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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
6
The article explains shock and stack methods for wheat, detailing when to cut, how to arrange shocks, and precautions against rain. It covers timing after cutting, placing bundles, and building stacks to protect grain, plus handling and drying notes for best quality and price.
Fragmentary OCR summary notes quantities of wheat grain and fertilizer products. Mentions straw, tonnage around feel of wheat, lead to quantities like thousand pounds of wheat grain, about 20 pounds, eight and a half pounds per unit, and references to potassium and phosphorus formulations.
A North Dakota land company with about 7,000 acres moves from selling land to creating farm homes. Economist J D Bilshorrow designs a three five or seven year crop rotation and buildings rise as trees are planted. Plans to fence fields and expand improved farms aim to attract settlers, with bank director Adams praising early results and urging wider adoption.
A Dakota homesteader recalls strenuous journeys to establish a claim, building a two room shack, and a large barn while facing storms, gumbo roads, and sparse pay. He details moving from Missouri River supply challenges, hard winters, and postwar farming perseverance. He notes four poor years and minimal crop loss over seven years, with a resolve to stay and farm.
A fragmented discussion argues silage saves feed value over bundle corn by reducing evaporation losses. It notes moist succulent fodder maintains quality, while dried shock fodder loses moisture and nutrients. The piece hints at cow health benefits and references continued discussion on page 7.
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