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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
3
A Geneva station study finds single stem training superior for winter forcing of tomatoes. Heavily ripened fruit per area and total yield in first six weeks exceed three stem methods. pots vs benches show little difference when single stem trained.
Observation notes current news and notes on crop yields show the first stage of three stem training reduces fruit numbers and total growth in Lorillard cabbages. The piece also mentions broom corn prices, mango attempts in Florida, and San Jose scale control methods.
Cleaning stove components requires care when hot or cold. Keep metal warm for safe handling and polish with turpentine if greasy. Wash with borax water for rough surfaces, and add a spoonful of molasses to the coating mix to improve shine. Hands should be protected with mittens during handling.
A Montana study finds frost injury in strawberries varies by variety with seeds embedded in pulp offering protection. Nine varieties Bisel Crescent General Putnam Princeton Chief Parker Earle Robinson Stevens Shuster Gem Warfield escaped all frost injury. Varieties with short fruit stalks and long leaf stalks showed more protection from late spring frosts.
A. A. Pattrick of Texas outlines a bacon curing method detailing careful trimming of each piece, scalding to harden the crust and kill surface germs, and then smoking with hardwood sawdust. He recommends salt, sugar, pepper, and packing in straw or hay to preserve for extended periods while noting regional practices in Galveston and the role of oak smoke.
A hurried improvisation shows a woman insisting on not missing the first act while an older character insists they have waited. A man named George is drawn into the dialogue as a about to be deciphered chart of muddled words and misheard lines from a newspaper source.
M H Matta of Kansas Farmer explains butter making techniques including controlling churn speed to manage temperature and foaming, ventilating churns, resting periods, washing butter granules, and salting ranging from one to two ounces per pound. He stresses clean wash water and salt’s role in texture and flavor.
D H Otis outlines daily rations for cows producing 11 16 and 22 pounds of milk. Feed mixes vary by production with alfalfa hay hay grain and cottonseed meal adjusting over time. Recommendations include gradual introduction of cottonseed meal and specific weights for hay fodder straw bran and meals.
Dr. G. T. Palmer in Heart's Dairrman says ensilage is the best winter food. It uses corn harvested when grain is developed and glazed and retains freshness and moisture throughout the winter.
A humorous old proverb argues against judging dairy cows by fat and sleek looks. It claims true dairy value lies in the scraggy cow, affectionately called the real dairy beauty, since outward beauty does not guarantee usefulness.
J H Brown explains a pole frame icehouse design for rural New York farms. The plan details walling, cake sizing 18 by 36 inches, 32 to 15 inches air gaps, drainage, adze finishing, sawdust packing, and sealing with water to bind layers. Emphasizes air exclusion, tamped sides, and open gables for circulation to preserve ice through summer.
A farmer discusses whether cows should be dried before freshening. Some say a month of rest improves calf vigor and cow recuperation, while others doubt a rest affects lactation. He notes variation between cows and questions feasibility and feeding impact.
Water for dairy cattle should come from wells or springs and not polluted streams or ponds to avoid contamination. The piece then surveys historical hair length norms among various peoples and authorities, noting long hair as a token of status in ancient and medieval times, with contrasts to short hair for subordinates and slaves. It closes with a brief quip about honesty and advertising driving business.
February or later lambing advised for southern ewes with green feed. Proper feeding, ram management, and strategic breeding improve lamb yield. Changes in feed and housing aid sheep welfare, while mature, carefully selected ewes produce better offspring.
A Missouri breeder led a fall test comparing Galloway, Shorthorn and Hereford calves. Galloways topped price and performance, showing uniform tenderness, marbling and hardiness. Breeders praise their meat, tallow distribution, and snow-resilient coat, deeming them superior for beef production.
A compact wartime style mix lists remedies for stifle ailment in horses, sheep infirmities and abortion prevention in cattle with carbolic acid. It covers saline purgatives, topical applications, nursing care, and notes on acidity of stomach and foundered cows. Also includes a quip dialogue and a short anecdote from the Yonkers Statesman.
A Puritan style sermon notes how the Passover month Abib marks the sacred year and redemption. It links the lamb without blemish to Christ as the Passover, explains unleavened bread and bitter herbs as symbols of purity and suffering, and urges daily feeding on the Lamb to gain life and righteousness.
A practical friend notes two children, a boy and a girl, as a rare fortune. The practical woman questions the idea, doubting whether having a girl makes more waste, comparing clothing needs between Matt and Johnny as they age. The Chicago Test is cited in weighing outcomes.
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