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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
2
The piece argues that rural communities need recreation to undo the daily grind. It contends play is not evil and cites farmer Kaneas as a proponent of farming recreation.
United States Department of Agriculture experts say frost treated corn can still yield silage even if not ripe. Delayed harvest lowers sugar and raises acidity. frost reduces water content, so care is needed when packing frosted plants. Also notes a simple homemade pole climber for linemen.
The article urges fall plowing and heavy manure application to improve next season's crops. It notes deep incorporation, spring tillage benefits, and pest control by autumn plowing for grubs, wire worms, and cutworms. It also mentions crop rotation and a humorous aside about pie eating in literary figures.
The Rural New Yorker notes that last year 17 613 000 tons of straw were burned, mainly in the northwest, causing nitrogen loss. Each ton yields ten pounds of nitrogen lost to fire, equivalent to over 5 000 000 tons of nitrate of soda in value.
Since 1908 the federal Bureau of Plant Industry and North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station conducted seven years of tests at the Williston sub station. Spring wheats outperform winter types. durum wheats often beat common spring wheats in dry years. Kubanka durum leads with 29.9 bushels per acre. Oats from Abundance, Lincoln, and Siberian top the seven year averages, while late and very early oats lag. Four to six pecks per acre bests for Swedish Select. six rowed barley outproduces two rowed, with Williston No.170 Manchuria barley at 39.9 bushels. Emmer and spring rye trail oats and barley in yield.
A simple method to protect posts from fire by piling field stones in a belt around the base. The ringed base kills undergrowth and resists damage by fire along railroads and highways, regardless of strong winds.
The United States Department of Agriculture offers autumn planting tips for crocus narcissus tulips and Spanish iris. Plant deep in well drained loam. naturalize crocus on lawns. avoid rows. group tulips. space narcissus four to five inches. ensure proper soil and avoid manure contact near narcissus crocus and Spanish iris.
A survey of congregations lists morning and evening worship times, Sunday school, and auxiliary activities across multiple churches in the district. It notes pastors, superintendents, choirs, and meeting days for Epworth Leagues, prayer meetings, and youth groups.
Seed corn choice centers on healthy vigorous stalks with proper proportions. Organize and oil farm equipment now to prevent spring rush. Store seed potatoes in dark barrels or bins to avoid light exposure. Timely thorough work and accuracy yield success.
A reflective note explains common misquotes from the Bible. It cites Habakkuk and Genesis examples and critiques how readers search Scripture for hidden meanings. The piece links phrases like Write the vision and sweat of thy brow to their true verses and notes the misquotation drift in popular usage.
The article explains that cutting hay in the afternoon yields air dried hay with most plant nutrients intact as water evaporates through the leaves. Morning mowing allows sun to burn the leaves before evaporation, reducing hay quality and stock performance. Farm Progress.
A guide explains that imitation diamonds darken under water while genuine stones remain visibly brilliant. By placing a real diamond beside a possible imitation underwater, the contrast becomes evident even to an inexperienced eye.
Knights of Columbus lodges from Hoquiam and Aberdeen held a Columbus day banquet at the Hotel Gray Port with 175 covers. Mayor Hi Gill of Seattle was among the speakers.
The Herald remains Grays Harbor county’s most read newspaper noted for broad coverage. Readers rely on the paper for local news, regional events, and community updates across the area.
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