Kherson oats from Russia prove valuable in Nebraska trials
A Farm Bulletin recounts the Kherson oat variety brought from Russia by Prof. F. W. Taylor and tested by the Nebraska station. It matures early, yields well in central and western Nebraska, resists drought, and suits the Great Plains climate where rainfall is uncertain, offering a significant crop advantage over other varieties.
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F. W. Taylor
University
Nebraska
United States
Kherson
Great Plains
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Points for the Farmer Says Learnings From Agriculture
An excerpt urging practical farming discipline and careful work to boost profits. It emphasizes removing loose bark from apple trees and quickly identifying pests while noting that even children can assist with basic tasks.
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Davis
B. L. P. Deneen
Garden Transplant Tool From Tin Squares
A gardener describes a midsummer strawberry bed transplant method using tin squares 4 44 by 11 inches bent into hollow cubes as planters. With a wood form and a trowel, plants are slid into bars and the tins lifted to place in soil. The system proved rapid and effective, lasting years for various small plants.
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Kansas
New Yorker
A Good Brush Hook Easy to Forge for Bush Clearing
A Farm and Home note describes a simple bush hook made from a piece of cast steel, half serving as the blade and half as the shank. The blade tapers to a point with a single bevel, the shank bends to fit a snath, and the tool is fastened with an old heel ting. The hook cuts branches an inch or more thick, with balanced handling compared to a longer bush hook.
Barracks for Hay Shelter Demand Notes Prairie Shortage
A reader notices a need for convenient shelter for surplus hay not stored in barns, suggesting a subscriber project to build shelter for hay near the prairie. The remark implies farm storage challenges and a call for practical relief.
Hay Barrack Construction Described for Weatherproof Storage
The article explains a simple hay barrack using six or eight posts driven into ground with roof boards laid over. It notes the design minimizes weather exposure, reduces waste, and is durable for many years, offering convenience in hay handling and storage.
Beneficent Weed Sweet Clover Woes and Wonders
A Farmers' Review rep noted that sweet clover, imported from Europe, is a harmful weed yet also a beneficent plant. It colonizes barren ground, sinks deep roots to loosen soil, and hosts bacteria that fix nitrogen, enriching soil and aiding future crops.
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Europe
Quiet Stream of Antietam in American War Lore
A vivid excerpt describes the Antietam as a picturesque Maryland stream that witnessed the Civil War battle’s vast drama. The piece recalls farmers crossing its shallows and tourists admiring its scenery, with a nod to Thomas C. Harbaugh’s Four-Track News essay Where the Antietam Flows.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania Hills
Tennyson
Potomac
Antietam
Izaak Walton
Thomas C. Harbaugh
A Bath for Pigs
Hog care note warns farmers about tiny parasites on pigs that rub walls and show stiff hair. It advises dipping pigs in a shared disinfectant bath, using the sheep tank by first inching hogs in head first, then submerging.
Salt Box and Tank House Description
A prairie farmer shares a photograph and description of a salt box built on the rear of a tank house for cattle and horses. The box measures about a foot wide, two feet long and two feet high, with a floor three inches below the door sill to hold salt. In stormy weather the door can close, but rock salt is often left year round. the back rises about 18 inches with a slanted roof and could extend to the roof if desired.
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Prairie Farmer
Sunstroke in Horses Warns Against Heat Prostration
The Farmers' Review notes signs of heat prostration in horses after working in hot sun. Stop work immediately when sweating stops, move to shade, undress and douse with water, use wet cloths on the head, and prefer cold water to ice. Call a veterinarian if serious.
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