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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
8
An old farming note discusses shade for chickens using alfalfa and fruit trees to provide cover. It argues that dense plantings offer cooling for hens, reduce sunburn and heat stress, and improve egg production, while noting root depth and ventilation concerns. Proper spacing and early planting are advised to ensure thick shade and air flow.
The report notes a tense situation with a focus on a fast developing event in Otaka. Galt wears the insignia of the situation as officials rush to address growing concerns. No clear names or dates are present in the legible text.
Prompt handling of barnyard manure can save hundreds of dollars annually. A manure heap in a hot bed fosters bacteria that transform nitrogen into ammonia and nitrates. Nitrogen returns to the air or leaches away, reducing soil fertility and polluting water. Cattle digestion suffers when cows eat too much stale feed, causing bowel issues. careful storage and fresh feed help.
The advice warns against overcrowding when propagating raspberries. It notes that red raspberry shoots from one year old can be used for planting and suggests aiming for proper spacing to avoid ineffective hatch and poor growth.
Beginning of prom note hints cherry trees bearing after several years and promising profit on outlay. Digestibility of food is noted as a key factor to be considered.
An illustrated tip describes a homemade garden dibble by shaping wood into a round sharp tool and using a horizontal screwing motion to prepare beds for tomatoes and tuber crops. It notes rape for fall feed and hogging off corn, with lambs eating rape and meat produced cheaply, advising husking corn before feeding other animals.
A historical note explains that placing an egg on the small end ensures the heavy yolk settles away from the wheel, reducing contact. The text claims a consistent white layer will always separate the yolk from the wheel, preserving the design.
Breeding horses to strong vigorous stock yields robust offspring while breeding to weaker stock may produce inferior progeny. Feeding cooked roots mixed with wheat bran or ground gate or barley occasionally helps produce better and more thrifty colts.
The article states corn as the main grain for cows, with bran or alfalfa hay as a balancing addition. It notes that feeding both is not necessary if balance is achieved.
An orphan colt is fed fret milk drawn from a cow to better imitate the mare’s milk. The practice aims to improve nourishment by making the milk resemble that of a mare, aiding the young horse’s growth.
Feed for calves describes a ground corn and meal mixture designed to boost digestion and growth. The note mentions ground corn and meal components with emphasis on balance and digestibility for young stock.
The article urges homeowners to attract and shelter insectivorous birds such as wrens bluebirds and purple martins to reduce crop pests. It describes practical nest boxes and placement guidance, noting the martin as a key predator arriving in April and stressing maintenance and provisioning across orchards gardens and homes to boost fruit and vegetable quality.
A simple one piece wire device serves as a garden horee holder with a looped upper end shaped to secure the tassle at any angle. The design emphasizes confidence in use and reliability for garden tasks.
Large alfalfa seed yield reported from Rocky Ford experiment station test plots in 1911. One plant produced an exceptional seed lot, while the field averaged under 60 pounds of seed per acre. Seed selection and soil moisture practices show improved alfalfa type for both seed and forage, with further testing at Fort Collins.
The oat crusher promises large savings for horse owners by grinding oats for faster digestion and improved condition. It crushes 2,200 pounds per hour using an electric motor, feeding about 125 horses eighteen pounds daily with 15 percent feeding savings over whole oats.
Instructional note urging home canners to preserve surplus produce for winter sale. Advises keeping the canner active to meet local market demand and maximize prices during the cold months. Encourages delaying sale until winter when prices improve.
A short notice urges orchardists to study dairy farming practices. It highlights attending dairy conventions, reading dairy literature, learning about feeds and feeding, and examining dairy cows to build profitable herds on free land.
Guidance on planting sequence for peas and vines, suggesting potatoes cabbage and sweet corn as successors. Recommends ensuring ample water during hot days and maintaining chick and breeding stock needs. Provides practical farm management notes in rustic period tone.
The article warns poultry keepers against squeezing the white matter from an eye to treat swell head. It explains the method spreads contagion, urges separating affected fowls, keeping them warm and fed, and notes recovery is possible without drastic procedures. It recounts past失败 and favors letting birds go.
A compact egg testing device extends about three feet with a belt between rollers and evenly spaced metal saucers for eggs. An electric lamp above the belt lights automatically as eggs pass, revealing their condition as the belt moves by manual crank and a hood with an opening directs light.
A vintage device called the Electric Daylight Egg Teeter is described with automatic turning of the egg belt to inspect from all sides. Freshness is judged by shell color and egg settling. Good eggs roll onto a canvas table while bad ones are removed by hand.
If you have ample ground the best way to raise chicks is a colony plan. Set up a colony here and a colony there, spaced far enough apart to avoid interference.
A general movement in the poultry industry results in Leranowies gaining traction as supporters push for reforms and modernization. Industry figures, producers, and officials express optimism about improved practices and market prospects.
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