Importance of the Mule in American Agriculture
The mule emerges as a key agricultural asset after the Boer War, with about 215,000 mules distributed across regions. Missouri Texas Tennessee Kentucky Arkansas Kansas and other southern central states breed the largest numbers. Mule prices surpass horse values, making mule production financially attractive and suitable for tasks horses cannot perform. Mules outpace horses in hard labor endurance longevity disease resistance and feeding economy.
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Missouri
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arkansas
Kansas
Mule Use and Care in Sugar and Cotton Regions
The article compares mules to horses for work in mining and packing, noting mules’ resilience under harsh conditions and lower disease incidence. It details fattening timelines, feeding regimes, and weight targets for sugar and cotton mules, and cites long term experiments showing mules' efficiency and water needs.
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Southe States
Pecans Spread Eastward and Grow in the South
The pecan, once limited to the Atlantic coast region, has expanded widely across the Eastern United States and South Atlantic states with increasing planting in the South. Growth has shown rapid farm-scale investment, nursery demand exceeds supply, and experts warn of pests, diseases, drought, frost, and weather risks impacting yields.
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Elorr
Atlantic
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Guit
Ohio
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
New England
Washington
California
Rocky Mountains
Gulf Coast
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
Grading Soils for Lawns and Ideal Texture
Advice on selecting and improving lawn soils. Favor clay loam or clay subsoil, or clay underlay, with moderately moist conditions. For sands, top with 2 3 inches of clay and cultivate, then grow a green manure crop before plowing under to improve structure and moisture retention.
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Washington, D. C
Canada
The Round Dairy Barn by W. J. Fraser
A detailed pitch for round dairy barns highlighting circular design advantages. It argues stronger construction, wind resistance, labor savings, and reduced lumber compared to rectangular barns. It compares cow capacity, space for silos, and overall cost savings, urging builders to adopt round barns for higher profits.
Feeding poultry costs rise as grain prices soar
The high grain prices push a poultry feeder to calculate feed use closely and optimize every pound of grain to avoid losses come spring, stressing efficiency and cost control for sustaining flocks.
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Norn
Finstern Farmers Revive Section Mutton Industry
Farmers owning rough pasture lands valued at 15 to 20 dollars per acre stock them with sheep as the mutton industry in the region rapidly revives.
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Finstern
Poultry Feeding Ratios Cited For Health and Growth
The article notes feeding practices for poultrymen, stressing simple corn and grain rations. It mentions a general 1 to 6 feed ratio as favorable for flying hens and fattening poultry, with emphasis on practical management and avoiding complex formulas.
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Helid
Fat Hen Feeds Listless Flock Despite Regular Lays
A farmer notes the fat hen reliably lays eggs while others falter. The hint of a preferred layer contrasts with a generally average flock yielding uncertain daily harvests.
Farrowing House Design Described for Wind Protection
Describes placing doors at center with a wing at edge to shield sow housing from wind. Notes single sow housing needs limited ventilation yet sufficient air to keep air quality in good condition. Mentions a volume around two dozen or so as a guideline.
Missouri farmer sells two cattle for profit warning
A Missouri farmer sold an 8 year old and a 4 38 year old bull for 480 dollars. The dam is a large smooth boned 9 year old cow incapacitated by a barbed wire accident, but she is expected to remain a good breeder for several years. Farmers may see a profitable angle in this case.
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Missouri
Training for Women in Horticulture Near Philadelphia
In Pennsylvania a 20 acre plot near Philadelphia offers education for women in horticulture and farm management. Programs cover growing flowers, poultry care, dairy cows, horses and beekeeping with a busy roster of classes and active enrollment.
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Pennsylvanie Achog
Philadelphia
Calves Rearing Methods in Beef Production Discussed
The article examines economic approaches to beef calf rearing on intensive farms. It notes the challenge of using cow with calf systems on small farms, stresses higher annual revenue from cows, and compares skimmilk fed calves with pall methods and the role of supplementary feeds in successful rearing.
Boy trains rooster for news delivery to fund schooling
A 10 year old California boy named Ralph trains his Plymouth Rock rooster to perch on a platform fixed to a bicycle. He uses the setup to deliver newspapers and run errands to support education for himself and his younger siblings.
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California
Ralph
Women on Farm Improvement Across the United States
The census shows 307 706 women farmers with a likely rise in numbers. Women are adopting modern farming methods, starting colonies of dairy and crop work in New England Oklahoma and Georgia. Notable figures include Miss Smith earning over 2000 annually on revived land and Miss Jessie Field promoting Corn Clubs and Bread Clubs for rural betterment.
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United States
New England
Miss Smith
New Jersey
Hunter
Emma Blanpied
Beatrice Cooley
Oklahoma
Kansas
Ruth Litt
Long Island
Jessie Field
Iowa
India
Elsie Leue
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Miss Leue
Cincinnati
Punjab
Clara Haynie
Georgia
Matthew T
Plish
McDowell
Massachusetts
National Grange
Emme Wilson
Clinois
Chandler
Wisconsin
Flora McIntyre
California
E. Kate le Lacheur
England
New Sham College
Agricultural and Horticultural College
Mary Creswell
Agricultural College
Mary L. Matthews
Indiana
M. H. Dunlap
Haineis
State Domestic Science
Local Boy Ralph Aims for College Through Rooster Souvenirs
Ralph and Sammy draw large crowds on trips. The boy has printed hundreds of souvenir postcards featuring himself and his rooster, selling them to fans who gather around. He hopes the earnings will fund his college education.
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Ralph
Sammy
Lad
Notes for the Horse Breeder
Amateur authors craft tips on horse care and breeding basics. The fragment hints at practical guidance for breeders, including care routines and team coordination considerations.
Stick to Our Own Bush Agriculturally Advised
The piece urges focusing on improving one’s existing farm rather than venturing to new lands. It notes old farms can cost 25 to 50 dollars an acre when improved and beautified, often cheaper than starting a home in a new country. It cautions about difficulties in taking hold of farms in unfamiliar areas.
Farming Men Learn of New Land Opportunities
Farmers statewide become aware of opportunities and advantages offered by new sections as they grow familiar with high priced land in other parts of the country.
Little Helps On The Farm In Wheat Seed Treatment
A farmer advises treating wheat seed with a liquid spray of one pound of formaldehyde in 40 gallons of water to prevent damage. Another tip notes sowing winter wheat late helps escape Hessian fly damage, aiding stand and yield.
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A. Reed
Berne
W. J. Fraser
Hunter Farm
Little
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