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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1895
Page
8
The excerpt discusses cow fodder choices during short pastures, effects of feed on milk and butter quality, and milker variability. It cites Dr. Babcock’s studies showing large differences in milker effectiveness, notes stanchion use, and covers oil meal versus cottonseed meal impacts on butter texture and flavor with digestion benefits.
An address by Z A Gilbert warns that the Babcock test, though widely discussed, has hidden flaws that allow dishonest dealers or butter makers to cheat. He urges protection against weak acids, improperly prepared bottles, and miscalibrations that exploit patrons in the dairy industry.
The writer shares prevalent methods among top butter makers for washing butter. Techniques include removing buttermilk, adding small amounts of cold water to harden the butter, agitating the churn, drawing off milk, and repeating until rinse water runs clear. A weak salt brine may draw out more buttermilk.
A long Progressive Era proselytizing piece argues for remonetizing silver, a national banking overhaul, and an 1896 reform party. It contrasts Whigs Democrats and Republicans, condemns English influence, urges unity of reformers, and ends with a call to ballot power led by Mo F. Foarp of Olin North Carolina.
An 1890s editorial argues bankers control the nation more than people noting a drop in per capita circulation while business grows via credit. It cites June bank clearings rising to 4.38 billion, asserts productive industries suffer while banks profit, and mentions cucumber pickle farming in Camden Maine yielding 100 to 150 dollars per acre.
The Vacuum Oil Company offers a leather care oil in convenient cans priced from 25 cents to a dollar twenty-five per gallon. Available at harness and shoe stores, with a free booklet and swob. If unsatisfied, customers may return for a full refund. Also marketed for farm machinery. write Rochester New York for availability.
Large and small farms mineral lands water power and other real estate are property. We will also sell lease or rent city property make cor tions examine titles survey and put land. Raleigh N C.
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