Scientific farmers in demand and the education imbalance
The Secretary of Agriculture urges organizing farm demonstration work in the northern states, seeking two farmer classes: practical county leaders and university trained specialists. He argues law and medical education flood jobs while farming needs educated men, urging educators to redirect toward agricultural careers. He cites figures from Pritchett and foundations noting surplus lawyers and physicians versus neglected educated farmers.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Fall Spraying Improves Orchard Health and Pest Control
Fall spraying on orchards targets fruit pests and their eggs, especially in old knots and rotten spots. Warm days help exposure of pests to spray, with a light spring spray recommended later. The note cites British agricultural guidance urging rat clubs to curb vermin through hunting trapping and poisoning.
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Board of Agriculture and Isheries
Great Britain and Ireland
Poultry House Design for Small Farm Colonies
Describes a 14 by 24 foot poultry house on a raised dry floor with muslin front ventilation, four sash windows, movable roosts and nests, a feed box, dropping boards, and a portable nest setup. Includes a dust bath, water stands to keep drinkers clean, and notes on framing, roofing, and lighting for healthy hens.
Round Headed Apple Tree Borer Facts and Remedies
The piece describes the round headed apple tree borer, its night flight, egg laying in bark, and a three year larval life that damages trees. It notes dark bark, sawdust pellets, and girdling can kill trees. Preventive washes with soft soap and washing soda or carbloic acid are advised. infestations can be dug out with a knife and a wire.
Railroads Promote Agriculture to Expand Farm Profits
For generations railroads have pursued farming growth to boost agricultural prosperity and railroad revenue from farm products. In the last decade they expanded initiatives to farm instruction, regional farming surveys, organizing agricultural associations, cooperating with fairs, employing farm labor, and aiding market access. These activities, while widespread, are the leading example of business promotion aimed at agriculture.
Home Made Kitchen Cupboard Described with Details
A reader shares plans for a kitchen cupboard built at home during spare moments. The piece, about five feet long and two feet deep, features two shelves upper and lower, four middle drawers, heavy upper side frames, brass drawer pulls, and fancy door hinges. Estimated price around 28 dollars, with painting and varnishing planned.
Swedes Turnips and Mangels as Winter Feed Choices
An Iowa farmer notes rutabages can be grown for silage but warns against relying on them for horses. Swedish turnips grow well in northern states and mangel adapts from north to south. Feed costs for steers rise next year with high water needs. avoid drastic ration cuts for idle horses.
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Indiana
Iowa
Stationary Brahma Hen Dies in New Jersey Hennery
A New Jersey farmer's Brahma hen, kept as a stationary hen after his hennery floor was set, died after a year of fame. The bird remained in place once the concrete settled, with a seat provided for comfort. Egg-laying reportedly remained unaffected by the unique condition.
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New Jersey
Autumn Sport: a call to humane hunting practice by Buckam
The piece argues against killing for sport and urges sportsmen to enjoy autumn outings without firearms. It cautions against shooting songbirds and harming farms, advocating leaving guns at home to honor nature and return satisfied without bloodshed.
Sheep Raising and Wheat Growing
The article argues that sheep are the natural accompaniment to extensive wheat farming, turning waste products, weeds, and straw into value. It outlines fencing, coyote protection, selecting quick, well-wooled sheep, and varied feeding to prevent indigestion, noting market conditions and rising future mutton prices as Western herds decline.
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Alberta
Australia
New Zealand
Loss by Forest Fires Across the United States
Forest fires in the United States cause about 70 deaths annually and destroy trees valued at least 25 million dollars. They also wipe out stock crops buildings and other improvements and incur further losses from soil damage water-course impact and business disruption. Never send a fowl to market that has a full crop.
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United States
The Profession of Forestry Emerges as a Modern Field
Over a decade the United States sees rapid growth in forestry with forest management on national forests expanding and private owners investing. Twenty two US institutions offer forestry degrees and about 500 technicall trained foresters exist alongside 1,500 forest rangers gaining expertise. Foresters balance technical study of timber, growth, and cutting with business tasks like fire protection, administration, and lumbering efficiency.
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United States
Europe
Shaken From the Wisdom Tree Paradox Reflections
A fragmented prose piece notes paradoxes about progress and farming wealth. It mentions a farmer investing in manure, horse neckwear that avoids injury, and house paint signaling interior atmosphere. The text also hints at a paradox where high prices accompany something unspecified.
Cream ripening determines texture at fair Dairy display
The article notes that cream churn quality hinges on proper ripening for even consistency. A Dairy Department exhibit at the state fair showcases this principle with practical demonstrations of texture and flavor linked to controlled aging.
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Ae Eoe
Notes on Poultry Yard Care and Egg Laying
The text advises using green bone for phosphates, cleaning panes with newspapers to let sun in, and that overgrown fowls offer no advantage. It emphasizes breeding for laying and table quality, not size, plus proper care and feeding. Sudden fright reduces egg production and stranger dogs should be kept away. Brown eggs lose color as hens age.
New Hunting Method Uses Car Lights on Possums
Stanley Gregs of Independence Kansas introduces a novel possum hunting method. He drives at night with the car headlights aimed at the animal, causing confusion and trapping it in the beam before dispatch.
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Stanley Gregs
Independence
Kas
The Man and the Cow
A short piece discusses dairy cleanliness and cow care, noting that slow cream ripening affects flavor and high milk yields require ample drinking water and feed. It cites Professor Riley on dairy hygiene and adds a tree care tip about soap rubbed on trunks to deter pests.
Florist Uncovers Hidden Hoard After Fifteen Years
An Anderson Indiana florist hid coins for fifteen years in a wall crevice. He recently chipped away plaster and found 1099 dollars and 54 cents in pennies nickels and dimes. He carried the coins in a sack to the bank with great effort.
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Anderson
Ind
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Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
Henry 8. Pritchett
Foundation
Front View Colony House
H. L. Kemster
End View Colony House
R. B. Buckam
Jan
Brrde
W. F. Stevens
H. S. Graves
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Riley
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