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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
3
Robert S. Shaw reports on cement pig floors and the use of corner overlays to provide shelter, reduce bedding needs, and prevent crippling. Pigs prefer overlays, seldom soil them, and no crippled hogs occurred after adoption. overlays are hinged, easily cleaned, and built from secondhand lumber.
Guidance from Fen Magazine on garden cleanup and storage. It advises burning manure, plowing, storing rhubarb roots, and preparing a cellar. It suggests starting cabbage, avoiding peaches apricots plums evergreens or trees with punky roots, and planting hardy Kieffer and Le Conte pears across the area.
A Maryland feed station test compares sawdust and shavings with straw and silover as stable bedding. Sawdust proves clean, moisture carrying, slow to decay, and keeps cows cleaner and stalls neater though moisture is a concern. Shavings add some dust but are hygienic. rye straw costs more and absorbs poorly.
The Hungarian agriculture ministry estimates the world wheat crop for 1895 at 450,000,000 bushels with rye near 350,000,000 bushels. Beerbohm’s figures place wheat about 525,600,000 bushels and rye around 256,000,000. both suggest a larger yield than last year, with minor reductions due to Russian crop declines and broader effects on U.S. wheat prices.
The article notes barley as a key component in pig fattening, arguing its importance for U S pork quality. Danish farmers’ trials show best bacon when barley makes up at least one third of the ration, with implications for American feed practices and dairy byproducts.
Missouri Experiment Station notes salt is a normal component of animal tissue and blood, stimulating internal organs and providing chlorine for gastric juice. It appears in urine and must be present in the diet, as prolonged salt absence can cause death.
A farmer argues pig farming demands rapid growth from start to finish. He emphasizes balanced, varied rations over single grains, noting corn and buckwheat mixed with middlings work well. Three daily feedings accelerate growth but may not justify the extra labor.
A Wisconsin shepherd bought 80 ewes for 220 in 3 years later sold them with no deaths. He kept a small flock later valued near 300 with lambs. The economics show a 1 percent annual return on the initial investment and highlight ongoing labor requirements for a growing flock.
Experienced shepherds judge a lamb’s age by teeth and general look. Milk teeth loosen as permanent incisors grow in at about one year. First permanent incisors appear at one year, second by 21–24 months, third by 30 months, and fourth by 4–5 years. After a month, broader features help confirm age.
John W. Shakespeare of Ontario owns the prized Lefceater sheep exhibited by American Agriculturist. The animal is presented as a standout specimen in the agricultural digest. Mer. Shakespeare.
Leicester ewes show strong growth and fatten well by age two. They excel for crossing, breeding, and producing quality carcasses even with inferior stock. Purebred Leicesters fatten readily, while crossbreeding with Cheviots has reduced excessive fat.
Horse care covers feeding, watering and rest for scouring horses. Cow care advises boric acid eye washes, fever management with nitrate of potash, and water consults. Sheep guidance recommends timing medicines for internal parasites, turpentine dangers, and worm remedies with linseed oil. Collateral notes on foot rot, ruptures in colts, and Charbon in cattle include sanitation, drainage, and pasture advice. 35 cents offer unrelated Frederick ad ends text.
A farmer considers mating a light mare weighing 100 to 140 pounds to a heavy draft stallion to create a horse with muscular development, finish, and market value. The dealer notes risks of unbalanced offspring if mismatched with unsuitable stallions, urging a balanced cross with a proven combining breed.
The article urges protecting sheep stock through fall and winter rains. It notes many die from “erab in the head,” often linked to grub in the stomach or diseases caused by cold and wet conditions. It emphasizes proactive care to sustain livestock health.
The piece details the rise of The Lost Chord, selling over 250000 copies in Britain. It recounts Arthur Sullivan's bedside vigil for his ailing brother, finding Adelaide Procter's verses five years earlier, and composing the music overnight which grew into a completed song and entered publishers’ hands.
A portrait of the Paris froetteur whose trade is polishing oak floors. He appears urbane and patronizing, treats customers with subtle condescension, and keeps keen tabs on friends and private affairs while cultivating a veneer of polite professionalism.
A fragmented editorial-like piece argues sheep quality matters for farm success and fertility. It notes improving flocks can boost yields while poorly kept flocks hinder a farmer’s wealth, suggesting management and end uses of grain and sheep. Observer memory hints at mentioning The News.
October notes urge renovations for cow stables to ensure comfort and digestion. Clean daily, with periodic deep cleaning to curb germs. Avoid corrosive washes. prefer safe cleaners like creolin formalin or ordinary dips. Whitewash irritates eyes. more lighting through glass is advised.
F M Carry explains in the Jersey Bulletin a combined milk pail and stool used with satisfaction. The pail measures thirteen inches diameter and ten inches deep with a seven inch neck and eight and a half inch spout width. Made of three ply tin, galvanized iron, the setup includes a pint dipper cut into the spout, allowing milk to flow into the pail with no sputter. The spout can be turned to drain into the pail, the neck fitting snugly and avoiding rubber rot. The bottom is reinforced to resist puncture and the design keeps the milker seated and efficient.
Cornell University reports on gestation in a herd of 154 cows with 182 normal gestations after excluding eight abnormal or doubtful cases. Average gestation about 280 days, shortest 206 days, longest 274 to 287 days with twins shorter by five days. Notes on births distribution and the influence of twin births.
Milking cows at the same hour daily by the same milker builds a routine and trust. Changes in time or milker reduce milk yield until the cow adapts and a sympathetic bond forms between animal and handler.
An article discusses optimization of cream separators used on farms, stressing daily checks for fat loss, keeping fat loss low, and the impact of temperature on skimming efficiency. It also covers cottonseed meal as a cost effective protein feed for dairy cattle, recommending small, measured portions atop other grains.
A description from the Obio Farmer outlines a device to restrain a horse by using a wood strip about fifteen inches long with two end pegs and a wool strap. Buckle the wool to the hind leg above the hock so the hoof cannot lift, keeping the animal quiet during milking.
The article explains that milk production depends on balanced ra tions with protein and multiple grain types. It cites Missouri college tests comparing dry versus wet feeds and the varying effects on milk yield and butterfat. It notes higher grain feeding tends to raise milk quality and price.
A study on rebuilding Jerusalem's temple shown through New Testament parallels. It urges steadfast faith while confronting critics and adversaries who hinder the work. The piece emphasizes foundation, sacrifice, and the need for spiritual strength to finish the Lord's building.
Many people go without goods because they do not know where to buy them. To sell items widely, have stock ready and inform the public they are for sale. If all stock offerings are attractive and well presented, the store will prosper through advertising in the News.
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