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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
14
An old study describes blackhead disease in turkeys now in all states and affecting most domestic poultry. It details prevention methods including new stock checks, fresh range, isolation, leg tagging, rodent control, and careful culling to prevent spread.
The article explains how a cow often posts her highest butterfat test a few days after calving or just before drying off. It notes high feeding during the resting period raises the test, followed by a return to normal levels with monthly variation until late lactation when the test may rise again before production ends.
Horse handling guidance warns riders to say Whoa when approaching the animal from the side to prevent kicks. The tip stresses calm, clear communication to reduce injury risk.
Advice on horse care for field work emphasizes using three horses abreast for heavy plowing and harrowing. When fatigue appears, provide rest and water. a measured mixture of water and meal aids recovery. Ensure proper collar fit as sizes vary between animals and adjust gear accordingly.
Advice on horse care emphasizes removing collars before morning work, loosening or removing check reins to allow free head movement, and ensuring the horse can perform at its best with unrestricted head use.
A farm writer urges thorough care of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries and currants after harvest. He outlines cultivation, pruning, rust and leaf blight control, spraying with Bordeaux mixture, fertilizer timing, weed suppression with oats, and winter protection to prevent winterkill.
The list identifies four optimal storage locations. Dry, well-ventilated cellar. dry attic or storeroom. dry ventilated shed. any dry ventilated building. Each item emphasizes dryness and airflow to preserve seed quality.
Promote an agricultural education campaign with weekly talks on soils corn alfalfa poultry and livestock using H I C lecture charts. Invite a farm demonstrator or school superintendent to speak and follow with discussion to make the chamber an educational center guiding local industrial welfare and growth.
Good live stock pays implies farming becomes permanent with highest prices for crops and a steady income. It provides a market for waste feeds, reduces bulk of crops, and distributes labor year round. It promotes cleaner farms and pleasanter farm life while helping keep boys on the farm.
The single disk grain drill offers better penetration and slightly higher draft than the double disk. It handles trash well and provides soil pulverizing action during seeding. Simpler with one bearing, it remains popular among middle western farmers for its simplicity and penetrating ability.
Dr. A L Melander explains the pear leaf blister mite a common pest. It causes red blisterlike galls on leaves and may scarr fruit. mites hide in bark during winter. Control centers on early spring sulphur lime spraying and colloidal sulphur to slow spread.
The San Jose scale control can start after leaves drop. Lime-sulphur mixture is prepared with lime and sulphur, boiled in water, strained, and applied while warm. For large trees use high pressure pumps, extension rods, elevated platforms, multiple hose lines, and multiple operators. Motor goggles protect eyes during spraying.
Prof. P. G. Holden warns that selecting too large ears risks late maturity and poor seed for next year. He urges medium sized ears for uniformity, strong stalks, and better yield, noting large ears can be 35 to 45 percent water and spoil in storage.
The writer explains that crops deteriorate when moved to less favorable soil, climate, or farming methods. Overcrowding corn reduces grain yield while increasing foliage. Best seed selection and cultivation are required to maintain valuable crop qualities and avoid needing external seed improvements.
The article explains buttermilk and skim milk fed with corn or barley have similar value. It notes a rule: multiply hog price per pound by six to estimate value per 100 pounds, giving about 42 cents when hogs are seven cents. Another vintage rule: 100 pounds of milk is worth half the market price of corn per bushel.
A ration made from many well-chosen feeds is superior to one with only a few. Varied rations are usually more appetizing and helpful in restoring a lost appetite and the associated drop in milk production.
A prosperous silo owner remains unshaken as pastures dry, signaling resilience amid drought conditions and ongoing risk to hay and grain storage.
The piece argues for a Seed Corn Day to establish a definite time and plan for harvesting and storing seed for next spring. It notes the value lies in organization rather than moon phase beliefs and urges timely farming tasks rather than episodic, missed opportunities.
In the war against farm and garden pests a fall clean up is a good means of attack. Fall plowing prevents insect injury, but rubbish along fences or in the orchard and kitchen garden provides winter quarters for pests. Clear away trash, preferably by burning, to destroy insects in the rubbish.
The article explains that bees carry market baskets on their hind legs. A fringe of stiff hairs forms a cage-like cluster that collects pollen during foraging, enough to sustain the bee for two or three days after a successful trip.
Farmers urged to consider proper silo use for corn storage. The piece warns against relying on neighbors silos and stresses local safety and efficiency practices for cattle feeding and storage.
Instructional notice urges farmers to pick seed corn before October 1, 1915. Collect at least five times the needed quantity and hang in a dry well ventilated place. Ears should hang without touching each other to prevent spoilage.
Farmers and students are urged to learn by hands on field work selecting ears that mature early, have medium size ears, and strong stalks. The lesson stresses observing kernel shape and ear traits to improve future harvests and notes an extension bulletin from The International Harvester Company.
An eight ounce ear per hill reportedly doubles corn yield and value. The claim asserts total crop value would rise by 1.7 billion dollars.
Seed corn rules emphasize提前 Pick seed corn before October 1st and save double the amount needed. Choose ears that ripen, are high quality, from strong stalks, and hang them in a dry ventilated place. Prefer seed from your own field and test ears in spring. From the best ears, plant 100 in a separate plot for next year.
Indications point to trouble in the corn belt as excessive moisture and cool weather slow corn growth. The article warns corn will mature late and seed corn should be gathered before frost, stored dry and unfrozen, since next year’s crop depends on this seed.
The article describes using a sack held open by a keg hoop slung over the shoulder to collect seed corn. It advises piling the corn along field rows or midfield into a wagon or sled, and warns against leaving corn on the ground overnight or storing it in bins or cribs due to risk of molding or freezing.
A 19th or early 20th century note explains immature corn stored in the crib freezes and thaws through winter. In March and April the kernels show a cheesy color then turn black and strong in taste. The text also mentions large, water-rich corn that is otherwise good.
The article stresses that poor seed causes weak stands and low yields. It argues all ear corn intended for planting should be harvested timely, stored properly, and tested, noting that better seed could add millions to corn value. It warns poor seed leads to 30 bushels per acre and fewer ears per hill, wasting land and labor.
The article explains that seed corn and show corn should be the same, as judges aim for profitable results. It argues that the best seed corn yields the best show corn, guiding farmers to choose seed that maximizes long term profitability and demonstrates quality in the contest.
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