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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1889
Page
10
Practical farmers test kidney worm claims in hogs fed slaughterhouse refuse. Researchers show Trichina parasites present in kidneys, not worm causes, and highlight dangers from offal feeding. Observations cover paralysis, tape worm cases, and treatment cautions amid peach culture notes and ice-house building tips.
The article explains how frosts destroy tender fruit in sheltered valley positions while hill crops survive. It notes cold air pooling in valleys, altitude differences of about sixty feet dictating injury versus uninjured crops, and how rich soil fosters vulnerable growth in cold seasons while well-drained, dry soils resist frost damage.
A design by J Henry Lee illustrated in American Poultry Journal describes a compact poultry house with 100 square feet of floor space costing ten dollars to build. It lists simple tools and materials including fencing, flooring, boards, lath, sash, paper, hinges, and paint, noting the project suits a man or boy of ordinary ingenuity.
A wide array of agricultural notes covers beef cattle guidance, pig rearing, dairy observations, barley and wheat markets, and orchard drainage. It includes practical advice on beekeeping placement, valley frost risks for fruit trees, and the economics of farm prices with reflections on labor and pork production.
The Hereford breed is highly valued by British stockmen and gains fame in England through Royal Agricultural Society prizes. The article notes its rise in the United States, cites Figaro the bull destined for Australia, and includes detailed construction plans for a poultry house and piggery with practical framing, flooring, and ventilation features.
A detailed piggery design shows sleeping apartments, feeding rooms, and a central cooking area. Compartments use a board partition, sliding doors, and sloped floors to aid cleaning, with a 6 inch high divider to keep straw clean. Perspective view notes cold air exclusion and fresh air intake. Pigs are clean animals with proper bedding. Also mentions wheat supply chatter and diversified winter feeding advice from Farmer's Review.
The article describes a potato box made entirely from refuse basswood strips with end pieces of inch lumber. It explains production details, costs, and packaging, noting improved air circulation and potential for painting. It highlights volume pricing, shipping, and the claim of stronger construction using barbed wire nails.
Mr Milleson cautions that many beekeepers overuse smoke causing more harm than good. He advises minimal smoke, careful handling, and not driving bees entirely from the hive. TVield and Farm notes.
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