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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1882
Page
7
A long excerpt of farm lore describes goats protecting sheep from dogs, snow shielding livestock from frost, and grass turf as better insulation than snow. It covers dairy farming practices, butter and cheese production, and practical tips on animal care, feeding, and housing.
Supreme Court ruling in Farmer's National Gold Bank vs Wilson holds stock certificates may be transferred by indorsement to buyers or pledgees and remain valid against attachments against the recorded owner. An unrecorded transfer is good against an attachment, but not against a sheriff sale to a purchaser unaware of the transfer. The decision emphasizes the need for accurate book records and awareness of certificate transfers.
The article notes pumpkins and squashes are neglected in the West but valued in the East for human and animal feed. Pumpkins feed fowls and hogs while squashes store longer, with hard shell varieties lasting through winter. Long keeping squashes are shipped to Eastern markets and expanding foreign demand is anticipated. Boxers in cities buy large lots for esquash production as a substitute for sweet potatoes.
Farmers discuss breeding milk focused on quantity and richness to improve dairy herds. Emphasizes selecting cows by productive potential and good constitution, avoiding poor health indicators, and valuing breeding over purchasing all stock. Notes health cues like hide condition and overall vigor as signs of strong constitution. A Velugia County field of corn is mentioned.
An odd fragmented ad style notices a book by T Buchanan Price titled 8yap Border Bier. It references first edition cloth binding from W B Smith & Co New York and a Diamond Dyes offer for any color at the druggist.
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