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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
4
The article describes a simple inexpensive swarm catcher using a large bag, a wire hoop, and a bentstick frame to scoop bees from limbs. It explains raising the sack to capture swarms, inverting it back at the hive, and tips on shade and placement to prevent desertion. It also notes natural swarming boosts honey work and suggests hive movement timing to discourage splitting.
Government and Farmers Institutes push agricultural education nationwide. In the last year 71 instruction trains covered 40 000 miles, over 12 000 fairs with 46 000 members, and premiums exceed 2.5 million dollars. Secretary Wilson cites rising demand and growing state appropriations from several states, including California Illinois Kansas Minnesota Nebraska New York Ohio Oklahoma South Dakota Utah and Washington, reflecting strong faith in farmers institutes.
The Department of Agriculture reports a 12000 pound sterling prize from New Zealand's Minister Mackenzie for improved hemp fiber extraction and by product use. Open to applicants until November 30, 1913. Conditions require NZ Flax-Miller's Association recommendation and government approval.
Advice stresses the breeder’s knowledge skill and character as essential as the cattle. It urges buyers to evaluate the person behind the animals, noting that good stock begins with reputable breeding leadership and integrity.
An Ulmala grower describes a new hybrid formed when bees transferred pollen from strawberries to a red raspberry patch. The resulting berry is large, walnut sized, strawberry shaped with a hollow center, and red with thorns. It tastes like sugar and cream, bears a delicate after flavor, and is said to be a prolific, low maintenance producer.
President Taft addresses the National Conservation Congress in Kansas City outlining U S land use figures. He stresses rugged efficiency in farming, irrigation and drainage to expand productive acres and boost output per acre as population grows toward mid century.
A historical veterinary note advises on feeding winded horses. It discourages green foods for running horses, recommends fresh succulent forage for winded or slow draft horses, and emphasizes small frequent meals, proper water, ventilation, and exercise. It suggests tar and tallow balls, laxatives like linseed oil, and careful digestion management to prevent aggravated symptoms.
A historical note describes fattening fowls for four weeks to balance fat and lean. The crate measures six feet by sixteen inches by eighteen inches and is divided into three equal compartments. Slats are arranged with specific spacing to allow air and even fattening before slaughter.
Instructions describe a chicken crate with a midline divider and three or four inch deep troughs, standing on legs for cleaning. It covers feeding intervals of under 15 minutes per session, with three meals daily. Includes fattening rations using ground corn oats shorts skim milk and barley substitutions.
An expert primer on beef cattle feeding emphasizes selecting stock by body type. Leggy, rangy steers are avoided or separated, while blocky, well-mirthed animals respond best to feeding strategies. Middle girth and steady, individualized finishing plans drive gains and profits.
A Califor nia piece extols the ostrich hen as a wealth of eggs and ostrich feathers but outlines high costs and temperamental risk. It notes egg output about one hundred per year, chick prices, and early laying start, then details handling, nesting, incubation, and the plucking process with safety measures for birds.
B E Lara surveys state fair exhibits of labor saving farm machinery noting engines from 2 to 40 horsepower and up to 2000 dollars. He cites fuel efficiency, dual fuel tanks, and the use of traction engines to perform the work of several teams, aiding small and large farms alike.
A garbled South story asserts a train wreck killed some participants and suffered repairs. It notes 2,000,000 miles of unimproved roads and a wheat transport cost comparison from nine miles to New York Liverpool. The text mixes nonsensical rhymes and stray phrases about faith, animals, and a sprees with an argument about a puddle of water.
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