Farming paper discusses extensive and pretensive plans in cattle
The article cites Stas Barn and Riverdale farm near Springfield comparing 274 acres in two regions with corn and alfalfa as principal crops. It covers labor practices, equipment costs, and the shift toward selective breeding and modern farming methods, including remarks on hog care and heredity principles.
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Stas Barn
Surat
Martfard Riverdale
Springfield
Akareon
Thrinere Wing Mearby
Rabbine
First Venture into Iowa Stock Cattle and Breeding
The narrator recalls leaving newspaper work to farm at nineteen, detailing early cattle ventures in Iowa. He describes lessons from breeding, mutation, and heredity, starting with Duroc brood sows and building a structured record system for breeders.
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Iowa
System of Marking Pigs Improves Breeding Decisions
The author describes a marking system using numbers assigned to each pig and dam up to breeding age. Pigs are weighed at weaning, conformation scored, and the herd refreshed annually. The method aims to reduce weak traits and aid scientific study of lineage for profitable replacements.
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Ager
Toge Ser
Bor
Vigorous Horses Require Care For Breeding Season
A Montgomery of the Minnesota College of Agriculture division advises stallions must be fit at breeding season start. Provide shelter, ventilation, and a near-by stall to reduce stress. Feed should build solid condition with oats and balanced rations. avoid excess corn and protein overwork kidneys. He argues less pampering yields stronger purebred sires.
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S&s Montgomery
Vinnesota Collees
Montgomery Cautinus
Montgomery
Productive Strawberry Soil and Planting Systems
The article outlines soil types for strawberries, noting fresh broken land is ideal if properly prepared and crops rotated. It discusses culivation practices, plant spacing in mat and row systems, and the need to manage pests like wire grubs to protect young plants.
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Aston
Nemettinena Poacty
Sugar habits and peanut remedies in Australian notes
A quirky collection notes Australians love for sugar with high per capita consumption. A doctor endorses peanuts to calm nerves and aid digestion. Also advice on brightening carpets with warm water, ammonia, and kerosene mix.
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Australian Commonwealth
Farmer supports brass band fund amid keen wit
A farmer known for his frugality surprised readers by pledging a substantial subscription to a brass band fund. He quips that music helps scare crows during practice, prompting hearty gratitude from the fund organizers and a lighthearted exchange with the caller.
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Hardfist
Man Sees Property Buyer Needs Cash For Gas
A San Francisco man who bought suburban lots followed a siren call and bought without viewing the land. He then went to his bank for a loan, asking for funds to drive out and inspect the property rather than to finish paying for it.
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San Francisco
Handling and Feeding Calves in Careful Rearing
Guidance emphasizes careful handling and attentive feeding for calves, yearlings, and growing cattle to ensure healthy development and well being. Proper routines reduce stress and support steady growth in young stock.
One Variet y Outshines Mixes in Chicken Farm
A farmer reports that chickens of a single variety appear healthier and perform better than mixed varieties across the flock. The claim centers on uniformity of breed and care.
Traffic Police Exchange Pleasantries with Drivers Quote
A fragment notes traffic policemen exchanging light banter with motorists, suggesting humor even among enforcers. The remark hints at a culture where officials maintain cordial tone while performing duties. The line underscores human moments in everyday policing.
The Way With Habits and the Callers Tale
A reader describes habits as hard to overcome and jokes about wordplay with first letters. A caller visit includes a family scene where a child misnames visitors as papa and two mammas. A science tidbit notes that mixed boiled and unboiled eggs reveal spinning differences due to fat content.
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Joshem
Lamb Tail Docking and Castration Methods Featured
An article by George B. Williams in Stockman and Farmer discusses lamb tail docking and castration techniques. It advises cutting the lower half of the scrotum for castration, cautions against painful handling, and suggests girdling with pine tar to aid healing, with cautions on infection and post operative care.
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Pune
Gorge B. Williams
Stockman and Farmer
Trouble with farm horses influenza and distemper prevention
Influenza or distemper outbreaks among farm horses reduce work capacity. The Nebraska College of Agriculture recommends vaccination with influenza antitoxin as soon as the first case appears. Two doses should be given about six days apart. consult your veterinarian for guidance.
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Nebraska College of Agriculture
Horses Pay for Their Keep in Stock Farming
The column argues horses cost over 90 dollars yearly to maintain and should pay for their keep through useful work. It links rheumatism and lameness to poor dry bedding, notes dry sleeping quarters benefit hogs and stresses early gains as cheapest in stock growth. A Hawaii note describes a bright orange cord on hats and a joke about a Democrat from Cook County, Illinois.
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Hawaii
St. Louis
Cook
Illinois
Lincoln McCandless
Challenges in Tomato Cultivation Across Markets and Climates
The article notes many tomato varieties exist and market demands plus climate vary. It discusses selecting varieties for special purposes and adapting to diverse soil and weather conditions, highlighting domesticated plants as adaptable to changing environments.
