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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1893
Page
7
The article praises the Bronze turkey breed for size and plumage, noting crossbreeding with wild stock to maintain quality and the need for mature, fat birds for market. It also shares practical tips on winter vegetable storage, emphasizing light, inverted cabbage, and proper moisture control to prevent rot.
Funny quirks and snippets from a 19th century page. A cartoonish item discusses a farm device described as a ground tool with a nettle and fire plant, followed by a humorous dialogue about earache and cotton in ears. Also a German student mistranslation yields the line the ghost is willing but the meat is feeble.
This page discusses outdoor bee winter protection using dry packing materials and ground cork, plus hive arrangement for seasonal ease. It also includes observations on rennet for cheese ripening, noting that higher rennet amounts can lead to riper cheese in about three weeks, with Ontario professor H B Dean cited. Additionally, tall mesquite grass as a forage plant is described, along with brief notes on wheat yields, patent barrels, sprouting in seed potatoes, and cucumber varieties.
A Kentucky reader, W M Terry of Elkton, says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy outperforms all cough medicines sold. He cites rapid cold cure, preventive and cure for croup, and relief for whooping cough, with Garrett & Fearre in Frederick handling sales. Also notes Bicks' high temperature for Novem ber 2 and pending secondary storm movements.
A discussion on hackney horse judging emphasizes action shape and color, noting stallion and mare scoring preferences and the value of action. It mentions color trends from chestnut to bay, white markings, and bloodlines, with commentary from A H Godfrey in Brewser's Gazette. Also references pigs and cattle, then advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup with a Frederick, Maryland seller.
A historical advertising piece warns that nervous disorders lead to dire outcomes and insanity if untreated. It promotes Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine with testimonials from Alonso Barker and Mrs. Mary Rister, claiming cures for headaches and nervous symptoms, and notes availability through Dr. Miles Medical Co with trial freebies and guaranteed satisfaction.
A Rural New Yorker interview with C A Cory of Ohio covers sustained pig farming tactics, breeding windows and pasture planning for two crops a year to hit fall market peaks. The piece also summarizes stable vices and remedies from the Horseman column, then shifts to Queen Victoria breeding prize cattle for agricultural fairs.
XAJESTY S BULL Fairfax, a year-old Joan Shorthorn, sold by the Queen’s herd to the Earl of Feversham for over 3000. The illustration shows the deal of Fairfax. he won no prize despite being deemed grand looking and receiving a highly commended. New Year’s Gift won the championship, but the premium did not go out of the family.
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