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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
3
A year ago I paid a visit to a Virginia breeding farm featured in the Tatler where pure bred Percherons were praised for their strength and versatility. Two stallions and two mares pulled a heavy load under one man, averaging 1350 pounds each, while the young stock proved manageable despite active use on the estate.
The article explains Persheron and other draft breeds as farm helpers. It weighs options between 1400 to 1500 pound horses for road and farm work, notes that 1600 pound individuals are preferred if well built, and emphasizes strong backs, broad hips, and large bones for heavy draft work. It also advises breeding Percheron stallions to strong large mares to produce versatile heavy horses and stresses maintaining good teeth and form for longevity.
The writer advises underdraining and paving feed lots to prevent rot and waste. For small herds a six inch depth with stones and coal cinders keeps the surface dry, while brick paving offers long term benefits. Large lots favor trench drains 10 to 40 feet apart. on the author’s farm two ten acre lots drain well, costing $400 for tile and labor and yielding fattened cattle in comfort.
The article argues that dairymen err less from lack of knowledge than from misapplied knowledge and stresses the importance of choosing a skilled, reliable breeder. It warns farmers to push energy into herd development, ensure proper feeding, and allow cows to dry appropriately to raise strong calves.
A historical agricultural note explains that corn ensilage and clover hay form a solid base for lamb fattening but cannot stand alone. Two pounds of ensilage daily, plus clover hay and grain, yields a satisfactory ration, with caution to avoid scours and death. Finishing lambs requires grain for top market prices.
Carefully scrape the dirt around the base of one or two trees to see if roots near the surface are growing too shallow. A New Jersey farmer stated that yearly slight cutting of surface roots did not harm the tree, and his orchard remained clean healthy and expanding.
The excerpt promotes Pekin ducks as hardy and early-maturing, noting water needs, feeding practices, and breeding tips. It contrasts duck farming with large farming, stressing profitability shown by bank figures and highlighting care such as clean water and soft feed.
A long discussion on protecting street trees from damage due to grading, pruning, construction, and overhead wires. It notes deep cuts, bark damage, frost injuries, and the need for trunk guards, walling, gratings, and proper pruning. It warns against tying horses to trees and advocates trained tree surgery and cement sealing to prevent decay and freezing cracks.
German practice of planting apple trees for travelers leads to grazing stock facing danger from ingested fruit. Cattle eagerly seek apples and may choke when hurried or driven, requiring careful handling or vet intervention. If obstruction is high in the throat, bloating can be fatal unless promptly managed with a makeshift tool and veterinary aid.
A rural piece urges balanced judgment in caring for farm work and household duties. It links humane animal care, proper home for the hen, and keeping roads orderly for mail delivery. It notes food costs, fair warnings from Uncle Sam, and the idea that farmers make their own living without fear of laws.
The creed presented by the fruit school of the extension department at West Virginia University frames planting a fruit tree as an act of faith. It emphasizes belief in God and the order of seasons, in human needs and institutions, and in diligent care including soil prep, protection from pests, and waiting for fruit to ripen.
Fragmentary text describes single purpose animals and their counting roles. It references broad concepts of animal utility and efficiency and mentions moments or motions related to counting, with unclear terms and garbled wording. The readable portion highlights counting function ideas tied to animals.
The edible nests of Siam’s coastal swifts form from their salivary secretions. Nesting spans three cycles from April to September with three nests per season per family. Chinese buyers prize early nests as top quality and Hong Kong demand drives prices from 15 to 28 dollars per pound.
The article advises focusing on selecting breeding ewes alongside rams when starting with sheep. It notes a pure bred ram can improve grade ewes, but emphasizes that as the flock nears perfection more effort should go to selecting breeding ewes to enable further improvement. It also includes a homely moral about self pity and the judge analogy.
The article recounts Loki guiding an arrow of mistletoe to strike Baldur, the gods’ prayers for restoration, and the plant’s curse to harm only when touching earth. It notes kissing beneath mistletoe, Druids’ beliefs, and the plant’s spread in America from New Jersey southward, often becoming a nuisance.
Scientists and inventors drive a farm revolution by teaching new methods and labor saving devices. They show how soil and power from nature can boost efficiency and scale. Modern beehives and devices created a new industry worth millions, expanding fruit and flower introductions.
A farmer near the post office uses a half collie half St Bernard dog to fetch the mail daily. The dog wears a blanket bearing the message Dont Bother Me and completes the four mile round trip quickly. The owner has trained her for three years.
The message warns about cruel horse breaking and the dangers of harsh training. It notes a long trusted mime wagon kept in a dry shed, suggests proper care for colts, warns against letting a calf go hungry, and mentions women owning many central and western orchard trees.
A reader describes cleaning hen houses of red mites with kerosene. They soaked nest boxes sheltered boards and vents, used kerosene emulsion, and applied powder to fowls. The note includes several home formulas, urging caution for eye irritation and damp weather to improve chicks’ health.
The letter emphasizes weed control to protect yields and soil, recommending crop rotation with corn and clover, manuring to strengthen crops against weeds, and notes Willam Davis of Granby, Mass, who set a local corn yield record. He harvested 108 1/4 bushels of unsurpassed dry yellow field corn with 127 bushels shelled.
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