Beets for the Garden: Best Varieties for Market and Home
A historical note on beet varieties from the New Hampshire experiment station lists Eclipse as the leading early bunching and market beet. Crosby’s Egyptian is very early but poor for fall or winter use, while Arlington Favorite suits later harvests. Bastien and Arlington Favorite are discussed for size, color, and tops, with Bastien noted as an early light colored turnip beet.
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Frampshire Experiment Station
Arlington
Jon
Seedless Apple Debate At Dort Clinton Institute
At the Dort Clinton Ohio farmers institute the seedless apple idea was discussed. Dr. W S Chamberlain notes the orange seedless success may not translate to apples due to many varieties. core handling in pies and baking. needs many named apple varieties and flavors to match. Also mentions farm weed notes and dairy feed findings from Ohio experiments on silage as a grain substitute, along with cautions about rice hulls' harsh fiber.
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Farmers’ Institute
Dort Clinton
W. S. Chamberlain
Obie Farmer
Uae
Eastern farms and farm prices in New England town
A New England correspondent argues Eastern farms are the best farm propositions, cites rising farm prices, and contrasts local land costs with Western options. He notes a hill town’s grain spending and soil depletion pushing farmers east, while stone soils deter cultivation and foreign buyers acquire cheap farms.
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New Yorker
New England
Tomnuseave
Nature Study on Earthworms and Legume Rootlets
A nineteenth century science note describes earthworms and legume rootlets cooperating to improve soil. It notes rootlets traveling in worm tunnels, releasing minerals, and increasing porosity and humus in the soil. The observation hints at deeper soil benefits and plant nutrition.
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Eliy
Dairy Milking Hygiene and Stone Site Construction
A Vermont farmer notes that milking hygiene and sanitation reduce dirt entering milk and improve butter quality. Tips include wiping udders, clean clothing, and sanitary milking pails with various coverings to cut dirt by up to 90 percent. Also references all stone site drawings with conical roof and feeding doors from Hoard's Dairyman.
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Vermont Fartier
Silage silo construction and calf digestion notes
The fragment describes ways to bed iron rods in walls to resist pressure on a silo, door jamb details for a silo, and bolt fittings. It mentions calf feeding, rumen digestion, and health concerns, noting lineages of feed and potential calf losses.
Garden Work and Farming Tips For Spring Planting
A reader notes best times for sowing radishes peas and fruit plants in a hotbed and advises on pruning blackberry and hoya. It stresses planting trees early, while soil is warm, and keeping roots active by timely setting. It also covers carpet bedding and practical dairy tips, including feeding cows a noon meal to boost milk and appetite.
Odors from Turnips in Cow Stable Raise Milk Concerns
A farm report notes strong turnip aromas in a cow stable tainting milk. Two large turnip bins were found in the milking area, causing the milk to taste off when left to stand. The piece argues the well bred animal excels under the care of farmers using economical grain marketing methods.
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Arn Jourmal
Hood
Fragmentary note from Bate site about a visit to an invalid
A garbled excerpt mentions Tobin and Range as an invalid seeking a journalist. The text includes scattered quotes about seeing someone, work upon life, and a reference to a News source, but the surrounding context is unclear and largely unreadable.
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Tobin
Philulet Phis
Press
Hand Separators Offers Farm Cream Separation Benefits
The article discusses the advantages of using cream separators on farms to remove cream at the source, reducing trips to the creameries and producing purer milk for calf feeding. It notes benefits like fresher milk, better dairy quality, and potential for a one-man collection route, while addressing challenges such as inconsistent cream separation, cleanliness of cans, and the need for farmer education.
Feeding Milk Cattle and Other Farm Notes
Practical farming tips cover milk cow rest and gradual feeding with turnips and potatoes, warning against continuous milking. Also notes on cream separators, feed balance, and seasonal strategies for dairy herds. Additional items discuss color trends in Percheron draft horses and sheep disinfection methods.
The Shepherd And His Flock
A long piece by Davis Consitt discusses American Merino breeding decline and experiments to improve mutton quality. It covers flock sizes, weight estimates at ten months, and hopes for better fleece and meat through crossbreeding with vigorous rams. aventures in husbandry note sheep and hogs as profitable on rough feeds and grains.
