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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
8
A period article advises farmers on identifying weeds and eradicating quack grass. It explains how quack grass spreads by seeds and underground rhizomes, thrives in rich soils, and requires deep plowing six to eight inches followed by careful discing and frequent cultivation to suppress regrowth. Short crop rotations aid ongoing control without losing land use.
Practical dairy guidance stresses milk content above three percent and clean handling. It urges pre-milking washing, cold-water scalding, combs for udder care, compassions for inflammation, and using sire quality to improve herd. Fresh forage, water, and grain support profits.
Ninety percent losses come from hog diseases mistaken for cholera. Feeding table refuse and contaminated milk can trigger soap irritation and cholera-like symptoms. Worms in lungs and intestines mimic cholera, causing coughing diarrhea and poor thrift. Tuberculosis in hogs fed on slaughter refuse or skim milk may resemble cholera. If in doubt, have a veterinarian examine dead hogs. do not expect serum to protect against other diseases.
Agricultural piece notes that birds eat weed seeds and pests aiding crop health. It highlights species like grosbeaks goldfinches sparrows quail doves native English sparrows and tree sparrows as seed eaters and mentions owls hawks and crows in rodent and pest control roles while warning that some hawks and swift flyers can be ruthless.
The British government worries about a horse shortage as foreign buyers pay higher prices, stripping the country of stock. Without a substantial rise in domestic horse numbers, army strength and mobilization could be affected.
Instruction notes fowls prepared for slaughter require more than twenty four hours confinement with food and ample drinking water to aid intestinal cleansing.
A farmer entrusts his son with raising the entire set of eeio or jet rows in a young orchard, signaling a hands on apprenticeship and succession plan for the farm.
A fragmented report notes a dangerous salt incident in Meck Balt. Rook, with officials alerted and investigations underway. No further details available in the readable text.
A 19th century guide explains that clay and clay loam soils, while harder to manage than light soils, hold more plant foods and can yield heavier crops with intensive tillage. Deep soils and good drainage matter, while alkali, moisture, and climate heavily influence sugar content and harvest timing.
A simple grinding aid attaches to a stone to fix tool angles. A hinged board with a slotted wooden arm clamps to the base, a bolt tightens for any desired angle, and the tool rests on the board to stay steady during sharpening.
The text explains why forcing feeding is sometimes used for growing baby beef but unnecessary for herd leaders. It argues development beyond normal pace offers no advantage to mature stock and recommends growth strategies that yield the most vigorous mature animals.
Practical instructions advise treating hens with powder, applying lice paint to roonta, dusting nesting boxes with powder, and maintaining clean disinfected houses to combat pests. The wording imitates a historical home remedy on poultry care.
Pasturing grass, either too moon or too hard, proves an expensive method for saving feed. The practice costs several times the amount of food it purportedly saves.
Agricultural notes advise alfalfa boosts soil fertility and nitrogen content, with recommendations on lime application for acidity, muriate of potash and sulfate of potash use, and green manures paired with high grade fertilisers. Mention tools like binder engine and hay-stacker as aids to profitability.
Long stored soil with rotten grass roots risks wind erosion in spring. Cultivate early with a corn cultivator or harrow to roughen the surface, form mulch, and reduce moisture loss. This spring stirring buries weed seeds, dries weed seedlings, preserves moisture, and improves plowing readiness.
Plants are mostly water and demand great soil moisture. The oak’s vast leaf surface causes heavy evaporation, making nearby crops struggle for water. Science teaches moisture conservation so crops like clover can grow when peas and oats ripen later. Governor Hoard cited this as a key principle in farming.
The note advises quick weed control before they emerge and planting early to suit Alaska's climate. It recommends smooth, rich soil, long straight rows for easier horse cultivator work, and a 40260 square foot plot feeding a family of five or six. It emphasizes proper moisture, mulch use, manure management, and near-house garden planning.
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