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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1907
Page
13
An article argues silos' value is misunderstood and outlines affordable, durable builds. It favors round silos with 2 inch lumber and swelling ensilage to seal gaps, noting cost does not determine success. It cites 3x4 pine round silos as cheapest in pine regions, with alternatives if other woods are cheaper.
An agricultural note advises how to grow and market currants including pest control with white hellebore Paris green spray. It notes currants store well for several days, warns about currant worm, and emphasizes careful picking and proper packing for private customers in berry boxes and crates.
The article notes alfalfa farming expanding in the East and South led by Virginia and New York growers. Yields reach three to five tons per acre in Virginia with prices from $14 to $20 a ton in Richmond. Proper land prep, liming, manure, and phosphorus are emphasized, with best harvest timing at bloom and careful curing to avoid spoilage. Virginia farms report seven years of growing alfalfa with annual yields around one to two tons per acre per cut, proving it resilient against competing grasses.
A historical note lists horse traction figures for eight hours of work on roads at two miles per hour, lifting sequences with rests up to six hours, circle milling at eight hours per day two miles per hour, horizontal dead pull for 400 pounds, and back-carry capacity of 250 to 300 pounds per day. It also cites the horsepower unit as 33.00 pounds raised one foot in one minute, a feat few horses could sustain long.
Practical guide for constructing round and stave silos using spruce or redwood, detailing material choice based on cost and location. Covers drainage, wall construction, beveling, and ensuring airtightness through ensilage to reduce decay and preserve contents.
Readers describe a homebound elderly woman hearing birthday greetings and music via telephone from four miles away, highlighting the impact of remote communication on isolated residents. The Oklahoma Board of Agriculture cites chicken sales value and a Missouri vinegar coloring ruling affecting food regulations.
A reader from New York discusses market prices for currants in distant markets. Large handlers earn 4 cents per pound with retailers at 6 to 7 cents, hotels and bakeries buy heavily, and prices rise to 8 to 10 cents when scarce. He notes currants store well with old wood removed and recounts reviving older bushes through pruning, cultivating, and seasonal plowing with compost applied in spring.
Practical farming guidance advises letting hogs graze on clover to accelerate growth and reduce corn needs. Select the largest sows for breeding, provide ample clean water, and maintain two good sows to sustain breeding. Feed vegetables or apples when pasture is scarce and avoid long waits for feed to prevent stress in young pigs.
P Culver and George H. Hudson report a method using a four inch square tin flag on a wire to signal the carrier. The system posts letters upright to indicate mail awaiting pickup. In Noblesville a farmer destroyed his orchard then killed his wife and himself.
Prof F Kennedy of the Iowa Agricultural College arrives with eight gray draft horses, two stallions, and six mares for experiments to establish a typical breed of draft horses. The report notes Missouri creameries in context.
A fragmentary poem recounts a boy forgetting chores and items from a diary as he recalls a parade with Pawnee Bill, a dream of St. Peter asking for his record, and a lingering sense of memory and guilt. The verse ends with a signature line.
An old essay explains how animals react to approaching rain with sleepiness and quiet behavior. It notes dogs and cats grow lethargic, sheep seek shelter, birds vocalize differently, and plants like dandelions close leaves as damp air and lower oxygen affect nerves and respiration.
J. B. Long of Virginia argues farm labor could be solved by employing Italians. He notes Southern states import Italians from Italian districts who prove good substitutes for Black workers, being patient and capable with teaching. They feel lonely but settle when in small groups with visits, and migration to the West increases yearly.
A New York farmer visiting the city after 28 years woke from a nap to find his 27 inch whiskers shaved. He claims the barber cut them instead of the story and seeks 2000 dollars in damages.
Col Isaac W Brown a noted bird and bee man says purple martins will in 3 year or two entirely destroy all mosquitos in their immediate neighborhood.
Two farmer brothers named Base have established Marted a. fox farm near Colume bus Ing to raise fox hounds and foxes for the market. Wild foxes are said to be very scarce.
Fragment notes several young women in the neighborhood of Ogdensburg Wisconsin hired for work. Details unclear due to damaged OCR but indicates regional employment activity among young women.
The article explains preparing winter stores for bee colonies by mid October, using a home built roller device to weigh and seal hive stores. It covers feeding options with sugar syrup, using sealed honey, uniting weak colonies, and a simple syrup feeding setup with jars and cheesecloth. It also notes water quality for livestock and cautions on legal disputes and rural life.
Dr William Van Valsak touts turkey as richer in protein and easier to digest than beef. He notes turkey's digestibility and low extractives make it gentler on the stomach, especially where acidity is a concern, while beef may increase acid secretions.
Uncle John urges readers to consider cost shifts from a Standard Oil fine while noting power options for farming. He promotes affordable motor power, efficient tool placement, and electric or gasoline engines to reduce labor. He discusses crop soil balance with alfalfa and clover versus soil-depleting plants and ends with a neighbor’s complaint about sheep water intake.
A farmer describes turkeys in fair condition compared with neighboring flocks. Of 146 eggs, 58 poults hatched. 7 were taken by rats, lice plagued the rest until lard and sulphur treatment reduced infestations. After initial illness, most poults recovered and the flock stands at 36, with losses from roaming and unrelated causes.
A Michigan peppermint farmer, A. M. Todd, oversees 10 640 acres of peppermint this season while a Linwood Kansas farmer provides 30 acres of land and seed potatoes to harvest a $1400 net. The article stresses ample greens, fresh air, and mixed feeds for young turkeys.
Practical farmers are urged to clear stumps and stones to maximize land and sunlight. Remove stray tools, clean barns, and trim trees near the house. Fight wild carrot with cutting or pulling and remove stump fences. burn or repurpose pine ones for kindling. Address long tailed sheep by tail docking lambs and culling in time to avoid losses.
PF C Graves of Des Moines Iowa was arrested by federal authorities for selling seeds to farmers nationwide that were never delivered. His publications claim seeds run into thousands of dollars. C L Clifford of Table Mountain Kansas reports cutting 20 tons of alfalfa from 18 acres the first crop and 24 tons from the second with a third on the way. the two crops sold for 480 dollars.
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