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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1906
Page
3
At the American Pomological Society meeting a Colorado expert described a grafting technique superior to cleft grafting for stocks over three quarters of an inch. The method uses a side cut, a cleanout, and a snugly seated scion, producing a firm union that resists pull-out.
A report by J. W. Gilmore of the New York Cornell station discusses potato quality preferences in the US and France, noting size, color, skin texture, and shape. It covers planting depth, soil temperature, moisture, and end-to-end cooking differences, plus season effects and catalpa seed shortage. It also mentions poultry and home keeping notes about birds and runs.
A Turley coop described in American Agricultur notes its advantages over common coops. Built from a large spring case, it features a top ventilator and a drop door, with hinged panels for independent opening. In warm weather the drop door acts as shade. on cold nights the door closes for insulation. Sorghum is recommended for sheep pasture when drilled two feet apart and cultivated like corn, with cautions about regrowth after initial grazing. Professor Shaw endorses sorghum based on Minnesota trials, noting its beneficial effects for flocks but advising caution with regrowth after cutting.
A fragmented note describes feeding a horse with stomach issues and the need to manage roughness. It mentions a second cow that can help while the horse requires more feed for work and self maintenance.
The text discusses refuse from cracker factories used as feed by poultrymen and notes annual consumption growth. It emphasizes starch as the main nutrient and observes that no two Laman faces or horses have identical features, affecting horseshoe fitting. It mentions guinea hens sometimes laying two broods, though not usually.
The article discusses dairy cow management with advice on fresh cows versus spring calves, noting feeds like dry cornstalks and the NW wind as poor for profitability. It cites Ayrshire cattle and breeder focus on show yards over production, citing figures and opinions from C. Skhaar and references to Gold Fox and Fielding.
The passage condemns washing hand separator bowls milks and utensils with dishcloths and urges using brushes and boiling water to sanitize. It advises not placing jowls flat on surfaces but resting them slanted to allow air circulation and drying.
The text notes housewives and creamery workers growing restless as delays in churning persist. It criticizes guessing cream temperatures and advocates using a dairy thermometer as essential for proper ripening and churn efficiency, warning of wasted time and effort.
The fragment discusses two mistakes in cow feeding. It notes underfeeding and the use of ration stations. It mentions silo feeding and four tons of mixed feed as a practical approach. It also highlights that first calf crops from purebred sires improve bloodlines in subsequent generations. Advertising activity is linked to business activity.
The article argues in favor of moist hands and a damp udder for clean milk, noting that dry hands often yield dirty taste and particles. It recommends brushing and wiping udders, using water or vaseline when needed, and cautions that some cows require moisture to prevent dust and rind irritation while maintaining cow health through proper exercise.
The article outlines dairy feeding with 40 to 50 pounds of rebuilt feeds daily for cows, split into morning and night rations. It recommends a grain mix of middlings, corn distillers grains, and cottonseed meal, noting seven pounds per day per cow in milk. It discusses silo depth to ease elevation, prefers 30 feet, and touches on clover hay balancing starch. It also warns Merino sheep breeding trends toward plain bodies and broader use of American Merino or Rambouillet for improved fleece and size, citing E M Moore.
The article argues for flexible breeding schedules based on sow condition rather than season, recommends two litters a year for some, and stresses keeping sows in good flesh before farrowing. It notes thin sows hinder pig growth and asserts well kept sows reduce losses while improving litter growth and overall economy.
A Rural New Yorker correspondent recounts raising a Percheron colt foaled June 13 after its dam contracted spinal meningitis and died within 36 hours. The narrative covers early nursing, feeding schedule, and gradual diet changes through the first four months.
An English parliamentary piece recalls Wellington’s remark on halting a public banquet and the debate over rebuilding the Houses of Parliament after a fire. The proposal to place the new buildings beside the river faced strong arguments about safety, accessibility, and centrality for London’s growing population.
The article discusses training horses to overcome shying through patience and gentle exposure. It warns that punishing with a whip or forcing the animal past the feared object worsens fear, spoils the young horse, and can lead to stubbornness or temper. Gentle handling is recommended to build confidence.
The Pennsylvania experiment station conducted indoor versus outdoor feeding trials for fattening steers led by Professor T J Mairs. Results show two daily feedings produced heavier steers than three, with gains influenced by cold versus warm periods. The Highland cattle are highlighted for hardiness and potential economic value in suitable northern regions.
A historical note on breeding to proper type for herd improvement stresses matching traits to dairy cattle potential. It highlights the need for suitable animals and careful mating to promote desired characteristics and patron trust in agricultural practice.
A sermon discusses Luke's call of the first disciples, their fishing fails then abundance after obeying Jesus. It emphasizes surrender, leaving former livelihoods, and the need to trust God, not self, as believers pursue a life of service and witness.
The article stresses that sellers should have goods ready and inform the public how attractive their stock is. It argues advertising in Tea Dainty and WrekLy News will draw people to the store and boost sales by making offerings known and appealing.
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