Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-11-10
.faria, Garaen & Slonsthola

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NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR TIE
MONTH.
November work is that of preparation for
the winter; fitting stock and their quarters for
the cold season; finishing up the fattening Of
those animals destined for the market, and
turning those farm crops which can be dispos-
ed Of into money, or something else, which
win equally contribute to happiness. No
vember is the month of fall granaries, and of
thankful hearts. A good Providence has
vouchsafed to this country all that we need of
the fruits Of the earth, and great deal more
and though sometimes in particular sections;
we may have had larger haryests, yet taking
the value Of gold and of exchange into con-
sideration, and the prices which are likely to
rule, it is probable that we have never had
season of greater agricultural prosperity.
We. have poor to care for, and early and gen.
eroas thoughtfulness for them viii provide
work for many, and comfort for many more,
who in the proyerbial improvidenee efpover
ty might otherwise suffer from the necessi-
ties of life, lose health and plrck, honesty,
honor and perhaps life itself. Let US not
forget this, among our other November work.
BUILDINGS.
Look well to roofs of all kinds. Stop holes
and give coat of coal tar 10 those from
which the water is not collected for use.
Stables may be made very warm by boarding
up on the inside and filing straw, hay, or
leaves between the inner and outer boarding.
Whenever it is possible to prevent the sweep
of the air under stable floors, by banking up
earth against the sills Of the buildings, do so,
first painting the woodwork with gas tar
Look to the bitches and channels to carry
water away from buildings, especially away
from the cellar walls of the house or barns, so
that there may be no danger, iu case of heavy
rains and melting SHOWS, of the cellars getting |
full of water.
BUTTER.
The very high price of butter should lead |
to feeding oilcake, carrots and other roots, |
corn meal, bran, pumpkins, etc., which, ju- |
diciouHly used, viii increase the yield
BEEvBs
Fatten rapidly at this season, when the cool I
air gives them sharp appetites. Provide salt /
and fresh water abundantly Give them the
feeds Of grain (ground and cooked, or soaked) |
with entire regularity. Keep fattening cattle |
warm, and never let them worry for meal,
or for lack of regular attention. Keep the
amount fed, of grain, roots, oil-eake, etc.,
uniform or increase it very gradually occa-
sional changes of feed, to give a variety, are
desirable.
Provide shelter, and feed so that there shall
be mo check in their steady growth.
COWS.
Feed we'll so that they may be MIXED lon
ger, and givethis year richer milk, than usual
to take advantage of the butter market
CIsTERNs.
Enough rain falls on the roofof an ordina-
ry ydwelling to supply water for all purposes
of the family, and great deal more So too
the roof of an ordinary barn turns water
enough for all the stock it can cover, and all
other purposes. What is needed is to have
cisterns to hold and store it. They should be
out of the reach of severe freezing, and con-
yeniently situated At this season clean out
cisterns, if the water is low Protect from
leaves which might enter through the cave
spouts, and protect the pumps and pipes from
freezing.
That which is to be stored should be left
in the ear, and put in narrow open cribs, or /
spread out on floor in dry loft Feed soft
corn before dry weather. Sell rather than
store, except for home use, if good prices are
offered.
FENCES.
E Straighten up exterior fences and put them
insuch order, that there will be little to do in
the spring. Dispense with all interior fences
possible. Before the ground freezes, make
an inspection to know what fencing stuff it is
best to get out next winter.
FRUIT.
The great ralue or rrult this year VIII lead !
to its careful handling. Never roll barrels of |
apples, always lift them, and avoid pouring
them from basket into a barrel, etc.
GRAIN FIELDS.
Guard against standing water, or foods |
from higher ground, which will wash the soil |
away, or which viii bring on gravel, etc., BY
good system of surface drains. Well drawn /
plow burrows are usually sufficient, but on
spots where much water is likely to come. I
pile stones, or set planks so as to turn it of.
FLOwER GARDEN AND LAWN.
While the unusually dry autumn has i'm.
paired the beauty Of the late blooming flow.
ers, it has been favorable for all work Of |
construction, road making, grading andpIant. /