Practical Hog RearingHints for Farmers in Wisconsin
Practical guidance from the Philadelphia Farm Journal on hog management for small farms. Advice covers sow selection, body condition, timing of farrowing in March to April, feeding routines, housing with partitions to prevent crowding, bedding and soil in pens, and adding charcoal to aid digestion. Emphasizes sturdy bones, good constitution, and even fattening tendency for reliable pork supply.
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Hood
Phikatelphuy Farr
Joana
Stowe
Rerain
Atmiporen
J. M. Smith
Wilconsin
A Trough That Prevent a Crowd For Slaughtering
A discussion outlines a crude method for humane slaughtering and pig care, including using a high trough to space animals, heating scald water with bricks, and tying uprights for stable pen setup. It also covers tree protection for mice and notes on poultry types and farming methods.
Hog and Hayrack Patent Construction Described
An 19th century patent-style description details a combination hog and hayrack with full assembly, timber specs, mortised joints, uprights and crosspieces, and hinged end gates. The design allows conversion between hayrack and hog rack, with instructions for bolting, nailing, and loading footing for loader use.
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Fraine
Do It Yourself Hen Rack and Chicks Rearing Guide
An old farmer's manual describes building a low cost chicken rack and pen for early chicks. It covers assembly steps for a sturdy frame, gates, and a centerboard, plus advice on brooding place and weather protection. It also offers feeding plans for chicks from two weeks to six weeks, cautioning on grit, milk, and dry grains, and stresses cleanliness to prevent parasites.
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Hreeder
H. C. Dudley
Dairy science talks at Marne State College meet
A Maine dairy conference at Marne State College discussed ideal butter quality and milk production. Speakers included Mrs. M. Gove and Prof. Chevy Ma of Massachusetts on butter standards and Cornell professor Roberta on milk yield, stressing better cow care and feeding.
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Maine
Lapravdag Daley Cawa
Gillart
Marne Etate College
Grane
Met
Chevyma
Missschetts
Charce of
By New Dairy Seliootss
M. Gove
Lhasa
Mauch
Gosell
Ehnor
P. Roburta
Cornellniveralty
New York
Roberts
Vance Hoa Butt Wade
Ada
Garmur
Shalancey
Seater
Comfort
Fool
Gnllivator
Rapid Transit Debate Shapes Farm Needs and Roads
The article argues for country rapid transit by stressing that improving roads and wagon trails would boost farm efficiency and land values. It cites Farmer productivity, reduced wagon wear, and lower costs from better routes as key benefits, linking road improvements to broader economic progress and land value increases.
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Dartailet
Mao
Thule Nalos
Thor
Neres
Renson
Tal Ronda
Sen
Aune B. Hotter
United States
Breus
Dresses for Little Girls in a Fancy Wardrobe
A long, garbled fashion column surveys ornate dresses for young girls, detailing fabrics such as silk, crepe de chine, and velvet with embroidery, beading, and ribbon trims. It mentions short sleeves, puffing, decollete styles for the era, and hints at affordable materials and construction notes.
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Khir Aml Blowse
Tairy Blu
Labant
Anicero
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New York Evening In
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