Hay Stackers Prove Inexpensive Labor Saver on Farms
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the pamphlet extols hay stackers as a low cost solution to labor shortage. It details how horse power replaces hand labor, notes savings on wages and handling, and explains stacker types, construction, and use on diverse farm setups with emphasis on efficiency and protection against spoilage.
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United States
Ted
Fay
Bowder and Decker
Different Storage Houses Now In Use In Maine Potatoes
The Aroostook type with concrete or masonry basement and wooden superstructure is a Maine product confined largely to the state. It is expensive and usually located on a side lot for fewer entrances. Basements run eight to twelve feet deep with capacity for several thousand barrels. Ventilation is limited to floor vents. some have root ventilators. Artificially refrigerated storage is used mainly for northern seed potatoes, though it could help southern growers with fall seed delivery and winter storage.
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United States Department of Are
Aroostook
Bosemont
Mathie
Bouth
Poultry Tuberculosis Prevalence Cited In Research Notes
A fragmented report notes tuberculosis in poultry is more prevalent among birds than breeders online. It mentions unexplained losses among chicks and hints at feeding practices like moist mash to stimulate appetite, with unclear connection to disease spread.
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Wititt
CHICKENS LIKE FISH HEADS Prepared by the United States Dept
The article discusses using fish heads as an inexpensive meat substitute for poultry keepers. It explains procurement via local dealers, preparation by boiling to soften outer shells, and notes that hens eat the tender meat beneath. A bucket for refuse is advised and a small cost of 4 to 1 cent per quart of fish heads is mentioned.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tony
Site advice for farm crops and careful land care
The notes urge using early threshed barley for best ignition in the market and advise preserving vegetables in the garden row year round. They stress improving land with proper care, discuss silage handling versus frozen ground corn, fighting mites and pests year round, and the drawback of plowing old pasture for feed storage.
Ailing Kitchen Notes and Recipe Fragments from A Misc Issue
A mosaic of culinary tips, recipes, and household guidance covers roasts, stews, and roasting methods, with hints on mushroom soaking, pastry mixtures, and cabbage prep. It includes kitchen science on cream, whipped toppings, and ice cream stability, plus essays on household virtue and modest domestic philosophy.
Peonage Slavery Discussed Across Nations
The article critiques legal forms resembling slavery in various countries including Christendom and the Americas. It notes peonage where a person is treated as property, bound to work to repay debts to a master, reflecting differing theories of bondage and control.
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Americas
Eggs Can Be Preserved 6 to 12 Months By Water Glass
United States Department of Agriculture reports experiments preserving eggs. Water glass and limewater methods work, with earthenware jars best. Water glass costs about two cents per dozen. household limewater is far cheaper. Fresh eggs keep well for cooking and table use, if stored correctly.
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Warner
Soit
Douglas Wigein
United States Department of Agriculture
Ways of telling bad eggs
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, the guide explains how to identify spoiled eggs by color, embryo development, and sellby stages. It details pinkish yolk, blood vessels, floating whites, black rot, and the danger of a greenish white with bacteria, warning that such eggs should be discarded.
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United States
Rooster Keeps Roaming After Egg Season Stirs Trade Debate
KI the Rooster notes a yearly anti newethers measure allowing roosters to stay with hens after hatching season ends. The commentary highlights market implications for egg production and poultry practices amid lingering industry concerns.
Keep Drinking Vessels Clean in Milk Handling
Clean and disinfect all drink dishes regularly, especially those used for milk. Use weighing or other effective methods every few days to prevent contamination and ensure sanitary feeding tools for infants or animals.
Rotation Crops Feature Legume In Rotation
A brief note on crop rotation highlights legumes as essential inclusions with clover and alfalfa among leading forms. The text emphasizes integrating legume varieties to improve soil health and sustainability in farming practices.
Extra Good Laying Fowls
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture this note claims good laying hens average about 15 dozen eggs annually with occasional yields up to 20 dozen. It suggests ten hens can supply eggs for two families, given proper care and feeding.
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United States
Poultry Care Tips From Early American Notes
Notes advise that young fowls molt after age one, ducklings thrive on ground feed over coarse grains, and vigorous cockerels should be kept for breeding. Keep coops clean to avoid vermin and disease. Ground corn with skim milk boosts warmth. Avoid feeding a single grain to all poultry. Guinea chicks need care. breeders should consult the American standard of perfection.
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