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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1896
Page
6
The document describes constructing a manual root cutter with a hand made knife 10 inches long and 2 to 7 inches wide. Details cover framing a hopper, a slide, a lever actuation, and securing methods using lath and screws to create a sturdy cutting mechanism.
A fragmented 19th century piece discusses a lever powered root cutter, winter greenhouse vegetables, and profitable farming. It surveys hotbeds in Southern England and U S markets, noting risks from cold snaps, shifting prices, and the need for careful planning. It also describes a wooden sled construction with detailed measurements for field use.
Durable stone fences are cheap and long lasting when built high with overhanging caps, boosting farm value by clearing fields. Sheep break low walls. keep repairs yearly. Nitrogen from air is costly. seek better starters for cream ripening. Calf feed tips include linseed jelly and oatmeal with skim milk. English farmers chase fad feeding like daily bread for cows.
An article discusses a plank barn frame method promoted by Mr. Shawver in Bellefontaine U S for farmers. It highlights reduced cost, faster construction, and favorable details such as no cross ties, easier horse fork use, and comparative labor/cost advantages over traditional solid timber framing. It notes a four day framing period with labor and boarding costing about 220, versus an old method costing around 120 for four weeks.
An extensive critique traces the shift from light harness stock to heavy carriage horses, noting imported foreign breeds and hackney influence. It cites the rise of aristocratic vehicle demand, the role of Britain France and Germany, and breeders adapting to new needs while preserving strong bloodlines. Also touches on dairy and beef costs, stable hygiene, and calf scours remedies.
A dated travelogue style note discusses inspecting young horses for lice, especially on the neck and mane roots, and outlines remedies such as insect powder, quassia decoctions, and tobacco smoke used by experts. It also mentions risks in cold weather if washing and drying aren’t done properly and hints at oatmeal混 brux in horse feed, plus a short digression on Baron Lorrey and ancient hero flowers.
The article discusses Dutch Belt cattle, their white belt marking, origins in Holland, and development through selective breeding. It notes their hardiness, milk production, and comparison to Holsteins and Friesians, with emphasis on their distinctive round bodies and white belt. It mentions famous breeders and the breed’s popularity in the United States.
A Chicago Tribune summary reports a committee of 11 Illinois insane hospital superintendents praised Kankakee’s pasteurization process. Milk is tested, heated to 156–160 F for 20 minutes, then cooled and distributed. The Kankakee plant serves 200 cows and costs about 45,000 dollars to operate.
The veteran congressman, chair of the committee, declares his duty is to prevent appropriations not make them, replying to a constituent urging support. The exchange highlights the tension between urging funding and oversight duties.
A dense overview details U S tobacco and cigar production with geographic breakdowns. It notes Pennsylvania and New York as leading tobacco and cigar producers, Kentucky exporting much leaf, and New York importing tobacco despite high output. It mentions the scale of 11,000,000 pounds of Kentucky tobacco and manufacturing patterns across states, with references to New York Sun reporting on year prior production and import dynamics.
The crowd applauded as Mr Depe fell, while Robert Boones was toasted in his health. Ex editor Charley Dana received homage from longtime associate Bonner who recalled their forty year friendship with The Sun’s editor, noting the shared journalistic bond.
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