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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
3
Early grown tomatoes under glass for late autumn early winter and spring. Many buyers of cottage accommodation overlook producing their own tomatoes, believing special structures are needed. In fact, even small glass houses with warmth can yield fine fruit without extra space beyond pots or boxes on stands.
A writer notes Lorillard tomato grown under glass can be trained on wire under a roof about twelve to fifteen inches from the glass. It is a handsome cluster, smooth, firm with bright red color. Temperatures for forcing are around 75 degrees by day and 65 by night. Single stem pruning is popular and some growers hand pollinate each flower to ensure winter fruit.
The Michigan station reports an accidental fall seeding of sugar beet seed yielding large beets and 10.77 percent sugar in harvests on Sept 7 9 and 11. The study suggests fall planting could ease crop management despite needing years of work and further trials in 1901.
A Field and Farm News column argues shredded corn fodder is the key to expanding beef production. With beef demand rising and slaughter cattle scarce, the author urges farmers to conserve the corn crop, shred fodder, and convert it to feeding stock to avoid market strain.
A 12 by 5 by 6 feet portable cattle feeder sketch shows a floor with inclined planes feeding grain to troughs, adjustable side openings for measured delivery, a board roof, and sled runners for moving the unit, with a note on keeping the grain dry and the end open for view.
The article outlines a detailed dairy barn layout with separate cow and horse facilities, partitions, and airflow considerations. It describes stalls, a car barn, granary, hay shoots, a silo, and a daylight-rich stable orientation to reduce moisture. It also notes Nancy Hanks colts and advises on buttermilk feeding for sows with nursing pigs.
The article notes eight cents a pound for cattle in Chicago as a peak not seen in twenty years and points to strong beef farming. It cites a $2,000 price for an Angus cow and good breeding prices elsewhere. Farmers seek a splendid corn crop to sustain feeding efforts across the central west and eastern states.
A historical note describes Good Winter Celery as a sturdy winter celery with broad saliy stems, praised for keeping quality and flavor. Exars’ Triumph is noted for tall growth, broad base stems, good blanching, and late winter usefulness for butter, with a reference to a sister variety and a commentary on gendered terms.
An article argues that dairying profits hinge on keeping milk and butter fat records. It cites farmer resistance, praises trials that reveal herd quality, and shares Minnesota tests showing dramatic butter yield gains in two cows. It urges practical record keeping to uncover waste and improve profitability.
A farmer describes a stone based silo with 2 by 6 staves, 24 feet long, and 9 to 12 hoops of iron. He details construction costs about 194 dollars, lumber, painting, tar, and roofing, plus techniques for filling and feeding. He notes two years of use with no decay and successful silage feeding of various stock.
A sermon note on Moses's 120 years, his death outside the promised land, and Joshua’s succession. It contrasts Moses with Christ, noting Moses’ unique role, his face-to-face fellowship with God, and the greater deliverance to come through Jesus.
A three year old girl who adores music berates her father for making noise instead of singing. The amused parent, eager to please, dramatizes his singing to entertain the child in a light anecdotal moment from the New York Press.
In Cheater county Pa Oscil county Md and New Castle county Del three remarkable oaks are celebrated landmarks. The New London tree in Chester county measures 29 ft around the trunk at ground level and 21 ft one foot up with a 117 ft limb spread and 65 ft height near the old Presbyterian burial ground. The inscriptions note William McKean and wife and others buried there. Richards oak in Ocill county is near Rising Sun with a 60 ft height and 25 ft 7 in trunk, 19 ft 2 in around trunk, and 100 ft limb spread. Washington oak fronts Bayard Derrickson’s home in New Castle county with a 18 in trunk and 65 ft height, tradition claims Washington dined nearby before Brandywine. The article also mentions the era and local lore surrounding these trees.
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