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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
6
Oregon experiment station summarizes Hood River progressive methods for packing apples. It covers standard and special boxes, material thickness, straight versus diagonal packs, and tier counts. Diagonal packs fit varied sizes better, while straight packs are neater but harsher on fruit.
The article describes three and one half tier packing in boxes with apples filling more than three rows but not four. It notes increased use of different packs in this method and mentions gray wolves causing damage in the upper Ruby valley and in Madison county, attacking cattle and young horses with losses reported.
A cryptic note from B. H. Rawi asserts that southern pastures can be maintained for at least eight months yearly, though the idea has drawn little attention and is presented as a demonstrated possibility rather than a proven practice.
A historical note describes sugar beet harvesting using European plow pullers two to four horses, detailing two main implement forms, their actions in soil, and how beets are lifted, cleaned, and loaded to factories. It also covers corn shock saving steps, mutton flock management, and strawberry planting tips with fertilizer guidance.
Tobacco seed plant production and new tobacco varieties require ongoing grower effort to preserve and improve the type for best results. Without annual seed selection and seed protection against accidental cross fertilization and other causes, varieties deteriorate and run out.
An excerpt discusses udder balance, depth, and teat placement as key to milk production. It cites Vermont herd data linking well balanced udders to better yields, and highlights Ayrshire standards valuing a large square udder with four evenly sized quarters, well supported and forward. It also notes milk veins as indicators of udder vitality.
Prof Thomas Shaw reviews whey feeding for calves from American Agriculturist. Begin with new milk for one to two weeks then skim milk and introduce oil meal or linseed gruel. Move to whey at five to six weeks, feed fourteen to eighteen pounds daily, avoid overdistending the paunch, and ensure whey quality from the factory.
D.W. Lighter, writing in National Stockman and Farmer, argues the dairyman's profits come from feed efficiently consumed rather than feed left in the trough. He notes horses need a maintenance ration in winter, with spring additions of corn and oats to boost pulling power for plows harrows. The key point is maximizing the carryover from feed converted to work, not wasted feed.
A collection of dairy notes from expert farmers on profitability through disciplined cow testing, attentive care, and cooperative farming. It emphasizes butter fat yields, factory collaboration, and prudent breeding as pathways to higher profits.
The article discusses starting a sheep flock with mixed stock, favoring Merino foundations and crossbreeds. It outlines regional sheep quality in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia, cautions on selecting ewes, and notes the value of purebred sires with comfort to avoid wrinkles and overmarketed ewes. It also highlights a champion Shropshire ram and rising lamb feeding prices and market expectations.
Farmers advised by William Textrich in the Treaters Gazette to feed late summer pigs a balanced ration of protein, carbohydrates, and bulk. For pigs under five or six months, limit intake with a diet including modest concentrates and a roughage mixture such as clover, alfalfa, or bran to prevent overfeeding. Carbohydrates come from corn and protein from feeds like milk or beans. for commercial feeding, include wheat middlings and wheat bran lightly.
Wisconsin bulletin urges districts to specialize in producing a single high quality horse type. Richland county already has many purebred Percheron mares and aims to create centers with uniform draft stock. Jefferson and Marathon counties are cited as models for dairy cows and Guernsey cattle. The piece argues unity and standardization across districts will attract buyers and raise prices, preventing mingled bloodlines and weak stock.
The Virginia study outlines treatment for sore mouth in cattle including pasture management, soft mash feeds, and frequent mouth washes with a creoline solution. It also covers horse dental care, a worming recipe for horses, and vermifuge mixtures used in sheep, plus remedies for warts on cows teats and milk management.
An article argues farmers should emphasize premium poultry and egg quality to capture private customers and command top prices. It cites reputation for superior milk and butter as a model and highlights direct sales to nearby towns as profitable, noting a prized White Wyandotte cockeral shown at Madison Square Garden and its quality wins.
Goil soil strongly affects color in birds with yellow legged varieties showing yellow beaks on grassy, well fertilized land. Sandy or dry soil shifts legs and beaks lighter even with the same feed. Fresh grass access and dew time enhance leg color more than any other factor, though feeding corn helps.
Instructions advise opening the abscess with a sharp knife to remove the horn and then cleansing with hydrogen peroxide. Apply a ointment of one part iodoform to twenty parts vaseline, bind the foot, and suspend the bird in a sling until healing. Daily cleansing and dressing are required.
A young yet full grown sewl with soft meat is preferred for roasting and fat content should be moderate. Roasters are divided into small four to five pound and large eight to nine pound categories. Demand favors small roasters but large roosters show rising popularity with preference for yellow skin and yellow legs over white skin and dark legs.
The article notes lice plague hens in warm weather and urges farmers to help them. It advises hens dig and dust to combat pests, and recommends using insect powder or kerosene to rid fowls of the troublesome enemies.
Free range chicks enjoy an active day outdoors on grass range to boost growth. The article notes exercise and varied feed support bone muscle and feather development as a quick growth approach.
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