Farming Notes From the Field and Markets
A collage of agricultural tips and market reports includes dairy data from unions in Chicago, crop notes on beans and apples, beekeeping observations, and advice on training colts. It also covers rural policy talk by President Roosevelt, farm education, venture into Bordeaux mixtures, and an extract on Dolly Dimple the Guernsey's milk yield and butter fat record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
A. A. Noyes
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Agricultural Colleges
Lansing
Mich
Dolly
Massachusetts Agricultural College
The Marketing of the Muskmelon Crop
A fragmented report discusses melon varieties and marketing, mentioning grower names and practices as it outlines production and distribution factors for muskmelons. The text hints at pricing, quality standards, and trade considerations affecting sellers and buyers in the melon market.
Packing melons for market yields higher prices with grading
The article explains best practices for picking, packing, and grading melons. It notes that careful picking timing, proper packing structures, and shed packing improve fruit condition, while strict grading and branding can nearly double prices for top grades. Netting quality guides No 1 and No 2 classifications.
Kitchen garnishes and embroidery tips from a homemaker’s guide
A reader’s note covers growing garnish plants like water cress dill thyme and savory in spring sowing and thinning to six to ten inches. It also details embroidery techniques for linen initialing, advising on fabric placement and securing corners to avoid slipping in embroidery rings.
Muck and Peat for Manure Value in Research Notes
W T Taliaferro of the Maryland experiment station explains muck and peat as decayed plant matter from marshes and ponds. They vary in composition from one half to two percent nitrogen with traces of phosphorus and potash, and are valuable on sandy soils and stiff clays, with some uses as bedding and absorbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Taliaferro
Maryland Experiment Station
The Hail Storm Recalled In Brief Prose
The piece notes two redeeming points about a hail storm. It does not last long and it covers only a small area.
Farmers use salts to counter moldy corn dangers
Several farmers have tried feeding sulfur and Glauber salts to stock to ward off danger arising from feeding moldy or soft corn, and found it effective.
Luncheon or Supper Dish with Pramiated Vegetables
A recipe suggests arranging cold sliced meat with vegetables and a jelly, using pramiated ge assumptions. It details soaking ge cucine in acetic water, dissolving sugar, and combining salt and pepper to flavor a meat and vegetable platter.
Crisp Cabbage Salad With French Dressing Tip
A brief guide notes cabbage can be a fine salad base when grated finely and chilled for an hour. Drain and dry, then coat with a seasoned French dressing, rubbed with garlic to boost flavor for many diners. Suitable for lunch, not formal dinners.
How to hard boil eggs for best results
The guide says pierce the large end of eggs with a needle before boiling to prevent cracking. Boil 15 or 20 minutes, then plunge into cold water. Break eggs on the large end and peel under cold water. Older eggs are better for hard boiling.
Fruit Cups with Cooled Fruit Topping
Prepare a rich pie crust and roll it thin then cut with a scalloped cutter about four inches across. Invert teacups for each guest and fit the cutouts over them. Bake until browned, lift cups, set the crusts in sauce dishes, fill with two tablespoons of canned cherries or any fruit, and top with a spoonful of whipped cream.
Asparagus Soup Recipe Steps In A Home Kitchen
Cut off tough asparagus ends and boil in a quart of water to reduce to one cup. Strain, then add three cups of milk and butter. Stir in minced onion and parsley, then flour rubbed in a small amount of milk. Season with pepper and salt. Bring to boiling point and serve.
Cooking Radishes Like Delicate Spiced Turnips
Good Housekeeping explains washing trimming and boiling large strong radishes for twenty minutes until tender. Thickens the cooking water with cornstarch and seasons with salt and butter for a delicate spicy flavor and attractive color.
How to Clean a White Feather Procedure
Melt white soap to a jelly and put a tablespoonful into a large glass jar. Fill with gasoline, then place the feather in the jar. Cover and let it remain all night. In the morning shake, well and rinse in clean gasoline, then hang up where the air can reach it. When thoroughly dry, cur.
Pasture Improvement and Egg Handling Advice
The author urges farmers to inspect and improve pastures to boost milk and stock, noting varied pasture conditions and the value of rest and restocking. Also advises on eggs for culinary use: store infertile eggs in a cool dark place, keep clean nests, and maintain a breeding pen with a superior male and several strong females.
Feed Pullets Well Fattening Owlets Debate
Farmers advise letting pullets roam the farm to avoid danger of fattening owlets while promoting healthy growth and exercise among poultry.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willem Catt
Dom Cer
Ermik
Patito
Itv Chemmi
Burbank
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Berdes Sana Pipe Fae
USDE
Redtats
Etty Weil
Rome
International Farmers’ Institute
John W. Lloyd
Cleritculture
Ilinois University
Pete
Tim Ebeepahgae
Opispan
Haver
Suel
Amd Vet
H. M. Bainer
Colorado
Agricutural College
Melton
Mitte Niairs
J. J. Taylor
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