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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
11
Clover hay hay is overheating in many regions with reports of spontaneous combustion in barns. Practices to prevent heating include thorough curing, airing damp hay, layering with straw, and distributing hay evenly. If heat is detected a long iron rod can test readiness, and extreme cases require neighbors and water for safety.
Professor J W Spillman of the Agricultural Department outlines a field hog shelter plan. AA is a partition fence separating yearling hogs from sows and pigs. B is a special pen for feeding small pigs. CC are 8 by 14 foot shelter houses facing a central row for protection and management.
The text details a farm layout with two pig pens about 70 feet apart. B is a straw shade shed. E sheds are A shaped for sow sleeping quarters with piglets. Sows mostly rest in shelters CC or under open shed D. FF are 8 by 14 foot shelters and G resembles shed D.
An essay-like piece contrasts appearances with reality in farming. It argues a clean, steady routine yields better results than flashy starts and mocks fashion and fads like ginseng and Belgian hare schemes. The mule outperforms a flashy horse in plowing, and consistent labor wins.
Kansas reports 6 million acres of wheat with good prospects while Washington anticipates record fruit crops. Oklahoma battles green bug damage, dairy products top 800 million in value, and losses from handling milk exceed 5 million annually. Wheat holds dollars in Chicago. government aids Shorthorn milking strain and Ozarks save 98 percent of crops with proper methods. Some doubt book farming.
Professor Snyder reports bacon provides 0.1 to 0.3 pounds of digestible protein and 0.4 to 0.6 pound digestible fat per pound, lean bacon offering high protein and fat. Fat is easily digested and can aid digestion when combined with other foods, but overcooking bacon raises acrolein fumes causing irritation. Avoid excessive heat to prevent scorching and fumes.
The article argues for strict dairy stable standards and feeding practices to produce clean milk. It contrasts first class dairymen with the rest, linking cow butter yield to overall dairy success and noting price variation in cows based on expected performance.
Readers urged to provide succulent winter fodder for livestock including ensilage turnips and mangels. Emphasizes palatability of rations, noting animals thrive on appetizing feeds even if slightly less balanced.
The article describes a method to deter crows by using a box with a hen nest of eggs and a hidden steel trap. The setup tempts a crow to grab eggs, triggering the trap, and the first capture scares nearby birds into avoiding the area.
A practical guide explains using trap nests to monitor laying hens. The nests let a hen enter and release a numbered record, enabling precise counts of individual birds' egg output and performance over time.
A description explains using a numbered leg tag on each hen to keep an absolutely correct record of its production as a trigger causes a door to fall and confine the bird until release by hand.
After abandoning roadside fences I cleared ground, removed brush and stones, and cultivated the soil for profit. He planted Morancey and Early Richmond cherries, Baldwin and Northern Spy apples, Hubbardston peaches, and Hill’s Chili peaches, arranging trees and interspersing currant bushes for ornament.
A speaker warns not to rush the release of a crow trapped in a field. The goal is to let the bird roam free to prevent future trouble, noting the crow is unlikely to return and that the crow family will avoid the area for the season.
Colorado farmers in Montrose and Weld counties yield high per acre outputs and large cash returns. Notable figures include 79 bushels per acre of macaroni wheat on 13 acres and 74 bushels per acre on 15 acres. Other strong results cover oats 98.3 bushels on seven acres and potatoes yielding 312000 pounds on seven acres with big per acre values.
Guidance on dairy cow safety and barn hygiene including horn removal for calves, regular whitewashing of cow barns, ventilation importance, hand washing before operations, mold prevention, milker handwashing, and water access for confined cattle to protect milk quality and reduce infection risks.
Farmers must avoid oversized operations and focus on essential equipment to produce clean wholesome dairy. Priorities include feeding practices and proper silo placement to prevent odor transfer to milk, ensuring cost efficiency and safety.
A simple rack design prevents feed waste by keeping it off ground and mud. The device shown offers efficient feeding, reducing loss and improving hogs’ access to should be noted as an innovation in livestock handling.
Read guidance on constructing durable hog pens with stout materials. If using pine, uprights need 2x4 scantling and the frame 2x6 boards to prevent damage by pigs or sheep.
A study argues pasteurization fails to ensure safety in milk and cream. It states common commercial pasteurization kills lactic acid germs but leaves pathological germs alive in alkaline conditions, ready to multiply when conditions favor them.
Farmers cling to old ruts of farming belief. The piece argues the system must change to sustain profits beyond 200 bushels of potatoes per acre and $300 returns, warning against complacency and urging new methods.
The narrator describes planting 500 currant bushes and 550 fruit trees on former waste land, creating an ornamental orchard. He aims for uniform trunks and balanced fruit surfaces, then reports first four years yields totaling over $80 in cherries currants and peaches, with subsequent years $100 to $150, plus ample fruit for home and neighbors.
Practical advice for fruit growers covers grading, branding, and sorting to maximize value. Cautions warn against misbranding and using subpar fruit. Tips include segregating grades, grafting old trees, predator control, and optimizing land use for higher yields.
The Illinois station warns that gullying drains land quickly and urges landowners on rolling terrain to monitor gullies. It recommends scattering straw in draws and building dams at intervals, using coarser materials for better results.
W. M. Kelly stresses choosing quality stock and proper feeding for baby beef. Crosses like Shorthorn and Angus favor higher milk and growth, with shelter and roughage essential. Start calves on grain gradually, use tender hay to expand stomachs, adjust grain to finish pace, and rely on personal judgment despite critics.
A description of how apple butter is produced in factory kettles and at home. It covers the steps from raw cider boiling and skimming to thickening with peeled apples, stirring to prevent scorching, and the influence of cooking time on shelf life. It notes that longer cooking yields firmer, longer keeping butter, while lighter cooking requires hermetic sealing. It also mentions fruit butters from peaches plums and possible flavorings like lemon or vanilla.
A farmer explains lessons from banking, receipts, and credit. He praises Jerseys sold to city buyers at higher prices and questions readers who ignore practical farming wisdom. He mentions trying a method from an Ohio Irishman to improve potato yield and quality, by mowing tops after bloom.
Seedsmen claim amber transparent ears taste sweeter than opaque white kernels. Maryland station tests show similar sugar content across colors, but kernel wrinkle correlates with sugar level, with fine wrinkled kernels showing the lowest sugar percentage.
A government study analyzes tuberculin testing from 1893 to 1908 on 400000 cattle and hogs, finding about 9.25 percent reactions and a 98.81 percent post mortem confirmation. It estimates annual US losses around 14 million dollars and outlines control measures centered on cattle testing and slaughter under veterinary supervision.
Wind a stout wire around the main corner post and brace post C. Run a short stout stick between the wires and twist tight. Braces B should be ten feet long and foot braces seven and a quarter feet from the corner posts. Nail 2x4 oak pieces scant inches from the lower ends of the corner posts and place three or four heavy stones. Corner posts set two feet in the ground and tamped with stones and dirt.
The advised homemaker should use brains and hands to save strength and time. Plan trips to cellar and kitchen to bring back needed items. Keep utensils within reach and return them after use. Wear an apron to keep clothing fresh and avoid spills while performing chores.
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