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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
18
F B Boarman argues calves grow with good care and proper housing. He stresses thrifty six month old calves around 550 pounds indicate proper rearing and that dry warm sheds with ventilation and good bedding boost profits. He contrasts old methods with modern dairy practice relying on brains over muscle to raise calves on skim milk for higher profits.
The article rails against urban unemployment myths while noting a nationwide harvest spike. It argues farmers struggle to find unskilled labor, and many idle men prefer city saloon life over steady country work despite better wages and food.
An Idaho apple weighing 3714 ounces impressed judges at the Land and Irrigation Show. Another prize exhibit featured apples from a three year old orchard earning praise from attendees.
A.J. Legg shares a method to save young apple trees from rabbit damage. He wrapped the trunks with old newspapers secured by twine, noting the paper remained in place through winter and prevented further nibbling. The approach worked for small trees but may be impractical for larger specimens.
The article notes a sharp rise in egg imports to Japan due to domestic shortfalls. Five month values climb from 165304 in 1907 to 216104.50 in 1908 and 318360.50 in 1909, with experts predicting imports could exceed 500000 yearly.
The article advises making friends with horses and speaking to sensible animals. It recommends keeping a ready rope in stalls to avoid untied trips. An expert notes a broad head behind the ears signals intelligence, while a horse’s stomach is small relative to body size.
At the Land and Irrigation Show in Chicago government samples of Arizona grown cotton passed the highest Egyptian grade tests. The United States imports about 16 million dollars of Egyptian cotton annually, yet 100000 acres of suitable land could meet American demand. Yuma district residents claim they possess this land and more, and government tests support their view.
A pump platform framework 2 by 4 inch pieces forms a space of two to six inches between top and bottom parts. A wire fly screen covers the space to keep out insects and dirt with a larger mesh screen for extra protection. The platform provides ventilation and keeps the well odor free. in winter straw and burlap may cover it to prevent freezing.
A concise look at the farmer remembered for his work ethic and leadership in dairy farming circles. The piece highlights his inventive approach, community roles, and lasting impact on local agriculture.
The 1909 annual report by Secretary of Agriculture Wilson calls the year a banner year for farm prosperity. Total farm product value reached 8.76 billion dollars, up 869 million from 1908, with corn totaling about 1.72 billion and cereals near 3 billion. The report credits wealth growth to farming advances, mortgage payoffs, bank establishment, better homes, soil improvement, and farmer citizenship.
The Bronze turkey results from cross breeding of wild and domestic stock producing large birds. Size has increased through cross mating, but excessive length of limbs reduces value. Color shows bronze shading. both sexes share rich metallic tones. Inbreeding harms color and overall quality, a risk to avoid.
The article argues lime boosts crop yield by acid soil management. It explains legumes need less acidity for nodule bacteria to fix nitrogen, warns against overliming, and suggests testing soil with clover or melilotus alba. It compares quicklime and carbonate lime, noting timing and safety.
The article stresses fall feeding as crucial when pastures fail. It warns that cows entering winter weak lose more in spring without extra care. It recommends culling with scales and the Babcock test, and continues with ongoing weed out, feeding, and breeding.
The hen laying four eggs weekly can produce a large weekly output with ample feed and good health. Coarse pullets are poor layers, while slender headed birds with wedge-shaped bodies tend to lay best. Indian Runner ducks are good foragers, productive, and profitable with more attention.
The note observes farmers risk mortgage to buy cars and warns against unsafe driving in the country. It urges whitewashing cow stalls and animal housing now rather than waiting for cold weather.
A farmer demonstrates a profitable winter dairy by treating each cow individually and feeding oil cake over fodder, avoiding brewers grains. His clean, well ventilated buildings support quality butter sold at premium prices to a steady customer base.
American timber for railroad ties grows scarce and a major Japanese importer promotes Japanese white oak as a foreign substitute. Western railroads have purchased the timber for ties while preserving methods extend wood life. Forest service cites statutory limits on foreign timbers, declining to test Japanese oak locally.
A guide on rapid fattening of market birds. Ten days suffices when confined in a coop or small yard with constant fresh water and four daily feedings. Mixes include corn meal oats bran tallow. begin with scalded feed for three meals. Skin color can be influenced by seed. yellow skin preferred. Feeding with skim milk yields whiter flesh and better flavor. fat from cream can be replaced with corn.
A compact note emphasizes placing a pound or two of nails correctly in buildings and fences now to prevent future annoyance and maintenance problems.
Build a square platform from 2 by 10 inch stock, six feet square works well. Cut pieces to fit the cistern crown, level the frame two inches below the curb, and ensure a fall to divert water. Mix five parts cement with sand and gravel, dry mix then add water to form stiff mortar, pack and smooth, and run corner seams to crown to prevent cracking.
Instructions describe securing wood on a saw buck using a nail driven into marked piece D, a three foot chain with holes for nailheads labeled B, a weight C, and a sand box or bricks tied together for ballast. The method places the chain over the backwood and fixes weight two inches from the ground to reduce back strain.
The article notes varied feeding practices for horses: Smyrna uses figs, West Indies feed green sugar cane tops, Egypt’s khedive favors currants, Canada relies on windfall apples, Tasmania values peaches, and Arabia substitutes dates for hay and grains, highlighting endurance and speed differences.
To rid poultry of mites they must be attacked in their breeding places with white wash sunlight lime and dust or soapy water. Apply hot whitewash kerosene creosote paint creolin or naphthalene to roosts dropping boards and nests. mix creolin with kerosene as an ounce per quart and dust birds with tobacco or Persian insect powder, repeating three or four times within a week.
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