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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1912
Page
7
Guidance on rabbit control around orchards. Remove brush piles to deny shelter and use simple traps. A ground level barrel trap and a wooden box trap designed by Walter Wellhouse are described with steps to set, trigger, and ensure humane operation.
Rye sown in fall for green feed can be used in spring and early summer as pasture or as a summer selling crop for milk cows. On rich land an acre or two yield substantial early feed for about three months. cut, store, and feed creating successive mowings that allow many cows to be fed from a small area.
The article urges orchard owners to remove and burn or bury decaying fruit. It explains rotten fruit harbors pests that overwinter and lay eggs, and recommends shaking trees to drop remaining apples to reduce next season's pest population.
Argentina stands as a leading and future agricultural domain spanning over 2000 miles of latitude and about one third the size of the United States, highlighting its expansive land and productive potential.
The article argues heredity shapes dairy quality beyond breed lines, noting pedigree bulls can mislead, and shows that dairy lines improved with selective breeding. It highlights Jersey Ayrshire Shorthorn Lincoln Red and Dexter as notable for butter, cheese, or milk yield and discusses fat globule size and cheese feasibility.
International Harvester hires Perry G Holden to head a service bureau aimed at educating corn belt farmers. The note links the thrashing machine’s 1840 appearance and tracks rising cotton seed crushing, reaching 70 percent in 1911 from lower early dates. It warns brood mares need good feeding for healthy foals and notes profits hinge on rearing birds to maturity.
Agricultural Department notes potatoes as a starch source for cheap alcohol. Frosted or inferior potatoes can be converted profitably, with a small distillery suitable for large farms. Potatoes yield about 0.071 gallon of absolute alcohol per 10 pounds, 1.3 gallons from 100 pounds at 17 percent starch.
The fragment argues that talent and opportunity need energy, praising a frayed but honest man over vanity. It notes a strange ear itching malady starting with an ear itch, advising quietness and tending one’s own concerns as a cure.
Professor Hendricks of the Geneva New York Station reports a Hutchings orchard on a three acre plot grew 38 percent more barrels from Northern Spy 4.8 and Wealthy apples with tillage than 27 barrels on mulched land though he cautions the result is not universally endorsed. He notes occasional soils and suggests sod mulch may be advantageous in some cases.
A brood mare displaying poor milk production for her foal requires immediate attention by the owner to ensure the animal’s health and the foal’s welfare. The report notes possible fault lies with the mare or her caregiver and urges prompt action.
The article urges continued support for Farmers Institutes as crucial to education for farmers. It argues institutes foster sound, practical thinking and that even weak talks can teach, guiding listeners to truth through attentive hearing.
The article notes that continuous cropping to corn, soybeans, and wheat depletes humus while field peas increase humus levels. It discusses soil fertility implications and crop management for humus balance.
An article praising Wisconsin for a strict nursery stock law that bans concealing plant disease and requires certified inspection. It notes penalties for false advertising and mandates agents carry duplicates of licenses. It argues other states should copy the Wisconsin statute exactly.
The piece warns against buying pigeons from uncertain sources and stresses dealing with reputable sellers. It notes that guaranteed unmated birds waste time for replacement and that dealers aim for meat yield. It urges avoiding scrub stock and insists houses be airtight to prevent drafts, which are fatal.
In 1834 Cyrus McCormick developed the horse drawn reaper transforming harvesting. The device allowed a single farmer to reap far more grain than manual methods. It marked a turning point in agricultural mechanization and farm productivity.
An article outlines a poultry shed design with a 9x10 foot covered section divided into roosting, laying, and scratching areas. It includes a 20x9 gravel run, a 90x27 grass run, and a 6 foot fence, detailing manure management, air access, trap doors, and labor savings to boost health and egg production. It also presents an eight-room building plan, five square feet per hen inside and 135 square feet per hen outside, plus feed storage and yard arrangements.
Farmers should build warm hog houses to allow March farrowing and two litters per year. Costs vary from $10 to $35 per pen depending on style. choose practical, well-ventilated designs facing south for maximum sun. A noted 22 by 36 feet Duroc breeder model uses removable gates and loose panel fronts to form one large room when needed.
The article cautions Irish champions of hunting horses to avoid corn in feed as it harms sires. It warns to remove burrs from farms to prevent manes and tails from tangling. It notes chronic cough in horses may stem from bronchial weakness or stomach issues and urges quick action to prevent late disability. It critiques mule handling and compares it to the Toule.
A fragmented report discusses calf raising timing from three days to four weeks and mentions common practices in housing for calves over a month. The text outlines a general, non-specific observation without clear events or names.
The author urges farmers to mow out brushy weeds and fence rows in gullies and ditches now and fill them with trash to prevent further washing. By stabilizing soil and removing waste land, fields can become richer and more productive, improving farm beauty and profitability. The note links good roads, producer to consumer, and reputation as assets, warns debt as malignant poverty.
A blend of scientific education and common sense shapes dairy success and herd quality. Individual cow feeding matched to workload and proper nourishment drives milk yields. Criticism of reformers harms the dairy industry and public dairy use. Emphasizes ample water intake and education to sustain a fit life.
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