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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
12
An article explains that buildings are less at risk from lightning than believed, with early data showing barns struck more often than houses. It describes St Elmo's fire, magnetic storms, and the electrical forces between earth and atmosphere, plus how thunder distance relates to flash timing.
Scientists say virus use on pigs from a sow treated for cholera is seldom harmful and pigs thrive with virus treatment. Pigs fed mixed rations fare better than corn alone. salt and ashes should be available. Root crops and green feed reduce disease risk. sow feeding during pregnancy prevents litter loss. Overcrowded, confined young hogs risk leg weakness without nitrogenous feed like skim milk. Boars need ample space away from confinement.
A farmer argues for thorough deep plowing early in corn growth and careful surface cultivation later, to develop a strong root system. He endorses replanting after poor stands or weather damage, citing R W Owsley and his own field experiments showing higher yields with good stands and selective replanting.
A detailed old guide describes protective gear and steps to hive a swarm. It covers locating a swarm, setting a temporary hive, shaking bees into the hive, and handling bees high in trees with swarming tools or improvised devices. It notes watering, shading, and yard upkeep considerations for successful relocation.
A farmer shares methods for healthy poultry in Alabama. Key points include constant access to clean water, a dry well ventilated roasting house with a spotless floor, and daily feeding routines. Mornings use a corn meal mash, evenings a corn or cats feed, with oats cabbage or tape as green feed.
Each cow’s milk should be taken from the barn separately and not left to await the full herd. Milk separated on the farm should pass through the separator while warm. Cream must be cooled promptly and warm cream must not be mixed with cooled cream. Cover cans with a light cloth to admit air and keep out dirt. Keep all vessels clean with ample water and air dry after cleaning.
The text argues soil must be fertile for good crops and that prosperity comes from brains as well as muscle, stressing skill over drudgery in farming. It highlights the balance of knowledge and effort for successful agriculture.
Home method to pasteurize summer milk using a simple improvised setup. Heat bottles in a water bath to 145–150 degrees, hold 20–30 minutes, then cool quickly and store at low temperatures. Use nursing bottles for infants with individual portions and proper seals or cotton plugs to maintain sterility.
An optimistic piece extols the United States as the world’s granary, noting eight billion dollars in farm crop value last year and prosperity for farmers. It contrasts abundant crops and good prices with ongoing abundance and warns against farm job hunting and camp houses promoting disease.
Fragmentary poultry advice discusses breeding, feeding, and handling hens, addressing egg and meat production, pest disruption, and early husbandry. It stresses calm management, proper enclosure, and avoiding disturbance during breeding season to protect eggs and chicks.
A Connecticut owned horse trained to stand anywhere escaped after a hired man tied it to a post. The animal chewed the rope, bolted through town at high speed, then returned to its stall content after proving it would not be tethered.
A fragmented report describes a man who swore snoring affected his night and fortune. He endures heat and obstacles but rises to deliver a knockout blow, claiming a dramatic comeback victory.
A farmer shares his design and instructions for building a cement hog dipping tank. He describes digging an 11 by 8 foot pit with a sloped end, framing with boards, and filling around with sand and cement. He notes dipping hogs monthly improves skin and health and compares to a neighbor’s method plastering cement on dirt.
The article advises selecting brood mares with proven breeding, noting the balance of age, soundness, and type. It stresses observing character, conformation, and constitution, preferring bay mares with docile heads and strong loins, and discusses stallion access, associations, and the risks of two year old fills. It also mentions starting fillies early and the practicalities of breeding economics.
A collage notes various facts from different regions. It cites linen work in TH, hive exports tripling over two decades, Maori counts in New Zealand, whale bone weight, New York Chinatown population, Australian timber height, camel burden relative to horses, Indian giant bees with tall honeycombs, U S production dominance, Canadian lumber for railroads, and a Thai man of war with a dentist aboard.
Farmers are advised turnips and roots as milk producing feed. Feeding timing matters: large quantities before milking taints flavor, fed after milking avoids it. A peck per animal daily suffices. feed after the day and early morning. Turnips add variety valued by dairy cows, especially in Wisconsin Iowa and western states where roots became essential in winter rations.
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