Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-05-03
Agricultural and Scientific.

IEAS CUV6EG0 HUI ICoS Iiidu SlA lLC41Co
deep are said to hold green longer than
those planted more shallow.
THERE is now a pretty little steamer on
the Thames which runs 10 miles an hour
without paddle-wheel or screw. She takes
in water well forward, and expels it aft IN.
der each quarter, and can steer without her
rudder, and can stop in less than her length
when going at full speed. As all of this
may be below the water line, and not liable
to injury it is worth trying.
How TO TELL OIL THAT WILL EXPLODE
Fill tumbler three fourths full Of moder-
ately cool water, then pour half a teaspoon
full of oil into it, stir them together; then
hold lighted match over the tumbler, and
if it takes fire from the vapor before the
fame comes in contact with the oil, then it
is dangerous, as good oil will not thus ignite,
and, indeed, will not burn readily when the
flaming match is thrown into il; while those
which have been much adulterized with
benzine will emit o vapor which is nearly as
explosive as gunpowder, and the oil will
then burn freely. Kerosene ought always
to be tested in this way before using.
Fowls EATING THEIR EEATHERs.-rh This Is
one Of the most annoying habits to which
domestic fowls are addicted. It is NOR
bid appetite. apparently induced by the i'm
patience of the fowl under confinement.
The best preventives are animal food, raw
bones, oyster shells and charcoal, broken
fine, and variety Of grains, with clean
water and clean apartments. Sometimes
particular fowl shows more inveterate dis
position to eat feathers than the rest of the
flock; it is best in such cases to remove or
kill such fowls It is supposed that this
habit is first induced while the fowls are
moulting and their pin feathers are filed
with blood, of which they are very fond.
CHARooAL FOR Toe CHOLERA tum1n-
GUS coal is recommended as preventive of
hog cholera. [ can endorse this from six
years trial, having lost but one hog in that
time In 1860 had nineteen hogs intend
ed for fall porkers, but the cholera got
among them and killed eighteen. | made
use of ali the remedies could hear of, until
| saw it stated by some writer, that 'tstone"
coal was an antidote for cholera. Since
then, I have kept coal in their range, and
have lost but one since, whether from
cholera or not cannot tell) although hogs
have been dying with cholera all around
me; as many as q hundred on one farm.
have found coal ashes taken from CRATES,
better than unburnt coal. The small pieces
of coal and coke the hogs eat much more
freely than the entire coal it is softer and
more easily masticated If any one should
be induced to try the ashes, they will be
surprised TO see the quantity hogs will eat,
particularly, when generously fed on grain.
Cor. Prasrie Farmer.
MUTTON mas proved shat
mutton for farmers usa is cheaper than
all other meats. The cost Of keeping sheep
is more than balanced by the fleece that is
generally taken from them, and especially
may this be said Of sheep in mild climates,
where the farmer is not compelled TO fodder
but small portion of the year.
Another important item is the yearly in
crease. From it, if he desires, The farmer
cen supply his table with mutton through
the year; We would, therefore, advise saw
ing the lambs, and kill, as far as may be
necessary, the older sheep.
It is also 8 very convenient meat for the
larder. A farmers family can very rapidly
consume sheep before it will spoil, while
this cannot be done with q beef, or other.
animals of large size, without adopting
some method Of preservation. Besides, the
time AMI labor en- oyed in killing and
dressing sheep is but little compared with
what is necessary for large animals. Hence
as matter of convenience and economy, we
advise every farmer to keep q fock Of
sheep.
That it is healthy article of food, needs
neither argument nor facts to prove. We
know that pork is the chief meat of farmers,
but when we con ider the cost of making it
as compared with mutton, and the results
obtained in the profits therefrom, we think
farmers generally will give mutton the pre-
ference.
How FARMER MAY LOSE MoNEY.-By
not taking his country paper.
Keeping no account of farm operations.
Paying no attention to the maxim, GA
stitch in time saves nine," in regard to the
sowing Of grain and planting seed at the
proper time.
Leaving reapers, plcws's cultivators, &C.,
unsneltered from raiu and the heat of the
sun. More money is lost in this way, an
nually, than most persons would be willing
to believe.
Permitting broken implements to be scat
tered over the farm until they are irrepara-
bic. By repairing broken Implements and
tools at the proper time many dollars would
be saved "a proof Of the assertion that
i" time is money"
Attending auction sales, and purchasing
ali kinds of trumpery, because, in the words
of the vender, the articles are every
cheap"
Allowing broken fences to remain unre-
paired until "strange' cattle are found
grazing in the meadow, grain field, or brow
sing the fruit trees.
Disbelieving the principle Of q rotation
of crops, before making single expert
ment.
Planting fruit trees with the expectation
of having fruit, without giving the trees
half the attention required to make them
profitable.
Practicfng economy by depriving stock of
proper shelter during the winter, and feed
ing them unsound food, such as half-rotten
corn, mouldy hay, &c.
Keeping an innuulerable tribe of rats on
the premises, and two or three large, lazy
dogs, who never modest the vermin.
Spending rainy days in groceries and bar
rooms, instead of being at home putting
things to rights while you have leisure.
Reader, if any of the foregoing hints are
applicable to yourself, we hope their peru
sal will benefit, instead of offending you
(" Whatever is worth doing at all is worth
doing well' should be the farmers motto.
For BOYS AND GIRLS. - 4 Ne0 Cbilds
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