Period of Preparation for Winter by Way Van Benthuysen
Period from August to October sees year-old stock shed worn covering and molt in preparation for winter. Early hatched pullets may molt earlier and resume laying late January, while April to May hatchings are most desired for early winter laying. Forcing molt is largely ineffective. best to care for flock, with feeding adjustments using cracked corn and mixed rations. Careful management during molt yields healthier birds and better returns as laying resumes.
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van Benthuysen
Marek
Pulleta
Carnell
Teste
Guinea Fowl Care and Cooking Tips From Old Almanac
The article explains Guinea fowl as a good yet gamey table bird, noting eggs as profit via boiling or toasting, seasons from April to October with hatch time four weeks, and nesting habits. It describes roving behavior, egg-hidden nests, crossbreeding rumor with Penn and White Guineas, meat quality by age, and care for young birds.
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Micha
Royer
Caila Lillea Bloom Cultivates Summer Vegetables and Flowers
Caila Lillea Bloom describes caring for her vegetables and flowers in hot weather and fall. She waters plants in a crock with nearly boiling water twice weekly and notes that four or five flowers often bloom together. She uses rich potting soil and good drainage with an inch of stones.
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Caila Lillea
Sy Wenn
Look After the Fences in the Pasture
A farm guide stresses regular inspection of pasture and field fences to prevent cattle escaping. Avoid sagging wire and decayed posts, as a well-kept fence signals a good farmer and prevents trouble, saving time and effort in livestock control.
Hardy flowering clematis and screen vines for houses
The article praises Clematis paniculata as a top hardy flowering vine, noting its disease resistance, profuse small white blossoms, and strong climbing habit. It recommends planting in well loamed, drained soil with leaf mulch and winter protection. It discusses vine support ideas, especially leather lacing and stout wire netting, to guard against storm damage while preserving air circulation. It also advises matching vine type to wall height and suggests soil improvement for vigorous growth along house walls.
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Siz
Archie
Tao
Steal
Ridding sun dried fruit of insects
L M Rensington outlines practical methods to prevent insect infestation in sun dried fruit. He recommends using wire mesh trays on sturdy foundations to keep flies away during drying, favoring galvanized frames and reversible trays to speed drying while preventing access to larvae.
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L. M. Rensington
Poultry in the Orchard Run of Insect Control Proposed
A note suggests letting poultry roam the orchard to destroy insects and bugs and to eat worms. The proposal highlights potential pest control and natural pruning benefits from free ranging birds.
U S Dairy Cattle and Production Rise Over Decade
Census data show 21 795 770 dairy cows in 1910 up from 18 103 666 in 1900, a 3 687 104 increase or 20.4 percent. Butter output in 1909 reached 1 619 415 262 pounds, up from 1 491 752 602 in 1899, an 8.8 percent rise. Cheese production also climbs, with factories and farms sharing gains though farm-made cheese drops. Per cow output suggests growing American demand for dairy, implying shortages as consumption outpaces supply.
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United States
Shun the Tuberculosis Cow in Home Danger
A world wide study shows tuberculosis transfers from cattle to humans are common and ongoing. It notes that humans are susceptible to bovine infection and that cow tuberculosis is a significant danger, especially for older children and adults in the home.
Handy milk bottle carrier banded from wire
Lawrence L. Robbins describes a simple hand fashioned milk bottle carrier. A piece of wire is bent to form a bandle that fits the rim, easing transport. The device is pocket portable and requires little effort for fingers.
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Lawrence L. Robbins
Bottle neck fitting with bent rims described
A Harwich Massachusetts note in Popular Mechanics explains a cap feature. The rim fitting is bent to create two semi circles. One half hooks permanently at A and the other hooks at B after being sprung around the bottle neck.
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Harwich
Mass
Causes of milk bitterness from cows and feed
Milk bitterness arises in two ways. Some milk tastes bitter when freshly drawn due to Swedes cabbage or certain herbs in feed. Others become bitter after standing, from bacterial growth. During lactation bitterness can occur if grain rations are excessive. reducing intake and giving Epsom salts in two or three doses over three days may help.
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Ontario Agricultural College
Development of Bacteria in Milk
Milk is nearly perfect for human nutrition yet serves as an ideal medium for certain bacteria. These microbes may enter milk from dust laden air, from flies, and from unclean utensils, posing contamination risks to dairy products.
Peculiar Livestock Farm In Quebec Fox Ventures
Robert Rowley, a Laurentide preserve keeper at Lake Edward, started a black fox breeding push with four young pups near Roberval. Word spread of high offers from Lt. Gov Wool’s agent, yet Rowley held firm. He plans to cross a pitch black dog fox with the litter to produce another pure black line by next spring.
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Robert Rowley
Laurentide
Lake Edward
Quebec
Montreal Gazette
Roberval
Rowley
Prdman
Wool
New Brunswick
Ateck
Mr. Trowley
Hoe
After the husband goes shopping the fenoes swapping
A brief item notes an unusual domestic scene where a husband shops while a fenoes swap is described. The short snippet hints at a crossword era domestic anecdote with minimal names or places.
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