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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1896
Page
8
A detailed early irrigation device description presents a sliding gate in a frame used to measure water in ditches. Fixed indicators and a water line allow accurate flow readings independent of velocity or ditch grade. The system supports fixed and portable frames, with care to prevent splashing and ensure steady water flow for precise measurement.
A New Hampshire contributor argues New England farms till less than 1 percent of tilled land, far below western rates. He urges plow use to loosen soil, improve air flow, and access plant nutrients, claiming the plow point as a cheap source of soil food.
The text describes building an icehouse with four plates and sills, using two by six boards. It covers dairy practices including creamery profits, butter making for patrons, milk testing, and distribution. It also explains a double milk boiler for home use and pasteurization benefits. A humorous anecdote about Jerry Lynch and a funnel trick is included.
The New York show featured a striking Hereford section with cattle from Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. A standout bull sold for 226 dollars at 7 cents a pound, while a notable young cow drew attention as an attractive example. The article discusses stock distribution, breeding trends, and the impact of drought on farm values, urging grain supplementation for better growth.
A veterinary guide outlines founder symptoms in horses with dropped sole, describing stiff heels, foot elevation, and lameness. Treatments include hot water soaks, topical mixtures, and nerve-sparing doses. cautions note possible complications and advise professional care if conditions worsen.
A reader summary discusses the pending adoption of milking machines in dairying, comparing the Swedish and Scotch Thistle devices. It notes that while verdicts on merits are not yet settled, widespread use is likely soon, likening it to the earlier cream separator adoption a dozen years ago. The excerpt cites Gariliostrakos via The Country Gentleman showing the Thistle machine in operation on cow teats.
The Country Gentleman extols a new thistle milker apparatus for cows. It imitates calf sucking, operates with a small crew, and can milk ten cows under one attendant. The simple vacuum pump runs at about 7 revolutions per minute, with valves opening 45 times per minute to create pulsation.
A reported scene from a coronation celebration shows Li Hung Ghang, an eastern noble, declaring his wish to buy an American girl who had a special invitation. His retinue arrives in luxury as a ceremonial gift of a horse chest bouquet is presented and a flowery oration is translated for the girl, producing embarrassment yet charm.
The article describes fashionable fur trimmed garments for winter wear including circular founces, shoulder capes, boleros, and zounves in seal, beaver, chinchilla, and sable inspired by Persian and Danish styles. It highlights matching borders, jet embroidery, and coordinating hats, cloaks, and gowns with beaver velvet, mink borders, and intricate passementerie.
Instructions describe roasting a goose with stuffing of mashed potatoes and onions, sage and pepper or bread crumbs with chopped apples. Steps cover trussing, pork fat placement, oven times, oil removal, dredging, browning, basting, and serving with apple sauce. Mentions of Sir John Millais and a painter's versatility follow, noting breadth of subjects and exhibition views. Also advises poultry care time with water, bran, roots, and feed quality.
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