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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
5
The author explains a method to pack bee colonies in spring using tarred paper. Diagrams show Ferris two Quinn and eight or ten frame single queen hives. The plan aims to protect against cold springs, favors two paper pieces for front rear and top, and notes tacks or strings for securing the packing.
The article discusses a cold season trial of packing methods for bee hives using tarred paper and newspaper, reporting survival rates, brood counts, and syrup feeding during a mid spring cold spell. It cites Bee Culture editor comments on packing technique and insulation recommendations.
A historic milk hygiene test measures dirt transfer during milking. Trials compare unwashed udders to washed udders using a 11 inch dish to collect sediment, showing dirt increases of 3.5 to 90 times when udders are not washed, prompting caution about milk cleanliness.
The writer outlines mare care from feed and moderate work before foaling to post partum practices. Key steps include two adjoining stalls with sanitation via limpieza, spraying, lime, and whitewash, tying the mare after foaling, disinfecting and trimming the navel with creolin boracic acid and chalk, then moving the colt to a dry bedded stall and reuniting mare and foal once the mare recovers.
When soil remains cloddy a large part of it is out of use for plant production. The article discusses soil tillage practices to soften clods improving seedbed quality and crop yields.
The article explains that applying a damp cloth with fine table salt removes stains from silver spoons, leaving them bright. It warns against soaking spoons in preserves or lard, noting fruit acids can react with silver to make it unfit for use and that lard can turn a spoon green in hot weather.
Instructions describe heating jelly to revive it, adding heat to water and sugar, tenderizing root vegetables by slicing, scenting handkerchiefs with violets, removing finger marks with flannel and paraffin, and removing grease spots with benzine and heated paper. It also covers softening hard water, a milk yeast dough method, and a sugar almond glaze for pastries.
A historical tip explains placing drained potatoes on newspapers spread on a cloth, covering with another cloth and newspaper, then rolling with a pin to speed cooking. The method promises quicker results than salting a few at a time in the hands and allows batches to be rolled and set aside before frying as usual.
A caramel hunt designed for kids mirrors the traditional peanut hunt. Cornucopias or bags are given to each child, fifteen minutes for hunting. Caramels are wrapped in waxed paper and foil to look attractive, with no prize awarded. Each child keeps their findings.
Melt butter in a baking pan and coat fresh ly roasted peanuts. Roast until light brown, stirring often. Move pan to oven door for two minutes then dump nuts into a colander and shake to remove excess salt. Spread on a platter to dry and crisp.
A reader suggests wrapping flannel around the broom’s lower end to brush painted or stained floors. The improvised pad helps reach room corners and is easier to handle than a traditional floor brush.
A set of old time cookery notes shows a tin pan cake or two loaves using three eggs half cup butter one and a half cups light brown sugar three cups sifted flour three level teaspoons baking powder one teaspoon lemon extract. Also a tip to keep iron handles cool by inserting asbestos to prevent burns and extend holder life.
A quirky menu note describes green peppers stuffed with maca rosi topped by white sauce and grated cheese. It also lists canned cherries packed into orange skins with oil vinegar, flavored by mayonnaise and nuts on top.
The note describes scalding milk by heating it in the top vessel of a double boiler. It implies careful, slow heating to avoid scorching, with gradual temperature rise and constant attention to prevent burning and curdling.
Readers ask about small distilling devices used in France to produce alcohol. The Rural New Yorker notes two French models. small versions resemble toys, while larger, pricier units are practical. Travel distillers operate on farms using beets potatoes and other materials, but practicality here is doubtful.
A farmer explains making a four horse evener using double trees a plow length stick two pulleys two bolts brace pieces of strap iron and a small log chain. Precise measurements are given for the stick length pulley placement left end holes and hitch positions to secure the team and allow turning without slack while plowing.
Apple trees thrive on fertile clayey soil and a southern slope. Choose hardy varieties and plant at least 24 feet apart. Regular cultivation and clean culture prevent pests and diseases. Between trees, potatoes or small fruits may be grown. Apply spraying after blossom and three weeks later to curb pests and fungi.
Fragment discusses how appearance may mislead about fowls and suggests a proverb like guidance. Mentions gold and bats? No clear names or dates. Overall reads as a stray commentary on poultry and perception with limited readable facts.
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