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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1897
Page
7
The article discusses dairy cow conformation aimed at milk and butter production, citing Ayrshire cows with high yields and built for dairy work. It then explains how potash fertilizers, especially kainit, reduce frost damage by moisture retention and promoting lush cover, reducing evaporation and frost impact on crops.
The article outlines Pennsylvania provisions to prohibit manufactured or sold cheeses not true to pure cream or branded fat content. It details labeling requirements for five grades, brand placement on boxes, penalties of 3 to 10 dollars plus inspection costs, enforcement by the dairy food commissioner, and exemptions for certain cottage or faner cheeses. It also discusses dairy farming ideas for the South and notes on oleomargarine conversion and butter production practices.
The piece describes a champion Shropshire ram owned in New York that won Madison Square Garden livestock show, plus another imported Lincoln ram. It discusses English Lincoln breeding progress, fleece weight, and care needs. It then reports on European market demand for horses, listing classes and price ranges for export, including coachers and draft types, and stresses strict quality. Rural telephones and farm convenience follow, noting widespread rural line systems and benefits. The section ends with guidance on mold in silage and moisture management practices.
Farmers urged to consider feeding horses as a profitable alternative to steers amid rising beef prices and corn costs. Article notes horses fit for market already rising in price, better conditioned stock fetches higher returns, and western farms offer cheap feed and handling advantages.
A Kansas farmer writing from Nemaha county explains husking corn in his area. He describes using light trestles made from 1 by 4 stock to support the husking process.
The article describes making waxed end bands for husking, wrapping cords around corncobs, and stitching mittens from heavy flannel for huskers. It notes tar coating and dry dirt to extend wear and details patterns, plus Timothy sod timing and crop choice impacts. It also covers New England fruit yields, flaxseed value, and irrigation growth after a regional congress.
An article blends farming advice and historical extracts. It outlines a low cost root storage trench with earthen roof and straw filled ends for mangel wurzels. It discusses drought impacting winter wheat area expectations and price outlook. It then recounts Greek antiquity around Argos Hera festival and heroic youths Cleobis and Biton. It also includes a spinach a la bechamel recipe with toasted bread crostades.
The piece surveys popular colors and materials for wedding and evening wear. It highlights blue shades, collar bands, phant cloth, duchess satin gowns with pearl embroidery, and new fabrics like craquele and jet trims. It also notes sashes, waisted gowns, and evolving evening bodices. It closes with a column on Monchausen tales of recovered lost items through curious circumstances.
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