22 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1915
Page
1
A Wisconsin livestock event becomes a clash over ethics as exhibitors contend the show risks favoritism and a possible monopoly on visiting judge time. The local poultry committee faces pressure to ensure all entrants have equal access to judges and fair treatment during the proceedings.
A compilation of aphorisms on economy, virtue, and social conduct from the Farmers' Educational and Co operative Union of America. It discusses contentment, wise spending, productivity, political savvy, and the perils of ignorance, linking daily habits to national well being.
Movable fixtures, as cheap as stationary, ease cleaning and disinfection in mite infested houses. Fixed fixtures trap pests in crevices and hinder elimination. Removing fixtures allows thorough treatment, sun exposure, spraying, and whitewashing, reducing future labor and promoting poultry health.
The article urges year round farm employment for men, horses, machinery and capital. It highlights stumping large fields, reclaiming waste, improving gullied areas, opening ditches, repairing implements, stocking dry wood, breaking unused lands, and planning fertilizer purchases for 1915. It notes the South has a mild winter advantage and calls for productive winter work to boost profits.
J H Reed advises boys on building a proper poultry house. Start with water tight roofing, bank earth to keep floors dry, install foldable pens, curtains for air, and paint. Use scraps like roofing paper and old boards to turn ramshackle houses into profitable facilities. Start small, spend wisely, get busy.
A well built henhouse offers comfort for the flock and convenience for the caretaker. It emphasizes ample light and proper ventilation to promote healthy, productive poultry.
Article by R G Whatherstone extols the old fashioned farmer as a practical problem solver who acts quickly to save crops. He emphasizes hard work, decisive action, and the farmer’s reluctance to boast, noting how a few hours can protect hay or corn and how farmers know what to do on the job.
The piece urges allowing ample fresh air and strong light in poultry houses to prevent disease, noting that germs cannot survive in fresh air or bright light and advising against direct drafts while admitting air.
The article urges farmers to stay informed about market conditions and product values. It argues neglect harms business, noting buyers seek dollars and stay aware of market reports via newspapers and telephone. It stresses regular market contact for current and future offerings.
A northern Missouri poultryman with a 40 acre mostly woodland farm keeps 500 brown Leghorn hens. He ships graded eggs weekly to Chicago in heavy cases, selling at a special market. After all expenses he earns 10 to 15 cents a dozen above market price. Some farmers with smaller flocks cooperate and profit similarly by sending eggs to far-off markets.
A.N. Miller argues farmers should trust their own judgment and expertise. He warns against city people flooding rural traders with ill suited tips and pressuring farmers into poor bargains. He defends unsophisticated farmers as thoughtful and capable despite limited social polish.
A farm hand argues that union organizers warn of poor conditions in England and asserts America will not enslave farm workers. He praises American farmers for fair wages and decent treatment, noting improvements over time and that diligent workers are valued.
The text argues that most successful farmers are men with clear ideals and plans. It urges young men to adopt right farming ideals, pursue stock farming, and combine ambition with life goals. It recommends studying local successful farmers' methods to form one's own plan.
Veterinarian Dr A T Peters warns cholera is severe in many districts and urges eradicating hog lice to reduce disease spread. Practical methods include oil baths, cement wallows, litter cleanup, and rotating hogs to new ground for 30 days to improve gains and health.
The article explains methods for attaching wire fencing to concrete posts. It criticizes staples and post holes as unreliable and proposes encircling the post with a slightly smaller wire, twisting it around the fence strand, and securing on the opposite side, a method called the Western Union twist. It warns to pull tight to prevent loosening by stock.
Virginia agricultural station tests show grass and clover mixtures yield up to 9,460 pounds per acre of hay, far above mixed grasses or single crops. Seedings in spring and August produced 1.86 and 2.1 tons per acre, with lime and fertilizer applications boosting yields in various plots.
The article explains common lineage terms used for horse cattle and poultry. Thoroughbred historically denotes a finglish race horse and pure bred marks animals of defined breeding without admixture. It advises against calling certain animals thoroughbred to avoid fancier arguments.
Instructions describe building a simple loader from a two inch plank ten feet long with cleats and a rope cleat to form a stepladder. The device allows a single worker to load corn fodder from ground level onto a wagon efficiently, reducing labor.
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