Raise Some Sheep on Available Grazing Land
Ivory farmer can profitably raise sheep on abundant pasture in hilly regions with timberless crests. Some brood sows should not be overly fat. maintain good condition after weaning. Dr. L O Howard advocates importing enemies of gypsy and brown tail moths to protect crops. Hog killing requires a scraper knife hog hook and proper scalding, with careful handling, curing, smoking, borax treatments, and storage.
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Farmere’ Home Journal
Farmers’ Home Journal
L. O. Howard
Thhe Department of Agriculture
Russia
Horses and Blind Bridles Sparks Controversy
A Breeder's Gazette letter argues that blind bridles harm horses by depriving them of sight, warning they become dangerous and deprived of natural comfort. The writer stresses losing eyesight as irreplaceable and calls blinder use cruel and unhealthy for the animal.
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Bridies
Hog scalding and horse training notes from a 19th century article
Detailed instructions on hog scalding including tub construction, heating to 180 to 190 degrees, timing and hair removal methods, and scraping steps. Also discusses hanging methods, salting ratios, sugar and saltpetre mix, and maintenance of cleanliness during processing. The text then shifts to reflections on horse blindness and bridles, arguing against blind bridles and critiquing illogical beliefs about horse control.
Poultry at Department Raises Ducks Without Water
A farmer notes experiments raising Mammoth Pekin and Indian Runner ducks without water access beyond drinking. Ducks avoided swimming, stayed near feed, grazed pasture, remained healthy, with no disease. Breeders argue ducks need water for fertility and vigor, aiming ten week market weight around five pounds.
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Peking
Saya
Man wires hen house bell for alert system
A farmer sets up a simple wiring scheme from the hen house door to a veranda bell. Following the illustrated method, the arrangement will give a warning when the door is opened or tampered with, enabling rapid response to any intrusion or disturbance.
Poultry House Alarm and Feeding Tips From Prairie Farmer
The article describes a simple poultry house alarm using a bell wired to a veranda switch, with a plan to relocate the bell for louder sound. It cites New York Agricultural Experiment Station data on chick food costs, noting ground grain is more profitable than whole grain for growing chicks and capons, with no health difference. It also gives a morning feed mix of oats, cracked corn, and wheat and advises feeding to keep birds busy until noon, about a quart per fowl, varying by breed.
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New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Birthplace of cricket honoured with Hambledon monolith
A granite monolith marking the birthplace of English cricket was unveiled at Hambledon Hampshire. A Hambledon team played All England as twelve famed cricketers attended the ceremony led by Dr W G Grace who ultimately did not attend. a Grace double later appeared. The granite memorial stands near the Bat and Ball Inn bearing the inscription marking Hambledon’s cricket ground circa 1750-1787.
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Hambledon
Hampshire
All England
W. G. Grace
Dr. Grace
Cricket Ground
Grace
Cricket
C.B. Fry
England
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promoted Amid Legal Lit
An old Chicago testimonial touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for inflammation, a small tumor, and other feminine ailments after multiple surgeries. The piece blends health ad copy with a columnish tone and includes unrelated quotes from legal and literary sources, reflecting a fragmented newspaper page.
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Chicago
Til
Lydia E Pinkhan
E. Pinkham
Ottig
Pinkham
Won't Mix Bad Food and Good Health Won't Mix
A Denver woman recounts health decline after meals and recovery using Grape Nuts. She trusted a newspaper tip, tried the cereal, and within a short period regained strength, gained weight, and felt improved. The letter promotes The Road to Wellville and the cereal as genuine testimony.
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Denver
Someon
Wellville
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