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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1905
Page
3
A historical note describes Buckeye Reds, a crossbred fowl developed from Barred Cocks and Bott Corhips with Blick Breasted Red Cames, suggesting later Cornish Indum mix. Birds reportedly weigh nine to ten pounds males and seven to nine females, with yellow legs and rich velvety red skin and a songlike backbone.
The department of agriculture warns against free distribution of legume inoculants due to high demand and limited supply. It reports that commercial products are overseen by seedsmen, with authorized statements in timer's bulletin 214. The report also notes a large potato variety project led by Rev Lawrence, including Fil Dorada valued at 2250 per pound and a 500-variety trial near Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Horticulturist John Thorpe contributes gardening hints to the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. Seeds need shallow, firm soil and proper covering. Depths vary by seed size from radish to larger seeds. tamp and fertilize. Useful fertilizers include soot, wood ashes, and lime mixed with paris green. watering should be thorough twice weekly.
The report notes a 500 dollar prize corn by Whitesides of Indiana with superb weight and shelling quality, plus other achievements like twenty five ears of Farmers Elkcrest corn sold for 150 dollars. It mentions the Farmers National Congress annual session in Richmond Virginia, with about 4000 members and delegates from states and territories. Harvie Jordan of Monticello Georgia is president and Joti M Stahl of Quine is secretary.
Garden snapshots discuss sowing beans in hotbeds or frames and early planting for long seasons. It covers bush beans, soil conditions, and care tips. The dairy section highlights milking practices, lactation periods, and indicators of beef versus dairy breeds, ending with a note that news ads pay.
Mary cites stock water concerns, noting that access to reliable water in summer and winter is essential. Experiments show cows drink 50 to 100 pounds of water per day per dry, with eight gallons daily recommended by New York station, and water access influences milk yield and fat content.
An illustration explains a churn device that uses a balance wheel at one end and four to six fan wheels at the other to harness wind. A bent U shaped rod in the center drives a pitman mechanism, with a churn inside a box and detachable rod arrangement for butter check.
Observations discuss indicators of pregnancy in heifers and note calf movement felt by touch when dam is cooled. The text also describes horse behavior, rest needs, and nocturnal activity influenced by temperature and humidity, with brief remarks on creativity in poetry from the Chicago Record Herald.
A report describes contagious abortion in cattle with spread to herds and newborn calves. It notes onset between the fourth month after gestation and full term, warns of mortality and weak calves, and outlines containment measures including disposal of aborted fetuses, cleaning and disinfection with carbide solutions, and repeated antiseptic washes.
A Connecticut bulletin reviews five years of dairy records noting consistent variety and care in the herd. It attributes a shift from a loss of 125 to a net profit due to selecting better suited animals.
A historical dairy column discusses preventing milk spoilage with hot water and washing soda, clarifies cream separation issues, and covers adding butter color, washing butter, and churn temperatures. It notes odors from vegetables affect cream, stresses cleanliness, and cites a Farm Journal style warning on proper butter handling and salt warming.
A long feature discusses Porcine and Sheep farming with notes on Hampshire style hogs the Phe Worth brand and cross species breeding claims. It covers care for lean fattening hogs from birth to market and contrasts with old pot shepherding methods and tar remedies for sheep health. It ends with a short note on London Academy etiquette Raising the Hat.
An archaic agricultural note discusses sheep dipping, disease risks, and winter protection. It notes dipping effectiveness, the need for shelter during cold snaps, and careful handling of flocks to prevent infection. Recommendations emphasize timing, gear, and repeated applications to control parasites and maintain flock health.
A garbled OCR fragment references breeders and sheep, noting high costs to maintain flocks and rising profits for some breeders. Mentions Shepharity Celterton and possible figures, but details are unclear. The piece resembles a regional agricultural note on livestock trends.
A fragment from an American Cultivator style publication describes a tonic using bluestone salt and water for hoof care and as a lotion, along with cautions on foot rot and decayed hoof parts. It discusses cocklebur poisoning in pigs and a veterinary guideline from a Kansas Agricultural College source for treating hog illness with turpentine and dialyzed oils, urging careful dosing and veterinary supervision.
The lesson centers on Jesus interceding for his followers with the Father, urging believers to live set apart from the world. It links divine intercession, belief without sight, and the call to reveal Christ through transformed living, urging unity and steadfast faith amid opposition.
The text urges merchants to stock desirable goods and inform shoppers where to buy them. It emphasizes that widespread awareness of attractive offerings through advertising boosts store success.
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