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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
2
A garbled set of classifieds includes a real estate section with farm properties for sale near Stratford and Marathon County lines, including mentions of unimproved or improved farm land, and nearby towns. It also lists help wanted items seeking practical blacksmiths and general labor, with addresses and contact snippets and a rental offer for a two story brick building suitable for business or residence.
The article argues registering a sire at the herd head drives dairy progress and wealth, citing Jefferson County successes and plans for northern Wisconsin fruit ventures. It notes breeders rising from purebred stock, education via Short Courses, and markets in Duluth, Superior, Ashland, and mining districts, with profits from large acreages and fruit sales. It also discusses cow behavior, leadership traits, and management of unruly cows, including potential value of offspring and the need for careful handling to reduce trouble.
The U W Bulletin No. 139 argues barnyard manure remains the chief fertilizer due to soil conditioning and steady nutrient release, outperforming soluble artificial mixes. It notes manures yield about 10 pounds of nitrogen and 10 pounds of potash per ton and advises fall or winter applications, with top dressing on clays preferred. It cites an on farm test showing a ten bushel per acre gain for direct surface application over plowing. Also reports Wood county has 6 purebred and 17 grade licensed stallions, urging more breeding and a shift to purebred stock for profit.
The excerpt advises horses to get a spring feeding change from timothy hay and oats to clover and corn or roots, with daily work to prevent weakness. It discusses adjusting feed to stimulate appetite, potential veterinary help, and gradual spring work. It also covers dairy cows, urging ample first calf nutrition, 5% protein for lactation, and dry feeding for better digestion and bulk.
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