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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
3
Alabama farm demonstration agents heard B L Moss urge applying drought lessons to future work. Deep early preparation and level shallow frequent cultivation kept corn yields high during the dry hot spell and rain return. Maintaining humus, deep soil work, and dust mulch protects crops against future droughts.
Daily weather updates will be read over the phone to 25,000 Southern farmers starting July 1, courtesy of the United States Weather Bureau and Southern Bell. The service aims to spark rural line expansion as farmers in North and South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Virginia and southern West Virginia receive identical reports each day. County Demonstrator W. J. Moore notes Mr. Lusk and C. R. Bentley show fine corn on local farms with Bentley’s six weeks old two acre patch reaching six feet tall and awaiting a photo with his mule.
A well planned garden aims to maximize cultivation with a horse. Hoeing unsettles many readers. A poultry raiser who tolerates vermin loses future success. Warm milk remains best for calves regardless of age.
The article argues mature sows yield larger hogs and stresses preparing a perfect winter housing system. It notes spring pigs tolerate rain without shelter but fall pigs need protection, cautions against laxity, and emphasizes clean feed, decent surroundings, and tight enclosures with sturdy wire fences.
Advice covers chick care start up tasks for spring. Scatter ashes around fruit bushes and start a strawberry patch. Seed bare spots, oil and repair work harness, and inspect plow horses after winter. Clean fences, destroy insect eggs, plant shade trees for later cooling shelter.
A sharp exchange unfolds as a portrait painter vows to “do mon sieur in oil” despite the social climber’s scorn for wasting two hours. The climber insists on the best olive oil and rejects substitutes, asserting wealth for the genuine article.
In Calhoun County Alabama Probate Court J G Adams executor of Annie J Thompson deceased files final account. The court sets July 21 1911 to examine pass upon and allow the account and settlement with notice by publication for three weeks. People concerned may appear and contest the settlement. Judge E F Crook June 22 Thur-3t.
Capudine claims to treat headaches caused by heat cold grip stomach and nervous conditions. Advertises liquid form with quick act and relief from fever aches and nervousness, price 25 cents 100 and 150 at drug stores.
A study across thirty three Ohio farms shows farmers underestimate tool costs by over five hundred percent. Complete tool outfits for a 60 acre farm likely run 200 to 300 dollars, with many tools treated as negligible items on sale bills.
Frequent soil work before planting destroys weed seeds and improves moisture retention. Rolling and harrowing create a better seed bed, reducing later labor and improving yields and tuber uniformity. Planting in check rows with two way cultivation yields steadier grades and better market value.
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