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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
9
An overview of timber preservation for farm use detailing decay by fungi, need for durable wood, methods like surface coatings and creosote, open-tank treatment, heat curing, and caveats such as seasoning, bark removal, and beveling to shed water. The article stresses proper impregnation and climate considerations for posts in different regions.
The guide details fence construction on farms using woven wire and barbed wire, stressing large corner posts, proper spacing, and bracing. It covers setting posts, bracing methods including dead-man anchors, stretching techniques, gate construction, and even a rat-control trap using water and cheese scraps. It emphasizes planning, material quality, and patience for a tight, durable fence.
The article urges Danish farmers to form small packing establishments to obtain fair prices for hogs. It warns against scrub hogs, promotes roughage and alfalfa, and advises dipping, clean housing, and comfortable quarters. It notes that corn alone is insufficient and stresses balanced rations and strong breeding stock.
A combined hog house with hay and grain storage is advised. The cream separator reduces scours by feeding skim milk to pigs. Prolific sows, economical feeders, and good mothers should be kept for years. Mature sows need maintenance rations while growing ones require growth feed. exercise aids desirable body condition.
A compact reflection on farming independence urges men to trust their own aptitude and pursue land ownership if they feel capable of succeeding as farmers. The speaker notes success comes from the individual, whether rich or poor, and emphasizes breaking from wage work to gain self reliance.
The article extols farm mules as cost effective, durable work animals with advantages over horses. It cites longevity, fewer diseases, hardiness, and lower feeding needs, arguing mules may outlast and outwork horses and suggesting crossbreeding strategy for profitable stock. It notes prices for older pairs and the commercial case for expanding mule breeding nationwide.
The text notes Pekin ducks avoid muddy water and require clean water for feeding, with ducks taking bites and alternating activities during their routine. It emphasizes the need for usable water rather than restricted access.
Leather-covered furniture can be cleaned with sweet milk applied with a piece of soft flannel, rubbed gently until dry. China with gilt decoration should not be washed in strong soap suds or water containing washing powder.
Dr. W. A. Evans of Chicago warns that geese thrive only with open range and ample exercise. He notes a few annual deaths from bad meat but thousands killed by bad milk, urging safer dairy practices and public awareness.
The writer shares a trap modification for the Figure Four set used in fur trapping. The improved triggers are more sensitive, allowing a trap to spring with lighter pressure. The method uses eight inch straight-grained sticks notched to hold bait and heightens reliability, with a drawing described for setting.
A farmyard auto does not prove spendthrift habits but hints at household pleasures funded by money. A good farmer shows civic engagement by voting in all primaries and elections. The urge to gold plating is stronger than the value of raw material.
The article urges strict cleanliness from cow to table to produce premium cream. It highlights sanitary barns, whitewashed stables, cement floors, clean utensils, and sterilization. It advises Jerseys and Guernseys for butter fat, immediate separation, and consistent testing to meet advertised cream strength.
A run-down overgrown garden signals an overworked woman or a lazy man or both. Exposing a child to harsh weather or excessive tasksis a cruelty that harms the young and risks grave consequences.
Kansas State Board of Agriculture notes only about one third of the state’s area is under cultivation. The remark highlights limited farming reach and ongoing agricultural development in Kansas.
Keep dish cloths scrupulously clean by washing thoroughly with soap and water. Rinse well and hang to air dry after use.
In New York City the milk supply is under strict municipal surveillance and it is said upon excellent authority that the common milk sold there is equal to the certified milk of Chicago which sells for 29 cents a quart.
Chas W Plickenger, a Sabetha Kansas farmer, reports his cow six years old has dropped eleven calves in four years triplets three times and twins once.
An ordinary brick proves effective for an iron stand. Heating the brick before use keeps irons hot much longer than a common iron stand.
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