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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
7
The article discusses dairy cattle management, noting many cows freshen in spring and that producers aim for a steady monthly supply of fresh cows. It emphasizes maximizing milk quantity and quality while managing breeding irregularities through controlled service.
W H Underwood notes dairy experts favor fall calving to maximize milk yield and profitability. He argues cows calving in autumn benefit from fresh pastures, longer milking seasons, and higher seasonal prices, with December and January ideal for service control. Two Pennsylvanians plan a large Angora goat farm on 7000 acres in Lehigh County to supplement income on lean land.
Rosalpha Jerseys owner R J Linscott of Haltan unveils a mobile stock chute made from an old wagon part. The wheeled chute, heavy enough to bear calves, mounts on a farm wagon and can be moved easily to different fields, reducing labor in loading livestock.
Fragmented OCR text discusses orchard work and learning to make money from apples. Mentions spraying trees, care routines, and small undertakings in orchard maintenance. Overall tone hints at practical guidance for beginners and emphasis on proper cultivation practices.
W R Gilbert explains leaf mould as decayed leaves valuable for plant growth. Best sources are beech and oak leaves slowly decaying in shaded woods. proper heap management, turning, moisture from rain, and removal of sticks prevent fungoid rot and preserve quality for use in composts and soil improvement.
The article extols crop rotation with live stock as most profitable, claiming it doubles crop value through feeding crops, spreads work across seasons, and supports better farming, roads, homes, and living. It notes benefits include soil fertility from alfalfa and clover, weed suppression, disease reduction, moisture retention, and reduced soil drift.
Children search for nut trees as early autumn rains and late summer sun hasten harvest. The effort aims to stock winter stores before frosts, with farm work marking the season's pace.
Pessimistic bankers warn farmers against buying autos, but author argues autos save time and labor, boosting farm efficiency. Dairymen, fruit growers, and truckers use cars for market deliveries and powering equipment, while offering safer family travel and business judgment.
The broom corn crop this year is large and prices may reach 120 to 130 dollars per ton. Advice on poultry health warns against lice and mites and notes the value of hens and eggs, while a farmer quip links stallion service to colt prices.
A Maine coast farmer explains kelp gathering as a valuable fertilizer for scarce stable manure. Kelp, washed ashore seaweed, is collected at low tide and spread on fields, aiding soil fertility though demand grows for kelp in drugs and other products.
Fishermen on the coast talk of turning sea scape byproducts into value, aiming to transform waste into useful enrichment and profits. The discussion centers on what the coastal farmers will do next to secure a practical use beyond fertilizer and to boost their soil quality.
A Pennsylvania farmer bought swamp land for 11 dollars, only to be swindled into selling to a capitalist after mosquitoes drove him to pour coal oil on the site. The investor now profits as the farmer wanders. Arkansas creates district agricultural schools with 200 dollars for equipment and future funds from supporting loyalties. Preparations for harvesting potatoes encouraged as crates and boxes are readied.
Writings on alfalfa as a versatile forage, favoring green feeding on small-acre farms. Wilted alfalfa is safer for sheep and cattle, with careful quantities to avoid digestive issues. Recommend staggered cuts, curing first to hay, then relying on later cuttings to supplement pastures. Establish a few acres on every stock farm.
The excerpt advises wooden floors in hog houses cause rheumatism if damp, recommends cement floors kept clean with dry bedding, and suggests ventilation through large top holes and bottom cracks. It also recommends isolating smallest pigs after weaning to prevent runts and defines aunts as small pigs lacking a chance to compete for food.
Fall is the critical period for sheep raisers as noted in this article. It advises oats as a suitable ration for ewes until lambing time next spring and stresses timely treatment of sheep-killing dogs with bullets as the remedy. It urges salt for sheep year round and highlights preparation for winter as essential, warning that sheep are often neglected as they head into colder weather.
The article explains saving seeds from flowers to improve stock and ensure future color shades. It outlines selecting large seed pods, labeling envelopes, storing seeds in a cool dry place, and dividing seeds with friends. It notes timing is key for flowers like morning glories and pansies and urges ongoing care for vitality.
Sylvanus Van Aken notes late hatched chicks can be profitable with a separate new for them. Fertile eggs are available in September or early October and chicks feather before cold weather. Lice are unlikely to be troublesome. pullets will lay as spring breeding season arrives. Consider incubators and modest housing to report good results this season.
A discussion on cold storage for apples outlines storage best practices, for market readiness, temperature control, wrapping, and the economic rationale. It notes that cold storage supports growers, improves handling, and may boost profits. It also reports Michigan counties adopting a county road system with about 1,060,000 dollars planned for improvements.
Guidance on rearing young guinea fowl from hatch to self sufficiency. Keep them under hen for a few days with bread crumbs coarse meal and occasional hard boiled egg. Feed water and sweet milk. Avoid drowning during heavy rain. In winter they need shelter and standard poultry care. A. J. Lexy.
A fragmented report notes Cuban police officers housed a large number of fine horses in Missouri for the mounted police unit at Cuba. The text mentions jerking of a stalk and chain fastening near the end of double trees as a fix to trouble.
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