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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
3
Article by Thomas Shaw discusses Canadian field peas, their varieties, and use for cattle dairy feed and lambs. It covers harvest progress in Canada, adoption of pen harvesters in the U.S., and notes on pea straw quality for livestock feed and the shift from scythes to modern harvesting.
The text describes imported harvest attachments used in the west with platform mowers and manual pea removal, noting uneven ripening and weed presence limit effectiveness. It discusses arid range restoration by fencing and stock control to protect sage brush and allow native vegetation to seed, and mentions fruit farm stock, humus through catch crops, and crop variety preferences for eggplant, rhubarb, and carrots.
An agricultural piece extols lime for twenty five years of use to improve soil quality and crop yield. It argues lime neutralizes soil acidity, decomposes organic matter, aids plant food uptake, and warms soil, especially when applied with stable manure. It describes a method of slaking lime in water for thorough distribution and notes lime should be used when seeding oats, rye, barley, or grass.
A historical note explains a stump twisting method using a stout 20 to 25 foot pole with a hook fastened near the end. It claims two to three pulls can uproot stumps, advises cutting large roots if needed, and notes best practice after rain. Discusses alfalfa soil needs and irrigation impact on alkali soils and root depth.
The article discusses colored and white bean varieties and their market appeal, then shifts to hog pen design. It notes sun exposure for hogs, recommending pens on sheltered sunny sides with airflow, shade without walls, and careful temperature, moisture, and shade considerations for healthier hogs.
Mrs Rackwood advises butter production using temperate churning, keeping temperature under 66 degrees, with a one third full churn. She notes cream should break in 20 to 30 minutes, salt improves separation, and washing twice yields best flavor while removing buttermilk. A glass dairy thermometer and Babcock tester aid accuracy.
Holstein von Jolie Johanna, dropped March 24 1894, shown at the world’s fall dairy events. In 120 days she yielded 6630 pounds of milk and 224.60 pounds of butter fat, winning champion and grand prizes. She then posted 544 pounds milk and 1.7 pounds fat in seven days of official testing at the world’s fair.
Kansas State Agricultural College entomologists devised an economical fly repellent for calves. The formula includes resin soap, laundry soap, fish oil, water, and optional kerosene. Apply as a brush coating or spray as directed for summer fly control.
The article describes several methods to restrain a kicking cow. One popular approach ropes the hind legs above the back in a figure eight, sometimes fastening near the feet to a floor ring. It advises having an attendant hold the rope during initial trials to adjust as the cow struggles.
A historic remark on women writers notes their generally faultless tone with three faults: overdefinition of sentimental style, carelessness with punctuation, and frequent grammar gaps. The excerpt cites Henry Tiner as the source for this assessment of female letters as a class.
The article explains causes of ropy and bitter milk in dairy herds, including bacteria from water, milking vessels, and udder infections. It covers souring from contaminated cooling water, weeds with bacteria, and spores resisting heat, plus prevention like proper cleaning, washing udders, and adjusting cooling temperatures. It also notes breeding best practices with pure bred sires to improve herds.
This article argues that poor cows cost more than they earn and highlights how a cow’s value rests on heredity and care. It warns against overfeeding or early milking pressure and notes issues like white specks from improper warming and butter quality. It also discusses scarecrows and birds as pest deterrents.
Analysis urges breeders to breed and train brood mares diligently to maximize value. It argues mares not producing foals are costly and wasteful, and delaying care or neglecting to inseminate reduces future foal prospects. Breeding effort is essential for long term profitability.
The article lists principal causes of lameness in horses including improper shoeing such as cutting the frog, excessive wall height, and ill aligned toe and wall. It warns against heavy shoes and shortened soles or bars that weaken the foot. It notes risks of slipping on pebbled roads. It highlights a champion Percheron stallion Pink, imported and shown as champion in Chicago events in 1903 and the previous year, owned by Dunham Fletcher & Coleman of Wimols.
A jumble of lines covers sheep breeding notes, dam lines, and income ideas, interwoven with dialogue about divorce, family status, and gossip. The text blends agricultural tips with character-driven snippets and older vernacular phrases.
The text outlines influenza in horses, its rapid onset within a day, typical and severe complications, and a rational treatment approach. It covers mortality rates under proper care, nursing, housing, diet, and fluids, plus cautions against improper drug use and self treatment by owners. It also notes long-term carrier risk and breeding considerations for pigs in related veterinary contexts.
A 1910s feedlot study concludes dairy type steers are unprofitable for beef due to poor marbling and low yield. It notes silage gains over dry feed, discusses Polled Durham lineage, and cites feeding practices from Farm and Live Stock journals.
A devotional meditation on Josiah from scriptural passages. It highlights Josiah's piety, reform of Judah, destruction of idol worship, reading of the book of the covenant, temple restoration, and the call for faithful stewardship as the people seek God in spirit and truth. The piece ties these events to New Testament themes of sanctification and righteous living.
The text advises that agents should have goods ready to sell and use visible stock to draw customers. It stresses that attractive offerings and clear advertising make a store successful, suggesting the method is to inform people how attractive the stock is via wide notice in Tax Darcy and Werkiy News.
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