Irrigation Ditches and Their Operation Techniques
The article describes ditch riders managing canals, controlling water flow with sliding gates and weirs, reading depths to meet discharge needs, and daily patrols to repair breaches. It covers tools carried, methods to seal leaks, and communication with water consumers through gate notes. It also touches on agricultural practices and hardy root stock research in fruit cultivation.
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Seville
F.C. Ulrich
Organic nitrogen from cowpeas and clover to cut costs
Farmers learn nitrate of soda is the main nitrogen source in online fruit culture. Growing cowpeas and crimson clover with rock and pot ash can yield organic nitrogen renewed yearly. When plants show need, nitrate of soda may be plowed in for rapid effect, helping cut nitrogen costs if managed well with minerals. Some orchard growers object to this approach.
How to Test Seed Germination Method Summary
A simple germinating setup uses two ordinary plates and cloth. Place seeds between folded moistened cloth, cover with a plate, and keep warm. Maintain about 50 F at night and 63 to 70 F by day. Remove sprouted seeds daily and compute germination percentage. Clover, cereals, and timothy test about ten days. other grasses 14 to 30 days.
Agricultural Briefs On Seed Testing Dairy Standards And Oregon Creameries
Seed testing shows red clover sprouts within ten days and bright, plump seed is most valuable while dull seeds raise suspicion. Census data report 2 090 cranberry growers in the United States with production in Washington Oregon Rhode Island New York and established New Jersey and Massachusetts areas. Forage sowing pea and oats, sow peas 2 weeks before oats three handbreadths below surface then harrow. A Springfield milk case notes 9.69 percent solids. excess water suggested as possible contamination but not used to relax standards. Oregon dairy development spurs creameries. success depends on educational campaigns and careful dairying study.
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National Census Department
United States
Washington
Oregon
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Massachussetts
Baby Beef Feeding and Market Insights from Farmers Bulletin
The article discusses baby beef advantages over mature calves, noting faster growth, better feed efficiency, and strong market demand led by Chicago interests. It covers feeding regimens with hay and clover alfalfa, yields, and best market months June and July. Additional items include a corn germ feed alternative, oleo milk fraud concerns, cooling milk for shipping, and hoof care for cattle.
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Joseph E. Wiz
Hazette
Jean Deel
Wieb
Chicago
Stalls for cows described with restraint features and safety
An illustrated guide discusses building cow stalls named Maude with rear bars and racks to keep bedding in place and encourage forward movement. It stresses partitions to prevent cows stepping on each other and injuring teats, arguing comfort boosts profit.
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Hoards Dalrrmian
Feeding barley in calf-growing rations recommended
Wisconsin experiment station guidance advises barley as economical, but low in protein. For growing young bulls, mix barley with bran and oats in a 200 100 50 ratio, offer at least one pound per hundredweight, adjust with age, and prefer grinding barley and oats to improve intake and digestion.
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W. A. Heirs
Wisconsin Experiment Station
American Horses For War Trade Expands to Britain
British agents buy berger in Texas with 1100 horses recorded and thousands more sold at 50 to 70 pounds per head. The piece notes US horses command about 31 dollars on average and highlights a growing American trade for war services as nations expand armies and require many horses for military use.
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Berger
Texas
Texan
United States
South Africa
France
Germany
England
Rage es 2 Food Grop
The American Cultivator notes no tested statement on rape as fodder for encep hogs or poultry and reports mixed results for new forage crops like vetch sorghum and brave grass. Tipe grows well nearly anywhere and may suit readers with feed needs this year though it may not beat Corn cram Sut ii in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoard
Cadiz
Dairy Shorthorns Record of Certaty Strains and Families
The Bureau of Animal Industry notes Shorthorns as a dairy breed, detailing origins in Britain and crossbreeding with continental cattle. It highlights milk production records in the U.S., dairy quality, and historical breeding goals, praising milking Shorthorn lines and notable producers like Thomas Bates while discussing feed efficiency and dairy usefulness of cows.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
The
Agricultural Department
England
Teeewater
Yorkehire
Holderness
Thomas Bates
United States
Bis
America
Philadelphia
Creamery Promotion Prompts Farmer Trust in Shares
A fragmented account critiques a creamery fund drive where local farmers subscribe to stock to keep a factory running. It questions the ethics of promoters who promise high returns, noting collections at meetings and the reliance on “prominent citizens.” The piece calls the scheme a puzzle in agriculture and warns of risky, misleading appeals.
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Seco al “Promyters
Creauseries
Oremes
Efilas
Dairying Reform Saves Northern Wisconsin Community
A Danish neighboring settlement in northern Wisconsin faced market distress as timber demand waned. Isolated farms 15 miles from rail feared ruin until Professor Henry of an experimental station advised a cooperative creamery. Despite initial struggles the creamery succeeded, transforming the community into prosperous farmers and a thriving local economy.
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Tipode Seimeuthes
Wisconsin
Tml
Henry
Uniform standard for butter and cheese across dairies
The piece argues for a uniform standard in butter and cheese to reduce grade differences in shipments. Citing W. E. Farmer and Canadian practices, it notes that coordinated, high-quality production boosts reputation in Europe and foreign markets. It highlights spring and summer output as the best basis for standards and mentions June creamery butter as a benchmark.
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W. E. Farmer
Farroula
Europe
England
Wies
Formalin Treats for Grain Preservation Noted
A circulated farming note advises farmers to apply formalin for grain treatment, claiming one pound mixed with water covers tons and two hours soaking before sale. It mentions using a watering pot or dipping oats, with prices around six dollars for large quantities.
Sunday School Sermon Notes on Parables and End Times
The author analyzes the parables of the sower, leaven, and harvest, warning against false growth and the devil’s snares. He contrasts the end of the age with Christ’s return, stressing that the righteous endure until judgment while the wicked are gathered.
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Guldem
M Stegren
Gag Ltd
Dot Steemme
Jhunah
God
Sameon
Peter
Hin
Lot
Zeph
Judas
Demon
Balaam
Heaven
Thanes
Aires ii
Jesus
Phrasey exchange on mission work hints at humor
A Philadelphia Press style dialogue shows Cassidy and Mullizan debating a mission size job with pirate speech and sly bets. The banter teases ambition and self preservation as a mock call to wealth versus duty.
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Cassidy
Mullizan
Philadelphia Press
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Wien
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Dartt
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Meelan
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Board of Health
New England
BABY
New Yorker
Milik
Fool
Sellag
Parry
Ewe
Bierage
Wilk
Conus
Nouston
Mit
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