Disease in High Places by Clinton M. Shultz
The article warns of widespread tuberculosis in cows at Iowa State College farm and J. P. Morgan's herd, urging state and national testing, stricter import controls, and tracking through animal tagging. It notes acute risk to farmers, imports, and markets, and cites Dr. Burton Rogers calling for annual testing and sterilization measures to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa College
J. P. Morgan
State Board of Health
Scotland
Crown
Europe
Jerseys
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Agricultural Department of New York
New York
Iowa
Wisconsin
Burton Rogers
Kansas State College
South America
United States
Rogers
Department of Agriculture
Good Profit in Pigeons on the Farm
The article explains raising pigeons as a cheap profit source for farms, noting that 100 pigeons can be sustained by reclaimed grain, squabs reach about a pound at four weeks and fetch 25 to 40 cents in markets, and warns buyers to demand proper mating guarantees to avoid unmated birds and delays. It also describes using a large 7 foot wide hayrack box for hauling farm produce and materials, with optional bolster springs for higher loads, and a tower-like platform with railing to reach tree canopies for spraying or pruning.
Monument Erected for Rooster Champion of State Fairs
In Ver Milion County Illinois a monument will honor a rooster that died at age 12. The bird was the champion of champions, winning first prize at eight consecutive state fairs and at the Pan American exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion County
Ilinois
Farmer union chief denies Texas rail alliance claim
President Neal of the Farmers union emphatically denies that an alliance has been formed between the union and the railroads of Texas. The statement that an arrangement had been entered into had been widely published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Farmers Union
Union
Railroads of
Texas
Low Wagon A Handy Farm Tool On Rough Ground
The low-down wagon with platform is described as one of the handiest farm tools. It boasts easier loading and unloading, reducing labor where lifting replaces draft work. On firm ground a good team handles typical loads. a combination wagon box and platform with hinged sides forms a 5 by 14 foot box when raised.
Trolleys put up values Z 1 by C C Bowlsfield
Farmers have gained more than almost any other class of property owners from the construction of suburban electric railways across the country. In the west farm lands advanced 50 to 100 percent since 1902 due to settler influx and railway development, with rapid appreciation in older states as well. a direct result of the branch expansion.
Chinese Lily Care for Forcing in Water
To grow Chinese lilies in water place bulbs in a bowl with pebbles and charcoal to keep water fresh. Top with stones to anchor roots, fill with tepid rain water, keep away from light until growth starts, then move to a bright window. Do not let water sour. change weekly with soft tepid water. After blooming, keep foliage only if desired or discard and plant in soil for spring blooms. recovery for forcing again may take years.
A Pair of Prize Houdans
This breed is a favorite with the French and is gaining popularity here. The birds are large with good form and lay well. The feathered head plume detracts from their looks in the eyes of many readers.
Suburban Railways Boost Farm Values and Country Homes
Suburban rail and electric roads expand farm life prospects as workers move to rural towns. A table shows farm values rising since 1902, with first class farms near cities, second class in settled areas, and third class farther away. The trend reflects improved transport, consistent market access, and growing farm prosperity.
December farm tips for winter prep and savings
Practical guidance for farm upkeep in cold weather. Emphasizes sealing barns and poultry houses, proper ventilation for sheep, feeding hogs, trenching roots, building scratching sheds, protecting tools with linseed oil, overcoating asparagus beds with manure, and timing for cockerels and capons for Christmas markets. Includes winter hive care and equipment storage tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable
Poultry House
The Golden Rule On The Farm
John J. Jasker argues that the golden rule should guide farm labor relations but notes frequent disputes when hired hands work Sundays without extra pay. He observes wage pressures, compares farm earnings to other jobs, and suggests fair pay reflects higher costs and supply demand, urging mutual effort for fewer conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Jasker
Farm Working Notes on Profit and Stock Health
Regular feeding and proper work sustain long lived horses. Profit depends on quality feed, not just quantity, with mixed grasses favoring pasture. Overstocking, improper breeding, and neglecting daily gains hurt returns. Linseed for sows aids milk. avoid inbreeding. clean stalls prevent disease.
Handy Saw Horse and Farm Production at Jacksonville
A handy saw horse is described with a wide back edge and a four inch top, plus side strips forming a tool box for nails and implements. Meanwhile the farm at the central hospital for the insane in Jacksonville NL reports products valued at 9,817 and 253 acres in cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hospital For Insane
Jacksonville
Manure As Rich As Gold Affects Future Crops
W Milton Kelly argues soil fertility hinges on returning nutrients. He warns against removing hay and corn residues and promotes stable manure use, direct field hauling, absorbents, tight gutters, top dressing, and cover crops. He urges less reliance on purchased fertilizers and planning for early broiler incubation.
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W. Milton Kelly
New York
Smart Farmer Type Described as Head Not Hands
A concise guide defines the smart farmer as planners who work steadily to a set season plan. It argues smartness means efficient management of labor for profit, keeping every aspect of the farm orderly, and knowing broader local affairs. It notes a smart farmer blends farming with policy awareness and political insight.
The Money Losing Cow in Virginia Pasture
A photo of a cow from a seven-strong Virginia herd traces its winter toll. In March some cattle, though grazing resumes, remain weak and need daily aid to rise. The piece contrasts failing farmers stuck at twelve bushels per acre with better farmers turning farming into a science and profitable venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
South
Live Stock and Fertility for Soil Health
R. B. Rushing of Illinois argues that keeping live stock is the best, cheapest way to restore soil fertility. He sells hogs, cattle, sheep and horses annually and reports his farm now yields maximum crops each year by pasturing stock and feeding grain and hay to increase manure returned to the soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Rushing
Ilinois
A Champion Lincoln Ram and a Narrow Escape in New Jersey
John Vaughn, a Mercerville rural letter carrier, was struck by an automobile while driving along a road. He was tossed about twenty feet and landed in a wagon loaded with ripe tomatoes, uninjured. The auto fled, leaving Vaughn’s demolished wagon and squashed tomatoes behind.
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John Vaughn
Mercerville
N. J
Mr. Vaughn
Weighing and Measuring Feed for Animals
W R Gilbert of the Canadian Experiment Station urges strict use of weights and measures in feeding livestock. He warns against guesswork, notes that precise portions prevent waste, and details how to allocate food by weight or measure across batches, cows, and horses to balance productivity and cost.
Harriman Buys California Timber Tract For 1 Million
FE Harriman pays 1 000 000 dollars for a large timber land tract in California. The Gulf Compress company a Mississippi trust was fined 1 809 000 dollars and ordered to wind up within a year. A Kansas farmer’s wife escaped a tramp after a telephone bell rang during the attack. A Missouri farmer claims a 16 ft 7 in corn stalk. buffalo wolves threaten South Dakota livestock with 15 to 18 percent losses and bounty totals reach four dollars per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Harriman
California
Gulf Compress Company
Mississippi
South
Lizzie Ruggles
Andover
Kan
Harrisonville
South Dakota
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Iowa State
BY Clinton M. Shultz
C. C. Bowsfield
Lincoln Ram
W. R. Gilbert
Canadian Experiment Station
Little Nubbins
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