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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
3
A broad farm column covers pig feeding, clover and pasture use, dairy hygiene, and fodder balance. It includes advice on silage, beets and turnips, vinegar making, orchard care, and safe pest control methods, with practical reminders on ventilation and animal handling. It references elder agricultural practices and cautions about hazardous materials used in field work.
A described meadow pen for sheep uses a dual gate trap. Gate A is latched to block entry while gate B can swing open when the board is propped, releasing dogs seeking sheep. A clever counterweight and rope setup aims to confine sheep while allowing a dog to trigger release.
An old horticultural note explains asparagus growing on well drained soils, recommending deep prep, manure enrichment, and two planting methods. It covers two bed setups, planting distances, crown depth, and winter mulching with straw or manure, plus autumn fertilization strategies for north and south regions.
A Paray Journal summary outlines issues in dairy cows with hard milking. Causes include natural teat canal obstruction from long or multiple growths along the canal, yeasty or boar-like attachments, and injuries to the sphincter area. Warty growths at the teat opening are also noted as a factor.
The article explains how soil type changes vegetable forms, using cabbage as the example. Heavy soil with ample nutrients yields late flat Dutch or Drumhead cabbage with vigor and excellent keeping quality, while light sandy soil produces an earlier, smaller, garlicky version. A mid soil yields an intermediate form, all from the same stock and cultivation.
An old instruction describes using a telegraph wire as a biting bit for cattle. It explains threading the wire through the mouth and tying behind the ears to form a headgear. The device allegedly keeps the tongue from swelling and allows controlled feeding and salivation.
The report explains how salt content in butter depends on moisture, and that uniform salting requires even moisture distribution. It cautions against pockets of salt, salt loss through wringing, and recommends draining after washing. It notes that salt amount ranges from three quarters to one ounce per pound for properly worked medium soft butter.
The Red Cedar lumber used for pencils commands a half century of fame as a traded commodity. Most comes from Tennessee and Alabama with dwindling Tennessee stock. War era stumps fetch higher prices than logs, fence posts repurposed for pencils, and wasteful shifts in wood use edge toward new timber. The Agriculture department notes growth and potential in suitable U.S. climates, but old timber remains scarce and price driven.
A farmer with a sizable cow herd can sell his lowest quality animal to buy a separator. The device will reduce running costs and ultimately save money over time.
The era of cheap meat seems to be far off and consumption has overtaken production. There is room for increased live stock output, but with population rising by about two million annually and ample work for all, the chance of a food surplus causing alarm for many years is practically eliminated.
A two panel portable fence uses found fencing fourteen feet long with bowers creating a three foot high barrier. Cleats project two inches to hold the fence steady, with stabilizing notches and triangular braces. Lower gaps can be reduced to four inches and upper gaps increased to eight inches for pig confinement.
A vintage note on dairy practice advocates separator use and intelligent methods to boost earnings. It warns on metals in butter, air and sun exposure, feeding dangers, and pasture health. It stresses keeping dairy cows calm, improving milk quality, and avoiding excessive fattening cows for beef as prices rise.
A fragmented rustic note warns that a dog in the yard brings trouble and guilt, with cows at the stable and odd phrasing about a “canny milk” and “Men dog” in a Fatma Journal style. It hints at prudent care and reviewing dog ownership.
A fragmentary note discusses breaking calves to drinking, stressing gentle handling and a calm temperament. It compares outcomes of the nand fed calf on sour milk to a sour disposition, implying training requires patience and steady approach.
The text argues that cow's milk cannot replace water for any creature, from infant to adult, including calves, pigs, and foals. It asserts all beings require water alongside milk, even when milk is widely consumed.
The article urges dairy farmers to value knowledge for feed choices and cow capacity. It contrasts clover hay with timothy hay and criticizes low‑value brans and shorts. It urges informed feeding, culling poor cows, and focusing on profitable herd gains.
Farmers differ on the best time to breed heifers. Breeding too early often stunts growth and lowers future productivity. A safe rule is not to feed or breed heifers until they reach the size of an 18 month old or show adequate vigor and health, with dairy heifers possibly bred earlier than beef varieties.
Instructions describe making a box of inch boards measuring 12 by 18 inches with a depth of 4 inches. It calls for three inch wide tees and nine inch long, detailing dimensions for a DIY project.
In Wisconsin the correspondent of the Missouri Valley Farmer reports on three hours of milking daily and the need for cushions to ease the task. The piece describes using grain sacks and nailing three sides of a stool then sealing with a material like excursior.
A note explains winter killing comes from excess water in poorly drained soils. Well drained land rarely suffers. Tile drainage is presented as the only remedy to remove excess water and prevent crop loss during winter.
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