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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
17
A farmer from Iowa outlines the revived method of turning hogs into standing corn to fatten them. He cites a ten-year experience, detailing a 122 hogs, 50 to 200 pounds each, on 10 1/2 acres yielding 60 bushels per acre, with pumpkins and clover aftermath. Net weight gain reached 6,552 pounds, with procedure emphasizing shade water and timing to avoid souring ears.
A lecture extols goats milk as free from tuberculosis risk found in cattle milk. It cites medical opinion on TB transmission through dairy cows and notes Paris slaughter inspectors have not found phthisis in goats among 130000+ goats presented annually.
A Tama county correspondent asks if fattening cattle should be fed barley instead of corn. The answer advises against barley unless barley is grown without corn, and even then selling barley to buy corn may pay better. Emphasizes minimal disturbance, proper salt access, precise feeding timing, and traditional feed lot improvements like tiled drains. The piece notes beef supply shifting to farms as western rangers fade and stresses unified but varied ration needs among hogs, sheep, and cattle.
A neighbor bought currant trees from a traveling agent at 2.25 dollars each. Advice from American Farm World suggests pruning currant bushes to make trees. The lawn at the state experiment farm is clean with beds framing the house and yard. Jones has typhoid from wells and contaminated water near a cow barn. Proper well maintenance and watertight curbs could have reduced danger.
Experimental stations report that applying Bordeaux mixture two to three times markedly reduces early blight effects shown in the first illustration and also aids late blight in the second. With faithful use, most crops may be saved according to the tests.
Practical guidance on building secure hog fences, housing, water quality, and air, plus feeding and breeding tips. Emphasizes planning, consistent routines, shelter, shade, grounded movement, and avoiding stress to maximize hog health and profitability.
The Red Kidney bean variety is preferred for canning over ordinary white beans and offers higher profits for growers due to excellent yields of fifteen to thirty bushels per acre. They resist discoloration from wet weather and fetch a better market price.
The article warns winter feeders against rushing cattle onto heavy grain without a plan. It cites a Christmas market failure from the lack of a clear feeding plan, explains a seven to fourteen day preliminary period, and stresses gradual introduction of corn fodder or silage to avoid digestive upset and prolonged losses.
G V Leighton of Fayette Idaho sold 10 000 head of sheep 1 320 acres of land and a farm outfit for 80 000 dollars. Angora goat breeders in Oregon report annual clips near 150 000 dollars and yearly value rise around 350 000 dollars. Prof Arthur H Howell notes 38 bird varieties feeding on boll weevils with hopes to aid southern cotton fields. calls for bird protection laws. Luther Burbank's new thornness cactus offers cattle fodder with nutritive value near three quarters of alfalfa per Jaffa of California University compares it. 19 741 000 U S horses valued at 93 51 per head on Jan 1, up from 1905. In Feb 14 Greely Colorado shipped 84 carloads of 20 000 sheep and lambs to Chicago from beet pulp feeding grounds.
Twenty years ago North Dakota farmers relied on a single crop and suffered when it failed. James J. Hill forced diversification to feed his railway, turning farmers into diversified producers. Today experiment stations continue that education, improving crops to match other northern states.
A reader describes a wheel hoe rigged like a lawn mower with teeth that cut into soil to uproot weeds. It can set to various depths and requires strong effort to operate, promising impressive weed removal.
Expert recommends yearly cover crops to prevent soil erosion on hillsides and gullies. Deep plowing and adding organic matter improve soil texture, increase porosity, and boost absorption, reducing loss of topsoil after heavy rainfall.
Joseph B Wing argues for stock raising across the country noting climate and feed vary. He prefers non irrigated land with native bluegrass and white clover, lime-rich soil for hard water, proximity to cork, and avoidance of flat terrain. In the West he wants rainfall, alfalfa suitability, corn access, and timber nearby. He stresses winter feed and shelter, alfalfa backstops, and wary of free range without forage. He also notes readers seeking ranch work to learn the business while building capital.
A large supply of organic matter should be kept by growing legumes and cover crops. A soil prone to washing should not pass winter without a cover crop. Roots bind soil particles and prevent rapid surface erosion.
The piece urges farm readiness before July busy season and critiques urban clerk life. It notes Chicago Auto Show sales near ten million and advocates joining auto associations for safety. Uncle Henry says capable youth should seek ranching and western work to gain health, with warnings about southern border employment.
Government figures show farmers spend 29 million on corn haulage and 22 million on wheat to reach elevators, totaling 73 million for twelve main products. Experts claim trolley lines and better roads will cut costs as road conditions limit loads and increase transport efficiency.
Farmers race to breed sows too early. A sow should not be bred before ten months. twelve months is better. At one year she is mature enough to support pigs and milk. Breeding earlier weakens progeny and harms vigor and size. A gilt should be bred again before age two after first litter, allowing growth and constitution to recover.
The article cautions against plowing on slick ground to avoid mold board wear and clods, urges patience for soil and crop quality, warns about overstocking pastures in spring, and advises buyers to wait for feeders, valuing conformation over ancestry in cattle with emphasis on practical farming practices and livestock thinking.
Ohio Experiment Station tested hydrates lime at one ton per acre against standard lime and no lime on adjacent plots. Wheat yields were highest with no lime or with fertilizer alone, while hydrated lime and common lime reduced yields with little difference between lime types. Average yields ranged around 26.5 to 27.5 bushels per acre under various treatments.
Practical guide from a Wisconsin farmer detailing apiary setup and costs. Wesley Griffin shares hive specifications, equipment, and management practices. Bees yield about $5 per stand per season, with some colonies earning over $10.50, and the author advises starting with a few pure Italian or hybrid colonies and gaining experience. The piece also covers alfalfa curing methods and hay drying, noting factors affecting quality and protein yields across forage crops.
Duck growers have formed a trust to control the market. They plan to grow special breeds and declare that the common duck will hereafter stand a poor show in the dig markets.
A California based strawberry growers association reported earnings of 198000 dollars from crops grown on 656 acres during the last year. The group provided updated figures reflecting its agricultural activities and financial results.
In Scottish mountain pastures during heavy snowstorms, flocks are buried from sight. Saga cious collie dogs locate the sheep and guide the shepherd who digs a hole allowing the animals to escape.
Farmers enhance their properties by removing boundary fences in front of houses as roaming animals are no longer permitted. The shift aims to improve curb appeal and promote better yard maintenance.
In Denmark 70 000 farmers farm 80 to 90 acres while 160 000 work on smaller plots. German agricultural laborers earn 42 cents to $1 daily and women 30 to 60 cents. A New York Experiment Station dairy trial showed ordinary cows yield milk profits after costs improved next year. Nebraska creameries face a powerful trust raising prices and driving out small rivals aided by railroads. Denatured alcohol sells 37 cents per gallon barrel and 45 to 50 cents retail. A dairy demonstration farm will be set up near Denison Texas to teach modern farming methods.
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