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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1897
Page
3
Professor F J King discusses reservoir siting and construction for irrigation in arid climates. Emphasizing level water surfaces, deep reservoirs to reduce evaporation, and clayey soils requiring seepage control. Describes wall building, embankment shaping, wall compaction, and bottom soil preparation for circular or rectangular tanks.
The text describes making water tight reservoirs by thorough mixing of materials, with gravelTop layer to prevent washing lunar slope, and options including cement, asphalt, sand, or brick clay for puddling. It explains a jap weld steam pipe discharge method with a plug and T handle, plus end-embedding in cement. It notes concrete dimensions: a 4 ft deep 40 ft dia reservoir irrigates 0.85 and 0.59 acres at certain depths, while a 100 ft dia one irrigates 4.63 and 2.16 acres.
A Michigan farmer reports artichokes as valuable stock feed for hogs horses cattle and sheep. The improved White French artichoke yields 800 to 700 bushels per acre in suitable soil grows to six feet tall and forms yellow blossoms but does not seed, enabling easy forage. The rootless, pest-free plant prospers in drought and supports a rising interest in pine and timber discussions as alternative crops. Connecticut tobacco yields and new farming tools are noted alongside fertilizer laws and other agricultural snippets in this rural digest.
A detailed 19th century diagram explains a milking machine with a vacuum storage chamber and rubber valves. It describes frame, rails, and milk can attachments, including T and L shaped tubes, gauges, and a system to milk all cans simultaneously while keeping components near ground level for operation.
The article reports a farmers victory over oleomargarine and cheese regulation, detailing congressional action, dairy lobbying, and the shift toward transparent labeling. It describes the public dispute, industry impact on cheese and butter prices, and notes improvements in food safety and market fairness.
A discussion on whether the Russian trotter surpasses American stock includes notes on breeding methods, notable figures, and historic importing trends. The piece shifts to practical goat care with Angora goats, detailing fencing, trapping for predators, feeding, and seasonal shearing routines for a large flock under Tiger Mills in Baton.
Fragmentary OCR text references pricing, goods, and market conditions, with scattered mentions of wares, payments, and locations. The segment lacks coherent events or identifiable persons or organizations to form a complete news item.
In New York state a few are profiting from a micce of raising lambs for early market. Traders report a strong lamb supply, with many penned for morning sales. Some lots sold at lower price points due to timing and distribution delays.
Advice from agricultural writers covers winter feeding mixes for steers, pasture routines, and the value of varied fodder. It notes using corn, oats, clover, and oil meal, plus careful handling and stockyard calm. It also discusses turning to minor livestock and dairying for New Era farmers and lamb fattening in different climates.
The article recounts Charles FP Bowuoertt's claim about his Irish lineage and ties to the O Donnell family. It covers Don Josefs rank and roles in Spain and notes a 19th century letter from the Duke of Tetuan declaring pride in Iberian and Irish descent, with ongoing correspondence and historic embassies amid Anglo-Spanish ties.
A description of knitting receptacles using felt or plush with figured silk and flannel trim. A high curved back, round rope handle, and two colored robe twist decorate the side. Embroidered or painted embellishments decorate each flap for protection of needles.
A garbled recipe from Table Dalit describes making marble cake with butter, milk, flour, and spices for a light batter and a dark batter with brown sugar, sour cream, and nuts. The text then shifts to a disjointed family anecdote about Mire Ballington Bomb and a mother’s reply to a child, lacking clear context or coherence.
A concise note about a BD item involving GURL and a transaction at an ATM, with focus on the redo process and key steps. Specifics on date or location are not provided in the fragment.
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