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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1906
Page
3
The article argues that irrigation is needed beyond the western arid zones, noting that crops in the humid east suffer droughts. It outlines that economical and successful methods adapted to humid conditions are already widely used, citing crops like strawberries celery and cauliflower and referencing August J.
Dowle Jr notes irrigation advantages vary by crop with field crops such as timothy and clover largely unaffected by brief droughts whereas truck crops yield far higher returns per acre. In eastern Pennsylvanian meadow land near creeks with small timber dams and limited wells, irrigation is used. sprinkling systems offer efficient water use but require careful timing to avoid runoff and ensuring soil storage capacity. Wheat yields are high this freak year, but reports of sensational yields circulate to depress prices while spring wheat progress slows in the northwest amid localized blight and brown rust concerns.
A farmer explains that strong animals and healthy young crops resist pests better. Plants grown with thorough, well-prepared soil and proper fertility withstand Hessian fly damage more effectively, while poorly prepared fields produce weak root systems and stunted growth, inviting insect harm.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a plan involving a culvert and related infrastructure. It mentions timing and potential use to advantage, with unclear details on locations or parties. The readable parts imply a discussion of construction logistics and possibly remedial steps to overcome street restrictions or routing challenges.
An article fragment discusses an arch culvert design and its extension potential. It emphasizes color of side stones being brown and says earth should cover them enough to stabilize the structure when the weight of the team is centered. The text appears stemmed from construction guidance and misreads in places.
A correspondent to American Agriculturist suggests minor earth adjustments for Fig. 2 of the Emaly Arch Culvert project. The note mentions a heavy ballast of earth in Fig. 2 and endorses continued refinement with limited excavation.
Country Gentleman cites risks from fermenting soy beans in ensilage and urges three parts corn to one part soybeans to cut taint danger. Wisconsin experiments show protein-rich legumes can produce bad smells. mix with ample corn and thoroughly cut and harvest forage. Also notes proper dairy utensil washing and a Los Angeles fire crew response to a fire call.
A dairy reform appeal urges farmers to lower production costs rather than seek higher prices. It cites European test associations in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and lessons from Vermont and New York experiments. It highlights Holstein Friesian and other breeds and notes butter fat costs per unit from the New York station studies.
The article advises selecting maturing bulls aged three to four years for breeding, noting they are often overlooked and cheaper if properly fed and handled. It warns against poor care and confinement that ruin otherwise good stock and highlights assessing a bull's progeny quality before purchase.
In a Philadelphia hospital ward for merrous patients two roommates Samuel E. Young aged 56 and Theodore Horne aged 57, not on friendly terms, engaged in a pillow fight that left Young knocked down and dying almost instantly.
An article discusses fat percentage in cow milk and its impact on digestibility for babies and invalids. It notes farm experiments near Boston offering several fat percent classes, Purdue’s official dairy tests, and the value of skim milk in animal feeding with experimental feed ratios.
A domestic agriculture column discusses keeping cream cool before mixing dairy products, cow care in hot weather, bedding quality, and feeding practices. It cites costs to raise calves and praises silo use, with a humorous exchange about babies and a playful misprint gag.
Building a hog house requires proper site selection and construction to suit a cold or varied climate. The Illinois Experiment Station outlines location, drainage, lighting, and access to pasture, shade, and clean water, plus features like a white stone roll for lime and better bone development, and rolling pastures for lean meat.
Describes portable hog houses or cotmax built on skids with various styles, windows and rear ventilating doors. Each sow may be kept separate during farrowing, improving exercise, disease control, and sanitary conditions by moving units as needed.
The American Agriculturist notes that importing sheep to facilities often seeds fatal diseases such as taint, edie case, tapeworm, or stomach worms. Healthy-appearing flocks may harbor germs, with lambs showing the first signs. Limit livestock trades to protect sheep husbandry. The three diseases plus dog disease threaten U S flocks.
Fragmented report notes fall shearing benefits for lambs and earlier season work to aid early winter market. A magistrate asks about attempting to kill a pedestrian at 3 o clock. replies admit guilt with unclear alibi while defense asks to clarify.
A Lancaster County writer argues well bred hogs outperform ordinary stock. Careful breeding, feeding, and culling yield quicker gains and larger meat returns per food unit. Farmers should select strong feeders, retire poor performers, and focus on profit through superior swine stock.
A compiled guide discusses keeping horses healthy and productive. It covers feeding after work, pacing for mares in foal, preventing stomach and joint issues, safe harness use, tending feet, water purity, and the importance of clean stables to avoid disease, with veterinary input from Dr. Smead. It also touches general manners and courtesy quotations.
The text summarizes a Sunday school lesson on Jesus riding a colt into Jerusalem, the fulfillment of prophecy, cleansing the temple, and the call for believers to occupy till He returns. It links Zechariah and Luke passages to the passion story and emphasizes Scripture fulfillment and personal worship.
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