This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1906
Page
3
Interesting fowls for farmers describe the Buff Plymouth Rocks as hardy and profitable for any locality. The article notes they resemble Barred Rocks in size and that males weigh from nine to ten pounds.
The Buff Plymouth Rocks are praised for market suitability and home use. Described as good layers and mothers, with yellow skin and minimal pin feathers, they are deemed easily bred true to color and potentially superior to the Barred variety, suggesting they may become a favorite breed.
A brief note describes a convenient device for holding barb ed wire spools while stringing a fence. The invention aims to simplify threading and tensioning during installation.
Instructions describe a wheel and post frame to unwind barbed wire for fence line work, plus hive feeding methods for late season brood care. It covers post dimensions, iron rod supports, and methods to store apples in pits with straw and earth, plus general vegetable pit storage guidance.
The Connecticut experiment station expert Dr Jarvin outlines two main methods to reclaim neglected lands: a long plan of cutting brush and mowing for about three years to starve roots, or a quicker approach using plows harrows and rapid crops. He urges prompt cutting and spring plowing with rye cover to speed orchard development.
An expert describes swinging partitions for pig troughs used in many farms. The setup uses a 3 foot partition of inch boards hung from a two by four, with an iron rod and hardwood cleat to anchor. Partitions must not extend beyond the trough edge and resistance prevents pig interference.
The article describes movable partitions between pig pens and alleys with doors omitted to ease cleaning. V shaped hemlock troughs pace the division posts and allow thorough drainage and drying, reducing filth as pigs can access and clean them.
Springfield magnate Frank Bookwalter returns to Fountain county after sixty five years and retrieves a silver dime lost as a five year old on a doorstep. A crowbar frees the stone steps. the dime, worn and tarnished, is recovered amid quiet pride at the find.
An Farmers Advocate excerpt explains training a calf to drink from a pail after separation from the cow. Step by step guidance includes gentle handling, guiding the calf’s nose to the milk, and using a finger to initiate drinking then gradually removing it. Also notes Dutch Belted cattle as attractive large dairy animals weighing 1000 to 1250 pounds and productive in milk.
The breed originated in Holland and faced near extinction during the Holland wars. Now controlled by nobility, Dutch Belted cattle have spread to the United States and Canada, with many mature animals near New York City. They are praised for docility and hardiness, while symptoms of illness are illustrated in a physician's patient example.
A parish mother notes her guarded faith in immunity as Angie finally contracts measles after a period of avoiding illness. She praises the doctor’s attentive care and remarks how Angie’s case reflects a patient and favorable progression amid surrounding concern.
A writer outlines practical dairy utensils for home use including a cream stirrer shaped like a steamers cover, a wooden fork for breaking butter, and a flat hard wood butter packer. Instructions cover construction, dimensions, and how each aids in warming, blending, and packing butter efficiently.
The article argues selecting brood sows by both physical and mental traits. It stresses a good mother is level headed, kind, and capable of milking, while poor temperament warrants culling. It advises choosing litters from seven to eight piglets and rejecting uneven or weak litters to ensure future sow quality.
Farmers are urged to reform feeding practices for brood sows to avoid producing short chuffy pigs. Excess corn and lack of protein foods risk fattening the stock. proper diet including clover oats and oilmeal is advised. Illustration features a top Cheshire sow, 594 pounds, bred by R. G. Button, Madison County, N Y.
The article discusses dairy economics and farming practices. It compares cow values by butter output and costs, endorses grading cream systems to improve butter quality, notes the benefit of wiping cow udders before milking to reduce bacteria, and reports on ammonia loss prevention in manure with added super phosphate, highlighting potential savings and returns.
Startled observers report an Aberdeenshire doctor who recently attended a woman in a surprising incident. The event drew local attention as details emerged of the medical visit and subsequent reaction.
This guide explains how to administer liquid medicine to a horse. It covers restraining the animal humanely, using a bottle with a narrow top, and pouring the drench into the mouth without causing stress. It warns against overly forceful methods and emphasizes safety to prevent coughing or aspiration.
The text explains feeding grain to breeding males to maintain vigor, recommending oats whole for rams and ground meal for boars. It notes rye can stimulate heat in sows or ewes due to ergot but should be removed after breeding to prevent abortion.
Farmers urged to raise top quality heavy horses, especially Percherons Shires and Belgians with prices from 150 to 200 dollars. Emphasis on good stable care training and avoiding scrub stock, plus insights from American Agriculturist and Kimball Dairy Farmer on breeding and management.
A religious meditation on Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. The passage contrasts Peter James and John’s sleep with Jesus sorrow and prayer, stressing Jesus’ human weakness and divine submission to the Father’s will in the face of suffering.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.