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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
3
Farmers debate two methods for preparing wool on ranches the loose bundle and boxing. Instructional notes cover fleece folding boxing box construction and tying, plus rowed tips on cucumbers training chicory corn timing and road dragging with seasonal reminders.
Advice on potato cultivation from soil preparation to seed selection, fertilizer, spacing, and field management. Covers soil deepening, patch testing, dry vs wet land planting, seed sourcing, spraying and weeding, rot-resistant varieties, alfalfa decline, and hoeing practices drawn from American Cultivator and Field and Farm. Mentions Julius Kuhn variety and Blode Eskund trials, with practical guidance for early-season cultivation and disease avoidance.
The article describes a cooperative farm creamery led by Daniel Brox of Connecticut, expanding to include complete creamery facilities with aerators sterilizers and churns. Farmers can bring milk and receive butter fat payments while skimming milk is sold or used locally. Septle Wenk Foe Creamery outlines a septic tank drainage system to handle waste and purify runoff for disposal.
The piece surveys westward migration of farmers from Illinois Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Nebraska to North Dakota, praises Ohio as a hay-producing state, warns against insect destruction, describes a western experiment on scratching poles for cows, and reflects on calf rearing with whole milk for three weeks.
Readers learn a method to estimate butter yield from cream using Hoards Dairs mean. By measuring churn depth in inches with a yard stick, one can calculate pounds of butter per inch of cream. Salt quantities are given as example calculations per pound.
The separator should be washed after every use and washed promptly to ease operation. Do not neglect the frame during cleaning. Some think H is useless to keep clean since it does not contact milk. Dirty machines are often out of repair in other ways, with bearings gummy and the machine out of level.
The article describes how rabbit skins are processed into fake furs in Paris and London. It explains the role of farriers chemists and dyers in transforming pelts into sealskins sabk otter mink and other furs. It notes flawed pelts are downgraded to felt making and that bogus furs are sold worldwide.
The article explains how continental Europe leads in soft cheese production and outlines why the American market has begun to demand these milder, quick-ripening varieties. It notes the cheese types Callebaut Brie Isigny Limburger and Chatel, and discusses ripening, perishability, and the new American industry spurred by this shift, citing Br. Charles Thom’s monograph.
C D Smith of the Michigan Experiment Station notes cottonseed meal provides high protein but is pricier. He warns dairymen to limit to no more than two pounds per day per cow and to discontinue use at least two months before calving. Ensure hulls are removed before purchase.
Advice on clean milking, equipment, and testing to improve milk quality and profit. Emphasizes clean cows, covered pails, strainers, and prompt utensil cleaning. Notes on Babcock and Dahcook tests, milk quantity, and seasonal cow productivity.
This article explains hoof form and proper alignment from front and rear views, detailing base wide and base narrow positions, and how the long axis through the pastern determines correct relation. It covers regular standing stance, wall balance, and how weight distribution affects hoof shape during motion.
The article discusses alfalfa hay versus prairie hay costs and yields, noting alfalfa’s higher protein and the impact on beef weight and profit. It covers ration experiments using corn supplements, oats, and fish protein to balance feed, with reported profit per head and per ton comparisons.
An old agricultural piece discusses rapid lamb fattening using bran, cornmeal, linseed meal, and hay. It cites Dr. James Withycombe on cornmeal as leading food for quick fattening, notes feeding ratios over twelve weeks, and stresses early shearing, pasture, regular hay, and careful feeding to prevent scouring. It mentions mixed opinions on costs and profits and cites a shift back toward shepherding amid poor crops.
The Great Eastern was 630 feet long with a 53 foot beam and 28 foot draft when loaded. Built at Millwall, launched after early difficulties in 1858, she suffered misfortunes yet redeemed herself by laying Atlantic cables and aiding Mediterranean routes before being sold for scrap in 1884 for 280,720 pounds.
The poem line from The Washington Star quoted in The News presents two opposing voices, the earnest citizen seeking a system that offers everyone a chance to work and the cheerless person noting that such a plan may not satisfy all, as many prefer to do nothing while others bear the burden.
Commentary by Rev. D. W Stennes discusses Herod’s fear after hearing of Jesus and John the Baptist. It links salvation, conscience, and loyalty to Jesus, urging readers to choose whom they serve and to follow Christ despite worldly temptations. The piece critiques church trends and emphasizes enduring faith over fleshly pleasures.
The piece argues that selling goods requires having the stock visible and advertising it. It urges keeping appealing items on display and informing people why they are attractive to draw customers. It emphasizes clear communication of offerings through posters and notices.
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