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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
9
The article urges farmers to exercise farm horses in winter rather than confining them in stables. It argues that open-air activity, even in bad weather, maintains health, reduces veterinary bills, and prevents ailments from constant confinement and heavy feeding. It cites a breeder with 100 horses who let studs roam and ride them 15 miles, stressing regular fresh-air exercise.
A brief, garbled record describes experiments by a wife finding that a second trap claver improves verve and thopped chicken feed. It mentions heating alfalfa as a strong component, claiming it is hard to beat for chickens.
A practical stirrup saddle is praised for usefulness when no saddle is available. It consists of a pair of stirrups on a strap, placed over a blanket on the horse, allowing a rider to sit comfortably rather than riding bareback.
Mrs Walter Porter of Belvidere Illinois sold a 52 pound prize gobbler to E H Burns of Orient South Carolina for 500 dollars. The bird won first prize and sweepstakes at New York and Baltimore shows. Five thousand Virginia boys entered the corn growing contest and clubs are organized by superintendents and teachers. The Wisconsin Experiment Station reports cows avoid salt for months then recover when salt is reintroduced. George G Pierce of Batavia New York sprinkles sulphur on potato seed and reports effects.
Farmers urged to grade their own seed to boost yields. Seed selection improves corn and other grain crops, with many millions added to the national yield by careful grading and cleaning.
The article extols using a fanning mill to remove weed seeds from grains. It claims it can separate cockle from wheat buckthorn from clover and handles all grains, advising readers to invest in a fanning mill to keep fields weed free.
The article argues against using beef cattle for dairy aims and vice versa. It stresses that top size does not guarantee dairy merit and that feed waste comes from unsuitable cows. It urges breeders to prioritize scientific feeding and long term dedication to dairy over short term profits.
The horticultural authorities warn that many orchards harbor San Jose scale and other pests unseen. A Boston reader notes persistent gypsy moths, chicory spreading, and orange hawkweed advancing from east to midwest. The piece urges vigilance, observation, and practical detection, plus growing prospects for young farmers reviving old New England farms with improved methods.
Farmers imitate Timber Jack by spending spring wages on drink then abandoning frugal buys. The piece links drunkenness and delayed investments to ruined equipment and wasted money. A narrator recalls seeing four hundred dollars of machinery ruined in two years by exposure, including a rusted reaper left idle after cutting.
The text argues roadside burning is ineffective in spring and far more successful in late fall, killing overwintering insects with cold by burning after vegetation dies. Fall burning also reduces snow drifts and improves road conditions. It cites expert Gregor If Glitake and expands to farming tips on seed selection and dairy industry notes, stressing thrifty poultry care during growth.
A German psychologist reports hens retain good memories after notable experiences. The study notes they remember where the best scratching occurs, specifically in the choicest flower beds in the garden.
A 70 acre wheat field at Cherokee Oklahoma produced 3291 bushels at 47 bushels per acre. The crop sold for 1.04 dollars per bushel bringing in 3335 dollars, 335 dollars more than the five year old cost of the quarter section.
The Pennsylvania Railroad unveils new cattle cars featuring round corners and counter sunk bolts to create a smooth interior, preventing cattle from injuring themselves during transit.
A New Jersey farmer buys good cows and sells at auction just before they are fresh. He feeds heavily and grooms the herd for weeks, polishing horns and tails to present cows at their best. This care nets him 16 to 20 dollars more per cow than rivals in the county.
The article contrasts city and country labor for regular hours and promotion. It argues farm hands lack year round retention, leading to inefficiency and higher costs, urging adoption of city-style hours, over time pay, and retention to boost productivity and land value. It cites snowberry as an ornamental plant suitable for ground cover and winter interest.
The article discusses goat milk production, noting ordinary goats underperform as milkers while Nubian crosses can be good with careful care. It cites breeders in the States with milking flocks, emphasizes the care required, and comments on prices and farm produce markets and the impracticality of a six million farmer milk trust.
The artichoke grows in most gardens and adds variety to vegetable dishes. It is a perennial that declines quickly and should be reset every three years. propagated from seed with suckers planted, edible heads appear in the second year. Heads 3 to 4 inches diameter, ready to cut before blooming. For pickling heads are harvested half grown. Leaves blanch and are eaten as salad greens sold in markets.
Agricultural note discusses wheat bran cost and feeding value against cottonseed meal and hay. It compares bran prices at 25 to 30 dollars per ton, notes alfalfa as a strong substitute, and urges growing own fodder like cowpeas, clover, and alfalfa to improve soil and reduce reliance on imported feeds. It highlights rising livestock and farm feed production in the region.
Rabies remains a serious threat with livestock losses and human bites across Kansas and the West. The piece outlines transmission methods from bites and saliva, incubation periods, symptoms in dogs and humans, forms of the disease, and cautions on treatment. It notes Pasteurization as the effective prophylaxis and warns against mad stones.
The speaker reflects that breeding and selling purebred fowl eggs yielded greater profits than common yard eggs, noting prices of one to two dollars per dozen compared with twenty five cents. The remark suggests a shift toward specialized poultry sales.
The article advises orchard operators to post clear printed rules for workers in conspicuous places. It stresses strict enforcement of these guidelines to govern gathering and packing tasks and ensure orderly labor during harvest.
B J Lyon explains how barnyard cleanliness affects milk quality. He outlines drainage, rock and cinder layers, and proper compaction to keep yards dry. A Pennsylvania dairy with 60 cows showed crested stone and cement yards cleaned daily by two workers, improving odor-free milk.
The article warns of a harsh winter after mild seasons and urges rose protection. It advises ramming soil around each plant and adding stable or cow manure around the stem, forming a protective collar to prevent damage. It also notes Rhode Island or similar breeds as good foragers.
A farmer near Exeter Missouri chased a gray eagle that grabbed a lamb from his flock. He grabbed the lamb’s legs and struck, but the eagle dragged him fifty feet into a barbed wire fence before escaping with the lamb.
Instructions describe building a simple box trap with a sliding door activated by a center peg and trigger. A boy skilled with tools can complete it in about 30 minutes and it is said to always work.
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