Americans Flock to Western Canada in 1911
House Committee report highlights Western Canada land offers a three year home stead with leave and lenient rules. Settler letters praise Southern Alberta crops and moisture, comparing favorably to Dakota Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin. Government agents provide literature and excursions. widows can act as their own chaperon.
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Dairy hay pen keeps stock from wasting feed
A farm writer shows how to build a hay pen to protect feed. Four corner posts set six by eight feet with 2x4 planks or poles across to three feet high form a parallelogram enclosure. A gap allows animals to reach hay while preventing jumping in and trampling.
Failure in Raising Calves Warns Against Overfeeding
The article argues many dairymen overfeed calves, noting calves should drink only four to five quarts daily, given cows’ natural milk flow. It stresses small, frequent feedings and cautions against allowing the calf to gorge. It contrasts range cows’ limited milk yield with dairy cows’ higher production.
Prevent Cow From Kicking Device Illustration
An anti kicking device for cows shows a pair of gripping arms joinable by a pivot bolt with outer gripping disks. The arms fit the animal’s body and the disks press near knee joints to prevent kicking. Also mentions an ideal barnyard of crushed rock and cement for clean yards and milk quality.
Utensil for Making Buttermilk Cheese Described
The article explains inexpensive large and small scale equipment for buttermilk cheese. It covers heating curd to 180 degrees, draining whey, and using cheesecloth bags. It details a small wooden draining rack and a larger rack built from 2 by 4 and 2 by 2 lumber with wire netting.
Lightweight drain rack construction from simple lumber
A light wooden frame uses 1 by 2 inch lumber with muslin or duck as a lid for a draining rack. Treat all wooden parts with 2 to 3 coats of linseed oil to repel water. Cover sides and bottom with cheesecloth to hold the card while draining and sew fabric edges with a one inch lap if two widths join.
Neat package butter boosts price for pound units
A farmer can earn two to three cents more per pound by selling butter in square one pound packages wrapped in oiled paper. Customers in cities prefer fancy packaging and will buy butter packed this way, even when sold to stores. The extra effort includes a butter mold and printed paper labels.
Cows and Dairy Profit Tips From an Old Almanac
Fall freshening boosts profits as dairy cows sustain fertility of the farm. Use a Babcock tester and silos to cut costs, inspect cow salt intake, and trim the herd size by dropping poor milkers. For udder hardness, massaging with lard and turpentine several times daily can help.
What She Wanted and His Work
Two short sketches present holiday plans and social exchange. Sister Mallie and Elvira discuss stockings and socks as gifts. An electrician is noted as a social success because he is well posted on current topics.
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Mallie
Elvira
Various Patent Medicines and Quotes in a 19th Century Ad Clipping
A collage of advertisements and quotes notes Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder for tired feet with a free trial offer, Cole's Carbolisalve for skin ailments, PAZO OINTMENT for piles with a refund guarantee, Mrs. Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething, Garfield Tea for rheumatic and digestive issues, and Lewis Single Binder cigars. Also includes proverbial lines on money, forgiveness, and gender roles, plus a marine eye remedy and a remark about beauty.
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