Propagation and care of velvet alfalfa in greenhouse beds
The article describes vegetative propagation of alfalfa using cuttings, planting stock handling, and transplanting in greenhouses and cold frames. It covers timing, pot sizes, winter dormancy, and regional considerations for the United States, noting productive rooting and the need for careful water and space management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roothrs House
Gevenhouse
Ile
Gurhis
Morther
United States
Testing Corn Seed Vitality and Garden Tips
The article discusses evaluating corn seed vitality by germination in small squares with kernels tested, plus practical notes on seed selection, moisture, and rejection of nonviable kernels. It also adds gardening guidance on early crops, sowing oats, peas, and cabbage, and references a celebrated gander prize portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nations
Barley Outlook and Feeding Costs Across Markets
A historical digest discusses barley and oats as livestock feeds, noting barley’s rising prominence in the United States and export markets. It cites barley’s feed value, late sowing advantage, and cost trends for fattening cattle, with data from J. H. Grisdale of Gataria on live-weight gains and cost per pound by age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frasler
United States
Pacific
Barles
Iast
J. H. Grisdale
Gatarie
Percheron Popularity and Draft Horse Outlook
McMiikus, president of the Percheron Society of America, discusses a prosperous year for draft horses, demand trends, and projected supply challenges. He notes about 3,000 Percheron stallions recorded, with many American-bred foals, and outlines a small stable plan for carriage horses. The wool trade of 1907 is also summarized as satisfactory with stable prices and reduced foreign wool activity.
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Prigce
Bard
McMiikus
Percheron Society of Americas
Bbs
Iowa
B.hall
Hisher
Dark Damp Dairy Rooms and Sunlight Effects on Milk
E H Webster notes bacteria struggle in sunlit dairy rooms where damp neglect fosters ropy milk and fast spoilage. He urges stores to design milk rooms to admit sunlight to reduce spoilage and improve product safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Teason
Siuwar
E. H. Webster
Live Stock Markets Face Price Shifts and Supply Tensions
Market watchers report ongoing pressure from high feed costs and limited meat supplies. Cattle futures look scarce by February while hogs remain plentiful. sheep and lambs show gains though future winter supplies may tighten. Consumers are trimming purchases as prices rise and wholesale trends point to potential shortages ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorn
Mons
Heavy Feeding of Dairy Cows in Eastern Herds
An eastern dairyman with two herds of Guernseys feeds well above average. His ration combines four parts cottonseed meal two of Euseea ae and six of hominy meal totaling twelve pounds of grain mix with thirty pesods of stage and six pounds of hay per cow. Larger milkers get more grain, narrowing their ration accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikers
Dogs Not Articles of Apparel for Customs Duty
The board of general appraisers ruled that dogs are not articles of wearing apparel or personal adornment or toilet articles and therefore are subject to customs duty. Exchange.
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Solomons
Board of General Appraisers
Exchange
Hog's Happy Horem The Money Makers of Kansas and the Central Vless
Kansas hog industry shows strong growth with El Dorado as a prime pork region. The article argues hog production boosts Kansas farmers and regional economy, citing Missouri as a rival market and Poland China breeds as examples. It highlights high per capita pork value and regional feeding via corn and alfalfa.
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Kansas
Central
Vless
Moses
Gadara
Seris
Providence
Kapsas
New England
Vaele Sam
Missouri
Karl
Eere
LODITHA POUND CHGS WIDE MISSOURI SOW HERD NAMES
Missouri stock scene highlights top pedigreed sows and sires from Sussouris line including Meddlesome and Impudence descent. Notable show names include Portia lis Meddier Miss Spell Spellblad Winsomereess Keepsake Beauty Perfection Laughing Dyes Beatrix Grandeur Village Pride and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loditha
Portialis
Miss Spell
Beatrix
Gema
Missouri
The Winter Calf Rearing And Feeding Guidance
The article advises indoors housing for winter calves and extends to year round shelter. It emphasizes that calves should not be exposed to storms and outlines feeding plans for heifer calves and general calves with emphasis on milk, warm bedding, and gradual introduction of grain feeds as they grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Suilers Mals
Incubator Bargains and Poultry Advice from the Counter
A reader report surveys cheap incubators hot water versus hot air and related gear. It notes price ranges from $20 to $70, safety devices, and buyer cautions about reliability. Also discusses roosting and balancing breed choices with practical farming tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleer
Bertain
Ouf
Whitwe
Pazure
Cal
Incubator Promos and Poultry Lore From an Odd Notice
A quirky 1920s style prose piece touts electric hatching devices and portable light plans for poultry, critiquing patents and urging cheap incubators. It riffs on eggs fetching, feather colors, and show prizes while noting caution against insurance and bank failures.
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Tombie
Toom
Souri
the Mettors
Missouri
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