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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1910
Page
7
Article outlines key poultry house design rules focusing on ventilation, wind protection, and light. It compares square versus long houses, recommends floor space per bird, roost heights, and dropping boards. Emphasizes the colony system with portable, free range housing and benefits like disease reduction and insect control. It cites Utah experiment station examples with cloth windows and external trap nests.
The piece outlines a method to store and prepare farming tools before rain. It urges inspecting and cleaning each implement, repairing loose parts, and painting as needed. It advises housing tools under shelter and ensuring oil and repairs are done while fresh in mind.
Instructions emphasize protecting farm equipment through oiling, painting, and proper storage in sheds. Oil sickles, coat shovels and shares, and patch paint on worn surfaces. Organize sheds so tools and machinery are ready for spring use and sheltered to save time and energy.
An article argues improved roads boost commerce by expanding railcar and farmer load capacity. It compares railroad gains from track and equipment upgrades to rural drainage, tiling, and logistics that could raise farm income. It also offers practical tips on poultry management and horticulture.
A missionary recounts Persian butter making using a goat skin churn bag filled with sour cream and swung on a frame. He notes Peruvian style washing and farm work in Persia remain largely unchanged for centuries, with few improvements.
A new onion variety becomes a favorite for northern winters due to cold tolerance and resistance to onion maggot damage. It offers tender flavor and reliable yields. Fall planted sets produce bulbs by June or July with good prices, while spring bulbs create spring sets requiring mature bulbs stored for next season.
The writer urges careful seed selection from mature ears and storing in dry, mouseproof barrels. He warns against bed seed from unreliable sources and recommends testing germination power, plus limited adoption of new varieties after local trial. Also notes keeping indoor humidity moderate aids warmth and comfort.
Advice on bee wintering notes that success hinges on small details. Bees starve despite honey if they cannot reach stores in cold weather. Use warm hive areas, avoid unnecessary drone and queen traps, and consider woolen covers with absorbent material to vent moisture. Ensure entrance is not too narrow to allow airflow and remove dead bees from entrances.
A dairy writer argues for rational feeding to improve cow health and future profits. He favors varied rations with clover hay ensilage grain and pasture, exchanges of high producing calves, selective breeding, and improved ventilation. Emphasizes essentials like clean water, ventilation, exercise, and practical stable design over rigid routines.
Some people say trap nests are troublesome yet enthusiasts find them valuable for studying individual hens behavior. They require constant on hand access to open traps and release hens to guard against mice, which are destructive to live plants.
If the ram grows fat avoid starvation and instead provide exercise and gradual ration cuts. Feeding sheep bran costs less than corn and a bran to corn mix of about one to three parts by weight is advised. A damp loft will quickly ruin your flock.
A reflection on the sermon on the mount as the source of religion and philosophy in the world. The text suggests steady preparation for the worst to avoid disappointment and uphold steadfast conduct.
Brief guide advising checks on pigeon plumage and overall condition. It notes that a scaly hemp seen is a good feeding aid but warns that too much can be harmful and that experience determines proper amounts.
Spring Bes escape gives a bluish white surface to the comba and is often mistaken for mold. The bees must be kept dry and a substantial hive with a tight reef keeps out rain. A layer of dry porous material between the cluster and roof aids moisture escape. A wind break on the north and west sides protects the hive. Guard against mica and keep entrances shallow and long. Ensure bees have enough food and spare. bees take food when needed and can be fed fully at once.
Editor explains the Stringfellow method for planting and root pruning. It advocates pruning roots deeply while leaving a long taproot, trimming tops aggressively, and packing soil firmly. Experiments over ten years show close root pruning aids deep root growth and vigor, though opinions vary on overall pruning style and crop yields.
A diagram describes a movable corn crib with walls of barrel staves and a roof of lap siding or any material. Side walls use two stave lengths with a central pole, nails fasten staves, and two rods pass through the crib’s middle for support.
J G Stein notes crib size should match corn yield and walls slant outward to shed rain. A cheap crib built from small poles or barrel staves keeps corn dry year round and prevents molding unlike tight granaries.
Girdled trees may be saved by bridge grafting bridging over the bark above the gnawed area. In cultivated orchards keep topsoil mulched to conserve moisture and prevent evaporation.
Instructions explain clearing a clogged sink trap by removing the cap, filling the sink a third full, placing a drainer board, and delivering sharp hammer blows. Safety note to avoid splashing.
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