Gettysburg Nurse Salome Helps Wounded and Finds Love
During the Gettysburg summer Salome Myers aids wounded Union soldiers in her home and at a church hospital. She tends Alexander Stewart until his death, writes to loved ones, and later meets his brother Henry, culminating in a quiet marriage that endures in Gettysburg.
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Does Popcorn Pay Profit Depends On Farmer Skill
Does popcorn pay to grow asks if the crop yields steady returns. It pays about as well as field corn over good and poor years, but market limits mean no large scale farming. Profit hinges on quality, proper storage, and advantageous marketing.
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C. P. Hartley
Iowa
Nebraska
Dread Disease of Poultry Ruptures Flock Across Regions
Roup a contagious catarrhal infection affecting eyes nose and throat in poultry. It presents with dryness of throat bubbles at eyes sneezing and foul odor. If untreated it thickens discharge swells eyes closes them and causes weight loss or death, with chronic cases possible.
Usefulness of Dairy Cows on the Farm
The article argues that dairy cows can transform a poor farm into a profitable one by providing a reliable return on labor and capital. It urges farmers to trial cows and produce ample feed, comparing dairying to manufacturing where inputs become finished products.
Water Fountains for Hens and Clean Water Practices
The article describes drinking fountains suited for indoor and outdoor use and advises covering any water receptacle to keep dirt out. It recommends raising fountains off the floor and placing them so hens cannot scratch litter into the water to prevent dirty drinking troughs in large flocks.
Making a Success with Hens
A practical guide to starting small with hens and expanding as you learn. Choose a preferred breed and begin with a modest flock. Focus on feeding to support egg production and balance rations to provide necessary nutrients.
Proper Care of Machinery Prevents Rust Damage
Exposed machinery rusts quickly and wastes labor. Store equipment properly and coat all iron parts with a thick cheap oil to seal moisture and prevent rust.
Feed Truck Convenience for Herd Feeding
A feed truck reduces daily labor for large herds by mixing several bushels at the bin and transporting them to the cows. The truck moves along the gangway and allows quick, accurate distribution of feed, cutting back on manual handling.
Feeding the Stunted Pigs
Stunted pigs may need costly feed to resume growth though they are not always worth it. Farmers should provide grain daily to pigs on pasture, regardless of pasture quality. Farm experience supports this practice as essential for steady growth.
Avoid Using Small Eggs for Hatching
Breeders are advised not to hatch from eggs smaller than the flock’s ordinary size. Such eggs, while fertile, may yield chickens prone to laying small eggs, suggesting caution in selecting eggs for incubation.
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