Benefits of Movable Frame and Honey Extractor
By F. Q. Herman the movable frame and honey extractor enable beekeepers to remove combs loaded with honey without harming the bees or combs and to return them to the hives. Extracted honey markets better, costs less to produce per colony, and yields more product when done properly. careful timing, uncapping, and grading improve quality, while storage and cleanliness prevent deterioration and robbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Q. Herman
Tacoma
Howe
Meadowlark: A Farmer Friend and Insect Saviour
The meadowlark, known as Fee Lark, is a common field bird with a clear spring whistle and an oven like nest hidden in grasses. It eats mostly insects, with 75 percent insect diet yearly, and helps farms by feasting on chinch bugs and other pests, saving grain worth millions in the past decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Gilbert Pearson
United States Biological Survey
Iari
United States
Mowing the Meadow Rules for Hay Harvest Timing
A fragmented note on hay harvest timing suggests cutting after bloom to preserve flavor and digestibility. Early cuts ease digestion for livestock, while late-cut hay is described as more productive but less desirable for animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atock Ug
Toads and Frogs Mystery Rumor Debunked
A reader argues against teaching harmful myths about toads and frogs. The piece contends that warted creatures are harmless and rejects claims that touching them or killing them will affect cows or milk. The author declares such ideas outdated and calls for rational discussion.
Pet Kangaroo from Wisconsin Detained in New York Gardens
The Wisconsin's pet kangaroo idurphy has been detached from the ship after misbehavior. He joined the crew on a world cruise at Albany Australia, then was placed in a New York geological gardens. A bulldog was added to the ship’s menagerie before Murphy left the vessel.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Idurphy
Wisconsin
Geological Gardens
New York
Navy
Albany
Australia
Murphy
Dairy Care of Young Calf Says Redman
Prof Redman advises against pasturing calves in the first summer. On a Farming Special trip for The Maine Farmer he stressed sire influence and proper early calf feeding. Begin with whole milk then skim milk, introduce grain and clover hay as the calf grows, keep a clean pail, and avoid delays in feeding to prevent lasting setbacks.
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Prof. Redman
Maine
R. W. Redman
Redman
Calves Sheltered as Fly Nuisance Suppresses Outdoor Event
The article notes Professor Redina opposing public showing of calves at a summer festival to avoid noisy microphones. He prefers keeping the animals indoors during warm days to limit fly swarms and stress, with plans to turn them out only at night if needed.
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Redina
Care of the Young Calves Fly Remedies Warned
The article advises keeping calves indoors at night to avoid flies and presents a fly repellent formula from Doctor Moore using fish oil tar and crude carbolic acid. It costs about 20 cents per gallon and is applied with a Naud sprayer every five days, with daily Webter applications preferred by some. Additional feeding and hauling loads are recommended to maintain cow and calf condition during fly season.
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W.W. Kimbatl
Doctor Moore
Dairying Skeptic Trains Blind to Courses
A man who believes he knows all about dairying ignores short courses and a reliable farm paper, risking the dairy business. In Otwell, a baptism ceremony at a vacant Baptist church was disrupted by hornets as worshippers fled to Flat Creek, stinging dozens and sending several to bed. The event followed a prior gathering at the vacant church.
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Cnljeges
Otwell
Flat Creek
Bee queen cages and corn farming notes from Long Eaton article
Joseph Gray, a prominent authority from Long Eaton, explains Potts queen cages and their use in bee breeding and nursery protection. The piece also discusses corn variety adaptation, seed selection, and handling manure for field and dairy efficiency. It contrasts local seed adaptation with distant introductions and cites Professor Gilmore on manure management.
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Joseph Gray
Long Eaton
England
Templar
Selecting Seed Corn Ears in Locality for Best Growth
The article, attributed to CP from Minnesota Agricultural College, extols choosing seed corn proven to grow well in local conditions. It emphasizes purebred varieties adapted to the region and notes practical value for bread and feed programs, urging careful selection based on local success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buti
Minnesota
Agricultural College
British Bar Examinations Sans Frontieres Names Honored
Reports from Lincoln's Inn show a diverse list of law students from the British empire and beyond who passed in constitutional law and history. The lengthy roster includes Sheikh Ahmad Robindea Nath Iee Mohammed Sultan Ahad and many others, reflecting a wide diasporic presence in the examination results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
Inne of Court
Lincoln’s Sam Dall
London
Chiam Ahmad
Robindea Nath’ Hanh Iee
Mohammed Sultan Ahad
Bisrami
Kiltant-Rei
Thewe Vanes
Erenp
Calling
Hat
Waal Hasan Akhari
Syed Wahid Alam
Mali Nath BadhWar
Sajant Ranjan Bandyopadhyay
Hanwant Bir Singh
Chhachhi
Jampa Das
Saiyid Ghulam Dastak
Nirmal Chandra
Heng Kok
Kottapalli
Reddi
Lean Adeyemo Assumpean
Nripendra Nath Basu
Mahomed Husoof
Malindra Nath Mitra
Murari Prasad
Asoka Kumar Roy
Uppndransth
Gupta
Syed Bashiruddin
Ktroo
Awur Basu
Sudhir Chandra Basu
New
Bat Rai Bhalla
Diiyam Satyanarayanaran Bhasker
Debenra Nath Mitra
Sajani Ranjan Bandyo
Fragment from a 19th century drugstore scene
A hurried woman in a drugstore asks the clerk to fill a prescription first. The clerk complies and the patient thanks him, expressing concern that her dog Fido might wake and alert others before she can rest.
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Fido
Rich Street Gowns and Elaborate Street Dress Styles
Fashion notes describe present street gowns as highly elaborate with many two piece outfits of skirt and coat. Some outfits use tunic style waistpieces and shirtwaist thins, while richer underdresses and cotton voile waist combinations with plain coats create balanced street ensembles.
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New York Experiment Station
Loasok
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Patts
Queen Gage
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