Test of Be Best Varieties and Farm Notes
Brief report on field tests of corn and potato varieties including Smoked Flint and Conqueror, with dates of maturation, planting and fertilization details. Also notes on San Jose scale threat to New York fruit growers, state funding for eradication, and agriculture items from New York markets and farmer councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eak Toe Catliet Leber
Carmen
Roral New Yorke
Tney
Waterloo Extra
Whitecap
Joe Waite
Weite
Lowa Beauty
Phladiiphis
Brstul
Ph Hia
Conqueror
Micneapslis
Placrad
Bristol
Dent
Butler
White
Mammoth
Iowa
Easi
Minnesota
Hiram Sibley
San Jose
New York State
New York
Geneva
Long Island
Maine
God Faver
TL & Gold
South
Woodstock
Connecticut State Board of Agriculture
Beebe
Elizabeth
Budd
Mount Holly
Concrete and Tar for Pavements Aimed at Driveways and Walks
Instructions describe mixing coal tar and coal tar pitch with Portland cement to lay durable pavements, including surface finishing with tar mix and sand, roller compaction, and costs around seven cents per square yard. The piece also notes related agricultural topics and market observations from 1894 to 1895, citing the Atlantic States Packers association and New England Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scratchett
Valco
Willis Rowel
Old
New England Homestexi
Baltimore
Atlantic States Packers’ Association
E& Thurston
Mechanic Falls
New England
Pactera
Accognt
Cera
Breaks and tips from Missouri swine breeders convention
Reports from a Missouri swine breeders convention cover sow care before and after farrowing, feeding regimes to prevent scours, and remedies for lice including petroleum products. Included are notes on cattle handling, horse dentistry checks, and training methods for young colts, with various breeder opinions and practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian
American Horse Blood and Poultry Yard Dustup
The article traces American horse breeding from Henry Clay’s colt lineage back to Lady Surrey and Flora Temple, praising Kentucky stock and Arabian blood but lamenting a shortage of top-quality horses. It notes public concern over destroying scrubs for hides and bones and discusses imports versus native stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Henry Clay
Lady Surrey
Flora Temple
Kentucky
Handsome Ami
America
Cleveland
Pure Dairy Type of Interest to Milkmen Bulletin No 25
University of Minnesota bulletin details Professor Hoecker’s four cow groups comparing beef and dairy forms, butter fat costs per pound, and notable cows like Dido Beckley Bettie Houston and Shasa. It argues dairy breeds improve butter production and notes Europe uses cheese as cheaper meat substitute for healthier, stronger populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Minneota
T. Haecker
Biortrom
Beckley
Dido
Becklet
Grace Jersrt
Battie
Bettie
Guernsey
Haecker
Houston
Shasa
Jerney
Gusrusey
Europe
America
Butter Culture by Bacillus 41 Experiment at Cromwell Creamery
A historical article reports on Professor H W Colm of Weeley University and his work with Bacillus 41 to improve butter ripening. The Cromwell creamery in Connecticut conducted controlled inoculation trials, showing superior butter quality and aroma, with rates of 4 to 15 points higher on expert scales. Results suggest scalability and low cost, prompting interest from Dr Conn for nationwide adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae
AMD Casey
H W. Colm
Weeley
Dave Joer
Cromwell Creamery
Connecticut
Conn
United States
Aliczu
Good Roads Drive Gains In State Legislation Push
The Good Roads movement gains attention as the cultural department reports progress on road improvement bills. About 80 legislators in focus ports push measures to tax farmers or adjust road funding, with debates over compulsory or optional taxes and discounts for those using bread ties. The League of American Wheelmen and local town bands push the cause, signaling brighter prospects for improved highways nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haise Prize Reeves
Chicago
Age Cultural Department
Bention
League of American Warcolmes
Public Road Improvements and County Maintenance Policy
The article argues for permanent road building and year round maintenance funded by counties, not townships, to improve efficiency and curb repair costs. It notes state road funding complexities, favors designated widening for major routes, and endorses county control of sacred highways with diverted license taxes. It also discusses moving away from work tax for road upkeep and endorses hired labor under overseer direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Isbor
Pastison
Mimneari
Missouri Roads Improvement Association
General Revenue Fund
Also Mentioned on This Page
Croes
United States Department of Agriculture
Teia
Hampehira
Farmers’ Council
Shem
Bat
Moe
Vermont
Rhode Island
British Cavalry
Tate
New Yorker
Tennessee
Britain
Doha
Lisbien
Dalleet
Mary Lowe Dickinson
D. Heb
Sain Oa Oda
Denver
C. P. Goodrich
N. B
Whitford
York City
Coe
Yorker
Tha Gaterio Dairy
Maintaini NG
Xpos Brass
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