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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1896
Page
7
A 19th century farming column details a hog hanging device with pulley and windlass, cranberry growing notes on potash and sanding bogs, crosscut saw use guidance, market garden fertilization, early chick incubation, and winter shipping coop adaptations for fowl. It covers a range of rural craft, cultivation, and equipment practices.
The excerpt describes layering a cloth cover with an air space to protect fowls from cold, including a tight cover with ventilation at the hand of the expressman and chaff in the bottom for warmth. It then explains founder in cows from overfeeding and its signs, treatment, and recovery, noting lameness, fever, stopped milk, and the need for dry housing and easily digested foods.
The article advises grease as an effective lice treatment for fowls and cattle, noting grease suffocates insects by blocking air pores. It also discusses the benefits of extra fattening feed in cold weather to maintain weight and improve gains, especially at night when animals exercise less.
Proper room ventilation requires air movement near the bed not hindered by walls alcoves or curtains. Do not place the bed against walls move it away at night shake curtains and ensure constant air flow to prevent stale air and related health issues.
A domestic advice page offers thrift tips on preserving foods like pickles bread and cheese, along with tips for laundry cleaning and general care. It includes hot water as a remedy for colds, fried oysters, apple charlotte recipes, broom care, and fabric stain removal using soap and suds. It emphasizes simple kitchen tricks and prudent household routines.
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