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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
9
The article advises careful lamb care through cold rains and wind, teaching lambs to eat with creep feeding, proper udder management, and moderate ewe feeding. It warns against overfeeding milk and notes the value of sunlit creeps, low troughs, and fresh ground grain to prevent stomach trouble and aid growth. It also mentions Bengal land use data and manure practices briefly.
Consul General Michael reports Bengal seed store in Calcutta supplies tested seed at local rates after filtering from provincial farms. In 1907 the store distributed 88 354 pounds of seed for rice and 21 280 pounds for jute, supporting vast Bengal fields and inviting private ventures.
The article describes desirable udder types for dairy cows, emphasizing moderate size, sufficient capacity for continued fat production, and evenly balanced quarters to ensure uniform milk from all teats. It stresses even distribution and balanced structure for efficient milk supply.
The passage explains udder anatomy and balance for dairy cows. It describes desired features such as forward placement, strong attachment, well developed central suture, and soft hair cover. It contrasts common faults including forward hang, uneven teat placement, and funnel shaped udders.
Poem celebrates the arrival of spring with vivid imagery of waking nature. The speaker notes woodbirds, sprouting grasses, a flowing brook, green forest canopies, and violet blooms. The verse conveys renewal, joy, and regained youthful spirit after winter’s gloom.
The corn root aphis, a major corn belt pest, is tended by ants which care for its eggs and larvae. Remedies include crop rotation and soil cultivation to disrupt ant colonies, seed treatment with a lemon oil and wood alcohol mix to deter ants, and careful field management such as fall plowing and avoiding wet soil work. The article also offers garden tips on fencing, gates, turning rows, early transplanting, seed boxes, and starting plants in pots to boost early yields.
A guide discusses growing asters from seed for early and late blooms, using California poppies for autumn color, and canna care including deep soil, hotbed seed starting, and soaking seeds before planting. It notes large castor oil plants fit as background specimens and stresses well drained, warm garden soil.
Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta will grow about 20 percent more wheat this year than last, with indications of a record yield across the region.
A Iowa woman died after consuming rhubarb greens and suffering an acute gastritis attack. Authorities note the case as a fatal medical reaction rather than foul play. The incident highlights dangers of plant fiber digestion and emergency response.
Tips for warding off worm pests in flower pots with pepper or mustard solutions and for using liquid manure safely. Begonias need heat moisture and shade, with moist air via a water tray and brick support. Roses like Crimson Rambler risk mildew. copper carbonate spray or hypo-sulfite of soda help outdoors. The text ends noting flood losses in Texas river valleys.
Judge J Otis Humphrey of Springfield, a lifelong farmer and federal judge, addressed the Illinois Farmers Institute at Peoria. He noted urban population growth while rural areas lagged, urging support for agriculture, scientists, youth, and schools to shape development.
The article explains how waste, or refuse, arises from inedible parts and careless trimming while preparing vegetables. It notes variable refuse across produce, with potatoes averaging 20 percent and turnips about 30 percent, urging thin paring and careful trimming to minimize waste without sacrificing quality.
A speaker argues farmers gain as consumers and producers, with rising corn land value and growing demand. He praises scientists and Illinois agricultural education, urging teaching soil restoration, farming heritage, and child-focused schools to drive national progress. He warns against fighting nature and urges practical farming reforms.
Oklahoma representatives urge Congress to pass a bill opening 9,000,000 acres in the state to sale. The action aims to unlock land for development and revenue, with proponents arguing economic benefits and federal approval needed.
The eleventh annual Texas Farmers Congress will convene in College Station in July. The gathering will focus on agricultural policy, rural development, and farm program updates with participation from statewide farming groups and officials.
Consul Dominick II Murphy of Bordeaux reports on the Bordelaise breed from Gironde. Milk quantity sits between Holland and Breton varieties, while butter fat reaches as high as 41 grams per liter. Average fat is 36.65 grams per liter, higher than Holland at 32.66. Daily production runs 12 to 15 liters per cow.
A Cornell station bulletin describes a poultry catching hook made from a broom handle and No 10 steel wire. The design strengthens the wire, shapes the hook end to grip a fowl without injury, and uses a restricted entrance with a large aperture for easy withdrawal of the shank.
The board of food and drug inspection of the United States Department of Agriculture issued a ruling requiring proper labeling of barn seeds and medicine for stock and poultry.
Practical guidance for beginners on brooder chick care including feeding schedules to prevent indigestion. Avoid overfeeding for 36 to 48 hours, provide warmth, ensure dry bedding, use grit, bread crumbs, and cottage cheese, and monitor temperature with the chicks’ behavior. Includes tips on cleanliness, hover setup, and occasional fresh air. Conneaut Lake, Pa. credited.
The article notes cows crave greens in spring and urges root crops like beets turnips and artichokes to ease digestion. It recommends balanced rations with succulent seeds and grain, warns that stock foods can be costly, and stresses feeding variety before turning cows out to pasture.
A heavy rain and hailstorm in Laredo Texas damages the onion crop with estimates that about one third may be a total loss. Other notes include a 260000 acre St Louis hunting preserve with vast game and a forest grazing rule for sheep dipping before July 15.
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