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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1895
Page
8
The article outlines cream separation by centrifugal force as best, with cold water setting as an alternative. It advises classifying cows into families, maintaining a home herd book, and proper labeling. It warns against wooden milk pails, favors tin or galvanized pails with soldered joints, and stresses pure air and an isolated butter building for quality flavor.
Charles Solveson of Wisconsin argues that heifers should drop their first calves near age two, followed by a rest year before the second calving. He cites records of over 10,000 pounds of milk and about 12 pounds of butter weekly, endorsing early breeding with 13 to 15 months between first and second calves to ensure persistent milkers and proper development.
The author argues for breeding heifers between 15 and 18 months to start calving around age two, noting size and development influence outcomes. A rival view suggests breeding at 20 to 24 months yields more milk early but may weaken constitution and shorten productive years. Emphasis remains on health and long term vitality over early yield.
Rapid growth and maternity undermine the constitution as heifers may run to beef under heavy feeding and fail to calf by 27 months. Proper feeding during two years of milking strengthens replacements and yields longer, healthier cows. The potato beetle, a true botanist, targets the solanum family including tomatoes and eggplants, threatening nearby plantings as beetles migrate from early potato vines.
Advice on selecting eggs from strong hens to improve hatch rates and overall poultry business. Emphasizes breed progress in turkeys, use of ground bones for nutrition and grit, bone meal for chicks, and clover as a superior summer feed with high lime content compared to corn or wheat.
Experierc3 notes the incubator is most profitable when used December to January to place birds in market at peak demand. Broilers in January through April bring 60 cents to $1 per pound, with lighter weights often selling well. Prices fall later, as birds reach 1.5 to 2.5 pounds, and fall savory at 35 to 85 cents per pound. The piece emphasizes year round hatching potential and the incubator’s true value.
A brief on poultry pests urging farm cleanliness and early disinfection to prevent vermin and disease in flocks. The text stresses preparedness as warm days arrive and pests increase, cautioning against delay and emphasizing sanitation.
H. C. Hunt advises monthly use of carbolic acid solution to clean houses and control vermin on chicks. He warns of head and yellow runners and suggests acid and lard applications, careful use of grease, and signs of pest infestation. Emphasizes keeping houses clean, not too warm, ample water and sand, plus feeding tips with wheat oats corn meal and occasional milk or scraps.
A compilation of quoted lines from various periodicals debating currency policy. References include Labor's Tribune Labor's Outlook and Farm ers' Voice criticizing gold standards and praising silver, with remarks on political parties, taxation, and agricultural advice. The selection highlights partisan rhetoric and views on economic reform.
Col W F Henderson Hon George E Hunt and Rev Henry Sheets spoke to a large Davidson county audience at Gravel Hut on the 221st. Henderson extolled free speech and bimetalism advocating 16 to 1 silver coinage and expanded paper currency while opposing Britain. Huot and Sheets urged unlimited silver coinage and larger monetary volume including gold and paper to reach $5000 per capita.
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