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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
7
A dairy expert argues autumn calving yields greater milk quantity and quality. Fall calving aligns with nutritious post‑summer pastures, extends milking, and increases yearly production while reducing costs. December to January suit bull service control. midsummer suits dry periods. fall‑fresh cows outperform spring calvers.
W R Gilbert explains leaf mould production and use. Best quality comes from beech and oak leaves decaying slowly in shaded woods. Turn heaps, avoid rapid heating, and ensure air exposure to prevent fungoid growths while mixing with peat for heath plants and beds.
Two Pennsylvania men who own 7,000 acres in the Blue Mountains Lehigh County plan a large Angora goat farm. The land is deemed too lean for tilling or grazing cattle and is believed suited for goats.
A farm innovation by R J Linscott of Rosalpha Jerseys Holton Kansas introduces a portable stock chute. Built as a heavy yet movable fixture for hogs and calves, it solves the common problem of relocating permanent chutes across the farm.
The article describes using old farm machinery parts to construct a stock chute. Wheels and axle from an old mower form the base with two sharp iron hooks at the top to grip the wagon bed and prevent slipping as cattle ascend. The chute is mounted behind the wagon for easy transport around the farm.
Mrs. C Thomas explains fall fowl fattening risks from free range feeding and overfeeding. She warns inflammatory egg passage conditions from egg feeds and pepper supplements and prescribes careful feeding, vaseline treatment, washing, and homeopathic remedies to rescue affected hens.
An agricultural piece argues crop rotation along with live stock feeding boosts profit, fertility, and stability. It lists benefits: weed and disease control, moisture retention, steadier work, higher yearly returns, and broader economic impact on farming communities.
Let the youngsters take a day to locate the nut trees so they can make their winter's haul when the heavy frosts come. The plan aims to teach forestry skills and provide food stores for the season.
Early fall rains and late summer suns prompt farmers to pull plows from fields. The shift signals seasonal change and labor adjustments as crops near harvest.
Farmers are buying automobiles to save time and labor on farms. Bank pessimism and rumors rise, but editors argue most purchases are paid in full from bank funds and enable dairymen fruit growers and truckers to deliver produce efficiently. Autos power farm equipment and offer safer family transport while work teams rest.
Technical note explains that hooking a stalk pole with a long chain between notches and cleavers on the center of the double tree causes end jerking due to uneven loads. It recommends fastening near the end of each double tree to obviate trouble and stabilize operation.
A fragment notes cattle fed sweet potatoes in a southern area, linked with cottonseed. The text is incomplete but suggests an agricultural feeding trial or observation.
The report notes a bumper broom corn crop this year and prices projected from 120 to 130 dollars per ton. It adds a comment about colt and stallion service unrelated to the agricultural market.
A poultry keeper notes the difficulty of locating a 200 eye hen as infestations of lice and mites plague the poultry house, hindering breeding plans and flock health.
The article outlines prefill checks for stave silos including tightening hoops and door numbering, and stresses avoiding delays when filling. It notes costs of 60 to 70 dollars per day for a filling crew, details about corn binder operations, team assignments, and how many workers and machines optimize daily tonnage.
The hen has three reasons for eating to repair body tissues to stay warm and to make eyes. A varied and plentiful diet follows as a necessary requirement.
W. M. K. outlines alfalfa as a versatile forage for small-acre farms. Wilting before feeding reduces risks to sheep and cattle. Cutting for hay first, then relying on later cuts to supplement pastures, helps keep stock fed and in good condition.
The piece advises on hog house floor materials and bedding to prevent rheumatism, favoring clean cement or dry straw. It recommends a two foot wide top opening and a two inch crack bottom to vent cold air, and separating small pigs after weaning to avoid runts. It defines aunts as weak piglets with little chance against stronger littermates.
A discussion on sheep care and preventative measures against dogs, plus a detailed guide to apple storage in winter. It covers sheep rations, salt, dogs, and the need for cold storage facilities at shipping points, with notes on best storage temperatures and handling to reduce losses, plus a brief update on Michigan counties adopting a county road system and funds for road improvements.
The article explains saving seeds from flowers to improve stock and ensure future blooms. It covers selecting large blossoms, tying twine to pods, collecting dark brown seeds, storing in cool dry envelopes, and sharing with friends. It notes some flowers like pansies may be hurt by seed set and urges gradual collecting and saving for variety and color.
A farmer notes a practice of packing the edges to preserve ensilage with minimal loss. He explains that exchanging labor can cut cash costs, but his figures remain strictly cash-based, with tasks hired out to outside labor.
Four district agricultural schools supported by the state have been located in Arkansas. Legislature appropriated $800,600 for the equipment of these schools and further amounts will be augmented from the localities where they are established.
Most of the leaves will be off the trees by the end of the month and piled in the envys troughs. Remove them now to prevent flooding when the rain arrives.
A Pennsylvania farmer buys swamp land for 11 dollars amid neighbors' sympathy over mosquitoes. He pours coal oil to kill pests, then a capitalist visits, views the site, and quickly seeds a promising bankable deal, promising a future empire for the land.
The article gives practical care tips for young guinea fowl from hatching to feathering. It covers early confinement, feeding with bread crust corn meal and eggs, water and milk, warm sunny days for foraging, and safety from birds of prey and drowning risks. It notes how guineas mature with minimal care and warns that in winter they need shelter and restricted outdoor access to avoid roosting high and out of reach.
Maine coast farmers gather kelp washed ashore at low tide in large quantities to spread on fields as a fertilizer. Kelp is a seaweed valued for soil enrichment, though its rising use in drugs and chemicals may soon affect its availability for farming needs.
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