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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1912
Page
10
A 19th century guide explains why thorough disinfection of stables is essential after contagious outbreaks. It notes a lack of public knowledge on germicidal power and practical methods, stresses the role of sunlight and heat, and outlines disinfectants such as bichlorid of mercury and cresols, with three core steps for effective work.
The article warns that squab breeding has misleading advertising and requires steady daily care. It cautions widows investing life savings that dividends are unlikely, notes loft upkeep, vermin control, and constant observation, and cites poor road quality causing major losses in a Western fruit region as an analog.
A pruning tip recommends assessing vigor before large cuts. Paint cut wood with white lead, cover with zinc, and let callus tissue form from wound edges. Annual slitting of the callus speeds cover. Do this early in summer when callus growth is most active.
A basic wagon jack built from four pieces of wood two bolts two screws and a wire. Materials include a 2x4 hardwood two feet six inches long as the upright a 1x4 hardwood two feet long as the lever a notched hardwood piece attached with bolts and a 10 inch square two inch block for the base. The lever secures to the upright with bolts and the notched piece to the lever with a bolt, the wire fastened to the upright with screws.
Advice on selecting tree species by purpose and climate noting rapid growth should not be the sole factor. Emphasizes water needs soil roots pruning and avoiding large top loss. outlines keeping roots moist and protecting evergreens. warns against overplanting too large trees and improper handling. Also includes stray tips on protecting plants from pests and shallow root crops with shallow cultivation.
Experiments reveal seeders and planters can match or exceed the output of 20 workers using hand planting. One man, horse, and machine do as much work as ten hand laborers, with lower costs. Farmers with limited area may prefer machines, but should test them at their experiment stations and compare directly with hand work.
Poultry manure serves as a fine dressing for vegetables. Sow radish seeds in the rows of beets parsnips and carrots. The tadines will emerge quickly and mark the rows helping weed control.
An old gardening note explains a kerosene emulsion as a standard remedy against insect pests. It instructs mixing one pound whale or caustic potash soap or one quart soft soap with two gallons soft water, dissolving, adding two gallons kerosene, then pumping until the mixture resembles buttermilk. Dilute two parts stock with nine or ten parts water for use. Repeat spraying every five to seven days. Not to be used on leafy vegetables.
The article advises cautious workload for pregnant mares and outlines risks from overwork on mares and unborn foals. It suggests keeping foals at home during work, using box stalls, and limiting time in harness to protect both mare and foal with patient, kind handling and gradual separation when necessary.
CACTUS FED TO CATTLE. Machinery to strip cactus thorns for cattle fodder has been invented. Luther Burbank created a thornless cactus, but material adoption will take years. Milk from cows fed cactus diet shows slight changes, offering a cheap, ancient fodder with major potential for ranger use.
Velvet beans serve as a versatile cover crop and soil improver with nitrogen fixation and weed suppression. They risk shading citrus trees if grown nearby and require careful planting, seed quality, and timing for hay or grain use. Quality seed, deep beds, and moderated feeding prevent abortion in livestock. road drainage notes close the piece with a community call to action.
Originates from Rhode Island with crosses of Asiatics Mediterraneans and Games. Noted for red color oblong shape compact form and smooth plumage. A leading pure bred fowl breed, prolific layers with high quality meat. Grows rapidly suitable for broilers. Rotation system proposed for farms and poultry manure aids pr oduction.
A farmer near Fulton reports a goat that nightly sleeps in a tree with one eye open. The goat was briefly set for shipment to the National Stock Yards but vanished, delaying the trip. The article also notes road maintenance tips emphasizing proper drainage and road drag use to avoid muddy, crowning sand roads.
A historical dairy guide argues dairying yields high profits, detailing economics of butter from cows, fertility retention on the farm, and the superiority of dairy breeds such as Holsteins Jerseys Guernseys and Ayrshires. It contrasts dairy and beef types, describes the triple wedge dairy form, udder characteristics, and emphasizes sanitation, drainage, and barn design for wholesome milk.
Consul Samuel Gracey reports in Foochow that Chinese bells in temples and monasteries produce soft, melodious tones. The bells are fixed in frames, not swung, and struck on the edge with a wooden mallet, aided by the high quality of materials and absence of iron clappers.
A dark coop for hens and youngsters is described with a 9 glass front door to expose the interior. A sliding bottom door allows chicks to run out while the old hen stays confined. Ventilation holes are advised along the coop sides. Size suggested is 14 by 24 inches with 10 by 14 inch glass.
An article fragment discusses the National Soil Fertility Teague advocating federal aid for farm extension via state colleges to place trained demonstrators in counties. It outlines a proposed $200,000 initial appropriation rising to $300,000 in nine years, links sugar costs to tariff debates, and oddly mentions squash bug control and Colorado as a producing state.
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