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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
3
An article explains a tobacco seed separating device using air flow. Foot bellows powers a rubber tube to a valve tube and a glass tube with a cork and gauze to keep seeds out. About an ounce of seed is placed in the tube and air is blown to separate dirt and light seed, aiming to improve the crop with low cost. Also notes tomato marketing by L. Brown of Hamp.
Ready to go to market. Early tomatoes in season and a preference for the Draft Champion variety yield best. Farmers show strong demand for manure spreaders. most respondents lack one or seek labor saving devices. Cotton price strategy debated. holding price at 15 cents a pound could raise next season’s crop prospects.
The article advises starting early hotbeds in February for quick, healthy plant growth. It suggests sowing Tersey Wakefield cabbage in late February, using light loamy soil, a warm sunny spot, and manure-enriched beds to ensure tender stalks. Encourage children to garden, warning that poor plots cost more later.
An Old Farmer correspondent shares clover growing lessons from fifteen years of trial. Best sowing times are mid February to March with bare frost softened ground. Early morning sowing on favorable days yields deeper seed placement and stronger plants.
A brief Farm Journal note describes Ettie house as ideal for starting garden plants. It suggests a small stove or hot water heater for warmth, seed boxes to grow plants, and windows that can open to prevent overheating.
An experienced gardener outlines a method for a high yield with minimal labor. Sow in March under cold frames using Adriatic Barletta White Prizemaker Southport White Globe and Red Wethersfield varieties. Seeds drill four inches apart, cover seed well, firm soil, keep frames closed until sprouts appear, then provide air. Maintain surface soil stirring, remove weeds, and water when needed.
L. T. Bailey argues that praniaz timing depends on wound position in a tree rather than season. He notes ideal practice in spring before February head into March and early April in New York, with variations by wound location and longitude.
A Cornell University agricultural bulletin details experiments on ten cows to raise milk fat via feeding. Diets included cottonseed meal wheat bran linseed meal and buckwheat middlings with generous intake up to twelve pounds daily. Over two years in a herd of poorly fed cows fat yield rose about seven percent with higher milk output and economical production.
The article extols Kansas farming, noting twenty year production around 5.000.100.0601 bushels and value near 950 million dollars. It lauds the state’s crops as monarchs of its agriculture and an economic barometer.
C. Clipp of Virginia advises for young turkey chicks to feed sweet milk and raw eggs about twice weekly in place of hard boiled eggs and sour milk curd. Millet and whole wheat are recommended as the most satisfactory grains for the chicks indicating a simple poultry feeding guideline.
Wisconsin station bulletin reports a study on gas fermentation in Swiss cheese. Abnormal fermentation causes edge cracks and leathery texture as gas builds inside, producing an off flavor and color. Yeast contamination in milk is identified as the cause. experts urge farmers to curb entry points to prevent future issues.
The fragment discusses use of plants for disinfection in farms and notes unreadable mentions of germ destruction. It states steam exposure quickly neutralizes vitality, while 150 degree heat requires ten to fifteen minutes. It also notes a 2 percent hot lye solution can wash factory walls and floors effectively.
W F McSperran discusses the general purpose cow as a profitable, versatile addition for dairy operations. He argues a herd with versatile cows could yield higher milk output and later beef, but the dream clashes with reality as the ideal remains unattainable.
The article emphasizes daily washing of cream separators to prevent bacterial contamination. It warns that a dirty strainer and residue from prior milking can spoil cream, urging thorough rinsing with a dissolving washing powder, scalding, and drying of parts between uses to avoid clots and contamination.
A local dairy warns that poorly built stalls, insufficient bedding, and negligent care of cows before milking will ruin milk quality, making butter and cheese unfit for sale or consumption.
A National Stockman excerpt argues cows can be a health source to humans and that bovine tuberculosis rarely transmits via milk. It notes milk processing and sterilization reduce risk, urges proper dairy handling, and counters panic about stopping milk use.
A Vermont bulletin discusses how patrons are paid for milk or cream in creameries, noting skim milk fat losses and the surplus butter fat. It compares payments for milk versus cream, explains the 3 percent excess often credited to cream patrons, and suggests creameries use periodical tests to set owner shares.
A fragment from the Darm Journal discusses the Babcock tester’s impact on dairying, a call for a milk impurity tester, soldered pails, and clean barns. It stresses clean bedding, milking machines, and proper care of young stock, while noting advertisers win by smart marketing and space use.
An Indiana farmer recalls selling a small flock years earlier due to pasture limits and later buying a new flock of Shropshire sheep. After turning them onto clover in August he finds several bloated from clover. He saved most by mouth-rope restraint, though one sheep died.
The article argues that a horse's walk is shaped by early training. It notes many develop a slow dragging walk from slow work with old or deadhead animals and advises training colts to driving single first. It warns against early jogging and stresses keeping a smooth walk in initial years.
The Yearlhx Daroc Jersey boar High Chief shows excellent form after weighing 210 pounds at twelve months. Breeder reports strong growth from American Agriculture stock and notes promising early development.
A high profile pony named High Chief of Ohio has been shown at numerous state fairs including Ohio Indiana York and Texas venues, highlighting its show circuit presence.
A Kentucky farmer advises late housing only when weather is mild. Allow ewes to graze in pasture if dry and not bitter cold. Begin a three week pre lambing feed of grain, shelled corn, oats and bran, then twice daily concentrate. Increase feed gradually with alfafa or clover hay. provide dry, ventilated shelter and dry bedding. Young stock require little scrap unless nearing market.
The Merino sheep have maintained a leading position in American wool production due to their adaptability to various climates and fashion demands. Breeders aim for a unified standard across Spanish American Vermont Black Top Rainhowjet and other named strains, emphasizing utility for shepherds and gains for the industry.
Practical notes urge maintaining clean water for flocks to curb appetite loss. Regularly remove roots and debris from pea plantings to prevent spoilage and ensure sheep stay healthy. advice appears in The News.
A discussion on selecting sires to improve beef cattle and sheep stock. Emphasizes choosing strong masculine bulls and rams to correct weak traits, with projected calf and lamb improvements when sire qualities exceed dam characteristics. Notes inevitable blanks but highlights profitability of pedigreed breeding.
Experiments show a 25 percent saving in food per cone when hogs are sheltered and comfortable. Warmth keeps them from lying on piles, reducing fever and improving exercise. Cold exposure while feeding raises risk of illness and slows growth.
The report discusses early treatment for foot rot in sheep using footbaths with chloride of lime or carbolic acid solutions to soak and cleanse feet. It also covers prevention of thumps in horses through diet, pacing, hydration, and rest, plus remedies for warts and general disease management in livestock.
A church commentary explains Mark ii 1 2 the story of Jesus healing a paralytic and forgiving sins. It contrasts the crowd’s awe at the miracle with the Pharisees challenge that only God can forgive sins. The piece emphasizes faith as the key to healing and the primacy of spiritual forgiveness over physical health.
Aimed at retailers, the passage urges letting customers know what is for sale by advertising. It argues success depends on having goods to sell and showing their attractiveness to draw buyers.
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