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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1899
Page
3
Professor W. Rane of New Hampshire explains forcing sweet corn in a greenhouse. An experimental 26 by 100 foot house produced corn planted April 10 and matured July 6 with several varieties tested for early yields and market potential against spring and midseason crops.
Dr. Miller notes appearance wins sales for honey and explains two shipping case types. The upper case holds a dozen one pound sections visible through glass, protecting comb honey from flies and damage while on display.
The article describes 12 section display cases as popular for visibility and pricing, noting 8 to 10 cents per unit for ready to assemble glass cases with nails and glass. It also outlines Ohio station seed treatment methods to prevent loose and stinking wheat smut, detailing hot water pretreatments and cooling steps with precise temperatures and times.
A report from The American Cultivator notes frost cracks on bark and wood of fruit trees and advises removing loose bark and sealing wounds with grafting wax or clay plasters. It also shares a method to fashion durable whiffietrees from hard wood and grooved ends for round iron fittings.
A bent strong whiffletree can be formed by tying with large staples and bending the iron into hooks. In Nebraska, celery thrives on island water tables along the Platte, with cool roots and ample water. Notes discuss Japan’s role in agriculture, date palm trials planned for Arizona, sheep shelter needs, and a 32 year old crossbred Scottish mare with 20 foals.
The Nation Studiowan argues eastern farmers should raise hogs on pasture with water and woodland to cut costs. It cites costs as low as 3 to 4 cents per pound for grain fed and promotes two litters per year with spring and September births. It details Rosamond 222 as a thin rind sow and describes breed traits and market advantages of lean hogs.
The bulletin explains blackleg in cattle is caused solely by the blackleg bacillus, entering through wounds in skin or digestive membranes. Prevention centers on avoiding infected soils and carcasses, and on proper feeding to reduce wound risk. calves are less exposed. Additional items discuss cattle behavior, colt feeding trials at Iowa station, and notes on sheep, cottonseed beef, and western cattle shortages.
W J King of Kansas argues dairy future lies in improving existing cows rather than shifting to pure dairy breeds. He stresses selecting top cows, careful breeding, and especially proper calf feeding and management to build nervous, productive dairy cows while avoiding fattening feeds.
The piece notes pasteurizing skimmilk preserves sweetness and feeding value longer, compares pasteurized versus unpasteurized skim milk, discusses using direct steam, rapid cooling, and clean handling to prevent burning and foam in dairy tanks, and mentions a Manchester Me farmer expanding into dairy with 12 cows.
The farmer builds stables and buys top class dairy gear aiming for butter worth 40 cents a pound. After scoring 94 points at Portland and learning from judges at several meetings, he seeks three more points to reach an almost perfect article, hoping to inspire others with his effort and discipline.
The piece analyzes dairy waste with 17,000,000 cows, 11,000,000 for butter, 6,000,000 for milk, 1,000,000 for cheese, yielding 1.976 billion pounds of butter and 280 million pounds of cheese annually. It argues cows should produce more milk and butter, stressing inefficiencies and economic loss. It criticizes southern adulteration practices and contrasts with Mexico’s strict laws. It highlights odor issues in milk and the need for clean stable air during milking.
A Troy Times glosses a Yellowstone drive praising close human–animal intimacy within park bounds. The piece notes strict regulations forbid shooting, describes chipmunks, squirrels, birds, wolves, a crane, a deer herd, and bears near hotels, and recounts bears retreating when approached.
The piece argues nature rejects genius and wealth cannot purchase virtue. It cites Shakespeare Bacon Wellington Nelson and others as examples of transgressive minds. It claims the genius is a natural anomaly, a sport nature seeks to extinguish.
The article explains a mineral oil lamp for buoy illumination, introduced by Mr. Wigham. It fits existing buoys, requires no compression machinery, and costs about one penny per 24 hours to operate. This method would improve night approaches to ports like Liverpool through narrow estuary channels.
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