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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
6
Farmers given guidelines on breeding, fencing, and housing. Emphasis on stocking quality poultry, clean bedding, and disease prevention. Agricultural tips cover alfalfa fertilization, fall plowing, TB testing, and spring work readiness. Also notes on poultry profits, egg prices, and dairy pricing.
Practical tips on dairying, hogs, horse care, weed control, and poultry. Includes pasture, salt for hogs, harrow use, colony egg farming, drought resilience, tree planting, equipment like boxetalla, horse comfort, weed management, horse breeding, and breeding fowl improvement. Also covers garden variety testing, bean cultivation along fences, lima bean planting, and milk composition factors.
The illustration shows a cross section of a self feed feeder using a feed carrier on a suspended barn track. A 6 by 10 foot rectangular frame supports the feeder and track, with a narrow 16 inch wide bin at the open fog and a small opening to prevent clogging.
Black chiffon tunics over satin foundations lead the season with Chantilly lace trims. Black and white dominate while gowns feature flounces and tunics. Old gold silk pairs with Chantilly lace for day or evening looks as gold and silver fabrics return to brighten dull tones. Changeable ribbons, large hats with floral wreaths, and sweeping lines enhance the overall fashion charm.
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases about tasting cigarette related content and unclear bindings. Key names, dates, places, or actions are missing, preventing a clear news item.
A pearl colored glazed leather purse imported from Paria holds unexpected valuables inside. Its gray interior features a mirror, a jeweled vinaigrette, a powder box with puff, silver opera glasses, and a delicate ivory fan. The item is described as a compact display of vanity in a small gray purse.
Instructions describe selecting white blue or tan chambray muslin or gingham for petticoats. Guidance favors unbleached muslin avoiding lime-filled fabrics, trimming with gingham, and folding edges. Suggests lace options like Valenciennes and durable linen varieties and notes washing and tear resistance considerations.
An illustration shows a farm gate built on an old axle with hubs. The gate body rests on the axle with lower end in a hub and top in an upper hub. A grease oiler on a fence post strap is mentioned and Symons of Maryland estimates swarm production at 75 to 100 pounds.
The article argues the shift in American hog breeding toward larger 200 pound hogs reduces ham quality. It notes Southern planters favored lean, 175 pound hogs for superior hams, while the corn belt bred for fat. It warns ham consumption declines as packs aim for around 150 pounds and European buyers prefer smaller hams. The piece urges farmers to adjust toward smaller hogs to sustain the market.
The hatch season ends and incubator should rest for months. Protect from sun and rain to prevent deterioration and warping. Place in a weather proof barn or building. Proper care costs ten to twenty dollars but saves one third of its useful life.
The article explains that machine milking saves time, especially when milking four cows at once. It notes about five minutes per cow saved and that one person can operate multiple milking units, with electrical motors costing about four cents per hour where electricity is available.
Fragmented OCR text describes a large surplus product and a woman named Mande who manufactured and marketed nearly 14,000 pounds of a homey item. The readable portion hints at a public sale or production record but lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
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