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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
6
Describes an excellent kind of constanchion for cattle lacking disho rning. Movable parts A and B operate the stanchion with adjustable strips I and II and a block mechanism that holds the upright, enabling a cow to lift, lock, and release herself from the feed stall. the mechanism requires human release to exit.
The article explains that odors from feeds such as silage, potatoes, and wild garlic affect milk quality. Feeding should occur after milking to prevent tainting milk with odors passing from the cow. Some creameries ban silage, but experts argue post milking feeding preserves milk flavor.
The passage urges growing interest in saddle horse breeds and better riding skills for youth. It discusses costs of training fast horses, the impracticality for moderate means, and the viability of compact hackneys. It also covers hoof care with foot soaking and poultices to prevent and treat injuries.
The piece argues against efforts to curb maize exports to Europe claiming such exports raise corn demand and profits. It contends Europe uses maize mainly for feed, not food, and suggests maize could replace rye bread or potatoes rather than wheat. It notes the corn belt is settled and future Siberian wheat growth won’t boost corn, urging continued maize propaganda to profit from European surplus.
The article notes growing attention to tree care on farms, with past neglect giving way to improved practices. It highlights the value of oak trees as a spreading variety suitable for spacious farmyards.
The article advises careful spacing and growth room for evergreens, noting that crowding diminishes appearance. It explains that evergreens benefit from transplanting, forming dense fibrous roots and allowing multiple relocations before final placement.
Buy a good male to pair with your best sows and expect better offspring. When feed costs rise, poor stock wastes resources while thoroughbred pigs fatten with less feed. Avoid cheap males as offspring will be poorer than parents. invest in top quality hogs to secure return in a high price feed year.
Mr J H Hale says codling moth causes greater damage to Massachusetts fruit than San Jose scale. The Orangewood Farmer notes D Willard calls apricots misunderstood. Moorpark variety yields little fruit while new Japanese varieties prove productive, promising good results in New England and beyond.
A U S based company that dominates glucose output from corn reports a new rubber substitute made from corn oil. Produced by vulcanizing the oil, the product resembles Para rubber and may replace rougher grades in bicycle tires and sheet rubber. If proven durable, rubber goods could be revolutionized.
The piece extols the May With a Hoe tool linking wheel hoe and new weeder to clean a two acre garden with less effort than a horse and cultivator for one acre. It warns on fence gaps inviting horse injury, stresses keeping horses from both sides, and notes farm labor costs rising with year hiring patterns and seasonal hiring trends.
A fragmentary health column offers home remedies and cautions. It warns against privet growth causing stomach inflammation, suggests lemon water to ease headaches, praises a lemon drink for bilious liver issues, and recommends plain foods for a four year old, including milk and oats while avoiding cake. Also mentions 45,000 acres of living orchards on the Pacific coast.
Harold Leeney of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons outlines a new horse phrenology. He presents diagrams labeling five skull types with traits from calm family pets to hard workers and dangerous dispositions, advising caution and noting exceptions among famous racers.
Germany advances women in farming with Frietieau agricultural school near Berlin opened four years ago by Dr Catner. Seven graduates form a network including a Riga sister school, while Baroness von Duarth Harmating runs Plauen estate courses. Fraulein Blum promoted fruit culture and gardening, and English nobility also pursues female agricultural study.
The article notes ginger as an emerging crop in California, with potential for commercial growth. It highlights ginger’s value when dried or preserved, its ease of cultivation, and the similar care it requires to canna, awaiting ranchers to dedicate time to small crops.
Dairyman should cull cows with low butter fat yields and high feed intake. Retain cows that produce more butter fat per test, improving efficiency in milk production.
Central Standard Time schedule lists trains arriving and departing with notes on terminal points Cleveland and Yanvy. A puzzled entry shows a 83 North High line and mentions Roy Swern with an unclear time.
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