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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
10
Fragmentary notes mention experiments on fever ticks and a person named Guy Elliot. The text cites an agricultural department and researchers, with unclear results and potential names such as MITCHE. The fragment reads like a report on tick control efforts and related investigations.
The Department of Agriculture aims to eradicate cattle fever by keeping specific pastures free of cattle during the tick’s life period. If one pasture on a farm remains cattle-free, it could yield safe, uninfected animals and enable freer interstate transport. Tentative state collaborations exist, with promising experiments from Uncle Sam’s farm department for Southwest cattlemen and meat consumers.
The article argues manure is a valuable asset and outlines barnyard conservation, covered yards, and manure sheds to protect and store waste. It cites large U S manure potential, Indian cattle imports for soil fertility, and practical farm practice tips for preserving fertility and reducing waste.
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