Kentucky Leads in Carriage Horse Breeding and Conformation
Kentucky, with the Parmon Campnage Stud at the Overnomat Ex Station, leads in selective carriage horse breeding focused on conformation quality and action. The US Department of Agriculture funds aimed at improving breeding and feeding, noting carriage horses fetch high market value and that preserving valuable stallions prevents wasteful sale for other uses.
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Parmon
Ovresnmat
Colomalu
Blue Grass
Joast
Tyne
Kentucky
New England
Corn Belt
Department of Agriculture
United States
Land Fertility and Crop Rotation Theory Debated
The article discusses soil exhaustion from continuous cultivation citing Virginia tobacco lands and abandoned New England farms. It notes Oliver Lodge and proponents of crop rotation, root poisoning theory, and the use of artificial manures as remedies, with Rothamsted research challenging the theory and suggesting new land treatment methods.
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Virginia
New England
Bir
Oliver Lodge
Eupligh Sc
Rothamsted
Silo Construction Amid Corn Belt Farm Advise
A historical note describes cement silos with 18 by at the base and 20 foot heights, using a barb wire reinforced mortar. It details silo dimensions, capacity in tons, cattle fed for 180 days, and corn area needed. Guidance favors 20 feet diameter and 30 feet height for efficient pressure and handling.
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Aiixtag
Aiso
Early Slump in Hog and Corn Market Warns Farmers
A historical note warns that corn matures early and hogs finish ahead, prompting a rush to market to save corn. It argues against false economy by selling pigs and corn separately, suggesting better profits by timing sales together and not delaying marketing to support prices.
Galloways to the Front Organize Western Breeders
The Western Galloway Breeders’ Association formed by breeders from several western states aims to grow demand for the breed. Secretary treasurer G E Chirk notes a pure bred Galloway sire can convert using breeders to the breed, stressing patient effort over years of building value. He cites bulls priced from 40 to 90 dollars and argues investing 150 dollars in a herd bull yields long term profit, contrasting high horse prices and cattle prices.
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Creedere
Western States
G. E. Chirk
Mot Tong
Life of the Machine Depends Upon the Care It Receives
An article by EFOWARD MH. WEBSTER stresses two key aims for machinists: perfect steady motion of the bow and a uniform speed to ensure consistent force. It urges level setup, cleanliness, proper lubrication, and a dust shield, noting that dirty or dry operation shortens life while regular oiling and protection extend durability.
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Efoward MH. Webster
Una Norun
Tamworth Hogs Color and Spots Questioned
The American Tamworth association secretary notes Tamworths bred in England show black spots, now ruled against by both the British and American associations. Spots do not indicate impure blood or exclusion from registration, but red animals are preferred for appearance. Some top Tamworths recently display small spots yet remain favored for their solid red color.
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American Tamworth Association
England
Aubual Ig Breeders’ Association of Great Britamn
Pamaworth Associacion
Tamnworths
Kindness to Live Stock and Gentle Handling
A regional note emphasizes kindness and gentle handling for livestock. It warns that loud or harsh voices and irritable temper hinder trust and performance, while quiet, soft speech and careful grooming aid the steer man and all five stock. Proper care relies on calm, patient touch.
To Cure Lambe of Colic Lambs
A rustic remedy instructs giving one dram of powdered ginger and one dram of lindanum dissolved in water to a lamb with colic. The note reflects old folk practice for animal distress.
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Lambe
Winter Care of Sheep Promotes Dry Quarters and Good Flesh
Advice stresses dry, well bedded winter housing to prevent foot rot and disease. Breeding ewes need about sixteen square feet per sheep plus feeding rack space. use well cured fodder like alfalfa and clover hay, roots, and oats bran and corn mix for a balanced ration. If animals are thin, rapid fattening is advised before lambing. roots are debated, but small amounts help with nutritious feed.
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C. W
Feeding and winter care for the flock in outside pasture
The article advises spreading roughage on pasture when possible and using self feed racks or stalls on bad days. Outside feeding benefits exercise and air exposure, but winter success hinges on careful care. Separate flocks into groups by age and strength, with breeding ewes apart from show ewes and weak or old ewes from young, robust ones.
Curing a Balky Horse According to Breeder's Gazette
The article presents a single curing method for balky horses. It advises withholding water on the first day, hitching the horse, and keeping him thirsty into the second day if he resists. In stubborn cases water may be withheld for three days. After the initial period avoid giving rich water before work. Begin watering only after two weeks of work. The author claims this method has never failed to improve cooperation.
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Breeder's Gazette
Avery
Notea on Live Stock and Dairy Herding Practices
Practical guidance for farmers on selecting breeding stock and expanding dairy herds. Emphasizes saving the best lambs for breeding, breeding up to desired size, and managing farrowing and suckling. Warns against harsh curry combs on horses to avoid harming animals.
Showing a Good Front and Polished Plate Courtesy
The passage praises inscribing a name and address on a decorative plate and keeping it polished to prove enterprise and energy. It suggests such details could influence a dealer’s opinion and potentially favor a future contract.
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Mik
The Horse's Foot Needs Care and Caution
Glover argues the horse's feet and teeth determine usefulness. He warns against excessive shoeing, urges gradual conditioning of unshod feet, and advises careful selection to avoid breeding horses with weak feet. He notes common hoof ailments from hard work, shoes, and poor care, urging timely resetting and restraint in shoeing practices.
Save the Good Breeders Breed the Sows for Profit
An older economic note discusses maintaining breeding stock while slaughtering productive sows when profitable. It argues that a strong economy supports culling practices and emphasizes sustaining reliable breeders for future yields.
Dairyman notes on cow care and lighting in barns
The article discusses dairy herd management including when to discard unproductive cows, maintaining consistent milking times, and the value of testing. It also stresses ample direct light in dairy barns and proper window placement to promote cow health, production, and cleanliness.
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Ita
Malve
The Mammoth Bronze Turkey Story in Verse and Prose
A 1906 verse and prose collage extols the turkey as America’s emblematic bird. It weaves Christmas imagery, Columbus lore, and farm nostalgia with notes on turkey varieties, breeding, and historical popularity. Includes notes on poultry processing, care, and packing practices.
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Christopher Columbus
Turkey
America
Columbus
Cabots
Spain
England
Mammoth Bronze
The Poultry Show Promotes Community Involvement
The piece invites townsfolk to attend winter poultry shows staged across the United States. It highlights eager crowds, prize money, and the push toward better stock, urging locals to join poultry associations and support the industry’s growth and success.
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Brahma
United States
Feathers and eggshells and turkey farming talk
A Shenandoah coal mine finds a petrified hen fossil described as Barred Plymouth Rock. The cattle and hogs affect turkey culture, with prices, feeding advice, and cautionary notes on bands on fowls. Fire damages dogs and prize birds in Stafford. Merchants urged to candle eggs and farmers to adopt candling.
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Shenandoah
Stafford
Plymouth Rocks
Niagara Falls
Merry
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Mont
Galloways
Cali
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G. H. Glover
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