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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
7
The piece urges a democratic primary for town officers, arguing the nominees should be good men ready to act without fear. It stresses letting the people choose and hopes for practical, properly done governance even in a small town. It recommends several candidates per office to ensure better selection.
A Saturday departure from Johnsburg at 9:00 a.m. returns at 3:15 p.m. Round trip 85 cents. Marengo Cave touted as a grand work of nature with vast stalagmite and stalactite formations. The cave offers extensive passages and chambers awaiting visitors. For details contact a local ticket agent or J. Bram or J. Stratton in St. Louis or Evansville.
At the fifteenth annual National Good Road Association convention, the secretary reported that in the past year about 34 million dollars were raised by bonds and taxes for permanent road construction. States like Maine New Hampshire Illinois Iowa and Washington have formed highway commissions and advanced road programs. There is growing support for national aid to build permanent postal and interstate trunk line highways.
Mr. Whitman Osgood of Washington and his family drove a round trip to St. Louis in an Oldsmobile along the National Road. They noted Maryland roads as good, Pennsylvania and West Virginia poor, Ohio improving near Columbus, Indiana fair, and Illinois Missouri very poor. They observed a link between road quality, farm prosperity, and local energy, and lamented food scarcity in some districts.
In 1908 large exports of American and Osmadian apples to England reached 11,400,900 bushels with potential parity next year. An English authority notes American fruit sells at high prices due to uniform size and quality, while English growers struggle. Durango plans a pavement experiment using local volcanic lime rock, which, when washed, forms a cement comparable to asphalt. The government is testing lime paving with encouraging results.
An article argues that loading cordwood crosswise on sleds is faster and easier than the traditional lengthwise method. It describes how to load with one tier across the sled, from front to rear, using a side-by-side approach, and notes that crosswise loading reduces effort and time in typical road conditions.
Farmers should visit other sheep growers and successful breeders to learn new feeding methods, barn designs, and seed types. By exchanging ideas and seeing different stock, they gain knowledge of where to buy and how to improve their own practices, avoiding stagnation and unnecessary trial and error.
Some authorities argue nitrate deposits moved from seaweed decayed when land sank. Un decomposed seaweed still found there. The US Department of Agriculture notes seaweed fertilizer use rising, extending 15 to 26 miles inland along New England coasts, notably boosting red clover near Rye Beach.
The article notes that a principal cause of losses among bees in this region is poor ventilation, with some beekeepers attempting to protect their colonies from cold weather by making hives nearly airtight, which hurts the bees.
Professor Brooks of Amherst argues arsenate use in orchard spraying is not dangerous and not linked to tree deaths. Utah entomologist Dr. Ball notes that arsenic poisoning is not the primary cause of orchard trouble. soil alkali and irrigation missteps likely contribute, and Massachusetts has few injuries beyond foliage burning when used properly.
Commercial growers of sweet corn should broadcast manure before plowing if possible or use 400 to 800 pounds per acre of a 2-7-5 or 1-7-4 fertilizer drill or harrow in, as noted by Rural New Yorker. Prepare mellow soil, mark rows three feet six to four feet apart, plant in hills two to two and a half feet apart, avoid fertilizer contact with kernels, drop corn by hand, and mulch with well rotted manure. Hill culture is preferred for best results, with careful cultivation and weeding as needed. Sweet corn needs more tender care than field corn and benefits from good soil and thorough cultivation.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses using soda or soap for cleansing, outlining steps: cold water rinse, thorough washing with warm water, removing residues with clean water, then a final hot or boiling rinse to aid the finish. It preserves the sense of stepwise cleaning guidance though specifics are unclear.
An essay argues success in sheep farming hinges on proper management, not luck or talent. It cites a neighbor who prospered by letting sheep graze freely and another who failed by constant herding. The piece stresses preparation, ongoing study, and attentive care during crucial seasons.
The article explains a two stage butter production method. First mix the ash and partially work butter, then let it rest 4 to 6 hours at 60 to 80 degrees, allowing salt to dissolve. A second working reduces moisture, yielding 85 to 87 percent fat and a drier, better tasting product. Pack promptly in clean packages per market requirements.
The article argues feeding dairy cows green crops in barns boosts milk yield per acre two to five times compared with pasture. It stresses soiling crops as pasture dries, allowing more cows per area, faster land productivity, and manure savings as major benefits of this method.
A Farmer's Voice note advises nitrate of soda for all crops showing good growth. A teaspoonful around cabbage or cauliflower boosts rapid growth. scattering a few quarts between sweet corn rows can surprise with greater yields. No plant injuries observed, but excessive near stalks poses danger. It did not help sweet potatoes but exceeded expectations on other garden and field crops.
The article cautions against overfeeding calves noting that overfed calves suffer more than from scar diet. It urges keeping calves hungry and eager to prevent indigestion leading to scouring or diarrhea. Emphasizes preventing irregular feeding quantities and temperatures and stresses absolute cleanliness and frequent scalding, especially for Colorado calf owners.
The bureau of chemistry in the department of agriculture reports that sulfuric and boracic acids as food preservatives are injurious to health. It argues for preservation through cold storage or other safe methods, noting deterioration over time despite any preservative use and potential harmful qualities.
Fragmentary text notes the Guernity Guernsey breed and Detter in a dairy context. It mentions milk output and butter production, with unclear figures and fragmented phrases. Strong entities are limited. details about persons or organizations are not clear.
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