Handy Mechanic Promotes Simple Wire Fence Devices
A 19th century panorama shows a portable wire fence roller using a horse drawn rake axle to unroll wire, plus a wooden wire stretcher with pins and chains for tension. The piece also touches petroleum oil as a pest control note, homestead land talk, and crop notes on wheat midge management and ornamental vines for fences.
Late Onion Sowing and Farm Experiments Report
The article discusses sowing Prize Taker and White Portugal onions from seed in August and September. It notes winter hardiness observations, experimental plans for fall sowing in protected ground, and potential use for green onions or bulbs next year. It also covers lawn starting tips and a brief note on Chester White pigs at the Oregon station with a weight gain figure.
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Portugal
T. Greiner
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Dairy Herd Care and Learning by Practice
A detailed guide stresses that dairy farming is learned by hands on work not reading alone. Milking steadily, feeding properly, and selecting dam and sire through lactation tests are essential. It notes many cows look ideal but carry faults impacting profitability and cites Holstein example Kaan Maria Clothide owned by M S Campbell of Geneva, IL, purchased in October 1902.
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Nebraska
John Mitchells
Michigan
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Garden Snapshots and Farm News From Indiana and New York
Dust harms sulk cowiters but plants adapt to city air and varied soils. Calorie blue spruces brighten after dust. goat growth surpasses sheep in eastern states per New York Mail. Sheep decline due to dogs, while goats fend off attackers. Sheep aid weed control, eating growth close to ground.
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New York Mail
Vermont
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Agricultural data and veterinary remedies in old farm notes
The text records livestock milk and butter yields over two years for a cow and includes a veterinary treatment discussion. It lists annual milk, fat, and butter outputs and describes a warm, multi-step home care regimen for udder inflammation with laxatives, hot fomentations, and repeated dressing changes.
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Feeding Cattle On Pasture and Grain Rations
The article discusses whether grain should be fed to cows on pasture and when to supplement pasture with grain. It advises feeding to maintain cow condition and profit, avoids a fixed percentage, and recommends basing grain amounts on milk and butter production.
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Puntire
Advertising Activity and Language in 19th Century Detroit
The fragment cites a Detroit Free Press remark about advertising business practices and a hotel clerk’s remark on communication. It hints that money acts as a universal language for the deaf to hear, reflecting business tone in the era.
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Detroit Free Press
Care of and Churn Practices for Clean Butter Production
A Wisconsin bulletin stresses keeping churns clean to prevent odors. After washing with hot water, air must circulate, corks loosened to vent steam, and brushes used to reach all crevices. Do not use detergents or soap, and avoid drying the interior. silage use is favored for cattle feed as land prices rise.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Silage and the Silo A farmer’s look at preserved green feed
A Rural New Yorker piece traces the silo’s origin and cost. It cites Mr Morris of Mars Land as the first in the United States to build one on site and notes a New York farmer doubling cow milk output after adopting silo fed fodder. Reports also share anecdotes of straw and pine stave silos, their costs, and implications for dairy yields.
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Marsland
United States
Gaffart
France
Wvpenta
New York
New Yorker
Newats
Sylvania de Yorker
Polled Durham breed evolution and related farming notes
Historical notes describe the Polled Durham cattle rising from Shorthorns via hornless breeding, with emphasis on breed improvements, notable animals, and the encounter with hornless lineage. Also included are remarks on sheep in orchards as soil fertility enhancers and fertilizer guidance from Ammeriodn Cultivar.
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Durham
Polnia Grooming Runt Pigs Sparks Breeder Debate
A historical note discusses piglet runt issues, grooming effects, and starvation risks. It cites cases of underdeveloped teats, insufficient milk, and a Tamworth sow with runt piglets, exploring how splitting litters and early feeding can rescue weak offspring.
Lease dispute echoes in Philadelphia Ledger dialog
Fragmentary quotes show a debate over a lease and rent terms. A narrator notes the exchange about returning keys and selecting a suitable tenant with a claim that only the right party should rent the house. The Ledger presents a cautious stance on fairness and eligibility.
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Ren Brett
Philadelphia Ledger
Watering the Horse Practice From The Horse
From The Horse by Prafyaser FP. Roberts notes that in warm weather horses at work should sip water before morning meals and some may rinse in cool weather. Training this habit may promote health, as watering before feeding reduces postdrink digestion issues.
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Sheep Breeding and Management Notes from a 19th Century Table
A fragmented article discusses sheep breeding science, highlighting uniformity in pedigrees, value of strong bloodlines, and selective breeding. It covers weaning lambs, salting the flock, and feeding preparation for winter, with a quoted diplomatic anecdote and a Chicago Tribune reference.
The Lord's Servant Jeremiah and Ebed-melech Witness
The lesson discusses Jeremiah as a righteous servant of God opposing a corrupt court and the king. It highlights Ebed-melech's mercy in rescuing Jeremiah from the dungeon, and urges faithful witness amid persecution, citing related scriptures and urging personal devotion to Christ.
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Jeremiah
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Thas
Advertising Tips to Boost Local Sales
A guide urges merchants to inform customers what is for sale and showcase attractive goods. It emphasizes clear advertising in local papers to attract buyers and move stock efficiently.
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