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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
3
A central Iowa correspondent reports a single sixty foot square patch of horse nettle. The weed spreads by seeds and rootstocks and is among the worst pests like Canada thistle and quack grass. Recommend repeatedly hoeing the patch every ten days to prevent spread and keep leaves from sun exposure.
Do not expose freshly made concrete to the hot sun and avoid rapid drying. Do not allow freezing before proper hardening. Use uniform Portland cement and thorough mixing. Do not reuse old concrete. Do not apply fresh cement to old surfaces without soaking and roughening. Use a thin cement wash and avoid excess cement.
The Iowa Homestead describes using two 18 foot 2x6 boards and four posts to lift and move a heavy hay rack. Place posts four feet apart and attach long pieces to create supports that fit under the rack crosspieces. Drive between the supports to slide the rack onto planks and unload it, then reverse to load.
Article discusses how tillable land output depends on farming type, machinery, and especially the horse driver. It notes 100 acres possible with two good horses, up to six with more. Emphasis on steady gait, smooth turns, proper harness fit, and daily checks to prevent injury and improve efficiency.
Practical steps by J H Andre Wisconsin on building a low cost well wall using large stones and a concrete cone with a sewer pipe. Describes stone wall height 5 6 ft arching top, large flat cover with pipe, concrete cone 3 ft long 16 in diameter, water intake openings, pipe sizing from 8 to 1 4 inches, iron top section to protect pump, and back filling to avoid extra digging.
The article argues for early maturity in cattle to boost profits by producing baby beef. It advises fall calves fed on skim milk and grain, then pastured with grain in spring, finishing at 16 to 17 months. It contrasts baby beef with slow-maturing mature steers and cites Ohio examples of involving children in cattle farming.
Seed corn harvested in fall contains 26 to 30 percent moisture and must dry quickly. Exposed ears should not be piled or placed in direct sun. airy dry locations like above a driveway work well. Three storage methods include a wire rack, angled nail supports, or hanging ears with twine, all enabling air circulation and preventing moisture gain.
Clover seed should be bought early and soybeans rise as a valuable midwest crop. Broom corn yields about 1 270 000 dollars yearly and sorghum makes strong silage. Rye silage is fair and wheat benefits from thorough soil prep. Celery rows may be earthed up and alfalfa silos mark a progressive community.
Practical guidance for farm management covering cattle comfort, pig feeding, bee care, siloing clover with corn, cooperative feeding purchases, and the value of green forage. Notes stress exercise for fowl, careful pruning, cress propagation, alfalfa and clover leaves in mash, grain mixes for lamb fattening, fruit growing profitability, and dairy cream quality amid a tight hay year.
A hog grower studies form and breed to shape an ideal pig stock. The text outlines selecting healthy, strong animals and matching breeds to the desired pork production standard.
A Jackson Michigan inventor introduces Electric No. 2 a daylight egg tester for the poultry and produce trade. The device uses a belt feed 3 feet long with glass or metal trays to inspect eggs under a hooded lamp. Good eggs show a deep orange color while bad ones appear black. The tester works with standard electric current or a 24 battery pack for low voltage use and can handle about 80 cases daily with minimal fire risk.
The article advises feeding about one third corn and other grains, with a target ration around 1.5 for layers and 1.6 for general poultry. It states fowls need roughly 27 pounds of dry feed per 500 pounds of live weight and about 4 ounces of dry matter daily per bird, noting wet feeds reduce grain needs and urging to feed what they will eat.
A simple chopper and mixer for poultry feed is described in Popular Mechanics. Build with standard blacksmith skills using steel hoops, an iron rod, and a spade shaped end to form blades that fit a wooden handle. Create a square wooden box for efficient chopping and mixing.
The Iowa Homestead notes a feeding trough for poultry that prevents food waste and keeps birds from stepping into the feed, preserving feeding value. The illustration is self explanatory and requires no further description.
Sprouted oats cabbage and turnips provide the best green poultry food for winter. Alfalfa or clover leaves or barn sweepings, scalded and fed with or without ground feed, can largely replace green food and may be better than all green stuff alone.
Cleaning an old hen house described as washing walls with strong carbolic acid water and using an old broom followed by bitewash. The fragment notes a cleaning method for poultry housing.
The article argues that farmers now embrace winter eggs using well built houses incubators and brooders to run complete poultry operations. It credits breeders for shifting focus from show quality to egg and meat production noting purebreds outperform crossbreds and mongrels in laying uniformity and carcass quality.
A 1900s style guide urges poultrymen to balance diet with grain and skim milk, keep dry dry-floored coops, and select strong breeding stock. It warns against draughts, overfeeding, and bowel problems while stressing slow learning and planning.
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