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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1907
Page
2
W. E. Hargrave argues silos maximize corn harvest and milk yield in frost-prone Wisconsin. He cites faster harvest, reduced losses, and better cattle appetite, noting silage can double milk output potential versus traditional fodder. Marshfield farmers already embrace silos. they may become standard within years.
A historical note describes how to age horses by their teeth with doggerel verses and a closing offer for readers to contribute corrections. It outlines the lower jaw tooth stages from birth to eleven years, detailing black spots or cups in front teeth, and how the upper jaw retains spots longer. The piece emphasizes the value of age in horse buying and invites informed submissions.
Ex Governor Hoard conducted long term alfalfa tests in Jefferson County, with cooperative work by the Wisconsin Experiment Association and a broad state-wide station. Farmers should test small plots before large sowings, as seed is costly and success depends on land suitability and inoculation strategies.
Local dairymen near Marshfield increasingly breed Guernseys by gradual improvement, signaling a lasting future for the breed. Leaders named include W. N. Hargrave, J. Morrison, Wm. Burbopp, Ross Porter, O. Giles, Ren Jang, Dimerick Hros, John Ullman, with Morrison having sold twenty Guernsey bulls in three years. A plan to form an association to boost member interests and attract new breeders is urged, aiming for a grand Wisconsin State Fair gathering.
Rh D Walter, a local farmer now focusing on poultry, fruit, and general farming, reports success in duck and chicken production. He favors Barred Rock chickens and plans multiple duck breeds in separate orchard runs, aiming for diverse stock. His hens average about $1.70 per year under purchased feed.
Low-rate colonists tickets available daily until April 30 with tours in Pullman tourist sleeping cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. Round trip fares to San Francisco and Los Angeles run April 25 to May 18 limited to July 31 with other limited windows to Portland and North Pacific Coast points June 20 to July 12 or September 15. Favorable stopover arrangements via North-Western Line ticket agents.
Market notes list prices for commodities including wheat at 80 and 70 per bushel, rye at 58, potatoes at 40, hay 70, butter and dairy, beef live weight by cwt, pork dressed, veal live weight and dressed, sheep and chicken live weights, and hides with figures such as 6647 for beef hides and 49 for calf hides, reflecting a historical listing of agricultural market values.
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