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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
3
An agricultural station article urges farmers to shelter gear after harvest to prevent rust and extend lifespan. It stresses that oil is cheaper than repairs, highlights benefits of proper lubrication, and advises housing binders, greasing moldboards, disks, and shovels. Focus remains on simplicity reliability durability accessibility for lasting profit.
Ropiness in milk after standing is linked to bacteria, mainly Bacterium Lactis Viscisum found in water. Contamination may come from cattle, udder contact, dust, or water used for cooling and utensil rinsing. Preventive steps include steaming utensils, protecting milk from dust, disinfecting stables, and testing samples from different production stages to locate the contamination source.
The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station reports a young farmer kept horses working year round at 6.7 cents per hour per horse, vs 7.9 cents on average. The most worked horse ran 1,340 hours, while the least did 391 hours, showing the value of maximizing useful horse labor and minimizing numbers.
Unproductive heavy clay and hard pan soils can gain texture and fertility by growing sweet clover for a few years. Seed weighs 60 pounds per bushel with 15 pounds sown per acre in spring on prepared land. Fall sowing with grain is possible. Rough lands may be seeded broad cast in late fall or early winter and covered by freeze thaw cycles.
The piece argues road spending will rise, doubling in a decade, driven by cars. It notes federal funds of 75 million for rural routes used by the postal service, shared with local units, to standardize construction and improve quality while urging communities to help themselves. Saturday Evening Post.
A traditional government whitewash method is outlined using lime water salt ground rice gilders whiting white glue and hot water. The mixture is boiled strained stirred and allowed to rest for several days. One pint covers about a square yard and the result is very white and durable for exterior work.
A strong shipping crate for hogs is easy to make and should be well built of southern yellow pine. A neatly built crate with a shipping tag bearing the shipper and farm aids in selling stock. For long shipments, include a pan of water in one corner along with specified crate materials and dimensions.
Three fourths of 200 Illinois tractor users told investigators for the U S department of agriculture that the farm tractor is generally profitable if enough land is cultivated. About a third of the men increased acreage by an average of 120 acres after buying tractors and finding limited room to use them efficiently.
W J Morrill argues that a permanent woodlot is essential for a well managed farm. It provides fuel posts and repair wood. It acts as a windbreak shelter for stock and helps prevent erosion on light soils or steep slopes. Proper protection thinning and winter harvesting where needed enhance value and aesthetics.
The article argues home grown fruit vegetables meat bread and syrup save money and emphasize convenience. It notes that stocked pantries storehouses and smokehouses reduce time spent preparing meals when company comes or work is heavy. It urges planting crops with both economy and ease in mind.
Experiments at a Kentucky station show formalin as an effective treatment for bloat from clover or alfalfa. A half-ounce of formalin in one quart of water is given, then a wooden block placed in the mouth to vent gas. Cattle returned to normal after 20 to 25 minutes. Formalin is a 40 percent formaldehyde solution available at drug stores.
The article explains advantages of fall and winter plowing for farmers. It notes insects such as army worms cut worms Hessian fly grasshoppers survive winter in the soil and are killed or crushed by fall plowing or disking. Old stubble fields should be plowed in fall or winter if erosion risk is low.
The article ponders time as both a foe and a driver of progress. It notes a new camping innovation: a combined tent frame and cot using right angle iron with foldable sections and coil spring suspensions for easy packing and travel.
A dialogue notes skepticism about motor reactions with Miss Waddy insisting not to worry if the chauffeur knows his business. The exchange hints at trust in automotive handling and professional driving skills.
A reflective proverb notes women reveal more openly while men struggle to interpret subtle cues. The timeless observation contrasts how genders perceive honesty and inference in everyday interactions.
A Youngstown Telegram clipping reports Willie asking about a dog found headless and sent to Pittsburgh. Mrs Jones explains the doctor identified the mystery as a rabbit dog rather than a fox terrier, clarifying the confusing incident.
The note says Willie is very interested in his nature study class and asks today whether cat tails belong to the pussy Willow family, indicating curiosity about plant classification.
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