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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
7
Residents discuss the war with Turkey with interest. Charles donated 110000 to the national campaign fund. An oil well on the railroad right of way causes excitement though oil flow remains steady. A stock company may form to develop the Sle fields. Townspeople hope for oil magnates and consider street lighting using existing electric plant to combat mud and darkness.
Scottish cattle breeders discuss color trends at shows with Galloway and Aberdeen Angus breeds weighing in. Experts urge preserving the soft brown tint seen as a mark of quality and feeding. a shift toward medium roan shades and dark roan is noted due to market appeal in South Africa and changing tastes among British breeders.
A horseman argues against the usual method and describes a gentler approach to preparing young colts for shoeing. Through a strap and careful handling, the animal learns restraint before the blacksmith visit, eventually allowing easy lifting of each leg with the handler's guidance.
A stock journal notes that few sheep require little feed on average farms. Sheep eat what others waste, balance pasture by consuming weeds and brush, and will forage grain from barnyard scraps. Even in small numbers they reduce fodder needs and help utilize leftover feed.
A horse writer notes 16 000 600 United States horses and finds the scarce cavalry type. He says European officers cannot locate cavalry horses meeting 15% to 16 hands and 1 200 to 1 600 pounds with vigor, action, and conformation. He urges American breeders to produce this sought after breed as Europe seeks thousands at high prices.
The feeder should use caution in marketing fat sheep and prefer quick feeding. If a fair profit appears, it is better to sell while the sheep are ready for slaughter. A short feed tends to be more profitable than a long one, even if markets rise slightly.
Fleming reports twelve Government creameries in Alberta produced 926000 pounds of butter averaging 21.36 cents last year. Export markets included British Columbia Yukon China and Japan. Government profits go to 1200 supplying farmers. Fifteen private creameries exported 650000 pounds. Farmers’ receipts from this source exceed one third of a million dollars. Canada’s 1905 butter exports totaled 34620705 pounds valued at 7010799 dollars with cheese at 22437540 dollars. Exports for cheese butter bacon and hams reached 42107338 dollars, up from 38457432 in 1904.
The article notes the need for regular watering of lawns and flowers and explains a hose must be held by a person. It describes a tripod mounted hose holder with bent ends that lodge into the ground for stability, remaining upright under strong water pressure.
Excessive churning adds moisture and injures grain. Churn stops when granules reach wheat or rice size, but many creameries continue to pea-size granules, then draw off buttermilk add water churn ten to twelve revolutions. Water is drawn, salt added using Disbrow churn, within twenty minutes. Resulting moisture 15 to 16 percent and salt 3 to 3.5 percent. Cream temperature kept to yield butter in about thirty minutes, fairly firm.
The calf should receive limited milk in the first seventy two hours, typically three to four quarts daily, given in three servings. As digestion develops, increase gradually to meet its needs and avoid large single increases in food.
Use of a farm scale will improve relations among farmers, merchants, and produce dealers, and between landlords and tenants. It will give the farmer the chance to know and demand fair terms just as other traders do.
A fragmentary report describes a case alleging cruel treatment of a frightened horse. The text cites pain flags not relief and mentions an alleged act of whipping, with details limited by the damaged source. Local authorities may review the incident.
The article describes foul smelling signs of a bee colony disease and details a Farmer's Bulletin method. It recommends evening removal of combs, shaking bees into their hives, starting new frames, and four days of comb building. All diseased brood combs should be burned or waxed after removal to prevent disease spread.
Barrels and kegs may be used for cheaper grades of honey used in manufacture. They should be dry, sound wood, hoops tight, and coated inside with beeswax or paraffin. Warm the barrels pour in hot wax or paraffin roll and turn to coat evenly, then remove surplus. Mice, If per-
A fragment notes that pests biting into honeybee brood cells may cause considerable damage by gnawing the cells that hold pollen or brood skins, potentially harming larvae and pupae in the process.
The article urges beekeepers to allocate adequate space for brood rearing to ensure a population ready for each harvest. It notes many keep 50 to 100 colonies and aim to scale to hundreds per apiary with little yield loss per colony.
The excerpt discusses evaluating machinery by service life and labor savings, noting machinery is often cheaper than more hired help. It also warns against spraying fruit trees during full bloom to protect bees and cross fertilization, and ends with an old saying about raising horses, cattle, and hogs for money.
Fruit preservation via cold storage shows perishable crops like pears and berries last longer but lose quality after removal. Large facilities with skilled managers outperform smaller operations, as experience guides timing, temperature, and handling to maximize profits in seasonal markets.
A Prairie Farmer writer describes a clay cistern with a wooden lower section and brick arched top, covered in cement. An air space between lid and brick prevents winter freezing, with pipe routing to cycle water and maintain fresh supply via vents and an overflow. keep inlet open.
The Department of Agriculture grew alfalfa from cuttings to fix a single prolific sport plant as a test. Each cutting planted separately proved alfalfa can grow from cuttings. Several years will determine if the new variety has practical importance.
The shrinkage of corn varies with grain condition. Some cases show 20 percent loss when damp. Generally 8 to 12 percent is typical, with an average near 10 percent though exact estimates are hard due to many factors.
A farmer should diversify beyond two or three staple crops to discover the full capacity of the farm. Try special crops on a small area and aim for a wider variety of saleable articles. Failures in some crops do not affect other kinds.
An Irish writer notes the farmer still relies on potato cultivation, warning it will persist long after the famine years and associated death. The remark highlights potatoes as a vital staple in Irish agriculture despite hardship.
An early description details a road grader that can be used with horses on either side. A draft rod or chain attaches at the front end, with a brace bar of gas pipe pieces allowing adjustment. The design includes eyebolts and a swingle‑treat to guide the mechanism, enabling cross‑side operation for an even grade.
The ground is leveled by a grader whose blade pressure crowds the rear away from the earth. Draft length adjusts for different ground grades. Advantages include side horse attachments to propel the grader and prevent crawling away from moving earth, keeping a clean ditch and preventing overturns in loose or sandy soil.
Good Roads Magazine notes growing auto use raises dust, outlines Tarvia coal tar as a dust suppressant. Tarvia forms a water runoff roof, resists water wind and heat, and has proven effective in Montclair New Jersey after fifteen months. It has endured on heavy traffic roads and park walkways as well.
Good roads in the Savannah area use a cement gravel mix resembling unfinished asphalt. Cost averages about 3500 dollars per mile, with eight to ten year old sections in good condition. Gravel marl and clay form the road material, about 30 miles built, raising taxable property value by roughly 800000 dollars for autos.
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