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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1911
Page
5
Texas and southwestern studies examine prickly pear digestibility in mixed rations. Results show prickly pear increases overall feed digestibility when paired with alfalfa or cottonseed meal, though it causes cattle to drink more water and should not be fed alone.
The article notes that cattle fed cottonseed meal should have access to dry grass pasture or coarse feed to prevent an overly narrow diet and reduce scouring. This combination helps balance the ration and improve digestion.
Fragmentary column notes reflect on self care work life mobility and modernization in rural America. Mentions stomach neglect steady work attitudes incubators of trouble and farmers adapting to a changing economy. Ends with mused about effort and progress.
Missouri reports over a million head of beef cattle with fame in national and international markets. The text notes spring tree planting for wind protection and views, historic drainage improvements turning sloughs into valuable farmland, and an estimate placing fodder corn at 4.90 per ton versus timothy hay at 4.00 per ton.
Seasonal pest problem noted as mice gnaw young shade trees. Several washable formulas advised to protect trunks: lime and Paris green arsenate option, lime and arsenate mix, manure and unslaked lime with water, and a sulfur soot paint wash. Apply with brush, keep mixtures stirred, and add salt for better adhesion.
A Rathway engineer faced questioning after a cow was killed on a curving line by a curtain engine. He claimed he did not know he had struck the animal though it signaled to proceed as it rolled over. The incident prompted a review of reporting duties. Apples offer food value similar to potatoes, yet should not be undermined. Better to feed stock than sell for cider.
Practical guide on poultry house design focusing on moisture control and dry floors. Advice covers raised walls for durability, stone foundations, gravel floors, double walls and roofs for year round comfort, exterior joint protection, placement of doors and windows, external nest boxes, and seasonal adaptations to keep hens warm and productive.
A Northern paper tells of a diligent farm laborer rejected for having a wife and two children, forced to work in a city stable. The piece argues farmers waste human kindness, harming rural populations, marriage rates, and workforce stability, urging fair treatment and family inclusion to curb rural depopulation.
A rugged lifting device built for loading fodder and corn on the move. It rides on runners to traverse shocks and stacks, uses a strong center pole, a six by six foot bottom frame, and three pulleys to swing the crane. The article also notes southeastern farm land rates recently set between $260 and $225 per acre.
The article describes extremely basic agriculture in parts of Mexico. It notes plowing with an old bull tongue, corn planted by hand, and poor weed control. Rice is broadcast and cut with grass hooks, with significant grain loss during drying and thrashing. The practice relies on manual labor and minimal implements.
Instructions for converting an old barn into a pigeon loft for 38 pairs, including dimensions, windows, alleys, fly pen, bathing pin, nest boxes, and feeding troughs. Advice on daily care, water management, bathing depth, cleaning founts, and seasons, plus notes on etiquette, farm profits, and dynamite use in agriculture.
The Shorthorn, prized as beef and dairy, has strong milkers in New England. Some herds yield 40 to 50 pounds daily. with careful breeding they can excel at both beef and dairy. Over fattening harms the stock, but proper feeding keeps dairy strength. Salt water is advised for eye health.
A fragmented note discusses self feed for young pigs and dairy cattle balance. It warns against overfeeding to avoid stomach issues and notes locally produced feed can improve results and flavor. The writer urges using crop byproducts to support dairy cows and praises humane care for cows.
A newspaper tip describes how the red spider harms plants in heated rooms and suggests moisture as the key defense. Regular thorough watering, including the undersides of leaves, can deter the pest, while visible yellowing signals infestation.
An article discusses cultivated crops such as corn potatoes and root crops planted in rows. It notes their historical value to soil fertility but cites investigation suggesting continuous crop growth harms soil more than grazing by deer.
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