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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1903
Page
7
An 1885 article explains the horn fly insect imported from Europe. It details body and wing lengths, growth stages larvae pupae and adults, and shows a horn with a band of files. The text notes injury from blood loss causes irritation and reduced feeding, growth, fattening, and milk yield in cows.
A farmer explains crop rotation based on plant nutrient needs and soil balance, noting barley uses more potash than wheat and stressing rotation to prevent nutrient depletion. The piece covers horn fly life stages, prevention methods on pastures, and practical rotations for heavy and light soils, plus England wheat yields and the value of nitrogen management.
The article debates how much exercise a fowl needs for growth and fattening, noting youth benefits, dangers of overfeeding in confinement, and the limited need for exercise by laying hens with balanced feed. It also cites horse breeding caution about old mares passing infirmities to offspring and mentions Andrew Lang’s planned U S visit.
Early 1900s agronomy note compares cow pea types for forage and seed. Whippoorwill favored for forage but seed yield trails other varieties like Warren’s Extra Early Northern Prolific and New Hybrid. Planting date and soil affect results. thistles discussed as nutritious pasture and hay, with grazing tips and caution on extermination.
Charles F. Patton of Thomas County details using Russian thistles as cattle feed for three years. He recalls scarce feed in a harsh winter, harvested about 65 acres yielding roughly one ton per acre, and notes the hay sustained stock through severe cold. He describes cutting methods and multiple harvests, with thistle hay resembling alfalfa in appearance and feeding to hogs or other stock.
Canadian Professor J H Grisdale explains why pork becomes soft. Overfeeding from birth, selling under weight, and improper feeding cause softness. Proper care includes roomy clean quarters, good ventilation, and healthful, thrifty feeding with corn plus skim milk or whey to ensure firm meat. Barley oats and peas enhance firmness.
A swine raiser advises feeding the coming brood sow to reach at least 300 pounds at farrowing. Focus on size over age and keep the sow fleshly, arguing there is little danger of being too fat. Weanlings need extra nourishment, while old sows require less. Potatoes and dark bread are noted as staples among German laborers.
A concise reflection by Burke linking well being to virtue. If health can be lacking yet one remains well, virtue may still glow. The line warns that health without virtue leaves one hazy and morally unclear.
The article argues American farmers should raise more hogs to meet rising population demand. It warns current swine shortages raise prices and hurt both consumers and producers, urging a 60 percent increase to about 70 million hogs. It stresses meat supply drives employment, economic stability, and national welfare while praising cement floors for sanitation in dairies.
The article argues dairies should maximize barn ventilation and sunlight. It advocates many windows and screens to keep out flies, improve sanitation, and reduce moisture. It notes silos constrain heating and that light helps kill germs and raise winter temperatures.
W. M. McFadden urges breeders to ensure pedigrees use consistent initials spellings and addresses. He warns against mixing nicknames with real names and notes that last known addresses should appear on pedigrees. He stresses uniformity across all pedigrees and duplicates to avoid errors, delays, and misidentifications.
A concise guide from Missouri Fruit Station Bulletin 65 on proper spraying strategies. It warns against expecting one remedy to fix all problems and emphasizes spraying as a preventive, not a cure. It notes Bordeaux mixture and Paris green combine effectively when used together, and advises three thorough applications at appropriate times for typical seasons, with more needed only during epidemics like bitter rot.
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