Potatoes and Onion Culture From Early 20th Century Trials
The New Hampshire station tested eighty potato varieties, recommending White Star Rural New Yorker No 2 American Wonder Carman No 3 Governor Rusk and Sir William for their favorable results. It notes variation in yield year to year and lists the top fifteen productive types led by Reeves Rose and White Rose. The piece also discusses new onion culture methods in boxes, with benefits like earlier crop and larger bulbs, plus tips on field maintenance and weed control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
White Star
Carman
Governor Rusk
Sir Wiliam
Vick
Eedbury White
Sir William
Qrickrop
Woodhell
Lare Puritan
King of the Roses
Lenard
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Professor Green
Connecticut
Ballerin
Fodder and Forage Plans From Vermont Farmer Tips
A Vermont correspondent outlines fodder corn and grass seeding to replace grain crops in 1696 97, praising the weeders for soil renewal, noting fodder corn resists winter kill, and sharing field results and adjustments for plowing timing and fertilizer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
New England
Tally Sticks and The Origins of Numerals
The article explains that tally sticks evolved from notches in wood signaling numbers and that Roman numerals, the V and X owe their meanings to spread of the tally concept. It links tally use to early Celtic ogham marks and notes how notches formed letters and words, with later IV notches and clock dials. It cites Chambers Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers’ Journal
Roscommon and Rambouillet Sheep in Irish and American Breeding
A survey of Roscommon long wooled sheep praised for hardy reform and central Ireland adaptability with Meath to Galway fluency. Rambouillet sheep are highlighted for Merino ancestry, early maturity, high quality fleece, and strong demand in America. Also notes on horse watering practices and ether plant experiments.
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Ireland
Reyal Dutie Socieur
Adan
Buscommon
Great Britain
London
Baye
Roscommon
Great Central Plain
Meath
Galway
Sligo
Clonmel
Overheated Horses and Horse Care in Heat
A circular from the Sinois Humane society warns drivers about horse overheating in hot weather. It details symptoms such as refusal to work and staggering, and prescribes immediate unharnessing, shade, water spraying, and careful rest. It condemns unsafe mouth scarifying and urges proper care, hydration, and avoidant of sunstroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinois Humane Society
Texas
Virginia
Canada
Havana
Perpendicular and horizontal knives in cheese making
A detailed description explains using a horizontal knife to cut the curd into layers, then a perpendicular knife for fine cutting. It covers knife positioning, arc motion, and the need for even cuts to avoid soft spots or mottling. It notes variations among makers and effects on whey loss and cheese texture.
Milk Handling and Dairy Cattle Care Narrated
The article describes milk cooling methods, prompt delivery, and sanitation for dairy patrons. It covers equipment cleaning, cooling techniques, feeding practices for skim milk and buttermilk, and fly control using plasters and kerosene emulsion. It also notes Peary’s leave of absence for Arctic exploration and a naval officer’s remark on Peary’s title.
Creamery Patrons Rules for Milk Handling and Hygiene
Milk deliveries occur four times weekly in winter and daily in summer. Cans must be cooled and protected with blankets, no preservatives to be used, and all milk should be sweet. Cows must be kept clean, udders brushed, hay free of dust, and milk strained immediately after drawing from the cone.
Pyramid wall climb tops Fort Sheridan drill scene
Corporal Leary leading a 41 man pyramid scaled a 23 foot wall during a fort drill at Fort Sheridan. He crept upward on shoulders and only three fingers reached the parapet edge before a bold twist lifted him to the enemy side. Lieutenant Lowe commends Leary for the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal Leary
Fort Sheridale
Coleum Gallers
Giint
Leary
Si Ieeen
Wall
Tmx
ULL Cers
Percival G. Lowe
Bysef
Corporal Leary Scoumbiss
Thas
Moountain
Chbicago Tribune
Beach Combers Find Riches in Astbury Park Sands
The New York World reports beach combers, about 30 to 40 men and boys, harvest jewelry and silver from Astbury Park sands. They dive for valuables as tides recede, often finding gold watches rings and gems after heavy seas. Some locals in Avon and Bradley Beach rely on this trade, while guests’ losses go largely unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astbury Park
Bradley
Ibie
Avon
Bradley Beach
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bulletin
New York Tation
Farm Journal
W. W. Stevens
Wkr
Saagner
Dairyman
Peary
North Pole
Washington
C. E. Peary
Sears
Long
Pearyin
U.S. N
Sud Bizards
St. Louis
New York World
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