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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
8
An article explains the Twelve-spotted asparagus beetle damaging asparagus. It shows life stages from egg to pupa and offers control tips such as dusting wet plants with plaster of Paris and arsenic, brushing larvae off in hot weather, and letting fowls roam the beds. It also notes keeping some shoots to trap eggs for destruction.
H J Waters of the Wisconsin experiment station notes that well nourished fruit trees on strong soil bear longer and more vigorously, while poorly fed trees decline early. A New Jersey study found peaches on manured land produced substantial crops for many years, whereas unmanured trees ceased bearing much sooner, showing the advantage of fertilization.
A. Sulley of Connecticut tests growing trees in a nursery row for two years before planting in the orchard to reduce costs. He argues for on site handling, spacing two feet apart, and repeated trimming, claiming potential savings and avoiding shipment of large bearing-age trees.
Leaf blight or rust affects strawberry crops nationwide, showing as whitish or purplish spots on leaves in early spring. Infected leaves dry into brown mass. control relies on the familiar spraying formula. If prior year saw attack, spray early, then after fruiting end, clean beds, burn leaves, and cultivate.
The speaker describes tending both old and new raspberry plantings, urging cultivation to send out new canes. They plan to use a nearly discarded bar plow to loosen soil, throw dirt aside, then work the bed with a cultivator to prepare the patch.
A farmer writes in the Farmers' Review about maintaining medium to low tree heads to ease cultivation and spraying. He notes advantages for pest control, fruit color, and harvesting, suggesting heads be kept as low as possible while still allowing effective cultivation and spraying.
Dormant pruning stimulates growth while pruning in the growing season in June and July checks growth. Understanding this principle helps proper pruning of trees. However, more trees are ruined by overpruning than by under pruning.
The article warns that neglect leads to irreversible tree damage and stresses that painting a wound after pruning can save the tree. It argues pruning is essential for fruit and ornamental trees and condemns careless neglect.
A vineyardist outlines which grape varieties to plant for commercial use. He recommends at most six of seventy five grape varieties and lists Moore's Martha Worden Concord Niagara Woodruff Red as preferred grapes. For strawberries he favors Warfield Senator Dunlap and Aroma, noting soil and locality greatly affect success. Gooseberries should be Downing and currants Pomona and Cherry.
No stock in the orchard. focus on wormless apples and healthy growth. Watch trees budded last month for disease and dead limbs, cut water sprouts anytime. Monitor for caterpillar nests and keep a kerosene torch ready. Stock barrels and fruit packages and ready the packing house for business.
G. M. Fisher, M. D., of Big Pool Maryland, writes that eczema afflicted his face in 1897 and Cuticura Remedies cured him. He praises Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Soap, notes sixteen years practicing medicine, and endorses the products to the world. The message ends with Putnam Faceless Dyes claim of better color with less work.
Alaska is described as twice Texas in area and sparsely populated with about 30 000 residents plus seasonal whites. The piece notes vast fur, fish, and mineral wealth, with furs valued at 50 million dollars fish at 80 million and minerals at 70 million since annexation. Gold output rose from 9 million in 1904 to 16 million in 1906 and projected to 26 million in 1906.
The Minneapolis & St. Louis R R offers round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian Northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays to the South Southeast West and Southwest. Rate one fare plus $2.00 or less with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates and details contact A. B. Cutts G P. & T. A. Minneapolis Minn.
The article describes a method used by the Chinese to induce mussels to produce imitation pearls. Five or six beads of mother of pearl are inserted into the mussel’s shell mouth and, after about two years, the mussel disgorges the beads coated with a pearl like crust. The procedure aims to create pearls distinct from natural ones.
The Times reports the Cape to Cairo railway in South Africa opens the line as it crosses the Kafue River on a bridge with 13 spans of 100 feet each. Pillars sit 16 feet under water. The route lies 266 miles north of Victoria, and 1,908 miles from Cape Town, with the line now at Broken Hill, 347 miles beyond the falls, while bridge work continues.
M. G. Loisel arrives at the startling conclusion that yolks from fowl, duck, and tortoise eggs contain poisonous substances. When isolated and injected into rabbit veins, these substances rapidly cause death. The observed effects resemble acute central nervous system intoxication.
A historical note states the U S population is about 85 million with only 29 million connected to any church whether Catholic or Protestant. The excerpt highlights a gap between total population and church affiliation in America.
A Wash ington family reports ten days with Postum Food Coffee clearing digestive troubles and sallow complexions. After abandoning regular coffee, all members experienced better digestion, clearer skin, cleaner tongues, and steadier nerves, leading to all using Postum now. claim is supported by packaging statements from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
Discussion of color choices to reflect heat, suggesting warm tones like reds browns grays and olives over cold hues. Warns against harsh tints and warns: all colors fade if inferior binders are used. Then notes a century old maple tree grown into a two story edicular house on the Oder with woven branches forming walls and eight windows per floor. Ends with an advertisement for Allen’s Foot-Ease cure and trial offers.
Australia allocates 75000 for experiments on Broughton Island near Newcastle. Consul Goding reports Dr Danysz of Paris will lead the project to infect rabbits with contagious diseases that spread among rabbits but harm neither other animals nor humans. Icelandic theater opens season in October closing in April as inhabitants fish.
The Rev. Alexander Connell, who succeeds to Jan Maclaren's pulpit at Sefton Park, Liverpool, has been pastor of Regent Square Presbyterian church, London, since 1893. He was born in the Scotch Highlands just 40 years ago.
Report notes Emperor William and family embracing Battle Creek health methods after exposure to simple living ideas in Chicago during the World’s Fair visit of 1893. It highlights royal adoption of light baths, touted by the Battle Creek circle, and mentions royal interest from King Edward and Queen Alexandra.
An eccentric late British MP spent decades trying to pass a bill to prevent window cleaners from standing outside windows while cleaning. In his final session he told a colleague his aim was misunderstood, noting the bill was for the people below, spurred by fear a cleaner might fall on him.
The June iron ore movement from Lake Superior was the heaviest in trade history with about 6.5 million tons forwarded to the lower lakes, up 0.5 million from last year. By July 1 the season’s total reached 11,241,596 tons versus 10,814,054 tons a year earlier.
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