Asparagus Rust Control Report by California Station
Ralph E. Smith reports on asparagus rust control for the California Fruit Canners’ Association. Advice covers site and planting, varieties for canning and market, bed care year round, clearance of wild growth, fall destruction of tops, spring soil disturbance, early sulfur applications, Bordeaux or soap additions, August and September spray plans, and continued attention where rust recurs until September with possible squid sulfur spray if young beds rust early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Smith
California Experiment Station
California
Alfalfa Field Practices And Storage Tips From Early 20th Century
Agricultural practices cover burning tops and soil stirring two weeks before old fields stop cutting in drought conditions. Recommendations include squid sulphur spray in eastern states with three applications starting in July. Alfalfa is stacked in long western stacks, with tarps or barns in humid climates to limit waste. Discusses catalpa tree planting errors and warns weeds in strawberry patches. Continuous cropping requires deep digging and soil fertilization after harvest.
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United States
Alfalfa in Vermont Tik Imports and Trials
Interest in alfalfa culture in Vermont is limited with 36 percent of 56 trials showing success, mainly in the Champlain valley. Authors Hillis and Jones note better results in Quebec Ontario and New York, and advise sourcing seed from northern locations sans irrigation to survive winters. Nebraska trials comparing five states show Arizona and California seeds failing, while home grown and other western seeds fared better.
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Vermont
Messrs
J. L. Hillis
L. R. Jones
New England
Quebec
Ontario
New York
Champlain Valley
Champlain
Addison County
Messrs. Jones and Hills
Nebraska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Ixangas
Uctah
Homemade Cultivator From Scrap Heap Parts
A Country Gentleman correspondent describes building a cheap eight bolt homemade cultivator using bicycle fork wheel plow handle and a bed spring for the bee leg. The device features a ball bearing wheel and minimal effort operation with adaptable attachments. Also notes that coddling alfalfa rarely pays and recommends spring disking to deter weeds and manage disease.
Garden tips and dairy salt guidance from early 20th century notes
Garden snapshots advise soil stirring, early ripening tomatoes, bean training, insect checks, melon care, ground cover, squash vine burial to deter borers, and mosquito netting. Also guidance on choosing dairy salt, odor test, storage, and a note on extracting tinctures to clear obstructions in sewers. dairy dairyman cites practical household tips.
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Surrey
Turn from potato growing to dairying urged in Maine Farmer
The Maine Farmer urges readers to shift from potato farming to dairying. It argues soil fertility, fertilizer elements, and the high profitability of cream, butter, and pork, with a home market for hay and grain. It suggests feeding skim milk to pigs and integrating crops and livestock for better returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. OL. Hawesone
Maine Farmer
Ose
The Four Hundred Pound Cow
A dairy industry discussion notes the rarity of a four hundred pound dairy cow and the impracticality of achieving such size. It suggests aiming for a 200 pound average herd, while acknowledging producers seek high butter fat yields. The Nebraska Farmer quote reinforces the idea that 290 pounds of butter fat annually is strong but not guaranteed.
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Nebraska
Birthright Guernsey Bull Declared Handsome Prospect
Birthright, a Guernsey bull with a portrait from Arporius Motivator, was dropped from Moreh IS in 1002 and described as a handsome animal.
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Guernsey
Arporius
Bull exhibition notes and breeding in Massachusetts
The article reviews a cattle show with several bulls, highlighting Birthright leading a Massachusetts herd. It notes a Swedish style ring and mentions Chen qualities, Fenimore related stock, and Neely’s cabres, describing a modest but well-regarded exhibit overall.
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Uren
Hull Ble
Fenimore
Massachusetts
Silo construction and moral reflections from a distant page
The text outlines a method for building a silo using long cypress timber and a concrete room, with tar to seal and a roof, and discusses selecting sows with comments on bone, build, and conformation. It then shifts to a quotation about virtue, then a Sunday School joke about a whale and a toy teacher.
Bargain Humor and Moscow Location Cited in Washington Life
A witty line about shopping fatigue titled Mrs Gad A Gentt Dear me and a remark implying a central Moscow location describe a light feature. The Moscow reference notes a place situated near the geographic center of European Russia.
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Gad A. Gentt
Washington Life
Moscow
Russia
Causes of Milk Fever from Farmer Correspondent
A farmer correspondent argues that milk fever stems from cows producing large milk flows at first milking. An experienced vet reports success by limiting initial milk outflow, milking lightly four to eight times daily, and drying cows before calving. He advises reducing rich feed before calving and gradually removing milk to prevent udder disturbance.
