Seed testing and manure debate in 19th century agriculture
The article discusses separating seeds to judge quality, compares liquid and solid manures, and argues for using both in balanced proportions. It notes liquid manure provides readily available nutrients, while solid manure supplies humus and moisture retention. It warns against wasting manure nutrients and criticizes reliance on commercial fertilizers, urging careful preservation of inherent fertilizing elements. It also mentions California fig trees near Rippon selling fruit at a penny per fruit and the role of fig wasps in Smyrna figs.
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Hang- Hong
Gravity separation of seeds by salinity density
A method using a salt solution to separate sinking from floating seeds. Seeds that sink in pure water are placed in a sugar or salt solution. buoyant seeds float and are removed. The approach, akin to brining wheat or barley, can be applied to very small seeds with separation by solution density and is useful for large or small seeds.
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West
Grit With Feed for Hens and Hickory Trees Threat
A Western Pennsylvania note argues hens die when grit is mixed into feed and suggests hens should self-regulate grit by providing boxes for natural consumption. Also reported is rustling damage to hickory trees near Bloomington Indiana where about 1200 trees were killed in a year.
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Pennsylvania
Broomington
Tnd
Science and Farm Boys
A discussion argues that farm youth must learn farming science to enjoy and stay on the land. It contends farming can attract active minds when science and practice are combined, noting rural delivery costs highlight rural life's reach and need for education.
A Good Record for Jersey Cow Pedro's Estelli 197245
Pedro's Estelli 197245 bred by Missouri Agricultural College records a 12 month yield of 10858 pounds milk with 5.476 percent fat totaling 612 pounds of fat and 712.12 pounds butter at $6 per percent. Weight rose from 680 to 960 pounds. Grain intake averaged 14 pounds daily totaling 6110 pounds.
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Pedro
Misssouri Agricultural College
Jersey Cattis Club
Pedro’a
Cc. H. Eckles
Poultry pointers for August care and coop sanitation
The article urges August practices to protect flocks from broodiness and moult. It warns against neglect of cleanings, nests, and ventilation, and recommends dipping hens at moult, thorough spraying of coops, soap suds with kerosene brine wash, whitewashing, and removing droppings to prevent lice and mites, aiming for an early fall lay.
Blood or linseed meal for farm stock
An article by E. Giltrke Kameas discusses blood meal and linseed meal, their opposite nutritional effects, and how to use them to correct bowel issues, balance rations, and improve stock health from calves to dams. It stresses protein enrichment from blood meal and fat provision from linseed meal to prevent constipation and scours.
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E. ©. Giltrke, Kameas
Word of mouth method to feed calves with bread slice
A reader from Washington Missouri reports testing bread as a substitute for skim milk for calves, giving two to three bites of bread before milk. Separately a large eagle over six feet wingspan was shot after taking a 12 pound pig, with farmers warned of livestock losses.
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Washington
Clover hay curing and feeding value
The article argues clover hay reaches higher feeding value when cut at peak green maturity and cured quickly. It recommends cutting in forenoon, tedding and raking, curing two days, then opening and hauling by day three, to preserve aroma and minimize leaf loss amid weather risks.
Clover haying and long-lived mule in Tennessee
The article notes the need to cut hay promptly with a hay tedder to preserve clover quality and reduce weather risk. It mentions a 62 year old mule owned by Robert Mitchell near Camden, Tennessee, said to have helped pull the first steam flouring mills into the region about 40 years ago.
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Tenesees
Robert Mitchell
Camden
Aittle
Care of the Lambs Early Weaning System for Sheep
The piece outlines early June lamb weaning to strengthen ewes for fall breeding and boost profits. It details nightly separation, gradual nursing, and a three-part feed mix of oats corn and cake, plus fresh pasture rotations to keep lambs fed and independent.
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Amell
Introducing a Bee Queen in Potts' Green Cages
Joseph Gray of Long Eaton explains Potts' green bee cages as cell protectors and nurseries. The design uses a half inch bit for the cand hole and a screw hinge to prevent escape. Caging bees with the queen in nucleus operations is easier with these covers and breaks less often.
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Joseph Gray
Long Eaton
England
Central compartment access hole and perforated covers
A half inch hole is drilled through the side into the center compartment. The top and side covers are made of perforated metal and cut to prevent catching clothing.
Why Fear the Harmless by A G McCall
An excerpt arguing against fear of harmless creatures like locusts, dragonflies, and other insects. The piece contrasts stinging myths with the nonthreatening nature of these insects and notes common misperceptions observed in summer outings.
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Prof
A. G. McCall
Old World Crib Construction and Rabbit Trade Notes
The passage discusses improvised crib building using small poles and barrel staves to keep corn dry, noting a cheap, quick-drying design. It adds a report on Australian rabbits becoming a commercial resource with large exports and skin value, and advises turning sheep into cornfields to control weeds and utilize withered forage.
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Stein
Mosquitoes Declared Harmless If They Enter Homes
A note advises that if a mosquito accidentally flies into a house or schoolhouse there is no need to fear this insect as it is harmless.
Movable Corn Crib Construction Tips
A 4A g008 plan shows a movable corn crib built from barrel staves for walls and lap siding or any roofing. Side walls use two lengths of staves with a midline pole to nail staves and run two rods through the middle for support. Crib size adjusts to corn volume.
Scours in Calves and Prevention Tactics
The article explains calf scours or calf cholera as a rapid infectious diarrheal disease in newborns, causing sudden illness and often death within 12 to 24 hours without prompt treatment. It emphasizes maternal health, infection avoidance, and early antiseptic, anti-fermentation medicines to protect calves and ensure strong future stock, citing Dr. David Reb erta.
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David Reberta
Notes on Hog Lot Hygiene and Hog Quality
The text discusses cleaning dirt floors to remove lice, the challenge of sanitation under boards, and the profitability of pork from fall pigs. It notes about 60 percent of hogs at packing houses are graded as packing and urges producers to raise butchers hogs and well bred animals for higher profits. It also mentions improper handling of young colts as a warning.
Escaped Elephant Subdues Itself in Kentucky Chase
An elephant that escaped during a circus appearance in Kentucky fled through the countryside pursued by a crowd. It encountered a skunk and backed against a tree, trumpeting, then allowed capture. The animal was chained and treated with carbolic acid and disinfectants for two days before rejoining the show. A garden note warns dry season neglect leads to yellowing leaves and withering flowers, urging frequent cleanup and neat grounds.
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Kentucky
Circa
Care of the Chickens in Hot Months
Advice to inspect all poultry regularly during hot months to prevent lice and mites. Warns that using cut bone or chopped meat in summer requires extra precautions to ensure freshness.
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