Witty miscellany and curiosities from a late 19th century paper
A collage of brief quips, rumors, and observations touching names like Rockefeller Gates Atkinson and George of Wales, with jokes on inventions, money markets, nephics, and social satire. It notes Mexico, Venezuela and China in light social, economic and royal contexts, ending with a light jab at royal baptism and vanity.
Irrigation by Pumping for Strawberries on 65 Acre Farm
The Farmers' Review outlines irrigation using a 25 hp gasoline engine and No 6 centrifugal pump to lift water 35 feet and distribute over 65 acres of strawberries. It details costs, labor, and technique to avoid surface flooding, promote capillarity, and maintain prime growth through regular cultivation and timely watering.
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R. M. Kelloge
Husbanding Soil Fertility Lesson for Farmers
A Farmers' Review bulletin argues humus preserves soil moisture and fertility. It contrasts past wasteful practices with modern conservation using barnyard manure and green crops. It warns many farmers still erode land, urging prevention of further loss and careful clover seed selection through purity and germination tests.
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Vila
Winter Shelter for Pigs at Kansas Agricultural College
At Kansas Agricultural College Shelton tested winter shelter value with ten pure bred Horkshires weighing 200 to 260 pounds, split into two five pig groups. One group in warm basement pens, the other in open yard with only a board north fence. Ten week trial began Nov 27. Outdoor temps ranged 12 degrees below zero to 81 above. indoor 55 to 42 above. Barn pigs consumed 2,876 shelled corn, gained 604 pounds, feed per 100 pounds gain 476. Open yard pigs weighed 2,644 pounds total, gained 474 pounds, feed per 100 pounds gain 693. Open yard pigs required 117 pounds more corn per 100 pounds gain than sheltered pigs. It takes three cloudy days to bring heavy snow.
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Kansas Agricultural College
Shelton
In Defense of Cobb Silos in Farmers Review
The letter argues that the Cobb silo name is misapplied and costs stem from added features. It cites Joseph Newman’s role, praises sturdy silos, questions the impact of extra mason work, and notes recent low cost builds of 100 and 200 ton silos in Burlington Iowa.
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Farmers’ Review
Joseph Newman
Newman
Cobb
Osco
Henry County
M. M. Nash
Burlington
Iowa
Parry
Multiplying Dairy Meetings across Ohio State
The Ohio State Dairymen Association drives missionary work with nine meetings this fall and winter featuring milk testing demonstrations lectures and dairy cattle judging. Smaller regional gatherings engage farmers directly unlike large central conventions which prove less practical for local impact.
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Ohio State Dairymen’s Association
What Breed To Choose For Your Flock
In selecting poultry for eggs, broodiness, or show, breed choice depends on purpose. Mediterranean types like Leghorns suit egg production, while larger breeds such as Plymouth Rocks or Wyandottes work well for people keeping birds for flyers or meat. Prioritize a laying strain, and compare to dairy or beef stock goals to meet your needs.
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C. S. Greene
Origin of the Orpingtons Breeds and their English roots
A Farmers'' Review interview with Wm Cook outlines the origins of Orpingtons including Buff White and Diamond Jubilee lines. The Black White Buff and Diamond Jubilee varieties arose from crossbreeding English stocks with Langshan Minorca Hamburg Dorking Leghorn and Cochin birds over many years to reach established types.
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England
Wm. Cook
Farmers‘’ Review
Cook
Hamburg
Exhibition Games Fowl Widely Praised and Popular
Department of Agriculture Bulletin extols Exhibition Game fowls as ornamental birds with strong laying, meat, and mothering qualities. It notes tall figures admired by fanciers and lists varieties including Black-breasted Red, Brown Red, Golden and Silver Duckwing, and more.
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Department of Agriculture Bulletin
Imitating Brands in Cheesemaking Spark Legal Drama
Reports from Whscotein warn that top cheesemakers face brand imitation by poorer cheese makers. Even copyrighted brands can be closely copied while remaining legally distinct. Public oversight is weak, and two brands can look nearly identical yet differ in law. New York attempted to curb this by factory numbering and trade marks, but the measures failed beyond the state. dealers nationwide exploited the loophole as a national law seemed unlikely to close the gap.
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Whscotein
New York
Feeding problems of cattle studied by American stockman
The great problems connected with the feeding of cattle are being studied as flowe rbefore. The American stockman is making greater progress in solving these feeding problems than any other man, largely due to our 66 experiment stations.
Ips Smack Ups Stir Debate on Vulgarity and Etiquette
Critics clash over style as commentators discuss language use and tone in public discourse. The remark on smacking Ups highlights sensitivity to phrasing and audience, reflecting broader debates about civility in contemporary communication.
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Indiang
Mexico
Puta
Venezuela
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Poly
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Prince George of Wales
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University of Tilhols
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