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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
3
Extensive farm guidance covers breeding sows and heifers, pasture management with clover, hay and silage use, shelter and ventilation for stock, manure and fly control, and proper feeding. It emphasizes careful breeding, avoidance of crossbreeding, housing improvements, fruit and berry propagation, and practical notes on implements and market considerations.
A practical method from Farm and Home shows a 1 by 4 plank with a V notch to flip fence posts from ground. Attach a chain and wagon hitch to lift posts with little digging, using vertical lift to free the base.
The Farmers' Review emphasizes that farm boys should mix work with recreation and schooling. It warns against overwork, noting growing muscles and changing needs as boys age, and argues parents should tailor duties to individual limits to prevent dullness or burnout.
A farm column notes hedge box fencing needs repair, manure spreaders lowering barnyard wealth while increasing field value. It warns against selling clover hay if stock feeds it, values fertilizer as much as feed, and praises the manure spreader though it requires strong manual effort. The corn is praised and the hoe is essential on the farm, needing a strong arm.
The Pennsylvania Experiment Station recommends fall seeding of alfalfa due to weeds' abundance in spring and early summer. Lands cultivated early in the season and seeded in July or August show ideal conditions for establishing young plants.
Instructional note explains how to remove a stuck nail using a hammer and wooden fulcrum. It describes placing a bit of hardwood under the hammer head, applying leverage, and driving the nail out with a few taps for easier removal. The guidance emphasizes careful technique and a practical approach to prying free a nail.
A reader notes a saying about a neighbor who is prudent about his crop and ahead of others. The prompted line suggests a broader, proverbial meaning in farming circles. The commentary hints at communal values and practical thrift in rural life.
A Farmers' Voice correspondent argues that corn belt farms must replenish humus with alfalfa and diversified crops. Rotating corn with alfalfa plus cattle and hog manure sustains fertility, raises yields, and supports expanding herds. A Nebraska farmer with 330 acres reports higher dairy and corn output, crediting alfalfa, manure, and efficient feeding for strong returns.
A Towa reader details a home made corn harvester assembly using a 4 by 4 frame, a pulley drive, and a 2 by 4 extension on an axle. He explains sharpening, raking front rows with old Keystone planter parts, and tows to form a row. A buck and pail keep tools and binders ready for loading into stock.
A fragmented verse fragment speaks of spring, summer, and tasks to be done. It mentions a fox, roads, and dragging a ronda with unclear meaning. The text reads as garbled poetry with no clear event or person.
A writer claims the nation spent about $100 million last year to feed rats and urges citizens to join in destroying rats to cut costs, urging widespread action.
The article details a rust resistance cantaloupe project testing seed from Rocky Ford. Reports from testers across the United States show rust resistant plots stayed green longer, yielded earlier, and produced higher quality melons amid widespread rust infestation. Experimental methods included varied irrigation and a check row to compare rust resistance under adverse conditions.
Reports from researchers and growers describe rust resistant melon seed performing well in tests across multiple stations. Seed selection emphasizes early, prolific, uniform fruit with improved keeping qualities. A cooperative test will gauge early maturity in Canada, while studies on the melon louse life history proceed under Prof. Gillatte.
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