Embden Geese and Poultry Notes from a Rural Page
The article compares Embden and other geese breeds, praising Embdens for flesh quality and size, while detailing breeding tips, crossbreeding with Linbing and Chinese varieties, and management practices for nest layout and feeding. It also covers Bordeaux mixture trials in potato farming, straw-to-manure debates, and straw handling for bedding to maximize farm yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honda
Poralila
Hanling
Tuurabet
Bodera& Co
Southeastern
Evaporated Fruit Industry and Machinery Notes
A long, dense report surveys fruit evaporating as a growing industry. It covers machinery options, power needs, and costs, noting how 60 pounds of cherries yield 7 pounds of evaporated fruit and raspberries yield about 10 pounds per bushel. The piece discusses profitability questions, market access, and potential guidance from experts, including references to Vermont sugar makers seeking government bounty and the broader agricultural market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minuy Industri
Athintic
Pacifc
Gantiimnan Sayar
Vermont
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Gure
Robert J
Hanover
London
Great Britain
Gentle Shepherds and Sheep Farming Techniques Discussed
A long, rambling article offers advice on sheep rearing and lamb production, noting feeding methods, castration timing, tail docking, and housing. It references corn fodder, bran, and wheat bran as feeds, predicting lambs reaching 125 pounds by May 1, and discusses market timing for March and May sales. It also mentions veterinary disinfectants and equipment concerns for rural farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
New Yorker
Building a Barn and Farrowing Setup for Hogs
The text outlines constructing barns and pens for hogs and brood sows, detailing space, housing, and sanitary features. It covers barn size calculations from animal numbers, portable components, and tonnage concepts, plus equipment costs and humane handling practices for winter feeding and bedding.
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Lean Ty
Ali Gant
Maura
Camina
Hanson
Valde Gee
Ryvina
UA Kent
Butter Making From Fresh Cream and Brine Techniques
A detailed traditional guide to butter production describing steps from washing and salting to packing, aging, and storage. It covers equipment like pails and presses, methods for removing moisture, brining, parchment sealing, and best storage in a cool basement for flavor development and quality assurance. The text emphasizes care, cleanliness, and a dairyman’s branding for credit.
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Seth
Andy
Sachamtoridaawath
Atte Tether
Atere
Mechs
Palais
Thia
Bern
Heeps
Untitled fragmentary report on a market scene with odd speech
Readable text shows a disrupted narrative about a daily task, a sale or trade, and a person named Wah'a Dried Dysters. The passage hints at a heated exchange, a store or market context, and a tense moment near a hot stove or board. Names and places are unclear, but the mood suggests a brisk, troubled commerce scene.
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Henge
Fariay
Joma
Yell
Schedy
Outar
Dave
Bebechte
Auvorites
Ghana
Migiel
Countey AM
Tron
Newrasthe
Nerdeo Las
Pool
Freighit
Botaly
United States
ISU
Ganas Shin Guns
Tonir
Ley
Cremer
Xerub
Tama
Huuts Ten Akc
Lady Wagon
Ite
Debuchatee
Samala
Abed Teicher
White
John T. Lewis & Bros
Fationn Tead Co
Beeria
Scott
Beett& Benna Noy
Alldrogaists Es
Catarah
Alto
Ohio
R. R
Baltimore
Saberland
Philadelphis
Philadelphia
Ozenpt
Sundar
Pailadelphia
New York
Lee
Bae
Auliegs
Bunday
Way
Harper's Ferry
Artineburg
Cumberland
Vincinnati
Brnie
Wackingtom
Philatelphia
APF
Maltimore and
Wey
Ratladetpain
New Tork
Fiat
Unicago
Philadalphe
MAlti@ora
Ax Bunday
Winebeater
Hasninatarn
M. Loeedanei
Bohimora
Yorks
Rouay
Daltiteore
Penday
Bemday
Waanington
Bone
Lei Baltimore
Cluberlan
Atri
Shippensburg
Sontha
Green Village
Chamberabury
New Franklin
Alienwald
Zu & Lay Kig Locke
Waynesharot Ani
Midvale
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Hagerstown i
Jonathan Biser
Sal
Jonathan Hser
Omalakin
East Third
Prederick
STERN
Maryland
Charlton
Williamapore
Mayeratony
Williamsport Pr
M.P
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Ianuver
Mike
Potters Sel Spring Grove
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Shurmont
Union Dridga
Linwood
Bag Hs Hos
New Windsor
Crave
Wayndon
Hoag Upewara
Lea
Union Bridge
Valuz
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Leamarge
Rocky Ridge
Ame TM
Bruceville
Freder. Tok
Brucevilla
Taneytown
Littivatown
Columbia
Mont
Heterviee Dista
Mancock
Bastinaors
Im Hoon
Griswold
Gen. Pasa
Sennsylyvansa Railroad
Roataward
Bouta Ward
Wrightavne Broner
Vailars
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