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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1909
Page
7
The article reviews General Purpose Plymouth Rock varieties Barred White and Buff. It notes Plymouth Rocks are large deep breasted good layers first year, fatten later, with excellent meat. It mentions three varieties Barred White Buff issues with color markings and slight size differences among types.
A discussion of meat and laying breeds contrasts Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Brahmas and Leghorns. It notes size hardiness growth rates and color varieties for meat utility and market appeal. Leghorns are praised for laying and early maturity while heavier breeds like Brahmas and Cochins offer size and show value.
A tale from a crowded household ends when John Henpeck, said to be tormented by his wife, attempts to drown the two women who mocked him by crossing a plank. The plan backfires as the plank collapses and all slide into the creek. John later faces no further pursuit after the two women drown.
Poultry care tips stress roofing choices for heat control, with cedar shingles preferred over metal. Wyandotte and Rhode Island Reds dominate meat, eggs, and fancy stock while new associations form and regional shows draw large memberships. Readers advised on feed costs, drought impacts, and field cleanup to prevent losses.
A farmer describes learning to feed hogs with homegrown corn and scraps during a lean season. He details acquiring forty head of poultry and hogs, feeding forty shickens and hogs, and notes weight gains from 125 pounds on the bow and about fifty pounds per hog, totaling a substantial increase.
The writer recalls past farming experiments with corn and water feeding, noting market prices, costs, and outcomes. He discusses reverse experiments, weather effects, and the need for balanced rations, highlighting how nitrogenous feeds and fodder influence muscle, bone, fat, and milk production.
The article notes the black sheep is common each spring and often unwelcome to breeders. Yet black wool sells at a premium, with ranchers who have black fleeces gaining higher prices.
The dairyman faces steady monthly margins while crops like wheat and cotton show rapid swings in price. Farmers must adapt as market conditions shift, yet dairy returns remain relatively predictable across the year.
Fragmentary notes describe alfalfa use for hog feeding and unclear winter conditions. Phrases mention eating gusts, waste, fear of fooling and a general sense of disorder in the fields.
The article argues that robust well formed sheep yield better wool and meat profits. It stresses solid constitution, broad shoulders, deep body, and dense fleece as key traits. It notes careful ram selection from English breeders can improve fleece weight and quality. It also cites market value for pelts and the broader benefits of healthy flocks for milk wagon drivers and urban markets.
A community livestock club plans to unite owners to purchase high quality stallions for the region. Discussions emphasize merit over fashion, Arab influence, and sustained breeding. Notes cover silage feeding and the debated value of feeding eggs to horses during breeding season.
The note discusses hog breeding, fattening costs, and price effects from fed and packer markets. It cites shortages, high prices, and government actions such as Ohio’s $25,000 epidemic fund and smaller sums from Iowa Texas and Missouri. States allocate funds to fight hog epidemics and support livestock programs.
Based on authority, care of the young is crucial as the weaning period affects growth. Early nourishment and balanced feeding prevent stunting. excessive rich milk and neglect can harm pig growth, and lack of proper sow care can cause lasting damage within days.
A farm bulletin emphasizes attentive sow care from farrowing to weaning. It argues that a reliable, high quality milk supply underpins piglet growth, provided pigs receive adequate feed and management during the first six weeks.
Holstein breeders report official butterfat records over seven days with twenty plus cows noted. Grace Fayne II’s Homestead leads at 28.44 pounds, Colantha LY.’s Johanna close at 28.176 pounds. Breeders seek top performers for breeding and grading purity amid strong demand for registered dairy herds.
The piece argues dairy success hinges on good cows and management rather than luck. It emphasizes timely milking, proper use of separators, careful marketing, fly repellents, and the importance of practical farming practices over mere quantities or spicy rhetoric.
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