Ideal method of treating seed corn from USDA bulletin
Washington authority on the cereal advises that seed corn should be husked and spread to dry immediately after gathering. Ears must not touch each other. good airflow prevents mildew and weevils. In warm weather, drying in an open shed or loft on strings or racks is best. avoid piles or sacks after harvest.
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Kansas
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Kansas Agricultural College
Eestain
Poultry Press Association
St. Louis
Farm man touts ash heaps as fertilizer value
Quoted remark highlights a farmer’s view that ash heaps, often deemed unsightly, offer fertilizing benefits. The statement reflects agrarian attitudes toward waste and soil enrichment.
Tar to deter moles in gardens and crops
A reader reports using tar on stones clips and corn cobs placed under the surface to create a barrier for moles. The method, tested for several years, kept moles bites and grubs away from tarred areas and roots, and was extended to pumpkins squash and similar crops.
Poultry Care Tips From The Old Almanac
Practical advice on keeping hens healthy and productive. Starve forcing molt is discouraged. keep coops clean and covered. Separate breeding ducks from market stock and ensure ample range and swimming water. Prepare hay tea, feed thrice weekly in winter, warm wheat for breakfast, fresh air but seal leaks, include meat scraps when insects are scarce, and prevent bamboo foot by safe roost heights.
Plank Drag for Use Later in Winter Farming
An Ohio Rural New Yorker correspondent describes an easily made plank drag for plowed fields. A 7 to 11 foot plank with 2 by 8 to 2 by 6 stock forms the drag, with bolted joints and short driver cleats. The design works in dry or moist soils, is inexpensive, and aims to resist rough field use while avoiding excessive packing.
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Aus Sarmaer
Ohio
New Yorker
Winter Keeping of Vegetables for Irish Potatoes and Cabbages
A fragmented note discusses farming life and winter storage of vegetables. It describes maintaining Irish potatoes cabbage onions and beets through cold weather, warning against freezing and recommending protective wrapping for cabbages and dry storage for onions. It mentions general farming scenes and the farmer’s parade in town.
Go M Barnitz and the Riverside Co Abridged Poem Satire
A jumble of verse critiques and comic lines titled Go M Barnitz and the Riverside Co. It lampoons figures like Kipling and Job while mocking agricultural and medical pop theories. The piece references diurnal tasks, poverty, and a plea for practical knowledge over jargon.
Poultry Farming and Hen Myths From a Curious Era
A long, uneven archival piece advocates farm poultry expansion, praising the humble hen and incubator science while warning against overfeeding, overcrowding, and scams. It notes rising grain prices, strong poultry demand, and the need for free range methods, with anecdotal items on hens, eggs, and industry quirks.
Manure from Barnyard Helps Soil Absorb Rain
Barnyard manure adds humus to the soil and retains moisture, making land better able to absorb heavy rainfall. The lesson is to save and spread manure across fields, as it is worth money and can increase farmers' profits.
Winter pasture plants guide from Home and Farm note
Many plants can be used for winter grazing. With proper use of bur clover rye oats vetch and crimson clover sown in fall there is little trouble to secure grazing areas through the winter.
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Nan
Why Clover Fails on Farms and Lime Remedy
Clover fails to grow on many farms due to worn soil humus and acidic conditions. A liberal application of lime will be beneficial to correct the soil acidity and improve clover growth.
Trust the Women Folk
The article argues that a farmer who ignores his wife in business matters will likely fail, noting women often intuitively sense how things should be done. It praises trusting that instinct to avoid missteps and mismanagement.
Local News Coverage Emphasizes Prompt Tuesday Friday Service
The paper touts superior local and foreign news coverage and promises thorough, timely reading matter. It emphasizes offering the best possible service to the public with quick delivery to subscribers in the city or any address.
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