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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
10
Wisconsin experiment station describes a new simple test using zinc sulfide and acid to generate a detectable gas with lead acetate paper. The method aims to reliably indicate soil acidity and estimate lime per acre, addressing shortcomings of blue litmus and muriatic acid tests and aiding farmers in deciding lime application.
Seed corn harvest requires rapid moisture reduction to prevent spoilage. Hang ears on hangers or racks with space between them for ventilation, in a dry, well ventilated building such as a woodshed or attic, to cure effectively before cold weather. Minnesota Station instructions emphasize proper airflow during storage.
Farmers cut, pile, or burn cornstalks after harrowing or dragging. Stalk cutters, long used though limited by large acreages, use a blade cylinder lowered to the ground as the machine is dragged. A guide rod keeps stalks aligned so they are cut evenly and buried when plowed.
A report from the New York State College of Agriculture notes that cankers in apple trees threaten dieback if untreated. Removal of diseased bark or cutting away affected limbs is advised, with careful wounds protected by a dressing to shield heartwood during healing.
A fragmentary note cites Seneca warning against blindly following the crowd and sticking to beaten paths. It emphasizes choosing the right course over popular but misguided directions.
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