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Davis
Kambouillet
I. Cook
Syracuse
St. Louis
South Africa
New Mexico
The Tunis Sheep in American Breeding
The Tunis sheep, prized for fine mutton flavor and early maturity, have long existed in the United States from Washington’s Mount Vernon era. Belonging to the Afric species, they are not a modern creation and have seen renewed popularity across regions due to favorable breeding traits.
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Tunis
Washington
Mount Vernon
Bam
Mary
United States
Wiehly
Ty Charles Thamarrer
Tiny Foray Ile
Tad
Man Breeds Poll Angus Cattle and Feeds Calves to Beef
A farmer in Minnesota with a herd of forty cows breeds Poll Angus, raises calves to market weight, and plans to sell them at about ten months old for beef. He keeps Ayrshire cows on the ranch and milks them to supply a nearby crefinery.
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Minnesota
Feeding trials spark safety claims for rice bran use
Fragmented text reports an experiment station official praising rice bran as safe when fed in sweet condition, while warning of excessive growth and seeking controlled feeding. The passage contains garbled dialogue and unrelated notes about farming and social remarks.
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John
Texas Experiment Station
Buying a Horse: How to Check Soundness Before Purchase
A grooming guide from the journal advises buyers to test movement and fitness before purchase. Look for back property, bucking tendencies, and breathing ease. Inspect teeth, eyes, withers, joints, hooves, legs, and overall temperament for signs of illness or injury.
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Scone
Pacin
Aid
Hilthag
Gabmat
Ohio Swine Breeders Institute Tackles Lice Among Pigs
At a recent Ohio Swine Breeders Institute meeting, methods to remove lice from hogs were debated. Recommends include dipping hogs, using a louse brush, and gasating to kill lice quickly. Some members report success with dipping and tank integrity, while others note routine preparation to preserve hog vitality during treatment.
Veterinary insights on castration timing and farm care
The article compiles practical notes on when to castrate young livestock, disinfect infected stalls with kerosene, and dip sheep to control mites. It also covers brood mare care before foaling, remedies for lice on cattle, and cautions about abortion in ewes, with miscellaneous notes on Spanish cedar boxes for cigars and a list of the world’s tallest buildings.
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Guys Farm Journal
Florse
Horac
The Sunday School Lesson on Mary of Bethany at Simon's House
A devotional analysis contrasts the Bethany gathering with Lazarus alive, highlighting Mary’s costly anointing and worship. It explores Judas’s critique, the significance of anointing Jesus, and the call for faithful service amid scrutiny, urging readers to act with humble devotion.
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Jobezit
al Stearns
Copsright
Anetican Press Association
Larke IA
Lazarus
Rapper
Bethany
Luke
Fink
Evangelista
Matthew
Mack
Jobo
Jesson
Jesus Uomself
Mephihosbeth
Upworthy
Hethany
Shuog
Simon
Martha
Jesus
What Is Wanted Advertising Advice for Sellers
The article urges merchants to stock appealing goods and inform customers they are for sale. It advocates using daily and weekly newspapers to advertise so buyers know how attractive the stock is and the store will fare well.
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Peopla
Tam Daily
Wrekry News
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Woth
Childres
Moard’s Dairyman
Smd
Eastern Farms
Nature Study
Bay
H. B. Gurler
Oslo
Professor Gowell
Maine Experiment Station
W. A. Henry
Wsconsin Experiment Station
Oklahoma Journal
Sioney Diabtianm
Pena
Pr. Tyson
Bubreau
Chieags
Philadelphia
Estat
Areney
Ann Cleveland
Walt
Cole
Deater
Iffet
Paris
Asa
Cologie
Kirassburg
Fellow Chemical Works
Ginsmow
St. Maretin’'a
Dandshut
Germany
St. Stephen's
Vienna
Pyradod
St 8
Rome
Boston Globe
Mark
Tom
Desna
David
Tim
Judas
Tda
Mary of
Mary Magdalene
Marys
Hose
Sie
Wim
Window Mary
Ashe Alid
Jie
Lazams
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