Tariffs on raw wool axed by Wilson and Ways and Means
World wide brief: Wilson and the Ways and Means Committee agree to remove wool from the tariff free list after two years of Democratic advocacy. Other notes include recognition of the Chinese republic, Morgans estate estimates, Texas and Illinois flood relief, and wage reforms at Crane Company.
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United States
Bryan
White House
State Department
China
Washington
Funeral at Athens for King George of Greece
Foreign dispatches report a pomp filled funeral in Athens for King George. Montenegro notching a Tarabosch foothold while powers gather naval force near Scutari to force retreat in the five month conflict.
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Pascual Orozco, Jr
Senate
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Montenegro
Tarabosch
Scutari
Antevari
Cattaro
Pretty Little Garden In The Window by L M Bennington
Garden advice for indoor potted plants including light, air, and watering practices. Emphasizes avoiding cold drafts, frequent soil stirring for root aeration, and proper moisture for Chinese hibiscus and palms. Recommends weekly to biweekly cleanup with soapsuds and rinsing.
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L. M. Bennington
Guinea fowls as egg producers and their varities
A. J. Legg shares firsthand observations on guinea fowl egg production. He cites a range from 30 to 70 eggs per season, notes variability among white and pearl hens, recounts a total of 226 eggs across three hens with 40 likely lost, and reports early laying in April with a cold spring affecting numbers. Young guineas—75 hatched, 50 surviving to October—show resilience, while hybrids outgrow pure pearl birds.
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A. J. Legg
Bgg Nent
The Disk Plow in Progressive Farming
The disk plow is set to be a key future implement for farmers. The double disk or gang cuts 24 to 26 inches with the same horse power as a 16 inch moldboard sulky, costing only a few dollars more. Disk equipment, including the disk drill and disk barrow, is gaining traction as a lasting trend among dealers.
Screening Tile Drain Outlets
Tile drains should have outlets screened to prevent muskrat access. A field map showing drain lines helps locate outlets if they become covered, aiding quick discovery and maintenance.
Make Corners Beautiful With Ferns
Brighten shady corners with hardy ferns. Transplant ferns from the woods to a well shaded spot. they flourish with little care and suit damp, low areas near porches for attractive growth.
How to Build a Silo with Cement Lined 2x4 Framework
Hoards Dairyman advises a silo plan using a six foot deep concrete foundation and a top 2x4 frame spaced fifteen inches apart. Inside, half inch lumber forms a lath pattern for a cement mortar lining, two coats plus a cement wash to seal against moisture and air ingress.
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Hoard's
ROOT CROPS FOR DAIRY COW
Root crops like turnips provide valuable variety for dairy cows and can be fed after milking to avoid flavor changes. A peck per cow daily suffices with chopping and a little salt to improve palatability. In Wisconsin, Iowa, and western states roots are becoming an important farm crop.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Artificial ponds proposed for wetland drainage
An immigrant German farmer advises replacing tile drainage with artificial fish ponds on wetlands. He notes in Germany an acre of ponds can be more valuable than wheat, as dams are cheap to build with farm labor and ponds enhance scenery and aid irrigation potential.
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Germany
Soil for Peas and Seasonal Ground Shifts
The text advises enriching soil for peas and rotating locations each season. It emphasizes thorough soil work and notes that fall plowing provides an advantage.
Up-to-Date Farmer Plans Next Season's Work
The article notes a diligent farmer always busy laying plans for the coming season. It emphasizes steady preparation in both summer and winter, reflecting practical agricultural foresight and ongoing activity.
Learning texture of soils by water retention
The method compares sand clay and humus rich loam using three identical cans with drilled bottoms. Each is packed, dried, then watered in equal amounts until drainage shows relative moisture holding. Observations reveal sand holds least water while humus rich soil holds the most.
Fatten Sheep for Market and Breeding Selection
The article advises culling young and old ewes not kept for breeding to fatten them before ram introduction. It suggests pasturing cull sheep, timing, and special feed if delayed. It emphasizes choosing rams to balance weaknesses in ewes, aiming for a uniform flock and proper ram management.
Popular Mechanics describes a wagon brake for mountain travel
W C Thompson of Millington New Jersey praises a brake made from a 28 inch iron wagon tire with curved front, hickory side supports, and a front hole for a rope or chain. When the wheel rests in the brake center it holds the wagon on steep grades.
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W. C. Thompson
Millington
N. J
Rape Seeding Rates and Soil Prep Guidelines
Seeding rape requires three to five pounds of seed per acre when broadcast and one to two pounds when drilled. Seed quantity depends on soil quality and seed bed should be fine firm and moist. A light manure top dressing aids growth and the crop responds well to such treatment.
Keep Poultry Healthy and Clean for Stronger Fowl
Guidance urges pure air water and food plus thorough cleanliness to boost the chicken’s health and disease resistance.
High Egg Fertility in Hatchery Stock
To secure high fertility in eggs for hatching, stock must be properly bred reared housed fed and mated.
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