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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
3
The United States Department of Agriculture urges standard hampers for fruits and vegetables to cut confusion at markets. It proposes five sizes from eight to 48 quarts, two shapes for the largest, and rules on strength to reduce losses and avoid unjust claims against railroads.
The United States lists six standard geese breeds Toulouse Embden Chinese African Wild Canadian and Egyptian with Mongrel as a cross between common geese and wild geese. Toulouse and Embden lead popularity. Embden grows fast and matures early while African, Chinese, and Wild geese fill niche roles. Continuous egg and meat production features noted for each breed.
This article explains key alfalfa hay practices including cutting timing, rapid curing, and minimal handling to preserve leaves and value. It contrasts methods for dry western regions with humid eastern areas and covers stacking, thatching, ventilation, and hay moisture management for best storage.
The table shows essential features of standardized baskets proposed by the bureau of markets including dimensions and capacity. If enacted by Congress the measure would address chaotic conditions in the produce world with stronger and better packages and fewer quickages.
The article advocates a single pitch roof for poultry houses claiming the highest sun exposure at the front and directing rain to the rear. It also notes that spraying efficiency improves when thinning limbs and using low headed trees.
The article extols cooperation in farming noting peas need space beyond small gardens. It warns cucumber melon squash and pumpkin seeds may germinate only after eight years with proper care.
The article advises on brooder cleanliness and placement to prevent vermin, the need for dry warm housing during rain, and the risk of soft shells from confinement and overfat hens. It notes opening south windows for air, early chicks under shed, and stricter lice and mite control as spring arrives.
Farmers in Madison County Florida sold a carload of sweet potatoes cooperatively and saved 113.50. The county agent promotes orders for more potato cars and aims to build a county wide cooperative for buying and selling farm produce and equipment.
Experiments by the Bureau of Entomology show arsenate of lime can replace paris green in many uses. It is often a satisfactory substitute for arsenate of lead on apples pears and quinces, especially when lime is used with fungicides containing Mme, due to higher current costs of lead arsenate.
Examine arriving trees for disease and insects and plant at once if possible. If not, heel them in by digging a trench about one and a half feet deep, spreading the trees thinly, then covering with soil six to ten inches deeper than their nursery depth.
The article argues cows need rest and that milk output rises when cows take a vacation of several weeks each year. Experienced dairy owners allow a dry period of at least six weeks before freshening, noting the animal's hard work requires recuperation.
Purity and abundance define farm water supply with wells and springs as main sources. Both may be contaminated, so inspect surrounding areas for pollution sources to protect water quality.
A brood sow that raises two litters yearly can produce considerable wealth for caretakers. Hogs offer strong returns when properly fed and managed, with few other ventures matching their profitability for dedicated hog producers.
The notice urges careful planning for conserving food crops and emphasizes the importance of growing and saving feed crops for farm use. It stresses timely action and prudent management to ensure on farm utilization of feed resources.
An advertisement extols Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross as proof of genuineness. It urges buying unbroken Bayer packages with proper directions for relief from headache toothache earache neuralgia and colds. Tiny 12 tablet tins cost a few cents at drug stores with larger packages available.
A quip notes a man who lives on water year round, claiming he cuts and stores it in winter to sell in summer, illustrating a cautious drinking habit with a playful edge.
Booster for the elderly and the young, Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purports to purify blood and strengthen the body to endure summer heat. The ad promises a strengthening, invigorating effect and touts a 60 cent price.
A critic argues Hamlet was not mad but troubled in mind. A vegetarian claims health from plant based eating and thorough chewing. The speaker adds that a man who does his best can rely on the world to respond in kind.
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