Forest interplanting yields profits in six to ten years
Rutgers forestry expert EK L Scovell advises interplanting pine with Norway spruce or Douglas fir on idle land. Plant spruce at six by six feet and insert pine in alternate intervals, saplings mature for Christmas trees in six to ten years, delivering 50 cents to $1.50 per tree, with an acre yielding $400 to $1,200 if two thirds reach maturity. Pine then grows to 20,000–25,000 board feet per acre valued at $150–$250 standing, plus thinning profits over time.
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Rutgers University
Early Seeded Oats Give Larger Yields
Nebraska and North Platte experiment stations show oats seeded early in spring produce higher yields. In seven years March 31 sowing averaged 58 bushels per acre, April 12 49, and April 20 88 at one study site. another 14 year test yielded 28, 18, 25, and 21 bushels for similar dates. Early seeding benefits oats and applies to barley and spring wheat. farmers should ready ground for rapid seeding once spring work begins.
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North Platte
Neb
Winter Green Feed Very Important for the Hens
Practical notes on storing cabbage and mangels, temperature control in cellars, and avoiding freezing for hen feed. Advises sprouted rye and oats as green feed, warns about fire risk with kerosene sprouters, favors metal trays, and suggests slicing mangels for easier pecking by hens.
Garden Planning for a Healthful Year
Plan your vegetable plots to meet family needs and preferences. Focus on the vegetables your family likes most and size the plot for convenience and comfort rather than squeezing into a cramped space.
Crop rotation to curb insect damage in continuous farming
The article notes that planting the same crop, especially corn, in the same fields year after year worsens insect damage and reduces yields. It recommends crop rotation as an effective method to lessen pest impact and improve production.
Garden soil and planning tips from old farming notes
Many chinch bugs may be harbored in fence rows and roadsides. Manure thrown out in weather loses half the plant food in six months. Crop rotation, manuring, and fertilizing restore natural soil fertility. Half the pleasure of a garden lies in planning and half the work saved. Winter evenings can pay dividends next season.
Farm Inventory Valid Simple Record for Farmers
Prof W B Hart from New York State College of Agriculture explains that farm inventory is the simplest and quickest financial record. It reveals net worth above debts and tracks progress year to year, aiding credit statements for banking needs. The Ithaca college offers a free inventory form with taking and credit statement directions.
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W. B. Hart
New York State College of Agriculture
State College At
Ithaca
Ventilation Tips for Chicken Houses
The article stresses that chickens need more fresh air than other farm animals due to moisture from skin and kidneys. Overcrowded, poorly ventilated houses cause foul air, dullness, and poor health in the morning. It recommends a narrow south side opening and curtained openings 30 to 36 inches above the floor, all adjustable for closing.
Farm Inventory Records Property Progress For Farmers
The farm inventory helps record lent or misplaced property and shows progress in accumulating farm property. Many farmers who keep close records regularly take their farm inventory to manage their farm business.
Economic Factors in Silage Costs at Missouri College
The Missouri Agricultural College reported last year that corn silage cost $5.90 per ton. The figure used a 26 percent 4-bushel yield with corn valued at 94 cents per bushel and included liberal actual costs across items.
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Missouri Agricultural College
Grub Out Dead Trees Midwinter Calams for Orchard
Grub out dead trees in midwinter and saw off large dead branches. Chop into stove wood. Apple or cherry wood fuels fireplaces and stoves. Removing dead wood now reduces spread of blister canker and borers to live trees.
Diamond Dye Ad Promises Easy Garment Color Tubes
An advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes with 15 cent packs that color wool silk linen cotton and blends. Instructions claim simple directions for tinting delicate shades or dyeing permanent colors on apparel and draperies. It urges customers to tell their druggist material type before purchasing.
Crystal gazing linked to medical diagnosis, says expert
Dr Lee Edward Tarvis of Towa State University says crystal gazing helps in scientific diagnosis as a way to induce daydreaming. Popular Science Monthly notes Travis uses the practice to diagnose certain insanity types.
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Lee Edward Tarvis
Towa State University
Travis
Popular Science Monthly
Cuticura Toilet Trio advertised for complexion care
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are promoted for a clear complexion, clean scalp, and soft white hands. The trio is completed with Cuticura Talcum, described as fascinating and fragrant.
His Specialty Lulu Skill At Keeping Job Hunt Alive
A colloquial exchange highlights Mose’s claim of “skill” as he mocks the constant search for work. The dialogue reflects a dramatic streetwise dynamic and social tension in a rough-edged scene.
Cole's Carbolisative heals skin diseases with quick relief
An advertisement touts Cole's Carbolisatve as a fast cure for burning itching and painful skin ailments. It claims instant burn pain relief and scarless healing with a 60c package option. Contact The J. W. Cole Co. Rockford Alabama for orders.
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