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Wallace
H.W. Skygewies
Melly
Shawna
Breeding Heifers and First Calf Timing Advice
The author discusses breeding heifers and aims for first calving around twenty four months old. He advises avoiding freshening in midwinter or midsummer due to feed and temperature factors, seeking favorable conditions for first freshening.
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Honril
Dairy Farm Wisdom on Stable Routine and Feeding
A Dairy era excerpt stresses cow stability and regular handling to prevent confusion and improve yield. It urges cows tied to the same stanchion, feeding, watering, grooming, and milking at consistent times, warning misfeasance harms calf growth and dairy profits.
Weaning Free Range Pigs and Flat, Strong Flesh Raising Method
A correspondent describes not weaning piglets to allow sows to nurse. The writer prefers mature sows for breeding, feeds piglets gradually with slop and oats, lets them graze, and introduces corn as they grow. Emphasizes comfort, water, shade, and minimal bought feed, with early and later corn feeds and green corn as best for piglets.
White pig varieties described with York and Chesire types
The text details three white pig subvarieties the large whites or large Yorks the middle whites represented by the Cheshires and the small whites the Yorkwhires. It notes they mature early and fatten quickly and praises a middle white sow shown as the best in her class at the Royal show of last year.
Repotency and ro bustiese in aoram in ram breeding
A fragmented 19th century excerpt discusses ram vigor and chest development as key breeding indicators noted by Professor Thomas Shisv, with praise for energy, form, and musculature. It blends advice on veterinary health and a short biographical note on St Nicholas.
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Aoram
Taken Singhy
Thomas Shisv
Usnally
Masier Voices Claim of Bean Theft in Manitolin
Vidline Io reports a base Viel has stolen a bean provoking uproar in Manitolin. Culcags Jounal notes ongoing teasing and claims of pervasive bullying against Masier.
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Alwaya
Sheep in the Orchard and How to Protect Trees
An early guide argues sheep are beneficial in an orchard when protected by wire netting. It recommends three sheep per tree, fenced with stakes, and feeding near the trees to manure the ground. Proper tillage includes plowing, harrowing, and sowing specific grasses and clover to promote dense ground cover and tree growth. An annual lime or fertilizer boost is advised, with sheep manuring enriching the soil all season. An expert note from Aupertenn Sheep Bromer appears at the end.
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Farm Journal
Bern
Whitewash the thaw House Use cheap modern coating on walls
Whitewash is cheap and should be used more to cover the bog house. It will seal cracking boards and stop up baking places, giving a cleaner appearance and a sweeter odor. A thin coat shows the wall’s flaws more plainly than the old unpainted bonds, urging the owner to repaint.
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Knowles
St. Nicholas
Walla
Feeding Sheep and Stock Food Practices
A historical note on sheep feeding emphasizes whole dry nuts for fasts, uncut rough feed, and avoiding relief in troughs. Barley and oats aid lamb growth. barley, bran, and wheat mix for fattening stock. Proper grain and protein balance improves vigor, stamina, and staying power for work animals.
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Bok
Furnar
Orhitada Wold
Dar Testoon Felon Asia
Jesus the Good Shepherd in the Gospel of John
A historical Sunday School lesson outline from 1905 surveys Jesus as the Good Shepherd, the entry into Jerusalem, washing disciples feet, prayer for followers, Pilate before Jesus, the crucifixion, the resurrection, the risen Christ’s message, and the heavenly home. It ties Golden Texts to each lesson, emphasizing faith in Christ, service, and eternal life.
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Fis Light
American Press Association
Jesus the Good Shepherd
John Sa
Gobklen
John x
Tam
Good Shepherd
Jesus
Christ
God
Lazarus
John Xs
John
Sussex
Ak Bethany
Lott
Mark Xty
Bethany
Martha
Ami
Jerusalem
Tim
Israel
Lrason
John xii
Gale Y
Ile
John xvii
Hla
Lisaon VIIi
Pilate
John xviii
Callen
John XVI
Ain
Srasom
LrEsson
Patmos
Heavenly Home
Tim Oy Ami
Advertising to Sell Goods in ODay and Weeky News
The article urges sellers to stock goods and inform the public of their offerings. It emphasizes attractive goods and advertising in the ODay and Weeky News to reach potential customers and boost sales.
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Nipwspa
Thacksmith’s
Tse
TL. W. Lighty
National Stockman
P. E. Wilard
Hite Teondste
Treacher
Tommmy
Tommy
Dan
Dairy Farm Wisdom
Aml Clower
C. W. Everett
Wiston- Ain
New York Telegram
England
Yorkshire
Joewe
Cees
Sankoen
Kanet
Stover
Stover Ag
Walt
Hev D. M. Steurna
Trehive
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