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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
7
The article stresses thorough carding and brushing for cleanliness in dairy cattle. It emphasizes removing waste skin, scales, hairs, dried perspiration, and odors, and notes that proper friction aids health. It calls for clean stables with ventilation and litter, good health, clean feed, and pure water.
An assessment of dairy milk from Jerseys Guernseys Alderneys and other breeds. It notes that Jersey type milk yields quick cream ideal for cream production but less suitable for whole milk. Durham Ayrshire produce average milk with slow cream rise and are praised as milkman cows. Holstein milk has low fat but some herds yield excellent quality and large volumes.
The report notes the average milk yield per cow at 1.1 pounds of milk per day for each of 142 cows tested. Careful milking and improved handling could raise milk value by roughly 18 million dollars nationwide, a gain about 4 percent of current production.
Guidance on confining cows in a stable for milking, cleaning, and using lime whitewash. brushing to remove loose matter. handling teats. timing and order of milking. avoiding delays. keeping a friendly milker cow relation. milking the cow dry and not leaving milk in udder. last milk richer in fat. use clean dry hands.
The article states that shifts in milk quality blamed on thunderstorms warmth and impurities are indirect factors. It explains that actual changes trouble housekeepers originate from minute organic conditions present at trace levels within the milk.
The state shows rapid road progress with 31 000 miles moved from Isbor to the money system and about 400 000 dollars in state aid. Drainage is emphasized as the key principle, while 4 500 miles of main highways are sought for gravel or macadam upgrade. Over six years, total road spend reaches about 10.11 million dollars, with 4 million more sought to complete main highways in ten years.
The Chicago Tribune warns that slick oil on city boulevards will make streets hard for horses, unlike California prep. Oil shaken on surfaces can spray wheels, damage clothing, and injure rubber tires, though it may dust and shed water and preserve the roadway.
Road rollers and road machines are essential in modern earth-road construction and repair. They place materials where needed and sustain the fill, mirroring impact of farm equipment in agriculture.
The article discusses using wide fires on heavy wagons to ease road wear and promote smoother travel. It notes recent introduction of wide metal tires that fit narrow wheels, addressing objections to broad tires for narrow wagons and their impact on roads.
The caretaker keeps roads clear of stones, weeds, and debris and repairs drains and ditches. He must work rain or shine, especially in wet weather, to find uneven surfaces and report defects in surface and subdrainage.
The article stresses drainage as essential for earth roads to stay sound. It warns water harms road surfaces and asserts effective drainage must carry away rainfall and melting snow to keep roads usable after initial construction.
Garden note explains that most hardy and half-hardy plants can be moved in sunshine as safely as in darkness. It advises digging with a trowel and lifting with soil and roots intact, stressing careful handling for successful relocation.
Report claims a remedy used on wagons to save wear on Roace toll roads. The method involves Jeneshening doohie trees and biteh ine horses to walk ahead of wheels, described as a device worthy of consideration.
The text argues roads in Level Country should be elevated above surrounding ground to handle heavy traffic. It envisions improvements in the United States through gravitation or other methods for future use, seeking better flow and durability.
In Columbia cotton grows wild and locals consider cultivating it seriously. The note adds that quick drainage is crucial to protect roads, stating water must be removed before it harms pavement.
Handy devices for poultry care improve efficiency in housing and yard layout. Plan movable gates to bring soil removal and renewal near front windows, reducing handling. Use ground oyster shell in a dedicated box, and repurpose an old paint keg as a water dish with a simple cleaning method.
The article describes a poultry pen feature with a low platform water dish and a shelved feed box for morning warm dough. A six to eight inch wide board forms a shelf on the pen side, with a slatted cover to keep feet out and a strap to lift the cover during feeding. The roost area includes a droppings catcher and a nest under the rear for hens to access darkness, plus a draft door at the front for easy access and cleaning.
The Wyandottes become a leading American poultry breed with growing prominence before 1893. Indian origins in New York and Kansas regions are noted, with earlier names including Hambrichts and Sea Brights. The breed’s development mirrors parallels with the Plymouth Rocks and other standards recognized by the American Poultry Association.
A proposed spray mix uses ten pounds lime five pounds ground sulphur and fifteen gallons water. Slake lime and mix sulphur with water to a paste then blend with lime water add two pounds caustic soda and stir well. Dilute with remaining water and spray all poultry housing to reduce vermin through the summer and fall.
The Embden goose is a pure white breed noted for early laying and strong breeding. It matures quickly with rapid feathering and can reach a large size with liberal feeding. Its white feathers fetch higher prices than colored varieties.
A new submarine electric bell tested in Boston harbor operated 900 hours at about 20 strokes per minute. The bell, located 70 feet deep and powered by a two horsepower engine, produced audible signals over five miles via receivers hung on the ship and linked to cabin telephones.
Report claims vast sums in growing sowers with shipments valued at $2,000,000 in a single season. Most exports travel to England where delicate blooms arrive well preserved, delighting English women and brightening their wardrobes.
About 12,990 refugees are in Greece, mainly in Athens. They are Greek families fleeing Eastern Romelia, Bulgaria, Romania, and the Caucasus. The Greek government and people are caring for those already arrived and new arrivals coming by nearly every steamer.
The State Auditor reports Minneapolis Journal paid wolf bounty claims totaling 1,021 adult wolves and 9 cubs. Payments rose to 9,721.50 with about 20,900 paid this fiscal year. Marshall County led with 1,429 paid. Hennepin County claimed 132.50 honored. Current bounty stands at 7.59 for adults and 3 for cubs.
A fragmented report describes a simple method to gauge artesian well flow by timing dye appearance at the surface. It also notes Ontario College of Pharmacy concerns over carbolic acid sales and a government move to restrict stronger solutions to permitted medical use.
The Building News cites tank collapse causes from faulty hoops and improper painting on iron bands. It notes hoops should be made without welds and painted before and after erection. It also reports spun glass cloth fabric from an Austrian inventor offered in white cre sen lace pink and yellow claimed to be bright and supple like silk and dye resistant.
A Hot Springs man experiments with hatching alligators for market use. The rising demand for hides for pir noses drives shows and zoos to acquire live reptiles. Meanwhile Russia orders three hundred iron railroad cars for Haumania.
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