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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1900
Page
6
A historical guide outlines calf rearing from birth, stressing warm dry housing, proper feeding schedules, and gradual milk introduction. It compares skim milk mixtures with grains like cornmeal and oilmeal for efficient gains, warns on scours, and recommends rennet for diarrhea. It also covers hay, grain ratios, sunlit housing, and summer practices to reduce disease and stress.
The green pea louse Nectaro phora destructor threatens pea canning from Nova Scotia to Virginia and Maryland. Reported as a year long menace, it has infested gardens with unusually large forms. Descriptions note uniform green color, reddish eyes, lighter antennae, and prominent tubercles.
A Boston Transcript quoted export estimates for cheese showing annual import around 285 million pounds and home consumption near 20 million, with 12 million of foreign cheese included. Exports may rise this year, aided by calls for laws to curb counterfeiting and guarantee genuineness to reclaim foreign market share.
An old dairy bulletin stresses how bacteria sour milk and how to prevent it by cleanliness and immediate cooling after milking. It notes sources of contamination, the role of the cow, and the importance of shelter, water, and airflow to keep milk suitable for processing.
Fragmentary weather and animal care notes discuss watering horses used on farms. It emphasizes treating work animals kindly, ensuring regular watering, and providing comfort during harsh tasks. The text references farm routines and the need for humane care.
Practical guide describes a barn door screen and window screens to improve light and ventilation in stables, reduce pests, and deter theft. It outlines frame construction, wire cloth netting, spacing of uprights, and swing or slide mounting for inside closing, with emphasis on keeping horses comfortable and secure.
The article describes sliding screen and glass sash setups for stable windows, noting wire mesh to protect horses from glass impacts. It highlights low material costs and labor, aiming for a cooler, safer summer for animals, per Farm and Fireside. Also discusses grass cattle prices dipping due to thin grass and dry weather, urging patience for greasers to wait for better pasture after recent rains.
The Breeders Gazette urges milk makers to adopt proper aeration and cooling to keep milk pure during hot weather, reducing preservative use. Creamery operators also push Cocaine apparatus trends as summer demand hinges on milk condition. Taraps Sows In Growing Crops notes sowing last-named July or August boosts growth before frost, with green manure or plowing as options.
The article argues for broader use of pure bred bulls to uplift regional cattle quality and prices. It cites economic gains from coordinated breeding, notes bulls should be kept as needed, and discusses the long-term benefits of concentrated bull ownership among neighbors. It also reports Kansas Agricultural College tests showing green alfalfa fed to cows yields substantial butter fat value, with green alfalfa proving a valuable feed when pasture is scarce or dry, without causing bloat in trials.
A survey of historic campaigns notes heavy horse losses in major conflicts. Napoleon’s Moscow retreat and the Franco German War show tens of thousands of horses lost, with climate and disease cited. Cavalry action often suffers more than infantry, Balaklava’s Light Brigade losing 300 of 670 horses. Mexican cattle and beef production expand as native cattle improve, with Mexico's haciendas importing U S stock and developing durable types.
Farmers discuss strengthening the horse stock by breeding good road, trotting, and draft mares to high quality sires. They propose government stallions, certified examinations, and expert judges to set standards, with owners required to hold certificates for mares and attendance of herd improvements. Prices and demand cited as influencing careful breeding decisions.
The article surveys England wool holders using stockpiling to push up prices amid weak auction results, plus a British food color and preservative inquiry. It also comments on a Sunday School lesson about forgiveness, and ends with agricultural notes on corn, stock, and export demand.
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