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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
8
A collage of 19th century ads notes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for troops with foot comfort claims. Also promotes La Creole Hair Dressing for gray hair, Hanford's Balsam for thrush and colds, Capucine for colds and feverish relief, and a line about Old King Coal.
The article concludes that growing popcorn does pay, but only modestly and not on a large scale. Profit hinges on producing high quality grain, proper storage, and advantageous marketing, with Iowa and Nebraska farmers leading in specialty production and elevator buyers backing harvest sales to manufacturers and snack goods makers.
The article explains roup as a highly contagious and severe poultry ailment second only to cholera in dread. It notes the distinctive offensive odor, eye and throat involvement, and progression from sneezing to nasal discharge, puffed eyes, weight loss, and potential death if untreated.
Exposed machinery rusts quickly and loses value. Proper storage helps, but in some climates more is needed. Coat all iron parts with a thick cheap oil when not in use to seal moisture and prevent rust.
The article argues that dairy cows can transform a poor farm into a profitable enterprise by providing a reliable product. It compares dairying to manufacturing, noting that with adequate feed the farm will produce a profit from labor and capital.
Various drinking fountains suit indoor and outdoor use. Keep water covered, raise it from the floor, and place it where hens cannot scratch litter into it to prevent dirty water in large flocks.
Practical poultry guidance emphasizes starting with a small flock, choosing a preferred breed, and gradually increasing numbers. It stresses feeding for egg production, balancing rations to provide nutrients necessary for eggs, likening it to dairy farming.
A. 8. Neale of Kansas State Agricultural College explains pit silos in western Kansas, noting suitability mainly for semiarid areas between the ninety ninth meridian and the Sierra Nevada. They are economical to build, fill, and operate for small farmers with limited capital, though unsuitable on very sandy soils.
A feed truck reduces the workload of mixing and carrying feed to a large herd. Instead of delivering to each animal, several bushels can be mixed at the bin, loaded into the truck, wheeled to the cows, and shoveled out quickly in proper amounts.
Stunted pigs may need costly feed to restart growth even if costly. Pasture pigs should receive grain daily to stay on track, as farm experience confirms.
Breeders are advised never to hatch eggs smaller than the flock's ordinary egg. Such small eggs may still be fertile and produce good chicks, though the birds could have a tendency to lay small eggs themselves.
Agricultural note from Fort Collins advises protecting cherry trees from slug damage. When cherries are very small spray arsenate of lead at 1 lb per 30 gallons of water. After fruit is half grown use white hellebore or Black Leaf 40 to cover leaf surfaces, noting Black Leaf 40 kills only contacted slugs while hellebore kills those that eat it for days. For few trees, dust foliage with air slaked lime or road dust.
A horse forced to fight flies and worn with poor gear cannot work full days. loss of stamina harms its life-work. A comfortable horse in good spirits makes the best record and performs at peak.
Keeping a generous supply of fresh water for young pigs is important and can be achieved with an automatic fountain. Bedding should remain clean and dry, even in warmth. Dipping the pigs occasionally and frequent disinfection of quarters help prevent disease.
The farmer keeps sheep mainly to supply meat for the household. He tends to rely on salt meat like salt pork since meat is easiest to preserve on the farm.
Advice stresses proper care for hatchlings and chicks to ensure good returns. It warns that poor treatment leads to losses and suggests avoiding keeping chicks if conditions cannot be improved.
Instructions from C P Unwin of the Oklahoma Experiment Station describe sampling and testing milk for butterfat. Steps include rapid sample transfer, measuring 17.5 cc milk, adding acid with specific gravity 1.82 to 1.83, balancing the tester, running for minutes, adding hot water to raise fat, then reading fat height with dividers.
The guide advises beginners to seed alfalfa alone for best results with fall or spring soil work, weed control by June or July, and inoculation plus at least 20 pounds per acre. It notes potential one or two hay crops before September 1 depending on rain and soil. and warns to watch hogs for lice and keep pigs from becoming infested.
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