Disposing of Farm Sewage by a Simple Cesspool Method
A detailed reconstructible plan for a farm sewage system using a large rectangular cesspool built from stone and cement. It covers dimensions for family use, inlet and outlet pipe placements, drainage ditch piping, materials like cement gravel and field stone, and the final cover and connection to home plumbing. The article argues the method is economical, durable, and not an experiment, noting bacteria break down waste and no regular cleaning is required.
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EB. M. Santee
New York
New England Homestead
Lea
St Hes
St Jeast
Befara
Thia
Turkey Breeding and Growth Timelines
The article explains growth milestones for turkeys with birds reaching ten to twelve pounds by late November and full maturity not until age two, prime at three, and nearly as good at four. It warns against selling all older birds while keeping young for breeding and notes young birds are not delicate before full feathering, then become hardy after about three months and can range freely.
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Turkey
Trees Send Fruit Plants to Maine Schoolchildren
Stark Brothers, a large nursery near Lowstona, Me, donated fruit trees to nearby town schools. The delivery included 4,000 apple trees, 2,600 pear trees, 4,000 cherry trees, 2,000 peach trees, 10,000 grapevines and 7,500 rose bushes planted, though the boatload proved insufficient to supply all ground needs.
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Stark Brothers
Lowstona
Care of the Colt in Fall
Fall care guidance for young horses emphasizes starting grain and hay before pasture depletion. Begin feeding a small amount of grain and hay to young colts ahead of pasture decline, ensuring steady growth and avoiding exposure to harsh conditions.
Weaning and feeding tips for young farm stock
Practical guidance stresses careful weaning from the mare to dry feed to prevent bowel troubles. Proper summer pasture and milk digestion ease transitions, benefiting young livestock and future profits. Managers should select capable workers, not toil, to maximize efficiency and pay.
Uncle Hiram Advises Nephew on Judging Men
The speaker, Uncle Hiram, counsels his hopeful nephew Stevey to become a good judge of men. He notes the value of discernment in limiting power and critiques the notion that higher pay equates to more work. He observes many leaders still labor, while others coast by.
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Steves
Stevey
Hiram
Beopla
Élso
Mischievous Boy Sent for Syrup by Mother and Vicar’s Wife
A reader excerpt shows a mother and the vicar’s wife scolding a boy, Harry, for taking syrup. His mother instructs him to fetch two jugs from Smith's grocer to prevent dipping fingers into the syrup on the way home.
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Harry
Smith's
Meadow Lark: Friend to Farmers and Insect Hunter
The meadow lark, also called Fee Lark, is a common field bird that feeds mainly on insects, aiding pest control. It nests under grass tufts, lays four to five speckled eggs, and though handsome, its ground foraging makes it a shooting target, while its diet includes grain in winter months. The U.S. Biological Survey found about 75 percent of its annual food is insects, with small portions of weed seeds and grain, raising crop damage concerns but highlighting its pest control value.
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G. T. Gmart Pearson
Xoo
Wienpu
United States Biological Survey
Tormer
United States
Lue
Mowing the Meadow and its Effect on Hay Quality
A historical note explains that mowing the meadow soon after bloom preserves richer aroma and texture in hay. Early cut hay is easier to digest and less likely to upset livestock than hay cut after full maturity, suggesting better feed quality and animal health.
Toads and Frogs Misconceptions Debunked
The piece rejects old adages about tadpoles and toads causing cow illness and bloody milk. It argues that such beliefs are outdated and should not be taught to children.
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