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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1911
Page
34
Article advocates sturdy fences and gates to prevent livestock escapes and damage, noting broken fences cause trouble and losses. It explains practical gate hinges and balancing methods, urging pride in farm upkeep and citing economic benefits of proper fencing for farm value and neighbor relations.
A simple wall mounted fodder holder for cornetalke feed is shown. Made from 2 by 4 inch material about three feet long, hinged at the bottom and clamped at the top, it keeps feed against the wall so stock cannot pull it out and waste it.
A historical note explains dairy cows convert feed to edible matter more efficiently than steers. Cornstalks and cobs fed to a steer yield about 50 percent edible matter as flesh, while fed to a dairy cow about 380 percent edible dry matter is produced. The text argues using hill pastures and meadows for milk production supports national economy.
A fragment discusses how souring cream does not increase butter fat, noting difficulty in accurately testing sour milk or cream due to unreliable sampling methods and imperfect tests. The text implies measurement challenges in dairy science.
A college agronomy note from Ohio State University stresses early fall plowing to create a fine pulverized seed bed with a thin surface layer of loose soil. It explains how well pulverized furrow slices promote moisture rise from the subsoil, conserve moisture, and support seedling roots, while advising rolling and harrowing after plowing and disk ing stubble land to prepare ground for wheat.
To prevent potato scab, practice seed treatment and crop rotation. Treat seed tubers with a formalin solution by soaking in one pint formalin per thirty gallons of water for two hours, then dry. Sterilize baskets, plant treated tubers aboard, and rotate crops to land not previously planted with potatoes. Any unused treated tubers can be fed to stock.
Marion county asks which tree best suits windbreaks in Ohio. The answer notes coniferous evergreens such as arborvitae and cedars perform well where summer water is sufficient, providing year round protection, while hardwoods mainly help in summer and offer less winter shelter unless planted densely.
Farmers warned that dried peach remains, termed mummies, harbor disease spores that cause vast rot across trees. Kill and remove mummies each fall by burning to stop spread via wind and animals. Bordeaux mixture offers preventive spray, but action must occur before rot starts.
A Popular Mechanics illustrated tool shows a small fruit picker made from a bamboo cane. A cork is inserted inside and pushed below the picker to prevent splitting, then the cane is wound with wire. To harvest figs or small fruit, insert the fruit stem into elote B and twist to drop the fruit into the cane opening without bruising.
A compact guide on thinning, spraying, and care for fruit trees such as apples peaches and pears. Advises on removing weak stock, using coal tar for borers, thinning fruits, and renewing strawberry beds while warning against overloading trees in drought. Mentions potted Altawherry plants and simple fencing options.
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