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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
2
A jumble of humorous observations and brief notes from rural life and abroad. Topics range from German winters and London bank deposits to a New Orleans infant trade and an American tourist party in South America, with lighter asides on law, science, and social trends. The piece wields a pensive, quirkily skeptical voice on contemporary life.
Congressman Mondell cites Field and Farm on 12 inches of rain and drought resistant crops in the West. He traces irrigation wisdom from ancient empires to modern dry farming techniques that conserve scarce moisture and enable crop growth with less than 12 inches annual precipitation, noting deep plowing and timely cultivation ease labor.
Butter becomes bitter when cows are less milked in winter. A remedy is to strain the milk into a large enamel pan or use a separator on the stove to bring to a boil, then convert to Java and store in a moderately cool cupboard. This treats the cream to yield sweet butter in about ten minutes. Do not cool the cream in cold water after scalding.
A spring note urges immediate planting after plowing to benefit the garden. The author, reflecting on farming practice, emphasizes fresh soil and discusses family life and dry living. The speaker suggests women should lead in this matter.
Reclaim by tillage argues soil cultivation as a vital aid for dry regions. Scientific soil practice could render more acres reclaimable than irrigation alone, suggesting tillage methods to transform arid land into productive farmland.
The article argues for deep plowing and rough cultivation as key to dry farming. It cites Texan experiments showing higher yields with 10 to 16 inch deep plowing, and explains moisture accumulation and conservation as core principles. Deep soils store more moisture and sustain crops longer during droughts, supporting profitable averages over years.
Dry farming requires no new equipment but key tools are essential. A farmer should own four to six horses a three section drag harrow a 14 inch gang plow a disk harrow disks no larger than 14 inches an Acme harrow for mulching soil and one of two good cultivators plus a press drill The disk drill helps with stubble while the oboe drill with press wheels packs seed well on summer fallow ground.
Rape can sustain pigs with little grain while seed production also rewards suitable districts. Dry sows fare well on rape alone. Growing pigs on rape at about 25 to the acre may need half the grain of stall fed animals for two to three months, making rape a profitable crop in favorable soils and climates.
The article explains rainfall during summer affects disking the stubble after harvesting grain. After potatoes or sugar beets, use a drag harrow to break up lumps and reestablish soil mulch. Harvest barley or other grain for feed before threshing to avoid volunteer crops next spring.
Virginia agricultural officials estimate over six percent of lambs born last year died from insufficient milk. Investigations indicate the shortage stems from unwise feeding before and after lambing, affecting nursing ewes and newborns.
The piece argues that forming in dry country can succeed with steady effort and careful farming. It stresses the value of diligence and skill to overcome arid conditions and yield results. The text emphasizes persistence as key to tillage success.
Hardiness and productivity of Patten Greening noted among hardy apples developed for cold upper Mississippi regions. Traces its origin to Oldenburg and Oldenberg seed, introduced by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, with efforts led by A G Tutt, U S Department of Agriculture, Iowa Agricultural College, and United growers from 1866. The Patten tree is vigorous, productive, and stores well, gaining popularity in Canada and northern states.
The Helendale stall, derived from the Helendale Guernsey farm, showcases a forward limiting crossbar, adjustable sizing, self centering partition hinges, a side swinging gate for milker access, and a distinct gutter with an 18 inch drop. Also discussed is how well housed hens maintain egg yield, warning that neglect rapidly hurts laying flocks.
Winnipeg dispatch reports Germany seeks Canadian wheat to feed imports and notes trade relaxation with Canada will boost German and Canadian commerce. U.S. amid wheat concerns eyes Canadian crops as production hits 660 million bushels, with growth expected from prairie yields. Farmers like John Munter in Saskatchewan praise high yields on homesteads, suggesting land prices may double soon as settlers flock west.
Two managers swap a joke about company runs and walks. The first asks if the firm had a long run. the second replies that they did not, but they had a long walk.
A seventy year old man describes severe hand sores that bled and ached for over a year. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, his hands healed within one week and remained well. He mentions a neighbor's child also being cured and attributes relief to the Cuticura products. The item includes dates and names from a testimonial and ends with a quip about a sympathetic strike.
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