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  2. THE DAIRY.

    The natural souring of cream is brought about by the action of bacteria which attack the sugar of milk, and change a portion of it into lactic acid. ...

    Article : 185 words
  3. FARM AND FIELD.

    Want of uniformity in the fleece is often a defect noticeable even in prize sheep, and one that takes generations, of breeding to rectify. The difference in ...

    Article : 227 words
  4. THE LADIES COLUMN.

    Broiled Scrag of Mutton.—Required: Scrag end of mutton, one onion and parsley, breadcrumbs, one gill brown gravy, a little sharp sauce. Boil the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 474 words
  5. ENGINE RUNS AMOK.

    An engine-driver named Gatie was recently ordered to take an express engine from Chaumont to Chalons-sur-Marne. At St. Dizder, where he stopped, ...

    Article : 192 words
  6. THE CODLIN MOTH.

    The knowledge that spraying with arsenic solutions will reduce the injury done by codlin moths is of little use unless the life history of the moth and ...

    Article : 395 words
  7. THE BEEKEEPER

    Everywhere observation reveals degeneration of stock through in-breeding from poor stock (writes an English apiarist). This, it is said, comes about ...

    Article : 464 words
  8. WIT AND HUMOR

    When a baby cries in a man's arms he immediately discovers that it wants to go to its mother. Prospective Suitor: Sir, I love your ...

    Article : 740 words
  9. GOOD ADVICE TO DAIRYMEN.

    In his address at Egmont Village, New Zealand, under the auspices of the Agricultural Society, Captain Young told his hearers that in his opinion ...

    Article : 221 words
  10. Ploughing Up Artificial Pastures.

    The main reason for ploughing up artificial pastures is that the forage plants become scarce and thin, and weeds plentiful. Very many fields are found in ...

    Article : 346 words
  11. IMPORTANT INVENTION.

    In a report sent to the United States Department of Commerce Mr Ridgley, Consul-General at Barcelona, alludes to the possibility of a ...

    Article : 275 words
  12. TETHERING HORSES AND CATTLE.

    It is often desired to tether a horse, cow, or calf in the field. To keep them from winding the rope about the bar or stake to which they are attached is ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 193 words
  13. ERRORS IN SEPARATING.

    According to Professor Webber, of the U.S.A. Department of Agriculture, there are two errors in operating separators, made because of ignorance. The first ...

    Article : 199 words
  14. Well-Balanced Fertilisers.

    Money spent on fertilisers is not always laid out to the best advantage, because the ingredients are not in the best, and therefore most economical, ...

    Article : 323 words
  15. THE UNROMANTIC CRIMINAL.

    Those who are still under the impression that at least the fragment of a halo of romance lingers about the perpetrator of crime will be disappointed by the ...

    Article : 262 words
  16. SPRING FEEDING.

    The busy season is now approaching. Every hive should be examined and its exact condition as to food, brood, and health of the colony ascertained. One ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 297 words
  17. CONSTRUCTION OF PIGGERIES.

    It is acknowledged that the housing accommodation provided for pigs is frequently open to improvement. The lack of proper piggeries is doubtless largely ...

    Article : 645 words
  18. ASHES FOR PIGS.

    Professor Henry, in his "Feeding Manual," says that pigs in a state of nature, rooting for food get what they need, but when confined in pens or on ...

    Article : 154 words
  19. MEDICINE WANTED.

    Farmer (to physician): If you git out my way, doctor, any time, I wish you'd stop and see my wife. She says she ain't feelin' well. Physician: What are some of her symptoms? ...

    Article : 106 words
  20. THE GENTLE OCTAGON.

    "It seems to me," said Mrs Wakeman, pausing on the side-walk to let the grade pupils, just released from bondage, rush by, "that school ...

    Article : 127 words
  21. AN EAR FOR MUSIC.

    A youth at school in Haddington, lacking musical talent, and whose voice consequently Jarred during the singing lesson, was always allowed a holiday on singing days. His ...

    Article : 103 words
  22. AN AMBASSADOR'S EXPERIENCE.

    Our Ambassador at Berlin, Sir Frank Lascelles, has made the arrangements for King Edward's visit to Germany, and he will be present at the meeting ...

    Article : 288 words
  23. POINTS OF LINCOLN SHEEP.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 208 words
  24. A GRAVE STORY.

    It is a common practice in certain parts of Scotland for one of the relatives of the deceased person to assist the gravedigger at the funeral in covering the grave. On one occasion ...

    Article : 134 words
  25. A ROYAL BOWLER.

    A very appropriate feature of the pageant at Carisbrooke Castle will be the representation of Charles I. playing his favorite same of bowls. Many stories ...

    Article : 174 words
  26. SEASONABLE APIARY HINTS.

    If there is no water near the apiary a number of vessels full should be placed in the garden or field. To prevent the bees being drowned a number of stones ...

    Article : 255 words
  27. A FALSE HARE.

    Buckelbauer, poor fellow, has a favor to ask of the farm bailiff, who is rude and unbending, but at the prospect of a douceur is apt to change his demeanor into one of the ...

    Article : 120 words
  28. USEFUL HINTS.

    To revive a dying fire, scatter on it a little powdered sugar, or a lump or two of sugar. This is very efficacious and quite safe. ...

    Article : 365 words
  29. Advertising

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    Advertising : 66 words
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    Moustaches were given to men for the complete and thorough deception of women. Few women would marry some men if they could only see their ...

    Article : 57 words
  31. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1 words
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