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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
3
Mice gnawing bark risk serious damage to young trees. Apply a circular incision if girdled, insert twig lengths with V notches, seal with wax resin and tallow, then cover with cloth. Properly done, most trees recover and new growth forms around the injury, saving nursery stock.
The piece notes the destructive false caterpillars or saw fly larvae feeding on willows and elms, describing their appearance, life cycle, and the four winged adults. It advises using arsenical poisons, specifically arsenate of lead with water, or a green and water mix, as an effective control.
Apply about four inches of half rotted straw leaves or fresh grass around young trees and newly planted hedges. Extend mulch two feet from trunks, compact with stones. Mulching reduces evaporation cools soil and suppresses weeds. practice yields larger berries and earlier fruiting, and supports vigorous growth. Ornamental trees also benefit from thick mulch.
Strawberry plants may be transplanted even when berries are ripe if they were heeled in early. Plant early for best results. avoid planting after bloom, especially if shipped long distances. Prepare land by plowing early and harrowing until planting time.
Do not use iron or steel vessels for culfate or Bordeaux. These corrode and chemical contact harms the mixture. Tinned or galvanized pails are unsafe due to imperfect coatings. Use only wood, copper, earthenware or glass.
Weeds and trash along orchard fences invite pests and insects, with officials urging strict weed control to protect cultivated plants and maintain garden standards. The advisory compares weed-free fences to careful upkeep of prized garden beds.
A Country Gentleman writer describes a glass roof greenhouse over a buried earth cellar designed to store dahlia roots and provide work space. Heating via a hot air furnace froze the cellar. a small oil stove kept temps steady during cold snaps. Proper drainage is essential in such locations.
The article explains evaluating seed corn by light, color, weight, grain uniformity, and maturity. It recommends sorting ears, saving only the best, and using germination tests with a handmade germinator to discard ears with poor germination.
The note outlines seed depth and germination tests for corn, cucumber, carrots, and beans. It emphasizes careful watering, warm moist conditions, and avoiding deep planting. It also covers field practices like manure use, crop selection, and early sowing of timothy and bean straw for livestock feed.
Kauser Cabrage describes Hauser cabbage origin near Harrisburg. It thrives in northern climates with warmer summers and longer season than Danish ballhead. Seed should be sown promptly where ground can be prepared and fields enriched beyond standard late cabbage. Suitable for southern parts of northern regions with commercial late cabbage growth.
The text explains grafting timing for apples and the propagation of fruit stock. Apple grafts are made in winter and stored to callous before spring planting. Peach seeds are planted in fall, apple seeds in spring, grape seeds are not planted but cuttings are used instead to propagate nursery stock.
The guide discusses blackberry and red raspberry suitability in cool moist soil, spring planting of trees, care after bark damage, cover crops and peach trees, rotation in flower borders, choosing orchard locations, cutting back talpa trees for straight trunks, borers in peach trees, and soil preferences for pome versus stone fruits. It emphasizes practical steps for healthier fruit production and soil management.
A windbreak of evergreens is attractive and useful when placed at a proper distance from the house. It reduces cold winds entering the home, shields the barn and protects stock. Cows seek protection from the wind when turned out to the sheltered area.
An Ohio market gardener uses spacings with corn planted three feet apart and every fifth row reserved for squash. The corn is cleared by early August and the squash takes possession of the ground.
A compact device features a triangular steel frame pitched by a serviceable ditch cleaner. The shorter side acts like a landslide mechanism, enabling controlled debris movement and cleared channels.
Colonel-General James L. Rodgers answers inquiries on Cuba's honey and beeswax exports. Annual honey exports reach 6,712,533 pounds with Germany receiving about 50 percent and France 25 percent. US about 15 percent. Wax exports total 1,383,464 pounds with Germany near 50 percent and France about 29 percent. Traditional Cuban beekeeping is primitive, but modern apiaries use advanced methods and equipment. Italian bees thrive amid abundant plant life, supporting maintenance.
California privet leads hedge plant popularity followed by bar berry Japanese quince althea buckthorn and select roses. Osage orange is noted for utility usage in hedges.
Describes thousands of men and women in poor health needing blood purification and enrichment. Claims tiredness and reduced strength hinder daily tasks and endurance. Promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that builds up the whole system, available in liquid or Saraatabs tablets.
The tale follows Jimmy in his native town as he gains popularity among youths and elders after early homesickness at a boarding school. Initial letters show despair over falling behind in studies and gymnasium, banjos, and fitting in, then a second note reveals growing assurance and acceptance by classmates.
Michael Dolan chats with Widdy Castigan's second husband about a dare to swallow an egg whole without cracking the shell. He claims success but fears the shell will injure him as he feels a lump in his waistcoat and worries the egg will hatch a Shanghai rooster inside.
In Harper's Weekly a short exchange centers on humor and language. Binks notes his English strength when he can see an English joke while admitting limited French speech. The Philosopher jokes that most people cannot even grasp an English joke, implying sharp vision as a rare trait.
A young woman reports coffee caused headaches nervousness and stomach pain. After trying milk tea and finally Postum she notes reduced symptoms, sharper focus, and better overall health, praising the product as a transformative remedy. The letter is attributed to the Postum Company of Battle Creek Michigan with the slogan There’s a reason.
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