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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
13
C L Marlett of the U S Department of Agriculture explains that chinch bugs migrate from grassy stools in late September then winter in grass cushions or under rubbish. The report maps a multi brood cycle from April to October with guidance to burn waste lands, clear corners, and expose pests to cold.
A simple chick watering device uses a baking pan filled with pebbles one and a half inches across. Chicks walk between the stones to drink, avoiding drowning risks. The entire brood can drink at once, and the pan plus pebbles should be washed daily.
J N Clover reports rye and dwarf Essex rape as effective catch crops. Rye provides cover to prevent winter wash and can be turned under for oats or potatoes. rape yields good fall growth, acts as pasture, and enriches soil with an estimated $6.00 per acre fertilizer value. Crimson clover also offers a winter hardy option.
An Indiana reader should turn under clover rather than burn it before breaking. The crop contains ample humus and about fifteen bushels of seed that would be lost to burning. Repeated three year rotations can maintain clover. seeding may reemerge after frost. Never burn weeds or trash. always turn under.
EB. B. Johnson of Colorado recommends a simple snaffle bit rigged with two rope leads to prevent cows from gulping large mouthfuls of rank forage. The setup allows continued grazing, reduces bloating risk, and lets cows chew cud with less effort, avoiding drastic treatments.
Reports from Illinois and Kansas estimate production costs for broom corn at 35 to 50 dollars per ton including land rent. Three acres yield a ton in Illinois, five acres in Kansas. Prices vary with quality. dwarf broom corn commands higher per ton returns but overall risk due to weather and harvest costs lowers appeal.
Carrots and mangolds are worthwhile neglected crops. Both thrive on good corn land and yield heavy feed for cows and horses in winter. Carrots suit cows and horses best, mangolds aid cows, sheep, and hogs, and both can supplement poultry as a green feed substitute in winter.
The primary aim of crop cultivation is soil health, yet many farmers neglect it without weeds. Sometimes blessings appear in disguise, reminding growers of hidden benefits in challenging conditions.
An article argues against small scale and poor quality butter labeled country butter. It urges proper packaging branding and fair pricing, warns against unsanitary grocery handling, and calls for creamery dairy inspections and better storage conditions to protect public health.
The article advises prairie farmers to plant white willow for rapid windbreak growth and warns against placing windbreaks near roads paths or buildings due to drifting snow. It recommends a windbreak large enough to cover all farm buildings gardens barns and paddocks and notes windbreaks must be sizable to avoid outgrowing their enclosure.
A report warns of a spreading white tumbling mustard endangering Washtucna County wheat. Unlike Jim Hill mustard, tumbling mustard rolls across fields spreading seed as winds move it. The plant is hardy, ripens seed before harvest, and has appeared on Rat tle-snake flat, ruining thousands of acres in neighboring regions.
A farm observation states that when whole oats are scattered very thinly on a floor a brood sow will obtain enough to stay thrifty without growing fat. The method also keeps her busy and contented.
A Practical Scotch breeder argues drafts are best for farmers. He urges selecting pure breed draft stallions from Percheron Shire or Belgian lines, pairing with pure mares, and reaping uniform, marketable colts. Emphasizes consistent type, easy handling, and long-term profitability through careful breeding and management.
Clover sick land yields poor clover unless treated. Trials show wood ashes or muriate of potash boost yields. Farmers report strong growth after applying these amendments to deficient soils.
J H Hall of Connecticut explains a soil protection plan for hillside orchards. The method alternates cultivation and crimson clover between tree rows to reduce washout and build winter cover, with next year’s pattern swapping so each row receives both cultivation and cover over two seasons.
The article recalls the early canal linking the Trent and Witham rivers in England. It notes the historical milestone during Henry I’s reign around 1134, a time when markets and transportation were being transformed by new waterways.
A historical excerpt argues against excessive feeding to show animals and urges balanced, varied diets. It notes risks to breeding stock, emphasizes nitrogenous and mineral intake, and warns of tuberculosis in fowls linked to improper nutrition.
The Guriter silo uses 2x4 studs with horizontal 44x6 inch lining, lathed and plastered inside. It stands 20 feet in diameter, 34 44 feet deep with 228 ton capacity and features a brick wall at clay, a center post, anchored studs, and seven wooden hoops for sheeted ventilation.
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