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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1905
Page
2
A description highlights the Western Stavker haying device used on Ohio farms. The hand haying tradition is contrasted with the new machine, including a twelve foot runner base, a 25 foot center pole, a fourteen foot arm, and a twelve foot brace. The setup is operable by a crowbar and costs about five dollars.
An Ohio writer describes a pulley assisted hay stack system that keeps two men on the stack, avoids dragging the stack sides, and allows twenty foot high stacks of twelve to fifteen tons. A separate barn method uses a hay fork and pulley chain to lift hay directly into the mow, claimed cheaper than a track and car.
The June apple outlook is uneven across the United States with New York Baldwin crops light while other varieties show promise. Reports from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and New England indicate moderate to good yields in some counties and light crops in Baldwin-dominated areas. Peach prospects in several counties are excellent, with variations in other fruits noted.
An article cites J A Merrill and a bulletin from the Liab experiment station on horse feeding. It argues for smaller hay and grain rations even under work, with larger reductions at night after work to aid digestion. Water before feeding and stall-tilting grain boxes are suggested for cleanliness.
A design sketch describes a swinging feed box for a sewing log feed system. It notes a sliding latch to hold the box in or out and emphasizes a sturdy build despite low cost and time to make. The machinery idea aims for reliable operation during feeding times.
The article advises keeping a horse in a clean cool airy stable and cleaning him every morning and night to remove dandruff. Sponge the face eyes nostrils mouth and sheath when sweaty. Give water small amounts first then food after resting. Avoid feeding or watering a warm tired horse. Rest at noon to prevent soreness and fatigue.
A swine writer explains the hog's rooting instinct is natural and reinforced by available food. It argues rooting signals stomach demand and that dry grain increases the habit. Prevention suggested includes plenty of charcoal or wood ashes and some oilmeal, plus ringing to curb the snout.
The text notes ongoing maize and celery crop printing, part cultivation to guard against drought and support growth. It recommends green corn, onions, cucumbers, potatoes, cauliflower, cabbage, summer squash, and other garden produce. Emphasizes watering trees and shrubs, supplying hanging baskets and plant boxes, and maintaining irrigation. It also mentions cows needing salt in hot dry weather and ends with a Farm Journal aside.
The crossbred Tunis mutton lamb proves a valuable commodity as it outsells competitors. Butchers and consumers alike favor the breed, driving demand and riding the wave of popular approval.
A harsh critique argues cruelty to sheep if they lack proper food water shade and salt, insisting humane care is essential this time of year. The American Sheep Breeder emphasizes denying basic needs as unacceptable treatment of flocks.
Sheep breeders urge voluntary dipping to protect flocks from scab and parasites. The piece argues dipping is in breeders' own interest and not needs coercion.
An article warns against using a poor economy mare solely for breeding. It stresses avoiding offspring from an unsound or tricky animal and cautions breeders to consider health and reliability before mating.
Guidance from Robert Ness on colt upbringing covering timing and method for weaning at five to six months, feeding during separation, maintaining the mare on dry food, gradual milk cessation, and pasture rest. Emphasizes handling from birth, gradual training, and leading to harness readiness for sound development and luck in lamb breeding.
An agricultural note discusses sow length and arching backs to ensure strong litters, with emphasis on exercise and fatness. It warns that thin sows struggle to nourish large litters, and advises shading and green feed in summer to prevent disease and stunted growth. It also covers breeding for fall and spring litters and potential profitability.
The piece argues that dress marks self respect and social standing, noting past neglect of attire during frontier hardship and praising modern emphasis on neat, appropriate clothing. It claims well dressed men earn respect, while careless style harms impression and success.
The article discusses how separator temperature and flow rate affect cream quality. It notes that variations of ten degrees change fat texture, that cooling milk before separating alters results, and that starting the separator at milking or running at full capacity influences uniformity. It also mentions rinsing, skim milk throughput, and timing of stopping the machine as key factors. Additionally, Vermont corn and silage practices are touched on, with Towle and Eckels cited and a London dairy show prize for a crossbred South Devon cow.
Captain Smith Nell of Wendover Bucks shows a Devon cow aged about twenty three years in the exhibition. The cow yielded 2.5 pounds of milk and 2 pounds 3 4ths of churned butter daily. Forty four cows from many breeds competed in the event.
The Wisconsin experiment station head notes Sunday milk production dips compared with weekdays, using daily yield records as an indicator. He mentions morning grazing affecting output and suggests operations shift timing to account for declined Sunday production.
A letter from B. J. Powell in Suburbap describes using a scarecrow to deter cormrobers. He rigged poles to topple and scare off marauding pests, noting the effect mirroring a Trojan warning. The plan reportedly drove the culprits away, suggesting a simple, practical deterrent.
A Wisconsin Experiment Station bulletin reports on how different forages and feeding times affect cheese flavor, texture, and color. Green forage corn and early after milking feeds yield high quality cheese with clean flavor, while rape feeding can produce off flavors. cow lactation timing also influences butter and milk output.
The article argues quality feed and careful management trigger higher dairy profits. It notes that well bred cows with good feed outperform many ordinary cows, that roots vary in value, and that grain feeding plus pasture can boost milk yield, with practical experiments from New York and England highlighting labor efficiency.
A terse exchange unfolds as a speaker demands departure while a tramp remains defiant. The scene hints at internal reward in duty and a stubborn refusal to take anything away, set in a weary, urban tone.
A sermon-like study discusses justification by faith, the righteousness of God through Christ, and the future kingdom. It links Israel's prophecy to universal salvation, stresses wholehearted repentance, and cites Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Romans to affirm mercy and eventual creation’s renewal.
The article urges sellers to display attractive goods and inform the public where to buy them. It stresses that strong advertising makes goods known and draws buyers to the store.
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