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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
3
An illustrated article by C. Miller argues that vegetable and fruit growing require improved tools. It previews hoes and rakes numbered 1 2 4 6 with multiple functions from weeding to transplanting to prep soil, highlighting efficiency and affordability for modern gardeners.
The article describes engine threshers reducing farmhouse labor by sending a rider to contract threshing work, supplying men and a cook, and handling meals. After gathering a crew and a tent, the thresher runs from farm to farm, recording bushels with a counter and collecting payment before moving on to the next field.
Clover bloat occurs when cattle graze clover or rank grass. gradual introduction is vital. Start with dry pasture exposure to clover, possibly for an hour or two at mid day over two to three days, to curb appetite and prevent bloat. Do not turn hungry cattle directly from a dry lot into a clover field.
The note advises verifying a stallion's pedigree with a recognized registry and warns against using grades. It cites farmers who favor a good looking grade over pure bred for sires and mentions the risk of yellow streaks. It then gives stable bedding tips using dry sawdust and straw to keep horses clean and moisture free.
The article advises feeding green crops or corn silage to supplement midsummer pasture. It notes cows should be fed individually rather than as a herd to avoid waste, with silage stored for summer use and corn delivering high dry matter per acre for economical feeding.
R M Gow notes Jersey cattle hold breed characteristics for 150 years. Jerseys are described by soft fawn gray coats, deer like limbs, neat horns, large eyes, small heads, yellow skin, long tails, and well rounded udders. Bulls 1400 to 1800 pounds. cows 750 to 1200 pounds. Milk production and dairy type traits key.
Practical notes urge silos pay for themselves in a year and calves start right. Six cows need proper silos, milk temperature matters, and forage can grow freely. A comfortable stable lowers costs and boosts milk flow. Feed regularly and split rations. four daily for calves. Butter sells best, keep individual cow records, and stock carefully to avoid waste. Salt needs rise with milk output, and habits persist in livestock.
Arduous guidance from the College of Agriculture at Ohio State University explains timing for spray treatments after blossoms drop. It notes pests align with bloom, warns against spraying during bloom, and details mixtures like arsenate of lead and Bordeaux mixture to combat codling moth, curculio, and other pests across fruits.
A detailed guide notes signs of a healthy laying hen through activity, foraging, plumage, head features, and body shape. It emphasizes appetite, digestion, and proper feed composition—protein versus carbohydrates and fats—for economical egg production, with cautions on excessive comb size and breeding suitability.
A composite excerpt hints at quirky trades and everyday advice. It mentions a man selling duplicating machines, and references various casual exchanges, including a sheriff seizing scenery for debt and guidance on poison ivy treatment.
A mother watches Paul decide to share two cakes of different sizes. He hands the smaller cake to his guest Alfred, explaining he saved the larger one for himself, fearing the bigger cake might cause Alfred to get sick.
The Mall Gazette notes 1860 EC Empress Eugene first Christian sovereign to lodge in a Sultan’s palace en route to Suez. Later Princess of Wales hosts at Dolma Baghti during eastward tour with her husband. In 1880 Abdul Hamid shares carriage with the German empress to Ulidiz Kios, with the empress dining later with the harem ladies.
Health is the true source of beauty. Impurities in the blood cause sallow skin and blemishes and lead to headaches backache nervousness and low spirits. Cleanse the system to restore vitality and uplift mood.
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