Icehouse and cold storage plans for farm use
The document details a farm icehouse and cold storage design with cement floors, double walls, ventilation, and a floor supporting ice blocks. It covers dimensions for dairy storage, a separate storage room, and an included floor plan, plus methods for packing ice and achieving efficient cooling. It also notes the value of shredded corn fodder as a substitute for hay and the rise of corn fodder baling for market sale.
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Wamedinm
Tuuse
Silage and alfalfa notes from agricultural bulletin
A compilation of agricultural guidance discusses silage quality and mold, alfalfa as a superior fodder crop, soil acidity and lime use, and pest control. It covers silage viewing standards, beef feeder implications, alfalfa’s national spread, and horticultural trials including beans, corn, and grapes. It also cites experiments on potash and soda effects, cutworms, and tomato culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Holstein Friesian influence on dairy cattle and butter production
The article discusses Holstein Friesian cattle origins in Holland and their adaptability to different climates, noting breed characteristics and milk quality. It covers winter butter packing, small-scale dairy setups, storage in jars and crocks, brine preservation, and timing for butter packing in October and November, with tips on testing salt purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
America
Vermont dairymen hear on quality of good cheese
Mr. G A Smith, a New York cheese instructor, spoke at a Vermont Dairymen’s meeting outlining varied ideas of good cheese. He noted texture matters such as silkiness and solidness, the risk of cracking or worming, and that many cheese eaters prefer mild to sharp profiles.
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I. R. Jones
Vermont
United States
New York State
Lake Region
Keuks
Canandaigua
Seneca
Cayuga
New England
New York
Country Gentleman
Henry
Vermont Dairymen’s Association
G. A. Smith
Abe
Mausen Po
Exchange Live Stock Poluta
London Graphic
Fea
Great Britain
Bere
Ket
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Middle Belt
Cheese Making and Farm Advice From an Old Manual
The article offers practical instructions on curd handling to maximize fat preservation during cheese making, describing steps to cut, stir, and drain curd, monitor moisture, and form a dry texture. It also covers tub soaking for butter making, parchment use, and tips on ensilage storage, plus a note on round silo contents and historical farm observations including an Essex milk trial and Eskimo storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
England
Glimpses of Art and Culture Across Eras and Lands
A collage of descriptions and critiques on French painter Jean-Léon Gérôme, his methods, and his works in The Pacha’s Hunters and Bull Fight er scenes. It shifts to a Sweden and Norway wedding custom with lantern-lit rooms and cradle tax, then a humorous cartoon dialogue about portrait Nose size and a moral about duty over intoxication.
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Gerome
Bela Ates
Setetos
Ides
Sutan
Tun Bie
Piies
Ius
Grant Oriental
Aky
Pacha
Ts Tv
Sebip
Camyaz
Arthur Hoeber
St. Nicholas
Dehorner diagrams and farm notes on cattle care
Detailed notes on building a dehorner device for cattle, plus instructions for stable design, sanitation, feed, and housing. Includes guidance on handling horses, manure management, and general farm hygiene drawn from agricultural periodicals.
Grim memories of early Harvard under Eaton's rule
A New York Dispatch excerpt recounts rough beginnings at Harvard in Eaton era. It recalls discipline by Nathaniel Eaton including strict corrections, punitive measures, and frugal meals for students. The account notes pupils endured meals of pork and pudding and harsh household rules.
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Harvard
Gris
Wee Nathaniel Eaton
Veritian Galiatrusimenog
Lic
Nathaniel Briscoe
Eaton
New York Dispatch
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Norway
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Ehel
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Gare
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