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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
8
Connecticut Experiment Station tests 51 clover seed samples from dealers. One sixth of seeds germinate without issue while many carry the parasitic dodder weed. 41 samples show some degree of infestation. The study warns against planting dodder-infected clover despite its advertised value.
A Connecticut bulletin notes high weed seed contamination in clover seed and low vitality in many samples. It warns adulteration with black medic and dodder seeds, showing some samples with up to 11 615 dodder seeds per pound. Discusses seed counts, germination rates, and implications for yields and mushroom bed agriculture.
A manual on bud grafting details a step by step method to graft peach trees with careful cuts and bark separation, plus guidance on securing the bud and protecting it with bark strips. The text then reflects on farmstead improvements shaping prosperity, home life, and community regard, urging owners to maintain attractive premises as a sign of success.
A state experiment reports a proprietary poison to kill prairie dogs and destroyers. Kansas owns the chemical and makes it available at cost to farmers.
The article outlines careful considerations when purchasing a horse, stressing observation of feeding habits, behavior, and temperament. It warns about nervousness, kick risks, restraint, and the need to assess stalls, tack, and mounting readiness before buying. It cautions against haste and suggests searching for other suitable horses if warning signs appear.
The article argues breeding stock deserves serious attention beyond mere raising. Adding calves, colts, or lambs to a herd heightens farmer interest, with purebred offspring prompting anxious tracking of growth and performance. Attachment to bred stock spurs progress and yields notable livestock improvements.
A historical note explains bran mash preparation for horses, detailing washing a bucket with boiling water, adding three pints of water and three pobs of Han, then resting for hours. It mentions salt for parasite control, linseed with bran mixes, and slow simmering to maximize feeding value, with cautions for sick horses.
The text discusses proper horse collar fitting, warning that pads irritate horses and that leather collars fit better. Improper adjustments can lead to neck and shoulder soreness and may cause many horses to suffer.
A leading dairyman describes a new milking setup with a four-cow stall, allowing two cows to milk from each side. Cows are trained to come to the milking room, milked while eating, and a quartet is processed in ten minutes. Benefits include reduced manure buildup and easier machine adjustments.
A bustling poultry column discusses promising autumn markets and the shift toward white feathered fowls led by White Leghorns and White Rocks. It flags winter production challenges from roup and cold, stresses strong hens for egg sales, and notes a trend toward utility over fancy shows.
An Ohio breeder in Rural New Yorker discusses selecting calves for finishing, timing sales at three to four years, and balancing feeding costs. He notes prices from 4.50 to 5.75 per hundred pounds for 1200 to 1500 pound steers, advises using range calves or local stock, and emphasizes shipper margins and direct sale to livestock houses.
The article recommends two ounces of burti leaf infusion nightly for kidney irritation. It warns against poor hay, musty bedding, and stuffing horses with hay. It stresses proper feeding by small portions, proper mastication, and avoiding irregular feeding to prevent digestive issues and maintain health.
The guidance covers washing separators, salting butter, using suitable containers for milk, feeding cows after milking, milking regularity, silage handling to avoid odors, and keeping cows in clean, well bedded stalls with clean yards to prevent contamination and improve milk quality.
The article provides practical horse care guidance including hoof checks after road use, tuberculosis precautions from cattle manure, remedies for rheumatism and leg enlargements, teething nutrition for Colts, a wash for mange, and prevention of ringbone through proper trimming, careful handling of young colts, and avoiding tendon strain.
Readers discuss poultry economics with notes on selling stock, turkey and chicken prices, and breeding profits. A mix of claims about costs, gains, and market signals appears alongside references to poultry events and trade groups.
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