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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
4
This Iowa State College article argues alfalfa can grow on much of Iowa land but requires suitable drainage fertility and time. It lists four key factors for field selection: drainage of the soil fertility and the need for incubation and time, warning against planting on poorly suited land. The piece emphasizes matching soils and rotations to alfalfa for success.
Farm Crops Department, Town State College outlines alfalfa seed bed prep and seeding. Emphasizes drainage, manure, inoculation, lime, and thorough soil work. Describes drilling depth, seeding methods, and timing across spring, summer, and late summer plantings for best germination and stand.
Humphrey, burdened by responsibility, drifts toward a city girl Daphne lost and worn by life. He shelters her with Aunt Betsey, then proclaims a deeper bond, seeking marriage and a shared future despite scarce means. Daphne, moved by his care, accepts a hopeful life together.
The essay argues that women show greater endurance and longevity than men. It cites census figures of centenarians, birth size patterns, and growth timelines to challenge historical views of female weakness, noting higher female longevity in 1980 US data and comparative mortality in England and Scotland.
In Rue du Faubourg Saint Honore Paris residents including the president, the British ambassador and the minister of the interior complain that a procession of unwieldy buses disturbs the area. Baron Heont de Rothschild cites damage to his wine collection and art. he seeks a change in the gatebus route or reduced speed near his mansion.
A long advisory on raising pure bred cattle emphasizes record keeping, winter care, and avoiding surpluses. It urges yearly exhibits, honest descriptions to buyers, and soil fertility through manure. Well-bred cattle consume less and fetch profit, especially breeding stock.
A Missouri Valley Farmer article explains building two troughs six to seven inches wide and two and a half feet long, joined to curl in the middle. A five foot high chute fits the trough cross, leaving three inches from the bottom. shell corn into the chute so hogs eat clean feed with no waste.
The aim of raising early lambs is to produce a fine, well sized animal and to bring it to market at the earliest possible moment. Success depends on good feeding, care and management from birth to market.
Unshod colts require foot inspections since growth may be uneven or excessive on one side. A light rasping helps keep hooves level and balanced.
A veterinary note advises light work for a pregnant mare with foal, stating such gentle activity is safe but she should not be exercised for a week prior to tooling to protect her health and that of the foal.
J W Ingham urges retaining mature breeding pigs for years to match their offspring. He warns against over fattening sows, shares a dwarf pig experience, and recommends separate pasturing with slop. He notes larger, older sows yield more piglets and heavier yearlings, while overfeeding stunts growth.
A historical note describes a simple sheep feed rack built with a pole bottom rail and a 2x6 top rail. Crossbars are cut from an old timber, four feet long and roughly one and a half inches thick, detailing a practical early farming implement.
A detailed description of a barn hay rack with holes cut by a fochanger, crossbars trimmed to fit, and wedged in place. The bottom rail is held by bent heavy wheet-iron strips around the pole, while a half inch rope and pulley secure the top rail against the wall. A weight keeps the rack pressed, drawing it down to load hay and pushing back when full, with a grain trough beneath to collect chaff and leaves to prevent waste.
Good cattle require proper care and feed. Pigs grow with pasture and strong breeding. Do not raise a colt from a vicious mare. A few sheep in the yard help, pastures with exercise build a strong frame. Airy, sunlit stables are healthiest. A pure bred ram with Merino ewes yields good lambs. Provide ample salt for all animals.
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