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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
10
Practical Methods of Plant Breeding for Farmers
An instructional piece contrasts animal and plant breeding highlighting goals and methods in plant breeding. It explains selection focus on female lines, pedigree practices, and the potential for large-scale improvement by choosing top female seed producers.
Selecting the best plants in a crop for yield
The article discusses growing methods for plant selection the nursery and field methods. It outlines importance of focusing on yield related traits and forming an ideal type. It emphasizes selecting many plants, examining for consistent seedlessness and overall unity, and using movable equipment to handle hay stacks efficiently.
Muslin Curtains Replace Glass in New England Poultry Houses
New England poultrymen increasingly use muslin curtains instead of glass to vent and heat henhouses. Pioneered by Prof Gowell of Orono, this method mixes glass and cloth windows to permit more air while reducing dampness. Experiments by Prof Graham at Storrs show tent housing for leghorns survives severe cold without frostbite, sparking nationwide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
G. M. Goweil
Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
Orono
Gowell
F. W. Colby
Auburn
Colby
Charles K. Graham
Connecticut Agricultural College
Storrs
Graham
Prof
Wood lot guidance for farms promotes fuel timber uses
A forestry bureau circular from Washington urges farmers to set aside land as wood lots. It explains best tree species for plantations and protection, and notes the circular is available free on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry: ‘Bureau
Washington
Poor Roosting Place Sparks Debate Over Chicken Feed Bins
An article discusses improper roosting areas for chickens and argues feed bins should be kept clean. It notes animals care about cleanliness, and emphasizes feeding remains consistent with proper coop hygiene and welfare.
Compressed Air Water System for Farm House Supply
A reader describes a home water system using compressed air to deliver water from an on site well or tank. Pipes run underground to hydrants in barns and yards for stock and cleaning, with a steel air tight tank in the cellar and windmill or gasoline pump options. The setup avoids outdoor tanks and keeps water clean and at a steady temperature.
Fragmented OCR Note Reflects Disjointed Political Chat
The readable text presents a disjointed dialogue with suffragette mentions and political chatter. It references names and places vaguely, including Beaconsfield and Pitt, with stray phrases about candidates and sharpened razors. The fragmentary nature offers little coherent event or outcome.
To Lift the Wagon Box Device Description
A simple lifting system uses a pulley at C on the tie beam, a rope to a roller at B, and a windlass at A. The wagon bed D can be raised to any height and secured with ropes or wires or by placing two poles beneath it.
When to Begin Keeping Bees
The best time to buy and transport bees is at fruit bloom when they are breeding plentifully and brood hatches daily. Spring hives are lighter with more brood and less honey, reducing risk of breakage.
Raise Green Food for Next Winter
To get eggs in winter I feed a mix ture of grains with wheat predominating about one third corn. I do not keep grain for fowls all the time. I feed mash once daily in the morning. I use turnips for winter poultry feed in place of other roots and for green food in winter I use cabbage.
Disk Plow Compared With Moldboard Plows
The Colorado station says the disk plow handles very dry and hard ground better than the moldboard plow. It drafts lighter, needs less sharpening, cuts through trash, and resists clogging. Moldboard plows excel where moisture is favorable, especially in irrigated and humid areas. The disk is suited for dry and hard soils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Rodent Dismissing Mouse Intrap Defensive Exchange
A mouse in a trap asks a rodent about mechanics and receives a curt reply. The rodent boasts of living among bankers and similar figures, highlighting a humorously misdirected conversation about knowledge and status.
Maine guide earns early season praise
In a brief, terse exchange from the Houeen Post, locals note a Maine guide has not yet shown a hot start as the season reaches its halfway point. The dialogue hints at anticipated performance during the ongoing period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Hive Supports Raise Hives Off Ground to Two Feet
The hives should be elevated to two feet or higher to protect them from ants and soil-dwelling pests and to reduce ground moisture. Elevation helps monitor bee activity and improves hive ventilation. Remember to place supports on stable, level surfaces and check for wobble regularly.
Civic Shame
A humorous exchange features Herlock Sholmes noting a Brooklyn residence and causing surprise as the other party blushes when asked about living locations, highlighting observational wit from the Philadelphia Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlock Sholmes
New York
Brooklyn
Otheer
Philadelphia Press
Sleep Struggle Sparks Odd Exchange About Counting Sheep
Fragmentary dialogue notes a cartoonish confusion about sleep strategies with asides and misheard lines, highlighting a humorous exchange on bedtime rituals and pets.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allied Topics
H. J. Webber
J. W. Lawrence
Wrhistman
Beaconsfield
Pitt
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