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Newspaper
Indiana County Agent
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
2
A writer cautions that to raise good horses you must protect mares and foals during the first months after foaling. Rough handling, poor feed, and cramped quarters reduce foal survival, especially in April and May when farm work peaks.
A brief notice notes a mare’s colt in Indiana County appears underdeveloped about two thirds its expected size. It calls for adherence to feeding and care guidelines as per standard art rules.
Orchard grass is a coarse growing bunching pasture grass ideal for early spring and late fall grazing. It tolerates rough conditions, prefers shade, and is best seeded in fall. mix with redtop on wetlands and heavy clays. apply 20 to 30 pounds per acre for full stands, less for pastures. useful for gullies to prevent erosion.
The article argues stables like houses need ample window space to admit sunlight and fresh air as powerful disinfectants. It notes bacteria thrive in damp, dirt and darkness, so cleanliness and dryness are crucial. Good drainage is essential in stable construction to prevent bacterial growth.
A practical note asserts feeding grain to a healthy cow yields more profit than to a steer for beef, stating it as a fact. It contrasts animal feeding with dairy and beef outcomes, suggesting higher returns from grain-fed cows.
About one-fifth of the country’s farm land is devoted to corn each year and the United States produces twice as much corn as all other countries combined.
A note on using three thicknesses of cheesecloth to strain milk. Straining removes only the visible and least harmful dirt, emphasizing that some impurities remain despite this method.
Quote from Aristotle about suffering becoming beautiful when faced with great calamities with cheerfulness. Emphasizes greatness of mind over insensibility as the path to grace.
Use whitening with water and a soft cloth to avoid stripping paint. For heavily weathered exterior white window sills use ammonia and water carefully since it can remove paint along with dirt.
The Scamander, famed for its grand origin in Mount Gargarus, is noted for a yawning chasm, shaded by vast plane trees and high surrounding cliffs. The river dashes with sudden force from this divine origin as described in ancient fable.
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