Managing bulls for infection control and breeding efficiency
The article advises quarantining new bulls for ten days with thorough disinfecting of the genital area using a two percent coal tar solution, then keeping bulls separated from cows on moderate farms and ensuring ample exercise. It warns that overfeeding corn or lack of activity can cause impotence and emphasizes controlled service and monitoring of breeding, with safety measures for handling bulls. It also covers sheep fleece handling and proper wool packaging using strong twine, sorting by grade, and avoiding hinder twine, as reported by J. J. Edgerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Farmers’ Review
J. J. Edgerton
Preparing Wool for Market
Preparing wool for the market emphasizes proper handling over washing. Early shearing prevents pre-wash, and washing wool on the sheep is hard and often lowers cleanliness and price. Keep wool free of litter and seeds, which manufacturers reject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firth
Timothy Chaff
Cockleshop
Old orchards become useless eyesores and should be grubbed
The article argues that worn out old orchards on farms are unprofitable. Diseased, water sprout infested trees waste valuable land, with little fruit and high maintenance. Replanting may be viable on cleared ground, but new orchard sites depend on land price and local suitability. best to grub out the old orchards.
Children and Pianos in Berlin Study Sparks Debate
A Berlin physician reports that among a thousand girls who played the piano before age 12, six hundred suffered nervous diseases, while only one hundred cases appeared among non players. He urges banning piano use for children under sixteen and limits to two hours daily. He also advocates farms with abundant fruit and berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Correspondence About Hogs Breeding letters and prompt reply guide hog traders
The article stresses business mail importance in breeding hog sales. It urges clear detailed responses, neat stationery, prompt replies the same day, and proper training or a typewriter for correspondence. It advises honest descriptions, noting faults, and using strong, well presented letters to attract buyers and generate repeat trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jecajo
Kiel
A. S. Alexander
Farmers’ Review
Potato Cultivation Tips From a Wisconsin Farmer
F A Strohschenn of Winnebago Co Wisconsin offers practical potato growing methods. Harrow early to three to four inches high, shallowly and slanted backward to protect sprouts. Weed control by harrowing while weeds are small. switch to cultivator later. Keep soil level, adjust for wet or dry seasons, and hand-pull late weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Strohsehemn
Winnebigo Co
Wis
Les View
Old Fashioned Puddings and Custards From A Handwritten Recipe
A long, scroll-like text describes pudding making with beaten egg whites and yolks separated, fresh milk, and properly prepared suet and currants. It includes instructions for jumbled boiled and steamed puddings, bags, and steps to prevent burning, plus custard and banana pudding variations with detailed measurements and methods.
A Good Duck Pond
A family recalls a near by pond that was merely a dammed ditch or muddy water, disliked as a nuisance yet kept for the ducks by children, until plans arose to find a better pond location about five hundred feet away amid rocky outcroppings.
How Was it Settled Puzzle of 17 Horses
A dying farmer leaves 17 horses to three sons with the oldest to receive half the property the second a third and the youngest a ninth. The sons quarrel over fractions. A lawyer adds one horse to make 18 divides cleanly: half is 9 for the eldest a third is 6 for the middle and a ninth is 2 for the youngest. After distributing those shares all return to 17, with no violation of the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Suggested Nursery Reform Move Sparks Proverb Revision
The Kin dergarten Review proposes replacing harsh proverbs in nursery rhymes with gentler phrases. It favors a swap from kill two birds with one stone to light two candles with one match, signaling a reform toward non violent wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walech
Leaf Book Encourages Summer Leaf Observation
A guide encourages children to explore local leaves as earth wakes from winter. It describes making a leaf book with six pages from inexpensive wrapping paper, stitching with a darning needle, and recording leaf names where found, dates, and notes.
Successful Potato Culture
The piece explains seed bed preparation for potatoes, noting that the potato set is a tuber not a seed and cannot be treated like corn. It warns that the plant tends to run out or deteriorate quickly, relates soil conditions, and suggests cultivation practices suitable for northern regions.
Clean Milk Demand Drives Sanitary Dairy Reform
Clean milk production gains consumer support as education from agricultural and dairy press highlights health risks of dirty milk. Consumers refuse tainted milk, prompting producers to improve sanitary practices to meet demand and ensure higher quality supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilk Amuser
Elena Wilk
Sanctuary Omidh
Amdimo
Fertilize the Garden for Max Vegetable Growth
The article urges thorough soil feeding with old manure and commercial fertilizers to grow a rich vegetable crop. It stresses generous soil nutrition, using complete vegetable manure from a reliable manufacturer, applied at 1000 to 3000 pounds per acre, despite upfront costs, as the crop will repay the expense. Leading advice frames soil health as essential, warning that poor soil cannot yield good produce.
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