Woodlot Care and Harvest Methods for Two Stand Types
The article explains two woodlot types: mature stands dominated by old trees and even-aged second growth. For mature stands, remove old trees to invite new seedlings and set staged cuts to avoid sunlit floors that encourage weeds. For even-aged stands, weed out poor trees and thin at 16 to 20 years to promote strong growth and better reproduction.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ironwood
Increase in Draft Horses and Farm Stock
The 1910 census reports 19,883,000 horses and 4,210,000 mules on farms. Department of Agriculture estimates for January show 21,100,000 horses and 905,000 mules on farms, a rise of 1,276,000 horses and 785,000 mules, signaling growing draft horse needs and larger farm stock.
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Department Iegriculture
Ration for Egg Production Feed Formula
A practical ration for good egg production combines 18 pounds of corn and 7 pounds of mash with 26 pounds of scratch grain. Mix 5 pounds bran 5 pounds middlings and 8 pounds tankage, or 84 pounds meatscrap replacing tankage. Feed one third of daily grain in morning and top up before roosting to last about twelve hours.
Handling Manure Spreader Feature Raises or Lowers Beater
The spreader’s upper beater adjusts to manure texture. lowered for shallow heavy loads and raised for tall light loads. Field for Purebreda notes South America as a promising field for purebred stock development.
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South America
Winter Machinery Maintenance Guide for Tools and Implements
In winter, inspect all farm equipment for wear and looseness. Tighten nuts, replace missing fasteners, and sharpen soil contact parts such as harrow teeth, drill and cultivator points, and mower blades as needed. Ensure exposed wear parts are sharpened and correctly aligned for safe operation.
Prevent Mold in Corn with Salt Preservation Method
Farmers with immature ear corn can prevent mold by salting. Use one pound of salt for every three bushels of corn to preserve crop quality.
Give the Farm a Name Persists as Winter Idea
A short editorial prompt encourages farm owners to decide on a name during quiet winter evenings, suggesting now is a good time for discussion and final choice.
King's Death By Monkey Bite Sparks World Pet Tales
A Washington National Geographic bulletin links King Alexander of Greece’s death to a monkey bite and recalls famous pets of nations and rulers. It notes monkey lore, hawking history, and the role of animals in war and daily life across civilizations.
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Alexander
Greece
Calis Fogh
World
Washington
National Geographic Society
Pisa
Italy
Genghis Khan
Prof
Garner
Susie
Solomon
France
Puss
Dick Whittington
London
Cedar is favored for totem poles by Northwest tribes
The Northwest Indians often used western red cedar for totem poles, not mainly for its scent but its workability and durability. The American Forestry Magazine of Washington notes that scented woods tend to resist decay and insect attack and have good cabinet qualities.
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American Forestry Magazine of
Washington
Extravagant Russian Czar Beset by Lavish Dress Bills
Describes the late Russian czar famed for betting on fashion. His civil tailor reportedly cost about 10000 dollars annually and the military tailor about 15000 dollars, reflecting a reputation as Europe’s most flamboyant dresser.
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Czar
Russia
Dog Meat Preference Among Chinese Diets
The text notes that among Chinese practices a certain dog breed is reared for food and that black dogs are favored for their supposed superior nutriment compared with other colored dogs.
Opportunity for clerks to start own business with no capital
A sales offer promises independence for clerks bookkeepers mechanics and similar trades with no upfront capital and no canvassing. Sample copy 10c mailed from G Allen department in Indianapolis Indiana.
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G. Allen
Alabama
Indianapolis
Ind
Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Cuticura Advertisements
An ad notes catarrh worsens with poor health and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood purifier. It mentions F. E. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and druggists circulation. A separate Cuticura promotion urges using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for a baby's irritated skin with a scented powder included.
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Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cutleurg
Adv
Not Always on Time
A pithy proverb noting pride before a fall, warning that some boastful people grow weary awaiting their downfall rather than facing it. The Boston Transcript voice underscores the moral tension between expectation and consequence.
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Boston Transcript
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