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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
6
A garbled excerpt discusses choosing a form for a silo construction under the Uratge Judd autipacy. It mentions cost savings from using smaller materials and frame construction, and notes favorable pricing for village Bettiins.
A historical survey extols stave silos for preservative integrity. It argues hoop-tightened staves reduce air penetration and frost damage, noting easier construction, lower cost, and adaptability inside or outside barns. Foundations vary with soil, recommending brick or stone bases two feet wide with proper bedding and cement filling any gaps.
Principal Williams for the Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland issues a circular on abortion in cattle. It lists potential causes such as impure water, spoiled food, disease, fright, and contact with diseased bulls. Recommended remedies include surface drainage, distancing liquid manure from wells, frequent flushing of byres, disinfecting calf beds, and use of zinc chloride solution for internal and external disinfection.
Phosphates of lime are widely used in farming via bone meal and rock phosphates from South Carolina Florida and Tennessee slag phosphates and various guanos. They are valued for the phosphoric acid they supply rather than lime content.
A report details hotels and eateries serving imitation butter, labeled as butter substitutes like butterine. Inspectors note some luxury venues use the product, sparking public outrage and calls for clear signage on butter type. The piece also discusses the milk receiver’s pivotal role in dairy quality and proper signers’ responsibilities in creameries.
Professor W H Conn explains common milk spoilage issues in the Amer can Agriculturist. Sliminess prevents cream rising and harms quality. Bacteria are rare in clean sites but can come from hay dust, wash water, or cows’ beds. Spread via shared cans. remedy is sterilization with superheated steam and thorough cleaning of cows and stables.
An overview of how quick cooling and cold storage reduce bacterial growth in milk. At 59 degrees Fahrenheit bacteria multiply slowly, while at 95 degrees growth becomes extreme, leading to rapid souring. Proper cooling to around 50 degrees limits bacterial increase over 24 to 36 hours. A brief anecdote about a printer's typo in a Methodist conference remarks praised for not correcting it.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss storage of water and its high costs for farmers. Orgs and figures are garbled, but refer to water quality, supply, and the economic strain on farm operations from inadequate storage and handling.
The article explains converting small springs into productive irrigation by storing water in purpose built reservoirs. It covers calculating needed volume, accounting for evaporation and leakage, and timing releases to irrigate land, with guidance on placing reservoirs above fields and avoiding damming streams directly for stability. It also notes the value of diverting water from springs yielding gallons per minute into a reservoir to spread over fields and boost yields.
Teed vno SXEASTEISG BOL ettom with distribution from eneall servoir, with clay loam or a mixture of clay with the local soil wil make the res ervoir hold water. A lining of cement or asphaltum will the better where there is pot frost enough to break up such materials. In California well constructed small reservoirs with concrete bottom and walls thoroughly plastered with pure cement are fre quent and very satisfactory, though ex pensive. Probably a small reservoir which is most generally atiainable and is easily homemade is a tank of dirt.
An agricultural correspondent analyzes fattening beef and dairy outputs for household needs. He argues that small semi cattle offer limited advantage while total yearly output from a larger animal fits a typical family demand.
The Belgian hare is a lively money maker and thrives in close confinement. It is ideal for cities where space is limited, needing only a 3 by 4 bar for two does and kits. Cleanliness outshines other domestic animals, and feed demands are small, with scraps and hay sufficing. A little grain for the doe during nursing completes its modest needs.
A Michigan station demonstration uses a cat to teach beet planting. Beets Nos 1 2 3 show effects of soil space and distance while Beet No 4 grows in properly spaced rows. Weights: Leaves 36 ounces, top 26, merchantable beet 25. Beets 2 and 3 reveal waste from hard soil. Lower knife lines mark the demarcation between above and below ground portions for trimming. Beet 4 yields 14 1/2 ounces leaves plus 2 ounces merchantable beet.
The report cites a strong apple outlook and record carp acreage with hints of heavy harvest. Oat crop condition on July 1 trails ten year average, while Louisiana experiments show profitable forage irrigation. Tobacco quality hinges on soil, curing, grading, sorting, and packaging. Potato condition on July 1 is 91.3 vs prior years. Trade and exotic animal introductions are touched on, noting US prohibitions on sparrow, flying fox, mongoose introductions.
In session two true tales recount odd fishing exploits. One man claims a watch found inside a cod after a voyage across the Atlantic kept time as the fish swam, while another recounts a Pennsylvania trout that allegedly smoked a cigarette and pipe before being served at Christmas.
The article discusses sheep feeding efficiency, noting sheep store forage well and have strong appetites. It warns against overstocking, urges proactive winter provisioning, and emphasizes the risks of insufficient feed, urging farmers to trim flocks to fit stored supplies and avoid losses from late sales or starvation.
A Western paper details an economical feed barn with a long triangular hopper and a floor of traps for even distribution of feed. A door allows feeding from the wagon, and a roof protects cattle in southern latitudes. Specifications include hopper throat widths and divider strips for cotton seed, corn, or oats.
War correspondent of the London Times describes how wounded horses, despite injuries, loyally follow their regiments during the Sedan battle. He notes horses of cavalry sergeants maintaining ranks behind their masters, moving as if still in the saddle. The piece muses on horse reliability versus advancing technology and concludes horses remain present and valuable despite railways and new machines.
Fragmented OCR text discusses swine stamina disease symptoms and the link to improper feeding and nutrition. It warns that continuous feeding without bone-supporting nutrients weakens hogs, increases mortality, and reduces breeding vigor. Emphasizes proper selection, full feeding, and stronger breeding stock to avoid disease and weakness.
A farm column argues animal size influences fattening. Smaller animals produce less carbon, lean fat is diverted for gas. horses fatten with balanced carbs and proteins. Cats supply both, helping horses. large lungs drive energy needs. Bells soothe cattle, reducing viciousness and improving homeward return. A family case shows children farm 190 acres of wheat, producing 4,000 bushels.
A dense sermon-like summary contrasts the true shepherd Jesus with false leaders, urging believers to follow Christ alone. It argues salvation through the Son, emphasizes entering by Him, and presents Jesus as the door, life giver, and chief shepherd. It notes the distinction between hirelings and the faithful, and envisions a united future with Israel and the church under one shepherd.
A fragmentary note from Collier’s Weekly hints that a woman’s interest in a young man’s cravat signals imminent bachelor days. The piece suggests a shift toward prudent budgeting and self-improvement as he recognizes flaws and seeks progress. Baseless snippets convey a wan, hurried tone.
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