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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1891
Page
3
A first person piece recalls John Barringer as a shy quiet boy from a farm near Sinker's Mill. The narrator notes hard work and humble origins, predicting Barringer's rise in state politics while recalling a bygone era and a wish for his return to the old life.
In a family tale Eli Harewood contemplates letting his son George leave the farm. Wife Hester urges backing George by granting him a stake in the business plus a horse and grazing rights. Eli shadows a plan to present a direct gift of fifty acres and Vixen the mare, tying George’s future to the farm and halting his departure.
A practical farm guide covers second crops, corn fodder buckwheat and turnips, with advice on soil richness, moisture needs, and timings after harvest. Also notes on wooden well-curbing, an adjustable halter, and breeding strategies to improve dairy cattle and overall herd vigor.
W D Rutherford, a successful Jersey breeder, spoke at the Farmers Institute in Canton New York stressing that liv e stock sustains farm fertility and quality dictates profit margins.
A translation from Nordisk Mejers-Tidning urges strict dairy cleanliness. It emphasizes dry stalls, fresh air, brushing cows, avoiding full udder washing, and careful milking practices to prevent dirt and contamination. Temperature control, proper milking attire, clean vessels, and thorough straining after milking are all essential.
In this article the author discusses how different climates in the United States affect poultry breeds imported from various regions. It explains that the Leghorn from Italy may not lay as well in certain American conditions, highlighting the influence of climate on egg production and meat traits.
Grape cultivation tips cover ground work, pruning, and fertilizing for vigor and fruit. Bed and room care guidance explains proper bedding, dust control, cleaning routines, and odor prevention to keep bedrooms wholesome, plus post washing care for wooden bowls.
The Sunny South may not suit all breeds like Cangshans from China which may thrive in colder climates. Over the past decade a more cultured class of poultry raisers has emerged, aided by poultry journals. The sitting hen is deemed a delusion and a danger to chicks, making incubators a practical economy for pure bred hatching. Newly hatched chicks require heat in early days. neglect leads to chill and poor health.
Broken oyster shells and bone are good feed for hens while damp conditions invite disease. Keep charcoal and lime accessible to fowls to prevent illness. Fat hens that stop laying should be marketed as fat reduces egg production.
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