Cross Section of Tomato Seed Caution and Shipping Quality
The article discusses tomato variety selection for canning and shipping. It notes patterns in seed size, thick flesh, and fruit appearance affecting quality. It emphasizes choosing varieties with large smooth fruits, thick walls, few seeds, and strong for long storage.
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Asia
Assa
Flavor of milk improved by oats in nursery stock findings
A historical note reports trials on how feeding oats to cows may affect milk flavor used in nursery stock care. Experiments compare crushed oats vs bran and corn mixture, with milk from cows on oats showing preference by tasters, while bran and corn also proving effective in producing a fine flavored milk.
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Staten Deur
Market Variations in Poultry Demand Across Cities
Markets show differing preferences for prepared poultry. New York accepts dressed poultry either carded or dry picked, while western cities favor neatly prepared poultry. Baltimore strictly wants dressed fowls dry picked. Chicago and other cities prefer dry picked turkeys but favor acalded chickens ducks and geese.
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New York
Bowton Astrictly
Keeping Scraps and Seams in Repair on the Farm
A guidance piece urges timely repairs for ripped seams and broken buckles to avoid failure. It warns against makeshift fixes and promotes proper harness work, alongside advice to sort wool clip and earn more money for farm needs. It also praises daily grooming for a colt to keep it sleek and dust free.
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Thia
Kitty Talks Back as Boy Explains Kitten Handling
A brief interview with three year old Jack Robinson reveals his stance on handling his bulldog’s tail remains unused. He recalls once lifting a cat by the tail only to be met with a whispered warning.
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Kitty
Jack Robinson
Ghelby
Jack
Mr. Robinson
Plant Food Needed by Run-Down Soils
The article argues rundown soils require lime and phosphorus as essential plant foods. It stresses subsoil nourishment and proper water access to restore soil fertility and productivity for farming.
Weed seeds spread in different ways to farms
The article notes weed seeds reach farms via manure hay threshing machines and wind. It adds advice on cattle salt needs in summer and winter, and cautions against overfeeding calves with milk. It mentions a horse whipped but fails to relate it to any clear point.
Trees on a Boundary and Fruit Ownership
Trees growing on a boundary belong to the landowner, even if six inches over the line. Fruit on such trees also belongs to that owner. Neither owner may enter the neighbor’s land to pick the fruit without permission, nor may the neighbor legally pick it.
Roads and Schools Linked by Road Quality in Studies
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin reports that communities with good roads show higher school attendance. In two states the average attendance rose to 80 percent with good roads vs 64 percent where roads were poor, tying infrastructure to educational outcomes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Sheep as scavengers and weed controls
The article argues that sheep are sworn enemies of weeds, clearing waste vegetation and turning it into mutton. By eating down and trampling weeds along fields and fences they destroy many insects in the woods, making them profitable as scavengers and insecticides.
DAY STORAGE FOR POTATOES
After potatoes are dug they should be stored in a cool dry place. Avoid light exposure and use a cellar storage method. The note covers early and late varieties and emphasizes keeping storage dark and cool to preserve freshness.
Lettuce and crop spacing tips for year round garden work
The article advises on growing lettuce as a year round crop using early spring sowings, biweekly summer plantings, and winter use of a cold frame. It covers thin sowing rows, shallow covering, spacing squares apart, and selective transplanting to ensure strong clumps and weed control.
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Nowriter
Tighten Wagon Spokes With Makeshift Tools
The article describes improvised methods to tighten wagon spokes when roadside with no tools. A small stick and leather piece serve as fulcrums to press the hub, then a cloth or leather wrap keeps tension as the wheel is spun to check tightness. Wheels should get a hot bath several times a year to extend life.
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Terewith
Handy trellis for garden use in trellised tomato grows
A note from Farm and Home describes a porch trellis for peo plants and tomatoes using uprights and cross bars. It highlights easier maintenance, better sun exposure, and reduced rust with two uprights tied and foldable end strips for easier handling.
Farming tips and farm practices from a historic guide
The text offers agricultural guidance on crops and planting times. It emphasizes early weed control, proper drainage, and soil readiness for sunflowers and strawberries. It discusses feeding, manure usage, market knowledge for vegetables, and suggests planting shade trees to improve farm conditions.
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William Ho
Riverdale Farm
Royal E. Nuff
Merrilla
Horticultural Department
The
Hanes Oatuloo Agricultural College
Walter Mater
Chicago Tribune
Minnesota
Minnesota College of Ayr
Brierley
Rhaster
Maeterlinck
Agricultural Department
Toulouse
Scrub Horse
Tir
Gakden
Avar Binh
Wywe Eawn
Weiner
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