Onion Growing Methods From Veteran Grower
A seasoned onion farmer shares practical culture tips from Obie Furmer’s review. Topics include seed rate five to six pounds per acre, breeding and degeneration risks, bed preparation with plowing falling leaves and docks removed, drainage and irrigation, fertilizer mix including 500–600 pounds of phosphate per acre and salt, and early spring sowing to reduce blight. He favors loam or loam-sand soils, rolling light ground, and a double wheel cultivator for row cultivation.
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Experence
Obie Furmer
Onions and Cattle Care From Old Farm Notes
Instructions outline field cultivation timing for onions with pulling, weeding, and multiple cultivations within ten day windows. It stresses keeping fields weed free and harvesting in August or September. Also covers dairy cow care including stable cleanliness, manure removal, sawdust bedding, and consistent milking routines to prevent wet tails. Emphasizes learning each cow’s needs and targeting butterfat yield.
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Onin
Angus
Selecting Good Cows by Milk Weight and Records
An American Agriculturist view argues dairymen should weigh and test each cow’s milk and fat to separate profitable cows from losses. A herd comparison shows wide individual variation. keeping records reveals which cows profit, guiding better selection and care.
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Jersey
Hoos
Scrubs and Grades in Animal Breeding Discussed
The piece argues about proper terms in breeding, distinguishing cross bred from grade and scrub. It cites C. B. Plumb on crossing vs grading up, notes many pure bred animals can be scrubs, and discusses barrels versus cans in honey storage, wax and paraffin trends, and early bee pollination of fruit trees.
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Poland-China
New Yorker
Barreis
Bee Journal
E. E. Hasty
Michigan Agricultural College
A Splendid Effort Speech Draws Praise from Chicago Times-Herald
The exchange highlights admiration for a speaker with one attendee praising the speech as the best, noting that the listener could only see motions from his seat while hearing the words. The brief dialogue captures a moment of public speaking appreciation in a Chicago context.
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Chicago Times-Herald
CORN FODDER ROOF PROVES WIND PROTECTION FOR SHEDS
A farmer describes building a corn fodder shelter roof that withstood strong winds. Using fodder bundles as roofing, tied with twine and reinforced with a wire strand, the north south shed covers 1600 feet of floor space and kept lambs sheltered through a harsh season. The design features a tall center post, open east side, and wind-resistant top courses, with construction notes on posts, rafters, and anchoring methods.
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Sherin
Hills Square
Breeding of Swine Selection and Mating Guidance
Professor W T Kenedy of the University of Illinois warns swine breeders about judicious mating to improve herd type. He stresses choosing sows and sires to avoid weak bones, poor constitution, and sterility, noting the sire is half the herd and a grade or unproven boar risks failure.
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W.T. Kenedy
University of Ilnois
Sheep on the Farm Profit From Care and Pasture
Farmers can profit from sheep as cheap, steady manure producers and income, with one sheep per two acres at little cost. A flock of 50 on 109 acres could yield $150 to $200 yearly, if fed correctly. Avoid feeding corn to breeding sheep. use bran and oats with clover hay. Provide shelter and ample water.
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W. Watson
Lami
Care of Young Stock Emphasizes Feeding and Exercise
A Kansas Farmer guide urges strict feeding routines for growing stock with clean, fresh feed and utensils. It recommends feeding all they will eat twice daily, allowing ample yard space for exercise, and keeping animals hungry between meals to build vitality and muscle. Horse notes stress rest after feeding, proper mare service, and education of colts. Calves require dry housing and bedding in rain to prevent hoof issues and stunted growth.
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Kansas
Esa
Cattle of Denmark Dairy Breed Spotlight and History
The Danish red dairy cattle, developed from mid 19th century efforts, are sturdy, symmetrically built with dark red color and small horns. They produce about 40 pounds of milk daily, are dairy-focused, and widely raised in Denmark, Jutland, and the islands, with cows weighed 1000 to 1200 pounds and bulls 1600 to 1800 pounds. Cattle are pasture-raised, milk processed by creameries, and butter shipped to export markets.
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Tyla Dexmank
Denmark
Jutland
Finland
Russia
Jersey
Sussex
Co-Operative Creameries
PORK PRODUCTION AND PASTURE FEEDING RESULTS
The report summaries feeding pigs with pasture alfalfa or mixed grass, with and without grain. Four to seven trials show pasture plus limited grain improves gains and profits versus grain alone, while pure alfalfa or bulky feeds are less efficient. Alfalfa and sugar beets boost returns when paired with limited grain in winter.
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Cama
Hiss Titaries
Corte
Tinh
Tabor
Feeding Rye in Spring Boosts Dairy Output and Profits
A field report advises rye as a selling spring feed to cows, noting improved milk flow and reduced grain rations. It recommends uniform manure-spread application, gypsum use to cut manure loss, and timing the feed to suit cow appetite while markets show growing returns.
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National Stochoran
Durius
Weaning Pigs The Main Thing In To Keep Them Growing
An Ohio grower urges early weaning as a method to maintain steady pig growth. A separate pen and trough allow pigs to eat without disturbance from sows, leading to heavier pigs at four and a half months. Weaning practices cited reportedly produced 52 pigs averaging 300 pounds. The piece stresses continuous growth from birth versus the root hog or die approach.
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Ohio
National Stockman and Farm
Resurrection Appearance Teaches Faith and Peace
A Sunday School lesson recounts Jesus appearing to the gathered disciples on the first resurrection evening, speaking peace and commissioning believers. Thomas doubts until confronted by Christ, who blesses those who believe without seen proof, urging faith in His words and promises. It notes peace as Christ’s gift and the call to spread remission of sins in His name. Various biblical references reinforce belief and trust in God’s plan. Also included is a brief note on a dairy cheese competition winner from Wellington.
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Jesus Stuoll
Thies
Kotler
Enmaus
Jesus Arimeselt
Hix
Mary
Eminius
Joseph
Hinjamin
Elis
Elim
I John Iy
John xiv
Jesus
Moses
Gideon
Jeremiah
Peter
Thue
Thomas
Christ
Noah
God
Bez Eph
Remy Frefunes
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Mexico
New York Commercial Advertiser
Sleswick
Florida
Maryland
Connecticut
Mr. Peerish
Maine
Mrs. Peevish
Philadelphia Record
the Sunday School
John
Jebeax
D. M. Stearns
Ohio Dairymen’s Association
BR. B. Ilertick
Wellington
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