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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
7
An expert from Connecticut outlines how any aged bird can be scalded without harming quality if handled correctly. Roiling water requires careful timing for young versus old birds, keep head and shanks out to avoid discoloration, then cool promptly to plump the skin and hang for best appearance, explaining why dry plucking often brings higher returns.
A Farm Mail and Breeze writer argues that long saw horse roosts with removable nest boxes allow complete cleaning of a henhouse. Weekly cleaning includes removing nests, burning straw, whitewashing boxes, restocking straw, and washing floors, with lime treatment for pests if needed.
Practical notes advise profit in chicken raising when properly handled. Instructions mention dumping litter from nests and burning it after dumping. It suggests use of poultry wire over a shallow heap to make a feeder for dry mash.
Idaho teacher course lecturer W H Olin urges farmers to study soil seed climate and crop pests alongside water distribution. He traces irrigation history from early communities to flood water rights and storage versus direct rights.
The piece discusses cupping not being common but justifiable in some cases to address winter coats on horses. Heavy hair traps heat and sweat, risking chills after work. The King would prevent all the evils.
E A Burnett Nebraska experiment director advises careful regional transfer of seed oats. He notes acclimation improves yields, Kherson oat’s suitability for central and western Nebraska, and under irrigation later varieties may outperform early types. Buy seed previously grown under irrigation in Scotts Bluff Kimball or eastern Colorado.
Emmer and speltz are distinct grains both grown in Russia and introduced to the great plains region. Emmer is a hardy wheat relative, bearded and compact, drought and rust resistant, recommended for semi arid areas and humid regions alike. It yields 20 to 40 bushels per acre, with up to 68 in some cases, and is drilled early. feeding value is less than oats or barley.
Observations stress that dairy cows lose milk if not fed grain even on good pasture. Emphasizes thorough cleaning of milking gear, early dehorning with caustic potash, and avoiding fat loss from improper separator operation. Notes water quality and abundance for cows and the value of accurate records.
A Redondo Beach mother smiles at Cuticura Soap for her five month old, saying the baby has never had a sore or chafe and won a prize in a baby contest. She urges others to use Cuticura and notes her experience with free samples and a 32 page booklet.
Paxtine antiseptic is sprayed into the nasal passages as a remedy for catarrh. Sold by druggists for 25 cents a box or sent postpaid on receipt of price by The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston Massachusetts.
A quick heated exchange centers on a wedding at Wombat’s. One man claims he was once engaged to the bride and was cut out. The other mocks the feud and suggests that at the ceremony he might strike Wombat with an old shoe.
An old advertisement urges readers to try Murine Eye Remedy for weak watery eyes and irritated eyelids. It promises rapid action with a free booklet in each package and notes the product is compounded by pharmaceutical formulators in Chicago.
A discouraged man muses about growing lettuce to repay the cost of his spade, rake, and farming outfit. He is busy calculating how many tons of lettuce would be needed to cover the expenses.
The notice urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the signature of the maker and notes the product has been in use for over 30 years. It claims Castoria is a safe remedy and mentions that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A fragmented ad page blends proverbs with charity hints and tea promotions. It extols the Red Cross Bag Blue laundry aid and Garfield Tea while urging prompt rights of way and cautioning that words do not always match deeds.
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