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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1895
Page
6
A fragment discusses efforts by drainage boards to reclaim swamp lands. It mentions hundreds of thousands of tracts varying in size from small to several acres where water and flooding conditions hinder progress. The text suggests combined drainage strategies but is incomplete.
The text describes converting swamps into cultivable land using drainage and irrigation. It explains that clay basins hold water, and initial ditches lower the water table to about five to six feet. The goal is not complete drainage but enabling surface salinity and crops, with drains removing rainwater efficiently and reservoirs supplying moisture in dry periods.
Farmers describe a simple inexpensive drainage and subirrigation system that keeps crops moist. The cultivator stirs surface soil during drought while underground reservoirs supply remaining moisture. The method combines drainage with subirrigation to maintain needed water.
A Long Island correspondent and The New England Homestead describe reclaiming hill farms in New England with 100 to 500 sheep per spread. Fence, housing, rotations of corn, clover, oats, peas and rye. two horses and two cows needed. one man plus extra at lambing. Winter manure spread, careful feeding, and spring rotations aimed to bring tillable land to productivity in three years.
The Farm Journal advises on preserving bees and wintering fodder. It recommends packing boxes with sawdust or chaff, leaving space for ventilation, and covering with a panel to allow bee exit. Protection against wind, rain, and rodents is stressed, with hay and straw bundles for insulation as needed.
Shredded corn fodder use discussed as safe storage method and experimental tests planned to compare silage yields. Large turnout at Fourth Annual Irrigation Congress in Albuquerque with calls for federal irrigation funding and policy changes. Permanent officers named and next meeting slated for Phoenix. Bank cellar design for frostproof fruit and vegetable storage described as a cheap practical solution. Also notes on Apple cider supply, market education, potato rot, winter feeding, and a humorous child’s letter reflecting daily life and mischief.
A description of the Swiss breed imported to America highlighting its potential to boost milk yields and dairy progress. The article notes the cow’s mountain grazing origins, brown color, good size, and suitability for beef, urging American dairymen to study the Swiss example to improve local dairy prospects.
Discussion on butter moisture control in warm rooms with 80 degree heat, advocating short exposure and quick reworking to avoid overwatered, low quality butter. Notes icehouse building, ice on farms, and risks of ice touching other buildings. Includes rennet preparation from calf stomachs, drying, storage, and use instructions.
A housekeeper’s fragment describes cleansing the stomach, removing contents, drying, and forming curds to extract milk. The method uses a forked stick to stretch the stomach, packs curds with rock salt, and notes soaking portions overnight for strength.
The article outlines spring forage plans for cattle including two acres of rye two bushels per acre, two acres of wheat, and later sowing cats and peas in stages. It also covers barley or peas for late green feed, and notes about preserving forage for winter. It then shifts to dairy modernization, emphasizing silage, oil meal, and efficient creamery setups, plus cattle culling strategies for winter readiness. It ends with a Denver Field and Farm note on winter dairy feeding and a brief tale of selling a mine with London-expert tactics.
The Louisiana section highlights dallousies for which the cre ole kitchen is famed and praises Bar tarky shrimps and goose dishes. It recounts methods from bisques and sauces to rose colored cakes and gumbo files. A New Orleans mammy extols shrimp cookery in many forms. Young wipe figs in maraschino are praised, alongside peppers, powders and preserved fruits. William Morris offers a wary view of England art and domestic design.
A confrontation at the station left a man shot through the body. He escaped after the wound but remains in critical condition and is expected to die. The assailant fled and authorities pursue leads as the incident is investigated.
A discussion of Shire and Suffolk draft horses highlights breeding, stature, and regions like Lincolnshire and Fens. It notes champion Shire at Darlington owned by Lord Middleton, and a Suffolk prize winner, detailing head, shoulder, and collar traits, with commentary on American interest and draft horse care practices.
A farmer describes winter sheep care and feeding strategies to endure cold winds. Discussion covers wool quality, grazing limits, grain and hay rations, and costs, with experimental results from steer and dairy cow feeding. Names include Professor Soale of the Texas Experiment Station and John R. Gentry.
Six months into 1585 Britain imported 14 815 horses up from 9 429 last year with 2 298 geldings and 2 44 mares from the United States. Total value reported at £4 439 274, up £253 651. News notes large US-sourced stock, continued famine warnings, and dire destitution in New England due to bad harvests and rising prices.
A garbled report from Washington state mentions action against striking railroad workers on the Great Northern route. The notice references telegraphing to Spokane and involvement of a deputy U S marshal, with unclear details about the incident or authorities.
The Majestic from Liverpool brings the body of Mrs. Eustis to New Fors, with passengers including J. S. Eustis son of Ambassador Eustis. The line notes the arrival of the vessel and the deceased passenger.
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