26 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1928
Page
1
Artificial support for cane fruits aids growth and berry picking. Three trellis types exist: single wire, two-wire horizontal, and two-wire vertical. Posts 25 to 80 feet apart, height 3 to 5 feet. Details include wire gauges, cross-pieces, and tying methods for each system.
U S Department of Agriculture notes September and October as key apple picking months. Maturity varies by variety and storage conditions. color, firmness, and adherence to the tree guide picking. Dresssure tests measure fruit firmness. readings indicate optimal storage point for varieties like Arkansas Black and McIntosh.
Orchard notes warn that mixing late apples with summer varieties leads to grief. Growers spray late varieties after summer fruit is picked, but scattered trees are often overlooked, creating ideal conditions for insects and fungi that may infect future crops.
Horticultural guidance stresses annual pruning from planting for currants and proper fertilization for newly set strawberries until established. Replacing aged currant canes with new ones boosts quality, increases lighter fruit, and cuts harvest costs. The text notes severe shock from dehorning for topworking and consequent sucker growth.
An editor William A. Radford article describes an integrated barn design with a 40 by 60 foot dairy cow wing and a horse wing arranged as an L. The plan houses 3 cows and 16 horses in single stalls, includes a central watering trough, hay floor access, and overhead feed and litter conveyance with ventilating features for stormy weather.
The English manor house ideal is large and historic with red brick walls and stone trim. Gabled walls rise above steep roofs with decorative coping and finials. Stone sills jambs mullions and transoms accent door and window openings. Chimneys crowned with ornate pots define this Tudor domestic craft.
The article proposes adding a rear stairway when space allows and a pocketbook permits. It argues a secondary stair provides privacy for housewives, reduces steps, and helps them meet or avoid visitors quickly without passing through the main hall or living room.
The article discusses rough textured wall finishes as a historic interior trend. It notes textures as aesthetic features from various periods and their acoustic benefits, plus practical aspects like hiding dirt and the need for redecoration. It explains a simple method using white powder and water to create textured walls or ceilings with common tools.
A novel ash lifting device quickly removes ashes from beneath a fire by placing a van beneath and elevating with a crank. The system uses a concrete pit with waterproof wiring and a trapdoor in front of the heater to move cans to a cart, preventing clogging and easing disposal.
Fragmentary OCR text references small bore type, material structure and timing. It mentions year references and houses, with unclear phrases about water kit and practices. No clear person, organization, date, or event is readable for a solid summary.
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