National Farmers Alli ance and State Federations List
A long roster listing officers and executive committees for the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union, the South Carolina Farmers Alliance, and the North Carolina State Alliance, naming presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, lecturers, chaplains, and other officers across several states. Also notes associated state and reform press associations and several farm papers. The piece includes long passages on alfalfa cultivation and strawberry culture, with anecdotes and practical tips from farmers and references to British agricultural yields in 1895.
Agriculture tips on manure use and feeding practices
The article extols liquid manure as a top dressing for rapid action and discusses grape heat needs and drought tolerance. It praises bran mash for cows to boost milk, warns on stock surplus in pig breeding, and recommends frequent cultivation for growing corn plus targeted nitrate to even soil fertility.
Horticulture trees for planting guidance from N. J. Shepherd
Two year old fruit trees are best for planting with straight stems and healthy tops. Ensure entire leaf shed before transplanting and prioritize healthy roots over tops. Cut injured roots with long sloping cuts and prune tops accordingly. Favor low spreading trees to reduce wind damage and shade ground. Careful selection and long term care yield lasting fruit. Eldon, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Shepherd
Eldon, Mo
Clean Culture Indispensable to Successful Strawberry Growing
Corres cience of the Progressive Farmer explains that clean culture is essential for strawberries. The plants lie on the ground where weeds smother and shade blooms and fruit. sun exposure and moisture are crucial as weeds surge in spring, risking reduced color and yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hight
Indiana
Timothy
Jonah
Poultry Y Yard Rich Colored Eggs
We discuss how fat content in feed affects dairy milk color and extend the idea to poultry yolk color. Varied green food and range can deepen yolk color, with breeds like Leghorns tolerating corn heavy diets. Dark yolks fetch higher prices, while confinement and limited green food tend to pale yolks. A pound of poultry can be produced cheaper than meat.
Jersey cattle to bolster Vanderbilt’s Biltmore estate herd
A special train delivered 41 registered Jerseys from Rockwell Park Stock Farm to Biltmore Farms near Asheville NY owned by G W Vanderbilt. The group includes 28 cows and 13 heifers, with several cows producing high butter yields and milk volumes, forming the foundation of a large Jersey breeding, dairy and cream operation overseen by G F Weston across two 2000 acre farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell Park
E. B. C. Hambley
Rockwell, N. C
Biltmore Farms
G. W. Vanderbilt
Asheville
America
Twe
Jerseys
G. F. Weston
Jersey
Vanderbilt
Biltmore
The American hog and its two true breeds critique
An Iowa Des Moines meeting excerpt likens hogs to two classes, biped and quadruped, exploring feed, breeding shifts toward bacon hog, and the role of corn in hog health. The essay observes cholera’s impact, farm governance, and the farmer as a resilient, gritty figure amid taxes and market pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Ate
Iowa State Arissocratic
Des Moines
Germany
Florida
Eaid
Iowa
Summer Dairying Tips For Efficiency And Quality
Agricultural guidance stresses practical knowledge for summertime dairy success. Managers should match cow numbers to pasture, plan fodder corn ahead, preserve milk quality with strict routines, and store butter in cold space. The piece cites Gosp E Newell and urges community effort to combat pests and improve dairy practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosp. E. Newell
Also Mentioned on This Page
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National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Mann Page
Brandon
H C. Snavely
Lebanon
Page
R. A. Sworth
Denver
Col
Rone
L. Loucks
Huron
W. P. Bricker
Cogan Station
J. F. Willetta
Kansas
W. L Peeke
R. A. Southworth
Colo
W. Beck
Alabama
Hi. D. Davie
Kentucky
Soutb Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Cyrus Thompson
Richlands
N.C
Jno
N. C
N. C. English
Trinity
James M. Mewborne
Kinson
State Alliance Judiciary Committee
John Brady
Gatesville
J.F. Harrell
Whiteville
T. J. Candler
Acton
North Carolina Reform Press Association
Officera
J. L. Ramsey
Marion Butler
W.S. Barnes
State
Raleigh
N. Mercury
Hickory
Pasoar
Ocala
Alfalfa
Kittrell, N.C
W. Besorware
Great Britain
Agriculture
Corres
Nebraska
Wilmington Star
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