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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
3
Maryland station studies show shading frames over celery plots reduce blight spread, with ammoniacal copper carbonate sprays most effective in keeping leaves healthy. Bordeaux mixture also helps but slows growth. Begin spraying in seed beds and continue every 1–2 weeks after transplanting until cool weather halts disease development.
A misquoted old recipe claims to mix lime, glue, zinc sulfate, and lye in rainwater to create a white paint. The instruction suggests combining the separate solutions, diluting to twenty gallons, adding pigments except blue, and claims to be seen in Tar News.
Practical notes from a Maryland New Jersey agricultural page discuss thinning fruit after the June drop to improve quality and yield, plus methods for pruning, spacing, and labor. It covers Buff Plymouth Rocks and other fowl, staking tomatoes, orchard sprays, irrigation, peach tree care, curculio control, and milk fever prevention before calving with a Texas dairyman endorsement.
An old Washington state study compares Jersey and Hereford steers fed similarly. Herefords yielded heavier carcasses with more useful beef cuts and higher market returns, while Jerseys produced more tallow and suet. Feeding guidance favors balanced concentrates and good roughage to maximize gains.
G W Walker proposes a portable fence system using four 6 inch by 12 foot boards per panel with notched crosspieces to form removable sections across bog pastures. Panels interlock via notches A and B, with barb wire staples to shield larger stock, enabling quick setup, removal, and relocation. Also includes brief quotes on political interview tactics and roof preservatives for metal works.
A historical survey of Shorthorn cattle in the United States tracing origins imports and herd book records through 19th century. Discusses color varieties red white roan export roots England popularity in feed lots dairy value and emphasis on beef versus milk traits. Also notes neglect of milk production in later breeding focus.
A Prairie Farmer reader discusses corn types for rough feed in Indiana, favoring eight rowed sweet corn and large white varieties for fodder. The article praises shredders to reduce dirt, notes rye and rape as excellent green hog food, and cites a 1899 rye field yielding 25 bushels per acre with two crops in one: pork and grain.
Farmers weigh timing for turnips with fields set to light duty or spring seeding. Early plow-under turnips can beat later sowings, while midsummer plantings may enter ground after a summer crop ends, taking advantage of rapid growth during fallow periods.
Burdock and Plantain are easily eliminated by cutting below the crown once well grown, while Plantain proves harder to eradicate. Small patches respond to repeated root cutting, but larger areas require a resetful approach. The first European book translated into Japanese was Heine’s sons from German.
In alfalfa management, early cutting when one tenth in bloom boosts later yields and vigor, while late first cutting hurts competition. Subsequent cuttings can triple outputs, with the first harvest often least productive if delayed. Dairy progress hinges on well bred cows, balanced rations grown on farm, and proper stable conditions for efficiency. A modern separator can raise butter yield per milk, illustrating tech gains in dairy farming.
Advice on ridding pastures of wire grass by planting a strong perennial like smooth brome Bromus inermis, with Kentucky bluegrass mixed for tenacity, and soil breaking to help root establishment. Also notes on summer fodder for cows, spring fodder corn plantings, and a milk pail knee-support device.
A fragmented note discusses perceptions of an “advanced woman” and a remark about a wife, hinting at evolving gender expectations in a Kansas periodical. The text shows quoted phrases, unclear context, and altered punctuation.
Experiments at the Teetta ON OPEL Station show linseed oil and corn gluten meal alter butter fat composition. Linseed oil raises melting point and iodine value while reducing fatty acids. inseed and corn gluten with 8-13 percent oil foster a firmer butter with desirable flavor. Cottonseed meal yields similar results to corn products, affecting texture and taste. A brides tale from Ladies Journal ends with a humorous wedding service anecdote about a bride who refuses the word obey.
The article stresses expelling foul air from stables by free openings and chimney-like ducts placed high and away from disruptions. It notes the need for cracks to be minimized and describes a system using floors or folds to create upward drafts, citing Hoard's Dairy as a source and detailing a six foot square area and galvanized iron components.
A garbled excerpt discusses profits in dairying focusing on cow milk yield and feeding costs. It mixes farming advice with fragmented humor about burglar upstairs and a failing track team, reflecting a noisy, undecipherable OCR fragment with stray quotes and notices.
The commentary outlines the gospel message of Jesus rising from the dead and appearing to Mary, the apostles, and others, underscoring faith over unbelief. It traces postresurrection events, including the Emmaus journey, the Great Commission, and Jesus' ascension, with emphasis on the Holy Spirit and the hope of a new heaven and earth.
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