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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
The excerpt discusses hauling manure from stable to field in winter as labor efficient but warns against soil leaching on hilly ground or waterways. It compares losses from leaching to losses from manure piles and notes dangers to grass and clover if manure is spread in fall or winter. It favors direct winter field application with careful timing to protect plant welfare.
The article describes making a simple hog crate from 2 by 6 lumber with a four foot length and a front crosspiece to hold pins, plus bolt pins and a front entrance for hogs. It then notes hog housing details and tips for securing rings in place. It also discusses boll weevil hibernation patterns and says weevils cluster near wood, outbuildings, gins, and cotton fields, with risk from loose soil and rubbish. It includes advice on breeding dairy cows and staying focused on a single breeding objective to avoid constant shifts between dairy and beef.
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