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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
8
A practical guide from an agricultural bulletin on winter pruning of young grapevines in California. It covers cane selection, two bud retention, tying, suckering, topping, thinning to a single shoot, and timing for optimal growth, with emphasis on building a strong, well ripened cane and symmetrical crown.
Virginia tests by Soule Fain and Jarnagin on forty grade Short horn steers compare stall finishing with stocker grazing. Results show silage plus small amounts of dry roughage yields strong gains and lower cost per pound, with stockers on grass most economical overall.
Kansas entomologist Professor Headlee notes the green bug caused major oats and wheat damage last year and urges farmers to cooperate in control efforts. The article details field outbreaks, parasite dynamics, winter survivability questions, and recommended prevention steps including discard and deep soil plowing to reduce infestation.
A speaker warns against lecture hall vanity at farmers' meetings and urges practical, verifiable farming. He recalls a farmer with thin cattle who spoke learnedly, and stresses measuring milk yield, using purebred sires, and maintaining clean, well lit stables with balanced feeding for profitability.
February marks time to plan and prepare hotbeds for early vegetables in northern gardens. A south side location with a frame and sash of three by six feet, filled with manure and straw, heats the bed. depth of manure depends on cold exposure, with fresh manure set aside days before use.
An old gardener explains making leaf mold from sod by shredding fine soil and roots, piling weed and vegetable refuse, and turning the heap to create rich soil. Mixing leaf mold with fibrous loam, old manure, and sharp sand yields premier potting soil for home garden use.
Wisconsin dairymen should establish test accommodations to weed out unprofitable cows. The Bab cock tester is cited as a key, with emphasis on measuring butter fat per cow yearly and using controlled feeding and housing methods.
For best yields, dry soil and ventilation are essential to prevent damping off. A four sash hotbed can grow many early plants including cabbage and tomatoes, with cost around $15. If space is limited, start seeds in shallow house trays and move to sunlight, then buy seeds from reliable dealers.
Practical tips cover charcoal from refuse wood, fattening turkeys, feeding dairy cattle, repairing barns, and whitewashing barns for light. Instructions extend to feather and silk production, with references to silk worm culture and Farmers' Bulletin 165 from Washington. A stump treatment method uses saltpeter, water, coal oil for spring removal.
Silk worm culture offers a low outlay with potential long-lasting outfits. The guide lists start-up items, care for temperature, ventilation, feeding, and timing for spinning cocoons, killing, drying, and market preparation to ensure strong cocoons and steady demand.
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