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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
7
The article urges starting horse clipping early due to late spring weather. It warns that long coats hinder work and heat, and clipped horses dry faster and sweat less, aiding spring field tasks. It also covers education efforts at Fargo and scholarships to encourage young men to study farm husbandry and improve country life.
W R Porter of North Dakota Agricultural College warns farmers to manure land and prepare a compact seed bed for alfalfa. Seed northern strain with strong germination, inoculate with screened soil from an old field, and sow 6 to 10 pounds per acre between June and August. Do not seed with a nurse crop or graze the first season. protect from weeds and keep land weed free. After planting, reseed each spring if needed.
Businessmen express strong support for the railway project highlighting economic benefits. The piece notes increased efficiency, potential job creation, and improved freight movement impacting local markets and growth prospects.
The Secretary of Agriculture warns that imported seed potatoes bring diseases not present in the United States and should not be used for seed anywhere. He notes late varieties fail to yield well in both southern and northern regions, and stresses risks to the American potato crop.
North Dakota reports sustained rains after harvest may reduce seed grain quality. Complaints span corn and other grains as germination tests become essential. Farmers should test small grains and corn using 160 to 200 kernels planted in moistened soil, then observe germination over five to ten days, noting house outcomes differ from field conditions.
Draft horse breeding favors community adoption and breed interchange. Percherons dominate yet success hinges on overall draft type and market value, not breed alone. Formaldehyde seed treatment discussed for grain and flax crops appears amid varied agricultural notes.
The North Dakota Farmers Association outlines progress in establishing demonstration farms under Thomas P. Cooper, state agricultural school alumnus turned director. Counties Bottineau Cavalier Ransom Adams Eddy Bowman report land sales at 42 to 60 dollars per acre, prices rising above prior years as the program expands across six counties and adjacent districts.
An article by E O Slakman explains using formaldehyde to prevent smut in grain seeds. It notes mixing one pint with forty gallons of water and either dipping kernels or spraying, with cautions on strength and handling to ensure effective, safe treatment.
Messrs. Kelly and Connolly of Devils Lake spoke at Cando Saturday telling Towner county farmers how their farms can be increased in value to 100 dollars per acre. The Cando band wore full dress as Market Day accompanied the speaking event.
The steer reliable for top price at the stock yard starts fattening early, keeps a steady appetite with a variety of feeds, avoids overfeeding, and does not lose feed intake. Once growth is interrupted it rarely recovers well later.
Grooming cleanses the skin and guards against parasite diseases while allowing rapid ingestion of fine rations. Proper feed breaks and ventilation improve health, prevent premature death, and boost herd efficiency according to the Northwestern Agriculturist.
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