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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1900
Page
3
A Rural New Yorker piece outlines pale flea beetle and blister beetle damage on sugar beets, noting yellowish brown beetles with wing striping, and damage rising in dry weather. It discusses beetle life cycles, including a parasitic larval stage in grasshoppers, and advises cautious spraying and reseeding where crops are young.
R H Pettit of Michigan notes blister beetle Epicana pennsylvanica infestations in early fall on gollinrod heads. He recommends spraying at one pound Paris green to 175 gallons of water to rid plants, with possible repeat treatment after rain or if pests reappear.
A Rural New Yorker correspondent describes a rough homemade corn cutter tested last season. The device uses two by four oak runners and simple additions to improve cutting, with plans to refine the forward end and add tapered pieces for better performance using a steady 120 pound horse.
Long Island pickle growers spray with Bordeaux about every ten days. Brooklyn opens a home for aged horses after incorporation. Potash fertilizers supply potash as sulfate or carbonate. Winter cabbage outlook nationwide improves per Orange Judd Farmer. Onion growers disappointed with crop progress. onion acreage down slightly. Minnesota and Dakotas boost 62x wheat acreage as laxseed price rises relative to wheat.
There is growing interest in cattle for breeding with emphasis on breed merit and stock quality. An embargo on European cattle is in place due to foot and mouth disease widespread across Europe except Norway, Sweden, and Holland, with importations from Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, and Switzerland prohibited. A special permit from the secretary of agriculture is required for entry of all such animals, subject to contagious disease considerations.
Secretary Coburn notes three recent agricultural acquisitions Kafir corn alfalfa and the soy bean with soy bean being the latest introduced and least known. It is high in fat and rich in materials for feeding cows hogs and other livestock and responds well to good soil and moisture though it can grow on poorer land and in dry seasons.
The article argues young pigs reach strong weight gain with pasture access, Clover rich fields, and milk and bran diets. It prescribes two feedings daily, gradual introduction of corn and clover, plus milk slops with brain, ending with a cornbran mix for fattening. Target weight 200 to 249 pounds at six months.
Texas ranching has shifted from open grazing to enclosed land with better blood stock. Northern cattle prices drive upgrades. better feeding and care raise herds. Affordably improving seed stock, consistent feeding, and attentive management yield healthier cattle and higher profits.
The article discusses rape crop as a winter and summer feeding resource for sheep, noting its high digestible content and feed value. It cites experiences from English shepherds and analyzes rape as a turnip family plant offering essential elements for flock growth and winter finishing.
Farmers plan to reduce stock this fall due to dry pastures and short bay crops. Some prepared by growing substitutes, others now must buy stock at lower prices. Authors urge fattening stock to fetch better market prices and warn against selling in poor condition.
Experiments at the Abilene Texas grass station show disked fend and surface teasening trap grass seeds and slow wind erosion. Deep furrows plowed every 10 to 20 feet also catch seeds and slow runoff, aiding water absorption. Ongoing trials reveal practical gains for farming and stock raising.
Dorothy Teeker notes calf care tips from The Ferm Journal stressing stable housing with shaded windows and milk and meal feeding. Emphasizes grass in fence corners, clean dry stables, daily cleaning, and avoiding manure buildup to prevent pests. Warns hot sun harms calves and stresses water supply and milk content.
A 19th century study reports that removing milk limits increased milk consumption by about 250 grams daily per person and reduced other foods. It calculates total yearly savings of about 216 dollars for a school year, noting milk as a cheap, nutritious staple and urging confidence in safe, clean milk supply.
A historical discussion on the Babcock test for cream payment, comparing accuracy of fat content measures across cream from separators. It notes that sample weight varies with fat percentage, leading to potential payment inequities, and explains how fat levels influence measured weights and test results in dairy operations.
The article explains that butter fat concentrates in the last milk drawn from the udder. It describes weighing cows with a spring balance and using a Babcock testing setup to determine individual cow performance. It notes the last half pint can exceed 9 percent butter fat while the first half pint averages around 1.32 percent.
A Victorian sketch notes the Irish peasant as cheerful under adversity with jokes for misfortune. It recounts a broken leg joke at a fair, another tale of two old friends, and a remark on the peasantry’s love of pompous language and misused polysyllables. A southern landlord receives a comically broken tenant letter ending with slang and misspellings.
A merchant on a planned vacation received a terse telegram from his wife reporting their home burned down last night. He answered with a chilling note that left the children with a mother to stay with, while he would return to help.
The text discusses Jesus teaching on humility over self exaltation, healing on the Sabbath, and the Kingdom. It links moral conduct to God’s preeminence, mercy, and future reward at resurrection. It cites scriptures from Isaiah, Matthew, Luke, John, Acts, and 1 Peter to illustrate meekness, service, and divine judgment.
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