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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
3
Practical ice storage guide for farm use outlines a compact 10 by 12 foot ice house with stone or grout foundation, a drainage tile, loose cobblestones and sawdust packing to create air spaces that slow melting, double doors, and a front doorway arrangement to ease access and removal of ice cakes.
Instructions on building an icehouse with sawdust packing and ventilation. Includes notes on rafters height and air flow. Also discusses eastern wood lot usage, certified milk program, colt development feeding, hog water needs, and dairy considerations.
Secretary Wilson reports a year of unmatched prosperity for American farmers with record crop values. Corn yields exceed 2.7 billion bushels valued at 1.21 billion dollars, hay at 605 million, cotton at 575 million, and wheat at 525 million, with dairy and poultry adding substantial sums. Farm wealth reaches new highs, surpassing 1904 by 4 percent and 1889 census levels by 20 percent, signaling rising prosperity across farming sections.
A fragment discusses forcing rhubarb as a profitable early crop. It notes using a box frame over plants in spring, covering with windcloth or sash, banking fresh horse manure to supply heat, and timing before ground thaw. Advice emphasizes careful soil and root handling for best yields.
Readable figures show rising farm equipment and livestock values with increasing numbers of mules and motorized transport. Estimates indicate farm assets reach billions with tens of thousands of mules or similar animals and related vehicles valued in the trillions in some estimates.
The article advises giving cows frequent water to match their habits. It notes many cows drink only once daily, but recommends training them to drink multiple times. A practice is to provide water before morning turnout and again before evening feeding to ensure adequate hydration.
A Michigan dairyman extols the value of proper cow selection and barn conditions. He recalls purchasing a single cow that produced 14 000 pounds of milk in a year under careful management, arguing that two good cows fed well outperform many mediocre ones.
A farmer notes losses from scrub sires and praises pure bred Holstein bulls. Over twelve years he purchased about 300 pure bred bulls, sold 75 grade cattle, and attributes roughly 3000 dollars in direct gains from pure bred blood. He estimates each pure bred head added about 25 dollars to the sales of grades and cows.
A Belting Cow from the Netherlands shown in a picture wins the dairy championship over all breeds. The animal, named Bas, set a yearly record of 12 525 pounds and 123 pounds of butter according to American Agriculturist. The article highlights the cow as the best dairy example to the wine.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions cows and pie and owners, suggesting a local business or farm item. No clear names, dates, or places are recoverable, but the brief hints imply profit discussion around dairy or baked goods.
The passage describes Margaret of Audriz Beardeten as numerous in fame and presence. It notes her appearance and the growing opinion that her bearing reflects a refined and trained quality beyond earlier impressions.
The article warns that low, wet barns breed disease and TB, stressing drainage and proper ventilation. It contrasts two barn setups with poor air flow and recommends openings and airflow toward the ceiling. It suggests letting cows exercise, avoiding drafts, and using energy for milk with warm stables and access to straw to cut heat loss.
The article promotes keeping home bred dairy cows to build a reliable milking herd without large cash outlays. It warns breeders should select and raise young stock on the farm, notes the value of careful breeding, and mentions vaseline use in cow care as a low cost aid. It also includes unrelated snippets about cream freezing and a historical statue anecdote.
Lt Van Alstyne writes in Rural New Yorker on keeping sheep warm and dry. He urges two doors to keep drafts out and to shut them in at night or during storms. Sheltered dry yards prevent crowding and help even feed distribution for wool and mutton breeds, with Shropshires favored by some advocates.
Advice on choosing sheep breeds for different goals and building feeding racks. Instructions favor Cheviots for rough, hilly pastures and Dorsets or Tunis for early lambs. Describes bayrack to keep sheep from crowding and to prevent wool exposure to bay seeds, plus double-sided racks and central placement to ease lambing time separation for best results.
Article discusses challenges in caring for young stock during weaning. It warns that many foals fail to thrive if the dam is not properly removed or replaced by care, stressing constant watching and proper feeding.
Fragmentary text discusses farm capacity and beef output with references to pounds and numbers. It mentions best beef breed, dairy farm facilities, and regular milk or dairy production considerations. The passage is garbled and lacks a clear event or names.
A description notes a spring near Livesey Hall called Exey's Well, with water drying in nine months of the year and refilling on a fixed annual date. The piece mentions weather effects and a yearly cycle tied to July and August, observed in England.
The article emphasizes proper winter care for brood sows including shelter warmth and ventilation, dry bedding, and exercise. It advocates liberal protein intake for sows to ensure embryonic nourishment, plus adequate carbohydrates and minerals, with regionally suitable feeds like corn, cowpeas, alfalfa, and sweet potatoes. It also notes silage as excellent sheep food to maintain milk flow and body condition.
The text discusses feeding pigs and horses, comparing grain and alfalfa, noting grain may have advantages in pig growth. It mentions amounts like pounds per day and stresses practical feeding details. It also references pea feed and general feeding routines for Marm Drugre and steer feeding.
The article discusses careful handling of fish flesh to keep delicate flakes intact, including skin removal, head and tail severing, and neat dish presentation. It notes not to leave the morsel on the platter and suggests a simple dressings with egg, sliced lettuce, tomato and herbs.
An article discusses prophecy as a light in a dark place and elevates Jehovah as the greatest biblical name. It traces God's love for Israel, the prophetic hope of a greater prophet and Messiah, John the Baptist as herald, and Christ as prophet priest and king, urging repentance and readiness for His return.
A promotional note urges store owners to stock desired goods and inform the public where to buy them. It argues that visibility and attractive offerings drive sales, recommending advertising in The Daily and Weekly News to reach customers.
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