The Guernsey Cow Breeding and Historic Rise
The Guernsey cow is a distinctive breed from the Channel Islands, a mix of Normandy and Britainy traits shaped by isolation for 160 years. The first imports to America arrived in 1818 near Germantown and 1818 another pair reached New Hampshire. New England centers lead Guernsey farming with famed cows Missy of the Mist and Dolly Dimple, Dolly Dimple’s butter record at 1059 pounds and Missy’s at 1100 pounds.
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Guernsey
Jess
Normandy
Alderney
America
Germantown
New Hampshire
New England
American Guernsey Cattle Association
United States
Missy of the
Dolly Dimple
Dolly
Missy
Startling Facts on Good Roads and Road Costs
The United States has about 2,150,000 miles of roads of which only 1,176,429 miles are improved. Improving earth roads to gravel or stone would cost billions but save hundreds of millions annually in hauling costs for farmers. Better roads would lower freight costs and boost perishable product transport, with auto trucks replacing horse-drawn carts.
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United States
Government Office of Public
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chunka
A Useful Rake Designed by Two New Jersey Men
A rake with adjustable teeth angle and spacing was designed by two men from New Jersey. The handle moves as it is attached, allowing versatile use.
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New Jersey
Pivoting plant protection head gains gardening use
A device described as a head by a pivot with a nut keeps it tight in any position. The teeth adjust to straddle a row of plants to protect them from damage. It is said to be becoming popular with eastern gardeners.
4N Expert’s Notes on Cattle Feeding
Expert argues manure value outweighs feeding labor and notes half of Missouri corn shipments fatten two million steers. Silage praised for cheaper beef, year round storage, and wintering cows. a 18x36 foot silo suffices for sixty steers.
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Miinoisis
Break Broody Hens By Confinement And Rest
Practical guidance from Purdue on handling broody hens. Do not starve them. confine in an airy coop with exercise, provide water and light feeding, and release after a few days to resume laying. Elevate the coop to reduce warmth and help break the nesting instinct, ensuring no withholding of nourishment.
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Purdue
The Dog for the Farm
A reader defends collies as safe with children and useful on farms. two collies raised from puppies are trusted companions and trained to herd cows and return them for milking. The writer argues it is cheaper to send a dog out in bad weather than to walk or hire help.
The Farm Machinery Evolution From Plows to Traction Engines
The article traces farm tech progress from ancient hand tools to modern engines, binders, headers, and traction engines. It highlights gas engines, electricity, disc harrows, corn harvesters, manure spreaders, and labor savings driving western farm profitability amid labor shortages.
What Are Brains For In Modern Farming
The text urges farmers to use their brains and seek knowledge from agricultural libraries, papers, and experiment station bulletins. It argues that applying up to date methods in soil, seed, stock, feeding, and marketing can greatly boost returns, justifying a modest investment in learning.
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Ita
Handy Corn Marker For Stump Farm Tools
The note praises a corn marker as a convenient tool for stump farming noting a 1x8 inch top board 24% x6 inch runners and a 23 inch crossbar. The writer O D royal of Wisconsin adds that one horse can do the work better than two as it can dodge stumps and that city lots can still produce fine chickens in cramped quarters.
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O. D. Royal
Wisconsin
Garden Work and Planting Times for Spring
Garden tips advise delaying planting until corm planting time or just before. Start seeds in hot beds and tempers before outdoor setting. avoid cold damp soil. It argues against wives doing all work and warns against strong fertilizers in town areas. Rhubarb is common, asparagus is easy, and a Pennsylvania orchardist grows about eight acres of cherries with a $265 per acre last year.
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Bettar
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Murillo
Starting Alfalfa and Its Farm Benefits
Alfalfa boosts hay yield and soil nitrogen while improving humus. It resists weeds after establishing, but starts slowly and isn’t ideal as a rotation crop. It requires well drained soil, nodulating bacteria, careful seeding, and proper spacing for deep roots and multiple cuttings.
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Jean
Wess
Agriculture in New England shows farming still viable
A study of four New Hampshire townships assesses farm types, capital distribution, and profitability. Dairying and general farming yield mixed returns. small holdings favor poultry or fruit, with winter production boosting poultry profitability. Successful farmers maximize land and equipment use to cut costs and raise profits.
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New England
Nefore
New England States
New Hampshire
Plean
The Farm Beautiful A plea for lawn and shrubbery on farms
The article urges farmers to improve farm homes with attractive lawns and windbreaks. It argues a well-kept lawn adds value, boosts family unity, and inspires community effort, with guidance on planting trees, shrubs, and grasses for visual appeal and practical wind protection.
Post construction and pork trichinosis cautions in local notes
Instructions describe building a fence post with rock anchoring and wire tension. The second portion warns of pork trichinosis from undercooked meat, noting parasite Trichinella spiralis, infection risks, fatal cases, and safe cooking guidance to 166 degrees Fahrenheit with thorough cooking and curing.
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Europe
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