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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1905
Page
3
The piece discusses dairy farm economics and the use of milk scales, milk sheets, and the Babcock test to determine monthly profits. It emphasizes culling unprofitable cows early to protect overall dairy profitability and outlines steps to ensure consistent milk weighing and record keeping.
The article outlines procedures for milking using a pail and can, explains the use of a hand tester or Babcock machine for milk and cream testing, and notes prices from creamery suppliers. It also discusses Ginseng culture yields and value from beds measured in feet and acres, with speculative per acre cash value estimates.
A fragmented note describes the exhibition building on the Texas state fair grounds at Dallas, noting it is built of hollow cast with neat material secured nearby. It also mentions crops and livestock in passing amidst unclear references to the lower South Ohio river area and other items.
George M Clarke of Grass Growing Fame describes alfalfa trials on eastern land. He details seeding on June 3 with 25 pounds seed per acre and 50 pounds fertilizer, intensive cultivation, clipping to control growth, and multiple cuttings yielding substantial hay. He emphasizes thorough manuring and nitrates in fertilizer for best results.
An old farmer article describes a cheap level using a triangle crossbar and plumb line to measure fall for drainage. It explains making a center groove, adjusting the crossbar, and reading the level at the plumb line. Also mentions peach trees, hog ration, fern control by sheep, and salt marshes along Range River.
Dairy study details feed effects on butter color and texture from oats linseed and cottonseed meals to potatoes and timothy. It explains Advanced Registry of Official cows AR O terms defining butter fat tests and age-based requirements for cows to enter the AR O program.
A portrait of Burke, a well bred Holstein bull from Oakland Farm Wedsport NY, noted as chief sire with 52.7 pounds milk daily from 122 days and twenty one daughters. A National Stockman discussion cites cow stable floors favoring earthen or looser ground for comfort and productivity.
Unclear fragments mention Stahin and Boa Pairs as a local pair. Reading hints suggest a summary of a small item or notice, but substantial details are unavailable in the readable text.
Fragmentary text describes mixing twenty grains of ic acid with an ounce each of sincerin and water, followed by a note about a tub to draw off milk and a treatment. The passage shifts to reflections on travel, liberty, and personal choice, ending with saying freedom lies in choosing rightly.
A Tribune correspondent outlines practical steps for dairy cattle housing during winter. Emphasis on proper stable layout with angled platforms, long and short stalls, clean bedding, and avoiding horse manure in bedding or manure gutters. Regular brushing and grooming routines are urged to keep cows tidy and milk clean.
Practical observations on cream richness depend on bowl speed milk flow and temperature. High speed with low feed yields rich cream while low speed with more feed produces thinner cream. The article stresses cleanliness and proper separator care to ensure milk quality and butter fat yield.
In Iowa State College and the Iowa agricultural department advocate winter feeding of baby beef with a roughage mix of clover hay and a grain ration of three parts corn two parts ground oats two parts ground barley and a portion of cottonseed meal or other protein. They report good gains with modest grain, aiming for 12 to 15 pounds per day as grass returns, and calves reaching about 1200 pounds by November 1906, with strong market demand for calves of that size.
The Aberdeen Ankus cattle display at Iansas shows improved exhibits and rising numbers. Bulls perform strongly across the water in the arena while notable doddle females highlight outstanding bovine quality. Breeder notes ongoing improvements and promising prospects for the breed.
The text describes methods to prevent horses from catching cold in drafty stalls using sweating and rolling techniques and discusses horse care routines. It shifts to an antiquated parish clerk role, then veers into early chemical experiments detailing pearl production, nitrocellulose formulas, and color changes with bisulphite of carbon and benzine influencing color brilliancy and intensity.
The text outlines shelter design to protect sheep from wind and rain, recommending sturdy, draft-free sheds with good ventilation and dry bedding. It stresses letting sheep choose lying spots, avoiding overly warm housing, and preventing drafts. It notes cold rain harms more than dry cold and advises rest for sick horses, limiting movement and quietness when feverish.
The article discusses feeding grain to young steers pigs and lambs, noting calves must not lose their calf fat and that moderate regular grain yields best results. It compares dry and wet grain efficiency for pork and cites experiments from Wisconsin Minnesota Oregon and Missouri. A closing anecdote recalls a preacher halting a cough by stopping his sermon, teaching discipline with a smile.
The lesson centers on Nehemiah’s burden for Jerusalem, his three months of prayer before speaking to Artaxerxes, and his faith in the God of heaven. It highlights repentance, intercession, reliance on Scripture, and patient trust that God will prosper his purposes and answer prayer.
Aimed at merchants, the notice stresses having goods in stock and informing customers they are for sale. It advocates advertising in The Date and Waracy News to attract attention and boost sales with attractive offerings.
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