Unusual weather ruled by the weather man and past centuries
The article discusses how real climate normalcy is rare and weather varies greatly. It cites Talman of the Weather Bureau and historical episodes from 1200 to 1788, including cold waves, dry fog, and the year without a summer, noting how record-keeping and public interpretation shape our view of normal weather.
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Ray Walters
Lke
Charles Fitzhugh Talman
United States Weather Bureau
Talmoon
New York Times
Talmaan
England
Matthew of Westminster
Europe
O. Petterson
Rhine
Danube
Cologne
America
Gilbert White
Selborne
Benjamin Franklin
North America
United States
Gulf Coast
Middle West
Chauncey Jerome
Plymouth
Conn
Air and Plant Care in Winter Seeks Moisture Balance
The article advises keeping plant roots in water or moist soil to avoid wilting during winter. It notes evaporative cooling from a water pan near heat sources increases humidity and reduces transpiration. Leaf spraying on clear days raises moisture and acts as a tonic, but water day is discouraged. The piece shifts to a historical remark on slavery in Africa and French intervention to restore order.
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Nature Magazine of Washington
Sailors Taken as Slaves Near Algiers On Coast
Sailors touching the coast of French Spanish Algiers were sometimes taken as slaves before France tightened control and regulated the region. The article notes earlier practices by pirates and local powers that enslaved mariners, highlighting historical dangers for seafaring crews.
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Algiers
Gem of Colombia dominates emerald supply
Colombia yields more than 90 percent of world emerald production. The Muzo mine, among the largest, is government operated, with a Paris firm holding the contract to market its output.
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Gem of
Colombia
Muzo
Paris
Grain Needed for Dairy Cows in New Jersey Study Says
New Jersey State College of Agriculture reports alfalfa hay alone fails to sustain peak dairy production. Trials show grain concentrates with silage boost milk and butterfat. cows fed some grain stayed healthier over six years, while leaves-heavy alfalfa diets underperformed.
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New Jersey
Illinois Experiment Station
Plenty of Feed to Increase Milk Yield
The article argues against reducing feed as costs rise. It recommends selecting cows with profitable capacity and increasing feed. It favors fresh soft grass and a mix of hay varieties with low crude fiber, supplemented by grain and plant minerals to aid digestion and mastication.
Growing Crops to Feed Dairy Cows on the Farm
The article outlines annual home grown feed requirements per cow including 3 tons of silage if kept with 10 cows, 1 ton of legume hay, 15 bushels corn, 10 bushels oats, and legume hay if no silage. It recommends ample pasture and notes minor purchases like cottonseed meal and bran to complete rations.
Effect of Dried Yeast on Calf Ration Gains
Minnesota experiment station tests with seven dollar calves showed dried yeast added to normal calf rations did not raise gain rates from two weeks to 180 days old. Rat studies indicated 15 to 20 percent yeast was needed for normal growth but higher levels offered no extra benefit, and a control with yeast fed rats yielded unsatisfactory results due to bulk.
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Minnesota Experiment Station
C. FL Eukles
Vom. Williams
Z. W. Wilbur
Palmer
H. M Harshaw
Box Stall for Bull
A fox stall is the best place to house a herd sire and he should have more exercise. Turn him out daily into a small pad or give him access to a barn lot to roam and exercise. The ordinary ration of hay silage and a small amount of grain is suitable. Silage will affect his potency and should not be fed to excess.
Save Apple Trees From Fire Blight Cankers
Illinois researchers outline a procedure to save infected apple trees and reduce future infections. The plan covers plotting trees, winter canker removal, disinfection with mercuric compounds, sealing wounds with shellac and paint, and strict follow up through the growing season to prevent spread.
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Safhe
College of Agriculture University of Illinois
H. W. Anderson
Calhoun
Timois
Anderson
Best Strawberry Mulch Is Strawy Horse Manure
A Rural New Yorker writer advises against strawy horse manure and fine manures for strawberry mulch. Coarse mulch like millet or Sudan grass cut before seeding prevents packing and keeps frost in the soil while allowing air through winter.
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New Yorker
Growing Cherry Trees From Sprouts vs Seedlings
Sprouts arising around old cherry trees yield trees similar to seedlings and poor fruit. Budded or grafted stock may send up seedling roots that bear lower quality fruit. Seedlings used for grafting can produce good fruit but are generally poor as they age.
Protection From Rabbits for Trees
The article describes tree guards to protect trees from rabbits using wood veneer wire or cornstalks and galvanized hardware cloth. Guards should be eighteen inches high and pushed two inches into the soil and may stay in place as long as protection is needed.
Feeding pullets in cold season and winter egg production
South Dakota State College extension service advises a careful feeding program for pullets to ensure surplus body fat for heavy winter egg production. Emphasizes protein and minerals, skim milk when available, and a dry mash blend with cornmeal, oats, bran, middlings, and tankage. Late hatched pullets need high bran mash to develop flesh and bone. early hatched pullets should receive grain heavy feeds with limited dry mash to avoid excess body fat.
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South Dakota State College, Extension Service
Henderson
Late Laying Hens Best for Building Up Flock
Farmers should breed from late laying hens to boost egg production. Only hens with proper size, type, and desirable traits should be used, avoiding poorly colored birds or those with disqualifications. Late hens mating with top males or a proven production stock breeder is advised, date noted as September 15 or later.
Arranging Nests for Easy Cleaning Is Best Plan
Arrange nests for hens and pullets promptly to ease future handling. Build a long row with a 12 inch base and partitioned squares, fastening with screen-door hooks for easy disassembly and cleaning. Dark nests are preferred and placing nests along the wall avoids disturbing the chickens during egg collection.
Ventilation Affects Winter Egg Production
Reading advises on poultry care noting old hens molt in June while top layers may not molt until late fall. The text stresses favorable conditions like electric lights to maintain egg production in early winter and recommends depending on the outlet flock for steady results.
Blood Spots in Eggs Findings and Causes
The article notes that blood spots in eggs arise from various causes and are usually harmless. It discusses how uncommon numbers may indicate issues, and suggests examining the ration and feeding conditions to identify potential problems.
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