Practical Points in Drainage How to Dig the Ditch es
W J Chamberlain of the Iowa Agricultural College contributes practical drainage hints to Country Gentleman. Locate mains along natural depressions, use a field level to plan, and test with water. Dig from outlet toward mains, keep edges true, lay tiles flush, and carefully pack soil. For compact clay, use laterals 33 to 50 feet apart and match tile size to drained area.
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W. J. Chamberlain
Iowa Agricultural College
Mr. Chamberlain
Increasing barn room with lean-to additions and forty acre farm plan
An 1888 bulletin excerpt describes cheap lean-to barn extensions boosting capacity for stables storage and grain, plus a designed forty acre farm barn measuring 82 by 44 feet with cow and horse stables, feed hall, granary, and hay storage. It notes Experiment Station Bulletin No. 2 overview and reports on station growth and agricultural prospects nationwide.
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Ohio
Secretary of Agriculture
J. M. Rusk
United States
Experiment Station Enterprise
Congress
Arguments For Artificial Incubators In Homestead Poultry
An illustrated Prairie Farmer summary argues incubators offer consistent climate control and easier management than hens. It describes a purpose built, double-walled incubator house with ventilators, removable sections, and sectional construction. The piece also notes sugar beet farming in California and praises the Cleveland bay mare Dew Drop No 4 and her colt Patrician with show success highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Bay
Dew Drop No
Chicago
Illinois
How to Cut Seed Potatoes and Grow Irish Potatoes
An essay read before the Atlanta Horticultural Society outlines best practices for Irish potato culture. It covers selecting large, well shaped seed, cutting with a sharp thin knife so each piece has two eyes, drying cut surfaces, light ash dusting, and planting eyes up twelve inches apart. It also advises on soil warmth, manure rates, harrowing to break crusts, and careful cultivation until just before blossom.
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D. Morrison
Atlanta, Ga
Horticultural Society
Morrison
Dixie Farmer
Sturtevant
Opithalmia in Sheep Causes and Winter Prevention Methods
Henry Stewart details contagious eye inflammation in sheep caused by rye beard chaff and damaged straw, outlining a protective rack design, housing practices, and antiseptic treatments. He warns against sun glare and damp conditions, then describes a homemade brood coop and notes on Kerry and Dexter Kerrys cattle becoming popular in England with expert assessments.
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Henry Stewart
New Yorker
Long Rabbit Proof Fence Near NSW SA Border Progressing
Australia reports the rabbit proof line between New South Wales and South Australia is rapidly advancing toward completion. Rails are used to transport fencing materials and a single keeper will oversee monthly inspections of the 350 mile barrier.
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Australia
New South Wales
South Australian
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Homestead
Missouri
Texas
Tors
Incubator House
California
Spreckels
Rancho Chino
San Bernardino
Southern Pacific Railroad
Cleveland
Palestine
Department of Agriculture
Jaffa
Savona
Agricultural Briefs
New York State
Tennessee
Commissioner of Agriculture
Stewart
Biddy
Dexter-Kerry Cattle
England
Windsor
Newcastle “Royal
Prince of Wale
G. M. Allender
Kerry
Jersey
Dexter
Kerry Cow “Dainty
Vieth
Journal of the R.A. 5
Lamdrrighan
Iowa P
Americam
Poultry Journal
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