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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1896

Page

8

The Dairy Test Law and Early Laying News

The article discusses expanding the Bab cock test to cover apparatus acid sample manipulation and operator, with a law in Jone States requiring calibrated test bottles and dairy inspectors to certify tests. It notes burden of proof on the tester and changes from a one sided system. It also mentions hens starting to lay at five months and winter laying implications.

Jons Lu Cage Springfield Mars

Good Cow Choices Raise Profits Over Cheap Stock

The piece argues that investing in a young healthy cow with a soft coat and gentle disposition yields better long term returns. It contrasts buying a cheap cow that drains cash with a higher priced, proven producer that delivers consistent calves and strong dairy profits, highlighting Jersey cattle as a superior long term bet.

Jersey

Poultry Yard Remedies Warned By Journal Writer

A Journal of Agriculture writer recommends white oak bark in chicken drinking water to prevent and cure cholera. If unavailable, copper in water is advised, an ounce per quart bottle, one tablespoon per gallon two to three times weekly. Other tips include sulphur coal oil and lard mix for lice grease, black antimony in feed for cholera, and Venet ian red in drinking water as a preventive.

The Journal of Agriculture

Early Pullets Hatch Timing For Various Breeds

March is the advised hatch period for pullets to avoid fall molting and ensure laying next winter. Large breeds need longer growth. hatch only them early. Light Brahmas Cochins and Plymouth Rocks in March. Langshans Wyandottes and Minorcas by April 10. Leghorns Hamburgs and small breeds by May 1.

Plymouth Wyandottes Minorcas

Crack and Corn for Fowls

Cracked corn is common with small poultry breeders but is usable for all varieties. A better method is to grow or buy smaller kernel corn or dwarf varieties to avoid cracking. This reduces wasted meal, prevents meal worm development, and keeps grain in the feed bin easier to handle.

Populists and Republicans unite for coop plan in Vance county

A meeting at Oak Grove School House drew nearly all voters amid calls for cooperation between Populists and Republicans. The discourse rejected Democratic ties, urged silver advocacy, and promoted fair elections, low interest rates, and home rule. The piece also notes trade in horses and cross Atlantic buying trends.

Gilbekg Oak Grove School Vance County Democras North Carolina People’s Party Exia Exum Iarmcers Alliance Democratic Party

Care of Pigs and Horse Breeding Lessons

A veteran farmer advises on warm dry pig pens with limited bedding and wall margins to prevent sows from squeezing piglets. Wean at six weeks, feed four times daily until ten weeks, and monitor growth. Also warns against breeding mistakes in draft horse programs and argues for preserving mare breeding stock to meet future heavier market demands. Includes a Tid Bits joke about hair.

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Interest in new mineral finds across North America

Veins of high quality anthracite coal reportedly found in Hot Springs North Carolina. A 9 000 gold nugget weighing 31 pounds seven ounces said to be located at Eldorado Montgomery County Virginia. Arizona projects 10 million dollars in gold production this year up from four million last year per the territorial governor. Rich copper veins reported between Beaverhead and Ruby rivers east of Dillon Montana. Colorado silver output fell by 2 590 000 dollars last year signaling strong gold bug activity. A proverb notes a horse pulls with force not by its mane.

Hot Springs North Carolina Eldorado Montgomery Co Arizna Territory Beaverhead Ruby Rivers Dillon Mont Colorado Texas

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