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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1916
Page
7
A Missouri Agricultural College guide stresses storing seasonal equipment, oiling and greasing to reduce rust and wear. It warns that underused gear, like binders, rots quickly and wastes money, urging simplicity, reliability, durability, and accessibility in new purchases.
Ropy or slimy milk results from bacterial growth notably Bacterium Lactis Viscisum found in water. Contamination can enter via udders, water used for cooling or rinsing, and dust exposure. Prevent by sterilizing utensils, protecting milk from dust, and cleaning stables. testing samples from different production stages helps locate the source.
A Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station study shows one farmer kept horses working efficiently at 6.7 cents per hour per horse, vs 7.9 cents on average. The top workhorse logged 1340 hours yearly, with others at 1239 1028 702 and 891 hours. Emphasizes reducing total horses and keeping them employed for farm profitability and fertility through productive livestock.
Unproductive heavy clay and hard pan soils can become productive by growing sweet clover for several years. Seed 15 pounds per acre, sown early in spring or with grain in fall on prepared land. Rough or stony lands may be seeded broadfall in late fall or early winter and covered by freeze thaw.
Cauliflower requires rich soil and careful treatment for market success. Protect snowy white heads by leaf wrapping or tying, start at 1.5 inch diameter, and package in crates or baskets in new, clean wrap to attract buyers and command good prices.
Autumn demand lifts celery prices but rushed harvest harms quality. Blanching with boards remains common in some regions, though soil blanching can produce crisper, tastier stalks. Proper trimming and prompt handling maximize value, while soil intrusion risks rot and storage celery should not be ridged.
A draft discusses Wisconsin's rising status as a potato hub and a standardized variety effort. It highlights growing potato interests and a recent patent drawing related to a potato related invention.
A Louisburg Wisconsin man describes a potato gathering machine with a forward mounted frame pivoted on a wheeled axle. It features a conveyor returning potatoes from the gathering area and two conveyors, one above the other, with fingers of unequal length and transverse rake bars to sweep crop toward the rear.
Fresh barnyard manure can harm garden beds when applied before planting. It is hard to incorporate, makes soil loose and hard to work, and promotes rank stem and leaf growth, reducing yields of most vegetables. Proper timing mitigates these issues.
The article explains Sudan grass as a fine stemmed sorghum type with similar soil and climate needs, quicker maturation, and hay quality. Kentucky experiment results show eight tons per acre in two cuttings on fertile soil with May planting and 20 to 25 pounds seed per acre. If grown for several years, it could replace millet and sorghum for fodder and serve as green fodder to supplement pasture.
Iowa experiment station researchers say crops do not run out if seed is carefully selected and soil culture is properly managed each year. Poor handling leads to decline. dispose of bad seed and start fresh with good seed from thrifty neighbors. Proper testing and grading in Ontario and other regions shows run out is rare on well managed farms.
A brief farming note explains a low cost litmus paper test for soil acidity. Moist soil is moistened, a knife blade inserts a strip of litmus paper in the open mantle by the dune then pressed and left for 20 minutes. Red streaks indicate lime should be applied with two to four tons of ground limestone recommended.
The statement notes that the typical resident consumes over two pounds of provisions each day indicating a high daily intake and possible discussion of dietary patterns or economic access to food in the era.
A vintage advisory pitches Cuticura Ointment for dandruff relief followed by a thorough shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. The ad promises a clean scalp, healthier hair, and growth, offering free samples by mail and noting distribution in Pennsylvania.
An advertisement promotes Skinner’s Macaroni and Spaghetti as economical nutritious food for children. It claims dullious taste builds bone and muscle without nervousness and offers a free cookbook from Skinner Mfg. Co. in Omaha. A quip about a new paper named New Blood follows.
A cornfield with rape on one side and alfalfa or clover on the other makes the best setup for feeding hogs in the field. If complete supplement isn’t available, use a well feeder with tankage or meal kept in it. Pigs will eat what they need and use efficiently.
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