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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
7
The Times presents advice from the United States Department of Agriculture and noted writers on crop care and farm practices. Readers receive practical steps on improving yields, pest management, and soil health through trusted sources and timely tips.
The article details punctured wounds in horses caused by nails forks thorns and similar objects. It explains frequent foot injuries in urban settings and ironworks, progression to swelling and lameness, and challenges in disinfecting and treating deep punctures especially in the feet joints and tendon sheaths. It advises thorough foot inspection after shoeing, funneling the sole to open infected areas, and blistering or antiseptic dressings for joint punctures with attention to early intervention to prevent severe outcomes.
Oklahoma agricultural note urges scattering manure and decaying waste in cultivated fields and plowing under to reduce flies and disease. It links cleanliness to healthier homes and livestock, warns manure harboring pests threatens crops and human health, and promotes sanitary practices for disease prevention.
The colt should have ample pure water and not icy water as it reduces intake. Do not heat water. supply a fresh amount just before feeding so it remains at ambient temperature. Offer water half an hour before feeding and keep rock salt in each stall. Add a pinch of common salt to grain feed two or three times weekly.
An unclear note recounts farmers alleging shell machine profits in sheds. The fragment mentions lmecese profits and a focus on machinery use, with no clear dates or outcomes. Further readable context is needed to confirm participants and actions.
Wallace's Farmer argues that true farming success relies on the right man, crop, and soil. It warns against using an unsuitable crew or soil, stressing the need for a capable caretaker and soil fit for the chosen crop.
The piece argues farming remains hard work despite modern machinery and exaggerations from machine makers. It warns against belief in effortless profit through press or wheels and notes humane genius aids only small improvements while labor remains essential for soil profit.
The article contrasts old bucket churns with a Canadian churn featuring a light rolling frame a suspended barrel a driving gear and a hand crank. The mechanism allows rapid rotation with a top filling and a bottom hook to hold the barrel stationary during filling, speeding butter production compared with traditional methods.
Iowa state and savings banks and trust companies report the largest jump in deposits on record, totaling 384,483, SALTS. The gain since Nov 1, 1915 exceeds 54.8 million dollars, fueled by high farm prices and strong crops.
Fragment discusses grooming a boar or sow for a fair and using disinfectant water and cake meal with fresh eggs. It references showing at the fair and improving coat, but details are fragmented and hard to interpret.
A cautionary note warns against giving medicines to animals via hoses and stresses not to treat a horse or other animals without understanding the animal’s exact condition and the action of the drug. The guidance cautions against gunshot wound treatments and unclear procedures.
Careful handling of alfalfa hay preserves its feeding value. The text notes that 25 acres contain considerably more than 60 percent of the hay's feeding value, emphasizing the importance of avoiding losses during handling.
Farmers urged to maintain cow comfort and thermal stability with proper housing and care. Advice emphasizes lower feed costs and better productivity when cows stay warm and stress-free during winter and cold spells.
The guide stresses airtight perpendicular interiors free of projections. It favors a round silo with tight doors and continuous closure to minimize silage loss. Build rigidly to withstand strong winds and design to minimize ice damage through freezing conditions.
Measured by its power to boost productivity, manure from the average farm is worth from 260 to 500 dollars annually. Proper handling of manure is crucial now and will grow in importance as time passes. Every farm manager should learn the essential facts about managing this product.
The report notes VerYr, a dual purpose cow, performs well in her grade but fails to meet expected outcomes or pan out in the broader evaluation.
Officials warn that continued use of immature sows and boars concentrates inbreeding risks. Critics argue that strict breeding controls and tax policies may curb harmful practices and improve herd health.
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