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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1896
Page
8
A New England farmer reports on a makeshift water system using a wooden pipe from a well to a cistern, then into a basement trough via a home made lever valve. Cattle are kept from the water by a fenced trough, and calibration schemes are noted alongside broader agricultural notes on celery culture and crop practices.
The article describes a method to remove stumps using ropes and pulleys, noting a horse to start the process and a tool to cut roots as they loosen. It also quotes discussions on the pronunciation of deaf, tracing it from historical forms to modern usage in English and American dialects.
The Crozer herd includes a cow named S509 Luis of Tietleshath 1 Nerf now 10 years old, observed with milk fat around 4.0 percent in tests and potential fat yield about 424.66 pounds, suggesting 509 to 530 pounds of butter. other herd notes include a 1,650 pound cow and a 2,100 pound three-year-old breeding bull awaiting show condition.
Reports from the Rockford winter convention show Mr Bentley asserting sour cream pasteurization is feasible despite local disbelief. A Wisconsin dairy school scientist and most attendees doubted it, noting sour cream curdling is unlikely after pasteurization.
A Lewiston man borrowed a neighbor s battery to treat rheumatism but never activated current. He merely touched the handles and claimed a cure from faith alone. The Augusta Journal notes the odd tale alongside a definition of attar extraction and a count of 41 Roman Catholic peers in the British Lords.
A Rural New Yorker piece by D. & L. extols Dorset sheep for producing lambs by June or July, noting earlier growth, higher ewe fertility, and sound fattening. The author compares Dorset with Merino and Down breeds, highlights ram choice, pasture, and steady water and salt as key factors for 100 ewes.
Farmers should prepare sows for a September to October fall litter and favor early pig births for better market prices. Early pigs grow faster on grass roots and pumpkins. provide warm shelter and ample feed, with attention to sow health. Poor care leads to losses. dispose of or improve unproductive sows. Spring pigs suit home use, but market raisers should plan fall and spring litters for profit.
A collage of farming advice and anecdotal notes from a bygone era. It blends animal care tips and husbandry practices with snippets on fencing, saddle horses, and historical anecdotes, highlighting practical routines, classic remedies, and notable figures in agriculture.
General Harrison notes in The Ladies' Home Journal that a president faces constant office requests from many hopefuls. An unnamed applicant from his state illustrates the delay and uncertainty, as hopes of appointment fade into “Nothing focal yet.”
The Indian River Advocate condemns plume hunters who killed Florida water birds, noting shores once filled with birds now bare due to shooting. It laments loss of beauty and warns plumes endanger nesting birds, leaving the state without its charm.
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