Two of the Worst Weeds: Horse Nettle and Buffalo Burr
Readers learn about horse nettle and buffalo burr as major agricultural pests. Horse nettle, a biennial with underground rootstocks, spreads quickly and endangers crops like potatoes and tomatoes. control requires continual leaf removal and soil smothering. Buffalo burr, a western prairie weed, spreads mainly by seed but can be kept in check with clean cultivation and cutting before seed set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walace
Iowa
Threshing Damp Grain Warned Against Lossy Methods
A Farm and Home note warns that threshing wet grain is a serious error because it makes reconditioning expensive and often unavailable. Suggestions include using dry bricks or sticks of dry wood to absorb moisture, burlap sacks filled with dry chaff, and air space in the bin.
Farm cement feeding floor idea for hogs saves corn
A farm on use of cement feeding floors for hogs is suggested as a way to save corn. The plan would create a lasting concrete surface on every farm, reducing losses from feed spillage and improving hog nutrition.
Weight of Load for Horse
Professor R M Dolve of North Dakota Agricultural College analyzes load limits for horses pulling loads. He notes a horse should pull about one tenth of its weight on level ground, with heavier grades requiring proportionally lighter loads. Estimates show costs rise with distance and grade, projecting higher marketing costs for heavier, longer hauls.
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R. M. Dolve
North Dakota
Stlistics
Maintenance of Good Roads and Road Repair Advice
A historical note explains road upkeep stressing drainage and straight, rutted prevention. It condemns sand roads as inferior, favors clay mixed sand, warns against using brush to fill mud, and advocates raising road height in dry weather. It highlights a home made clod crusher as a self explanatory illustration.
Garden Fertilizers for Market Gardens
Well rotted barnyard manure is best for most gardens. For late crops it need not be fully decayed as time allows decay before plants need fertilizer. Nitrate of soda and some other commercial fertilizers are used for special crops and may be needed more by market gardeners due to difficulty obtaining stable manure.
Good Roads FarmNotes on Crop Practices and Silage
Weathered agrarian tips advise cover crops to protect soil nutrients and warn of roadside weeds seeding. Dairy manure remains a profit, rotation aids weed control, fall plowing helps avoid pests, and optimal silo height preserves forage quality with emphasis on minimizing waste and preserving silage solidity.
Select Seed Corn for Next Year’s Crop
Seed corn selection must be done in fall in the field to choose stalks with ears meeting a fixed standard. Choose only well rooted, strong plants with straight cobs and uniform rows, avoiding abnormal ears, excessive husk, or uneven height. Aim for perfect grains and uniform height to ensure a reliable, high quality next year’s crop.
Billy and Walter Seek a Father for Billy in Family Pact
In a late afternoon scene at a gay restaurant, Walter Gillem presses Elizabeth Thornton to marry him so Billy can gain a real father. Billy, aged six, adores Gillem and his car, while Elizabeth fears hurting Billy and clinging to memory of Billy’s late father Tom. After a tender moment, Billy proposes joining Gillem’s home life. Elizabeth consents, and Billy calls Walter “the best friend in the world” as they plan a future with his two boys under one roof.
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Walter Gillem
Elizabeth Thornton
Tilly
Tom
Billy
Elizabeth
Mia
Bray
Iika
Gillem
Boen
Sam Carter
Mr. Carter
Carter
Hye
Walter
Freddie Camp
Arthur Tyson
Associated Literary Press
Sharp retort then flight in domestic conflict scene
Mrs Knox scolds her husband over gender rules and privilege as he reads, arguing that women must endure racial convention. He remains silent, focused on the paper, letting the dispute linger amid domestic tension and unresolved grievance.
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Mrs. Knox
Mr. Knox
Oliver Knox
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Buffalo Burr
A. Maria Crawford
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