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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
6
General J H Lave of Alabama proposes methods to measure fields of various shapes to estimate acreage. Formulas use long sides, perpendiculars, and divisors like 4840 or 4600 square yards per acre, with steps for triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and irregular shapes. rough steps and tape measures are discussed.
Angora goats are praised as superior brush exterminators and profitable livestock for pasture. The article compares Angoras to sheep and cattle, notes their grazing efficiency on brushy land, and cites wide cultivation of Dwarf Essex rape as a top forage plant. It also covers irrigation benefits, pasteurized butter, and permanent pasture methods.
A guide urging systematic humane dairy farming from calfhood to maturity. Emphasizes consistent feeding, training cows not to waste feed, and long term care. Recommends disposing of nonprofitable cows sparingly, invest in proper nutrition, breeding, and management to increase butterfat and milk yield across generations.
An excerpt discusses sanitary care at creameries and odor control for spring and summer, warning of losses to patrons from poor handling and odor taint. It notes practices like lime drainage, separated heavy cream, and long aeration to avoid undesirable flavors. It also reports London trend shifts toward mismatched harness color pairs and odd combinations in public showings.
The text discusses milk fat testing across cows and labs with researchers noting variability. Prof. Haecker and colleagues note year to year variance despite good care and argue tests may yield different percentages (32, 8.6, etc.) while stressing the need for consistent methodology at the college level.
The American Cultivator notes farmers often lose fertilizer when milking. Feeding grain or cover to cows adds fertility through manure and milk byproducts. Skim milk returns most fertilizer to the farm, while whey offers limited feeding value, guiding decisions on milk versus cream or cheese production.
The Herald notes New York's heavy effort to keep milk pure with city inspectors sampling every shipment. It cites 10,000,000 gallons consumed each summer and warns adulteration like water is common. It contrasts milk standards with 3 percent butter fat and 12 percent milk solids.
An article on horse foot ailments and shoeing methods discusses how proper shoeing adjusts the hoof to treat contracted feet and prevent side bone formation. It explains expanding the foot when contraction appears, maintaining nail head alignment, and preserving the shoe to avoid costly replacements while improving grip and balance.
A London Live Stock Journal note argues grazing pastures with multiple stock kinds prevents bare patches and promotes even use of forage. It cites horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs sharing fields, warns single-species grazing damages turf, and gives rough stocking guidelines such as fifty acres of meadow grass supporting about 20 horses or 15 to 20 strong beasts plus 40 sheep.
Eastern papers dispute claims of universal $2 profit for Fort Collins lamb feeders. The Fort Collins area shows alfalfa rising as a main crop with profits from $5 to $7 per ton for hay, as land shifts from wheat to alfalfa. Heavy rains and good weather boost the first cutting, signaling a large, strong alfalfa harvest.
A historic report details harsh horse dealing in England and the United States. Inspectors describe methods such as shoeing to mask lameness, piercing to induce pain, and faking injuries to deceive buyers. The piece covers brutal tricks used by dealers and the damage to animals and markets.
A historical Nebraska tale recalls Judge Gastin and a harsh era, noting the Supreme Court’s reversals and lynching incidents in Adams County. The piece contrasts legal limits with vigilante action and ends with a practical Homestead horse care notice describing work hours, stable layout, feed practices, and horse welfare.
A horse not fitted for sale often earns less at auction than a well prepared animal. The National Stockman notes buyers judge by appearance, so a horse in good condition fetches more. If selling, fit the animal. even without special prep Belbin in the pasture improves looks and value in nine of ten cases.
The sermon analyzes Jesus healing a blind man and the Pharisees reaction. It contrasts spiritual blindness with visible faith, highlighting the man’s clear testimony about Jesus and his progressive sight from physical to faith in the Son of God. It notes the Pharisees' rigid traditions and the need for genuine submission to God’s righteousness.
A fragment describes turquoise as a treacherous jewel whose color can fade and be restored, noting how Orientals reportedly carry and display polished stones. Dealers in Meshed avoid quick purchases by keeping stones for days to test authenticity and stability.
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