Spare the Birds and Strawberry Cultivation Tips
The Audubon society promotes a petition to state legislatures banning sale of killed wild birds, defines game birds, and details nest protection. A strawberry cultivation piece presents the hill system and a steel cutter to remove runners. A decorative country house in New Jersey costs 5200 with modern amenities. A woman asserts a garden pays by providing year round variety and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon Society
Parkrow
New York
Borge
A Man's View On Gardens And Feeding A Family
A country reader argues that buying supplies may seem cheaper than growing vegetables yet a garden saves money by reducing grocery costs. He notes his wife advocates for gardening while he resists, claiming little personal payoff and preferring farm work. He cites appetite, finances, and habit as factors shaping the debate.
Sorting Sheep and Marks for Flock Culling
A farmer describes methods to sort sheep by fleece weight and temperament using a simple balance, marked labels, and careful handling to identify culled animals. The piece also notes roping, marking positions, and timing to avoid delays while processing. Ohio Farmer discusses ash use for fertilizing with wood ashes valued at 3.20 per ton and benefits on sandy soils and fruit trees, recommending 30 to 50 bushels per acre of fresh ashes and greater leached ash applications for lasting effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana
Ohio
Kedzie
Churning methods and farm notes from a past issue
An array of old farm tips covering churn technique to prevent uneven cream stirring, plus practical notes on clover cutting, peach yellows from potash lack, bees and fruit skin, blacksmiths shaping horses, poultry protection, and a walky horse cured by forced field labor.
Summer swim lessons and games for children
Boys and girls should learn to swim in shallow water with a helper guiding under the chin. Emphasizes buoyancy over swimming skill and safety tricks using a chair or board to keep the head above water. Includes marching drills, playing soldier, and the value of military-style discipline for boys and girls, plus poems and riddles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi'dren
Dri
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New Jersey
Nage
Sha
W. A. Hills
Oakland Valley
Iowa
Piso
Simmons
Simmons Liver Regulator
Liver Regulator
Simmons Liver
JH. 2Eilin & CO
Philadelphia, Pa
Clarendon, Pa
B. A. Jamieson
Lake Shore and
National Tube Works
Syracuse
Disston’s
Simond’s
American
Dupont Powder Company
Geo. P. Orr & Co
Warren, Pa
GEO. Porr & CO
Johnson & Siegfried
Warren
Savings Basak
L. G. Noyes
Warrenspa
J. D. Bernd & CO
Bock
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