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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
7
Dairy buyers and makers shift toward attractive packaging with one pound prints. Wisconsin’s University of Wisconsin notes the first cheddar cheese print was made in 1898 99 and now uses a carved board to stamp U W and other marks on cheese blocks.
The article argues that many children can read print but struggle to read aloud with expression. It likens reading aloud to playing music, stressing unconscious fluency comes from practice, especially at home. It urges parents to have children read to each other or to adults during chores to foster progress and pride.
Guidance on establishing a pear orchard with dwarf trees in pyramidal form using Quince family varieties like Duchess and Bartlett. Advises ground preparation, spacing, root trimming, firming soil, and early pruning to control growth and reduce blight risk. Discusses rest periods, intercropping, and maintenance for profitable, long-term production.
The piece argues agriculture must advance beyond basic sowing to conserve land fertility and educate large communities of farmers. It warns against neglecting soil health, likening potential starvation to Russia, and calls for widespread farmer education and policy support. It also briefly mentions cooking practices and quality meat.
An agricultural article urges stockmen to use vaccines for blackleg and anthrax, emphasize proper feeding, clean housing, and disinfectants to prevent hog cholera. It notes tuberculin and mallein tests for cattle and horses, and anticipates future vaccines. stresses vaccination where effective, and disciplined management now.
Farmers should prepare a sale ready property with good roads, tidy lawns, shade trees, and a well kept orchard. A presentable farm near markets attracts buyers, while permanent improvements like roads and orchards require years to mature, so plan early and maintain it well.
Forage has long been a cornerstone of agriculture and remains vital as populations grow. The piece argues for intensive forage cultivation to boost farm capacity, diversify crops like alfalfa and clover, and provide green feed year round. It notes pasture reduction for forage crops, benefits of nitrogen-rich legumes, and the need for crop rotation every four years.
The article warns that after Christmas idleness in cities, many horses suffer azoturia also called spinal meningitis, with dangerous symptoms and possible death. It explains causes, stages, and urgent steps, urging prompt veterinary care and rest. It also discusses pig leg strength, criticizing overreliance on corn and advocating bone-building feeds, exercise, and proper joint and bone development.
Prof Rommal of the Department of Agriculture in Washington warns breeders to favor boars with upright pasterns and straight hocks. He notes mature boars may show slight pastern settling but young piglings with weak pasterns cannot be kept as herd sires. The article discusses leg shape and the need for sound bone and joint structure.
The article explains how horse type needs vary by region. Local demand, markets, and labor trends shape what breeds and sizes farmers should raise, from driving and trotting to draft horses, with shifting needs as machinery reduces hired help and cities seek heavier horses.
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