and delayed breeding.
Secretary Wilson notes agriculture's record wealth in 1903 and gains in 1904. The corn crop nears 2.5 billion bushels with farm value over 1 billion dollars, and cotton remains second in value. Wheat and hay compete for third, with projections near 1.0 billion total, while rice output and other crops set new highs.
A chalkboard of farming proverbs hints at farm life and labor. Phrases warn about road ownership cellar safety and quiet planning for tomorrow. Warnings mix with humor about reputations from molasses in demijohn and the dreary farm without fruit.
Slippery roads and strain ed horses set the scene for agricultural notes. Professor Lonsteel of Cornell disputes exhaustion theory, citing limited available plant foods as the issue behind soil deterioration. Chestnut groves show control of the weevil by grazing undergrowth with sheep, while a Vermont maple sugar maker claims a fall maple fur process is viable though limited in yield.
The article notes horses and mules remain valuable despite automobiles. Farage horses rose in number and value, reaching a peak aggregate value of 1,136,010,298 dollars. Farm mules also hit a record high in 1904 at 227,532,832 dollars.
A step by step guide describes erecting a durable fodder rack using rails poles or scantling. It covers post height eight feet, frame widths, nail spacing, wire binding, and topping with roof boards or straw. The design supports racks up to 100 feet long and holds several tons when topped.
A. J. Jordan of the New Jersey experiment station reports years of tests on asparagus with commercial fertilizers versus manure. Palmetto led in disease resistance and yields, while complete commercial fertilizer alone produced the lowest costs and high returns. Manure raised production costs and offered lower value per ton. Adding lime, potash, and nitrate did not boost yields despite higher expense. Palmetto outperformed Dimira by margins, reinforcing the importance of variety selection and fertilizer strategy for profit.
Virginia Governor Montague calls bad roads a social and industrial obstacle and urges a good road system. He argues a good school five miles away on a clear road is better than a near indifferent one half a mile distant. He favors convict labor and nonpolitical federal aid and foresees their future enactment.
A vintage piece extols health as the foundation of beauty and youth. It cites Dr. R V Pierce’s medicines the Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, shares a testimonial about a healthy baby and improved wife, and recommends medical guidance and affordable volumes for knowledge.
A historical note describes alfalfa as a superior nitrogen collector for green manuring. It explains legumes derive most nitrogen from the atmosphere, improve humus and soil moisture retention, and enhance mineral availability. Ottawa experimental data show alfalfa yielding high lumus and nitrogen, with deep roots delivering substantial ash and soil improvement.
A Rural New Yorker correspondent shares a drawing and explanation of a one man crosscut saw setup. The device uses a hook and rope to secure the log, allowing the saw to cut safely. The correspondent notes cutting dogs larger than a person and smaller sizes as well, claiming efficient results.
A local reflection emphasizes that good country roads are vital to a town's life and progress, affecting everyone from the poorest to the richest resident as they traverse the roads entering the community.
A fragment recounts Mrs Seattles engagement to a count after a spontaneous proposal during a shopping trip. The piece notes a potential home site her father mentioned and sailorly romance in a Houston Post style.
A witty Cincinnati remark imagines an inventor firing a drinking astronomer after his airship collided with a cone. The speaker says he will dismiss Jim and hire a sober man. The line blends humor with a jab at professional flaws.
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