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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
8
A Wisconsin farmer switched from dairying to hog raising after poor milk profits and labor trouble. He bought Berkshire stock, added sheep, fenced rough land, and restructured the barn. By culling cows, using milk for pig feed, and diversifying pasture, profits last year reached $900, double the five year average.
The article argues that cheese and other inexpensive foods can replace meat in meals. It cites protein equivalences and energy values, noting two-thirds pound of cheese equals one pound of beef in muscle-forming content and that cheese can rival meat’s energy yield. It also briefly mentions road maintenance with a split log drag.
Farmers aim to boost pig growth and bone strength by combining corn with protein rich foods and minerals. Skim milk tankage shorts bone meal and mineral matter supplement feed while strict selection eliminates faulty stock, ensuring progeny inherit strong conformation.
The text discusses feeding strategies for dairy cows and hogs, noting that hogs should be fed in a clean feed space, while a raised feeding floor costs 10 to 100 dollars depending on herd size but pays for itself. It cites tankage as a strong fattening feed, warns mangles and sugar beets are dangerous for cows, and recommends wheat bran despite cost. It also mentions mushrooms as nitrogen rich and cites Prof Attwood on protein content.
Agricultural tip sheet advises copperal in hog troughs monthly or scrub and spray with copperas solution. A coal ashes and salt pile lures hogs to a spot. Cabbage may cure slobber in horses from white clover. better to keep clover away. A quarter harness punch with copper rivets can mend breaks quickly.
Boever advises against fastening fencing wire directly to growing trees to avoid permanent damage as the wire embeds in the trunk over years. Use a strip of sound card attached to the tree and fasten the wire to it to minimize injury and protect the tree for future use.
The article explains air curing in the White Burley district and fire curing in the Dark Tobacco belt. It describes ventilated barns with side drafts, window layouts, and airflow practices to prevent house-burn and uneven coloration. It notes the durations, critical early weeks, and differences between air and fire curing, including fuel choices and flavor implications.
Helpful suggestions urge rotating pastures to protect grass roots, feeding one section while the other recovers, and letting cows graze in outdoor pastures during cold nights. Manage spring costs, align with seasonal tasks, and ensure clean water for poultry. Pigs will eat leftover corn and field scraps. avoid dirty water year round.
Instructional notes on adapting a cross cut saw for single operator by bolting ends to a stick or iron bar, plus a heavy hinge reinforced stable door design using a flat iron strap and an old wagon tire for inexpensive, secure stabling of large animals. Details cover alignment, lubrication, and secure locking with a pin.
A New York farmer visiting an upstate dentist opted for nitrous oxide to ease an ulcerated tooth. The dentist urged gas, promising pain relief for 50 cents, and the patient joked he’d count his money before sleeping. Separately, a corn stalk cutter left on tracks caused a Union Pacific express derailment with no injuries as a curve hid the obstacle.
The text advocates early, decisive action to prevent roup and preserve the flock. It contrasts prudent behavior with risky excess, suggesting a clear conscience and practical restraint over flamboyant action. The tone warns against endangering the broader group by overreaching.
Concrete foundations are practical for farm construction and can be laid by regular farm help. The article explains laying out a four corner foundation using base lines, stakes, and nail marks, then building fence like forms to hold lines, measuring thickness for inside lines, and placing piers for intermediate supports in large structures. It notes starting from an established base line aligned to a highway or building, and describes marking and transferring lines to ensure permanent, accurate foundation outlines.
The article advises poultry raisers to separate cockerels early, confine them in small groups or larger lots, feed a milk and corn meal porridge mix twice daily, ensure ample shade and clean water, and fatten birds at three to four months for superior flesh quality. It notes the link between feed quality, confinement, and market value, and warns against odor contamination in egg storage.
The article argues a conservatively estimated 45 million dollars are lost annually due to improper egg handling. It urges producers, shippers, and middlemen to emphasize large, clean, fresh eggs, reduce dirty and stale ones, and use strict grading, candle testing, clean storage, and rapid, refrigerated shipping to protect value and consumer trust.
Observers say Danish farmers stand as the most successful farming clan due to a robust system of co operation. This unity yields political influence and generous government aid to agriculture, shaping policy and support for rural livelihoods.
Fragmentary text describes tending wheat and alfalfa with even labor distribution. Mentions Reclamation Bureau activities leading to 14 000 farms watered and millions of acres under crops. Details are unclear and incomplete.
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