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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1895
Page
8
North Dakota correspondent details three horse equalizers used on wagons and with plows to balance teams. He cites tests, versatility for four-horse teams, and notes on incubators for early chicks, barracks shelters for hay, celery prep in Kalamazoo, and general farming advice.
A description of farm rotation linking corn, clover and stable manure to boost potato yields. Farmers compare stable manure versus chemical fertilizers, noting corn as a weed cleaner and fertilizer factory. The system aims to maximize potato production, with economics showing potatoes funding three years of fertilizer use.
A sketch from The Farm Journal details a portable beef hoister that can be dismantled or folded for easy travel or sharing with neighbors. It uses four 2 by 4s, a buggy axle windlass, and a block and tackle to lift heavy beeves, with the frame braced at the base for stability. The note also mentions Henry E. Alvord’s election as president of the Agricultural College association and other agricultural tidbits.
Colonel W. A Barris of Lurvecad outlines a cattle barn design with central driveway and multiple stalls to handle 70 cows quickly. Materials include telegraph poles boards shingles and bricklike stone floor. Emphasizes above ground buildings, fire safety, good ventilation, and efficient manure removal to keep the yard clean. Also notes the St. Louis Fair showcase of the Columbian champion mare Emily before retirement. French road building stresses three levels and valley-friendly routing with proper drainage and maintenance.
A detailed guide on wintering mares, foals, and young stock, stressing proper grouping, shelter, and temperature control. Emphasizes separate paddocks, paired housing, and careful selection for stabling, plus general feed and care routines for cattle and hogs. Includes ancient curing recipes for meats and butter handling advice from Country Gentleman.
The article discusses proper milk aeration to improve butter and cheese, the importance of clean equipment, and using aerators to pre air milk. It warns against bad water and weeds, stresses cooling for creameries, and maintaining cleanliness to protect European market reputation. It cites Peter Macfarlane and notes French cheese machines and future factory improvements.
A proposal to establish a first class dairy school at The Ohio State University in Columbus, linked to the dairy industry. The note argues a dairy school would bring more state wealth than a law school and emphasizes producers over legal scholars.
A technical discussion on dairy separators, focusing on fat content control, machine speed, and testing methods. It covers operator responsibility, the impact of throughput on fat removal, differences between Babcock test readings, and the need for consistent test procedures and calibration across machines.
The article discusses dairy feeding strategies to maximize milk output and fat, noting that the best ration yields a liberal milk flow rather than a fixed, selected plan. It emphasizes Babcock testing, culling cows that underperform, and presents several rations with corn, ensilage, hay, bran, and oats, plus cautions about overfeeding fat and cow wear.
Rate Field's Washington recounts the vice president’s Capitol suite with a large room end of the senate lobby. It notes the fire tools souvenir, an electoral votes safe guarded by officers, and a Rembrandt Peale portrait of Washington. It mentions a long 244 by 14 inch mirror bought for John Adams and a carved toilet case made for Chester A. Arthur.
In a cheeky exchange quoted from Life magazine, Beummer questions the adoption of a new line of neckties with a jab at eastern fashion tastes. Babardasher retorts that the garb is a chosen gift for women, prompting light banter on style boundaries.
Historical note outlines road improvement steps for dirt roads focusing on drainage, subgrade shaping, icy bedding, and grass sod to prevent mud. Describes contrasting old unpaved methods with advised technique to maintain travel surfaces and reduce erosion. mentions farmers' labor and community work in past decades.
The article outlines modern road maintenance aims to move dirt from ditches toward the crown, creating smooth, uniform distribution to keep wagon tracks dry. It favors road machines called scrapers or graders over plows, noting several forms exist and all are effective in shaping good roads.
Discussion on culvert sizing for rainfall and soil, culvert materials from wood to stone and sewer pipe, and maintenance. Emphasizes clearing ditches and frequent checks, plus the farmer’s role in road foundation work and quarry materials. cites Cincinnati Enquirer. Also notes railway influence on highway material availability and a Venice palace dog statue.
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