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Newspaper
Garland Globe
Location
Garland, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
5
A Farm Life correspondent describes driving four foot holes in clay ground using a 3/4 inch drill stem with auger, placing dynamite to form a round basin, then filling with Portland cement and anchor rod. The method requires ten days curing before use.
An experiment with three pairs of Percheron horses fed light and heavy oats found pound for pound similar feeding value. Heavy oats have more protein and carbohydrates but less fiber and are easier to digest. buying by weight, heavy oats offer no advantage over light oats at higher prices.
The text describes a salt box with a hinged lid that drops when animals leave. It advises a front opening of about six inches wide and four inches deep, with the lid projecting about an inch over the front edge to deter tampering while allowing animals to self-serve.
A Department of Agriculture report shows mutton makes up seven percent of the American meat diet while beef and veal total 47 percent and pork 46 percent. Despite the small current share, mutton consumption has risen over 26 years, with strong market demand and room for production growth. Wool supply is currently inadequate to meet demand and prices are high.
A farmer’s note on lice in cattle warns that grease should be avoided and proper washing is essential. Begin with kerosene emulsion followed by water, then dust the animal with carbonate of lime and dry dirt to prevent spread among herd mates.
A northern Iowa hog raiser, James Munson, shares a home remedy for worms in hogs. He recommends removing feed and water if worms are suspected, then giving a strong dose of feed with turpentine the next morning, and repeating if needed. Hogs in poor condition cough, grow rough coats, and lose appetite.
The state entomologist Dr Forbes and researchers in Urbana report on parasites attacking the white grub. A wasp Tiphia parasitizes grubs, laying eggs after stinging. maggots feed on hosts in seven to ten days, with full growth in about two weeks. Other parasites include tachinid flies and ichneumon flies, plus bee flies. observed natural control suggests parasites offer a large field for further investigation to reduce grub damage.
The article describes a quickly constructed jack to lift pump pipe. A frame built from 4x4s supports a 10 foot 2x6 lever. A slip loop in the chain engages the pipe below the joint, with the opposite end fixed to the lever to pull the pipe.
Farmers urged to keep barns well ventilated free of foul air. Advocates pasteurization of all milk hauled to farms. A legacy dispute over a line fence stirred memories. Value of heavy draft horses rises with extra weight and fatness. Buyers seek fat sleek well groomed horses for market.
An inexpensive wall pocket project to hold answered and unanswered letters. Four wood strips form a frame like an Oxford panel, a silk or brocade back covers the frame, a lace bordered pocket is tacked on, and a ribbon loop or small bows furnish a hanging decorative wall pocket suitable for neat letter storage.
A crochet wrap is described using Shetland or Ivorine wool with a bone hook and specific stitch work. Advice for addressing round shoulders in young children includes health, nutrition, outdoor activity, proper sleep, back massage, posture drills, and seating to encourage straight posture.
The flower trend returns to fashion with white tulle gowns adorned by the deerfield or Hetle field daisies. Delicate pink-tinted daisies frame bodices and hem, with small bunches and green leaves placed above the skirt and along decollete. Flowers also outline sleeves and arms eye areas creating varied party dress touches.
Fashion observers expect tunle effects to lead future dressy toilettes with trims dominating upper skirts. Many dressmakers believe the bold tunle will appear in very late winter evening wear rather than early winter street fashion in Paris.
A compact DIY shows a pin cushion and needle book hung from a dressing-table mirror. Pale green linen hosts pink rose embroidery and dark green cord edging. The needle case bears "Needles" in rose pink, edged similarly. A pale green ribbon lets the duo hang on the mirror or a wall hook.
The 1907 US copper output neared 890 million pounds worth 181 million dollars, about 60 percent of world supply. Utah and Nevada mines show mixed activity with closures at Park City and Yerington, while copper mills post strong dividends totaling over 60 million. Bullfrog plans a 25 ton cyanide plant, and smelter trusts expand ore buying while new borax deposits emerge in Oregon.
A practical advertisement describes a feed rack considered a good investment for farms with significant stock. It emphasizes using coarse feed efficiently to reduce waste and extend roughage consumption during winter months, noting a cost around 18 dollars and calling the rack serviceable for yard use by dairy cows and other stock.
An article describes building feed racks for cattle to replace scattered straw and waste hay. Racks measure 16 by 8 by 8 feet, mounted on three 2x8s, with a frame of 4x4 braced by 2x4s and fencing slate. The design includes flooring, siding, and a 3x6 brace above the 2x8 to prevent crowding, with a detailed bill of materials.
Advice on selecting dairy cows, focusing on milk production for calves, cooperation for good dairy sires, early silo planning, and careful feeding to avoid odors in cream. Emphasizes choosing productive cows over beef cattle and avoiding strong flavored feeds just before milking.
Readers are urged to slow down with home mixed sprays and consider practical steps. The column cites an English magistrate ordering a schoolboy to plant and replace a damaged tree as a fitting punishment. It also notes mulching methods for potato production and suggests planting waste land in pine or Hemlock for future benefit.
In churning at a low temperature stop when the butter forms granules like rice or wheat grains. Draw off the buttermilk wash the butter in clean water until white. Salt at three quarters ounce per pound or a bit more as market demands. Then work and pack into packages ready for delivery.
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