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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
3
The Purdue Dairy Herd uses a bull pen and shed system to keep bulls fit for breeding. Bulls run together in a connected pen with a three sided shelter and open south exposure, with a water tank and raised feed troughs to ensure steady access and dry conditions. This method keeps bulls in good breeding condition and quick in service.
The Purdue University and USDA seed testing service offers alfalfa seed analysis for Indiana farmers. Send two to three tablespoonfuls per sample with marks, and obtain data on percent pure seed, inert matter, weed seeds, and germination. Address Branch Seed Laboratory Purdue University LaFayette Ind.
The horticultural department runs seven representative demonstration orchards from four to forty acres each. Each operation is supervised to record spray pruning fertilizing cultivating and harvesting data. One row per orchard is left uncared for comparison with meetings for farmers and fruit growers in the fall to discuss methods and results.
The horticultural department reports a very good strawberry crop after harvest. One hundred twenty four varieties in the tests yielded strong results despite dry weather, outperforming nearby commercial growers due to careful cultivation.
Prof. O C Cunningham of Ohio State dairy department scored Purdue cows Evening Primrose 87, Golden Day 86 16, Ida's Morned 84. Sire Gorgeous Boy received 89.
Manufacturers of spray pumps and spray materials report Indiana business at an all time high due to the horticultural department’s orchard demonstration work across the state. The growth stems largely from successful outreach and practical demonstrations increasing farmer adoption.
The fair exhibit from Purdue will be featured at more than 20 Indiana county fairs in late summer and fall. It is designed to be educational and worthy of close study and attention.
Plants Eaten by Sheep notes that nearly all plants are palatable at some growth stage and freely eaten by sheep, and that no domestic or wild animal can subsist on more kinds of food.
The Purdue creamery now grades its cream on quality and reports a greatly improved butter quality overall due to this grading system.
A Wisconsin expert outlines soil prep, crop rotation with clover, and careful seed selection to boost potato yields. He recommends formalin treatment, careful manure use, and liberal high grade fertilizer with emphasis on phosphoric acid and potash. He notes spraying as essential and details timing, mixture quality, and thorough application for potato insurance.
The article notes high demand for American mules and horses surpassing supply. France and England send buyers, with orders such as 20 mules to a firm and a steamship load of 1,400 mules to Fiji. Major export markets include Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Norway, Russia, Great Britain, and global regions from the Americas to Asia. In 1910 28,000 horses were exported, more than in 1909, and mules remain in strong demand for draft and carriage horses.
An Ohio farmer shipped a car load of turnips to a big city but commission men paid so little freight could not be covered. He distributed the vegetables free while turnips sold for sixty cents per bushel in grocery stores, showing the producer retailer loss.
The article describes a direct draught setup with five horses hitched to a gang plow. Two horses lead while the four are balanced by the fifth, aided by a pulley evener at O to maintain balance between front and rear teams. It emphasizes precise measurements since small fractions of an inch affect load distribution among horses.
A Maine farmer maintains a group of 20 pole cats raised for fur, noting strong prices. The animals provide steady income and are held as a small-scale agricultural enterprise.
An article by Bessie L Putnam extols cactus diversity and care. It covers phyllocactus and cereus varieties, night blooming cereus, rat-tail, hummingbird cactus, watering needs, soil, and fertilizing, plus pest control and blooming timelines.
A St. Louis woman advertises for pure buttermilk. She states no dairyman need apply after trying all local dairies and traveling widely, seeking the old fashioned churned buttermilk with small pieces of butter floating in it.
The article describes storing early and late cabbage. Early cabbage is trimmed and sold from the grower’s wagon or stall. Fall cabbage can be stored in a cool ventilated building or in a field belt with stalks up, wrapped leaves, straw or hay, and a soil cover. Farther north storage houses are preferred for severe winters.
Walter B. Leutz argues for vine coverings to improve ugly farm houses. He criticizes turning lathe and fret saw work and praises Moon vine when planted densely for late blooming white flowers. Temporary vines should be grown with permanent varieties to maintain beauty during maturation.
Berkley county West Virginia produced 100000 barrels of apples last year and sold the entire crop in the orchard to buyers at three to five dollars per barrel.
Tobacco reached England from America via Raleigh in 1586. Wheat barley and oats were introduced into the United States in 1807.
The Gray and White Call ducks are bantams bred for show rather than market profit. Both share size, shape, and habits, differing only in plumage. The Gray Call resembles a bantam Rouen with green head and purple wing markings. the White Call is pure white with blue eyes and bright bill. Breeding aims at small size, with inbreeding and late hatching used to limit growth. no standard weight is given.
Mortality among young ducks is linked to heat, dampness, getting wet, lack of grit, grey head lice, sudden showers, delayed hatches, sun exposure, and inadequate water. Poor breeding stock condition also noted as a factor.
Improper littering in the barn should be placed in the henhouse. The hens will scratch it over and obtain seeds and pieces of clover that benefit them.
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