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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1911
Page
5
On large farms turkey raising offers strong gains as a poultry branch. Turkeys thrive when allowed to roam with hens, benefiting from woods and seeds. hens often falter in confinement. Best plan is to give the first clutch to hens, then allow the hen to raise the second brood, with some to third, ready for holiday markets.
A compact discussion urges beginners to treat hen farming as a real business not a hobby. The piece argues that many quit other pursuits yet fail at poultry unless they secure sound finances, proper coop upkeep, and steady egg production as the foundation for wealth.
A 325 bunch of Saparagua raised by Hoopes Brothers of West Cheater Pennsylvania sold for 25 dollars. E B Hoopes praises their cultivation method not cutting in the third year and harvesting six to seven weeks later. They use phosphorus and stable manure, detail care to weed free growth, and claim careful upkeep yields better crops.
In the late nineteenth century German farming groups formed extensive leagues uniting local unions into branches to advance scientific farming and technology. Experts visit farms, test soils, advise on crops and livestock, and laboratories assay soil samples. Loans and purchases totaling millions aid members in crop improvement, product sales, and supply buying while seeking a safe Bordeaux spray.
Breeders buyers and sellers should examine horses for lateral cartilage at the heel to detect sidebones which cause lameness. Horses with one or both sidebones should be rejected. warning on fragile feet and proper hoof inspection practices are given.
Spraying equipment has grown in importance as fruit growers expand orchards. The article compares pump types by capacity and durability, advises choosing simple designs with few replaceable parts, and notes that larger, high‑pressure power sprayers suit big orchards while barrel and bucket pumps fit small plots and garden tasks.
Farmers underestimate the cost and effort of small equipment. Planning should group purchases to save time and money. For a 160 acre farm minor items may total 200 to 300 dollars, and alkali treatment of corn is discussed to hull kernels before washing and steaming.
Twelve duck varieties are listed including White Pekin White Aylesbury and Indian Runner. Bantam Calis and Black East Indian are noted as showroom varieties with ornamental Crested White and Blue Swedish barely known in the country. Incubator temperature should be between 46 and 50 degrees for success. milk and buttermilk are advised as an excellent ration for poultry.
Apple scab is a common disease on apples and pears with blotches on leaves and fruit. It overwinters in dead trees and should be destroyed or plowed under. Use Bordeaux mixture and copper sulfate sprays at 10 to 14 day intervals. spray before buds open and again to combat insects. Maximize garden space by smart plantings and efficient layouts. Prosperity tests character more than adversity.
The article urges good early pig housing to maximize growth and profits. It emphasizes moving from damp basements to light airy nests, using sun exposure, fresh straw bedding, and portable hog bunks facing south for warmth. Lantern hooks and burlap curtains improve comfort during cold or stormy days.
The text links digestive issues in horses to dental problems and advises regular dentition checks for Colts between ages two and three, urging adjustments for irregularities and noting feeding and soil quality as factors in crop growth for potatoes.
A farmer writer argues seed germination drives true value, not price. He notes high priced seed often offers better germination, while low germination hides behind bargains. Practical tests reveal many crops with poor samples, urging routine seed testing to avoid waste.
The text weighs purebred versus grade cows for profit, advising that a top bull drives herd value and outlining cost comparisons. It suggests investing in a high quality bull, notes cattle can yield better returns than horses, and mentions breaking broodiness by isolation before laying eggs.
A fragment discusses a scrub hog named Feu with a long narrow snout and slender build. It notes his adaptability to living by rooting and squeezing through fences, highlighting lack of standard for scrub hogs and variability in color and form. The text critiques hog producers and neighbor relations during food scarcity.
The article discusses the scrub hogs of Walton Mess 0th at the Royal Show in Liverpool. It claims scrab hogs resist disease and eat valuable feed but yield little pork, keeping owners poor and delaying better stock. It notes hog cholera and poor breeding as opposing points and links scrub hog presence to stagnation in farming progress.
Roadside upkeep includes removing rubbish and smoothing embankments, but selective trimming of brush may enhance appeal. Preserve ornamental trees that provide shade, reduce maintenance costs, and plant resilient species like tulips and chrysanthemums. Proper soil and drainage improve growth and fragrance.
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