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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
9
The text argues for well cared for cows to yield high milk and butter fat, advising monthly milk weighing, ample wholesome food, clean well lit facilities, and humane milking routines. It recommends tolerating good cattle, avoiding poor boarders, and quick clean milking with hygienic handling including drying teats and straining milk through cheesecloth.
A brief note praises a milk can shed and level platform for farm wagons. The shed, lightweight and covered with wire cloth, keeps flies out in summer and protects cans during rough weather. The design is popular in dairy districts and rests on springs for durability.
Agricultural note advises a cow capable of producing at least one pound of butter daily is valuable. In addition to diverse farm seeds, feed her a small amount of bran or cotteseed meal daily to support her production.
In this cereal of dairy guidance readers learn a well equipped milk house pays for itself with proper milk sheet and scales. The piece urges testing cows and feeds, notes silos can double milk per acre, and stresses regular milking and feeding to improve productivity.
This piece advises poultry sellers to improve egg appearance through cleanliness and sorting by color, packing in neat cartons of a dozen, and labeling with name, date, and "quality guaranteed." It cites grocers paying premium for well presented eggs and suggests selling directly to customers to boost profits.
An instructional note on growing tomatoes stresses pruning to strengthen vines and improve yields. It covers first top pinching, removing suckers from the bottom upward, and biweekly trimming to thicken stalks for supporting heavy fruit. It also briefly mentions feeding chicks with boiled eggs.
A.V. Merrscha explains that animals and birds show signs of approaching rain. Tioga and cats sleep more. sheep cluster, horses neigh, cattle low, and fowl noises rise. Damp air reduces oxygen, unsettles nerves, and heavy air charges with electricity. Cats rub ears and coat. dandelion leaves close, plants’ air vessels expand and leaves contract.
A historical note on the common plover describing its value for pest control. It cites that plovers feed on snails wire worms beetles and other insects and mentions Scotland protects these birds by law.
A reader notes that silver stored in white canton flannel bags tarnishes more due to sulfur compounds used in preparing the white fabric. He recommends blue canton flannel for silver storage, claiming it resists tarnish better and lacks sulfur exposure.
A frugal kitchen note explains saving pea water to make soup. Shell peas, simmer hulls in minimal water, drain, blend peas in same water, add new milk and thicken with butter and flour or egg. Season with salt and pepper, and use any saved cooking liquid to flavor and thicken.
The washable tan boot is a luxury to hurried women avoiding daily cleaning. Wipe with soap and water to restore brightness with no polish needed. It resists stains and remains stain free through mud and wet terrain.
Cream butter and sugar and add eggs. Stir vigorously ten minutes. Add milk and sifted flour with baking powder. Divide batter into three layers and bake quickly about twenty minutes. Prepare filling with confectioners sugar egg yolk and butter. Beat until smooth add hot water if thick.
To prevent curdling when adding eggs to hot milk or pie fillings, beat yolks with a tablespoon of milk, then gradually whisk into the boiling mixture. Stir constantly over low heat until thickened, then remove from heat before it curdles.
Wash and crisp a sufficient quantity of young lettuce. Sprinkle liberally with chewed mint and a bit of rendered meat lard veal or chicken is best. Then dress with a French dressing. Garnish with sprays of mint and serve.
The note discusses how buying furniture with dull rubbed finishes hides dust better than highly polished surfaces. It suggests smoother, fewer grooves reduce visible dust, highlighting that flatter finishes show less dust than glossy ones.
Clean the rhubarb but do not peel. Cut into long pieces and pack into jars with cold water, shaking to exclude air. Put on rubbers and seal. Store in a dark part of the cellar.
Orchard advice urges timely planting and soil richness. It stresses frequent cultivation, weed control, and removing weak growth to prevent wind damage and promote larger fruit. It warns against late spraying and advocates proper pruning and single-fruit thinning for better yields and market appeal.
An unknown disease spreading nationwide affects trees with rough knotty growth at the crown and roots. Also called crown gall or rear knot, it is unusual in Europe and likely due to root injury. Prevention centers on burning infected trees and sourcing disease-free stock.
Fragmentary message urges farmers to plow under grass sod and other crops to sustain material through crop rotation. It notes clover must be buried despite effort, and implies a broader push to keep up with agricultural practices.
The guinea pig market is mainly driven by potassium demand and use as laboratory animals, but the article suggests the animal could be eaten as food in the United States, as it is in South America. It discusses potential culinary use alongside existing scientific and industrial demand.
A fragment notes nasturtiums as among the easiest annuals to grow and maintain color in the garden. It mentions trailing varieties and a steady supply of flowers for the season, suggesting simple cultivation guidance and ornamental value.
A brief note explains that the sheepy taste does not arise from external contact or wool, but from a peculiar inner skin feature released by rubbing. The Tunis sheep is said to be free of objectionable flavor, as are all non-tallied sheep breeds.
Planting corn by the ear method needs about 15 to 20 ears per acre. If one ear fails to grow, roughly six percent of the stand is affected. It takes about one minute to test enough ears to plant a full acre, ensuring adequate germination and growth.
Article urges boys to stay on farms by owning a fine colt or several well bred calves. Notes the attractive prices and laments that more farmers do not seize the chance to invest in livestock.
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