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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
2
The fragment discusses rye and hairy vetch as cover crops, September planting, and cultivation after cotton picking. It urges buying agricultural textbooks to study fundamental principles of fertilization and soil management.
A long explanatory note argues that pulling fodder from corn stalks yields little compared to corn itself. It analyzes dry weights, potential state yields, and the environmental impact, claiming shredded stalks can boost soil nutrients and provide roughage without major losses. It cites experiments and regional figures from Georgia and other stations.
J A Bethel requests entomologist R S Smith to identify beetles infesting cotton in Buena Vista and surrounding areas. The insects damage bolls and shucks, appearing in early June and increasing, with corn silks failing. A poison dust mix of Paris green and lime dust is recommended at two pounds per acre.
A reader asks how to treat an unknown disorder called Stringhart, with suggested tonics and remedies, while a government text cites iron iodide and other tonics for early cases. advice also covers poultices for a swollen ankle, hog disease misidentified as glanders, and wart-like neck lesions on a mare with veterinary notes.
James W P of Weoguska Alabama reports cabbage bugs and worms damaging collards. He asks for bug names and safe control. advice notes harlequin cabbage bug and non lethal methods. Hand picking, kerosene emulsion can harm plants. mustard rows deter bugs and allow targeted spraying when bugs cluster on mustard weeds.
Shortest line and quickest time offered for round trips from Chattanooga to Lookout Mountain via Western and Atlantic Railroad Battlefield Route. Tickets and schedules available near Saturday sales, with visits linked to the Georgia State Guard encampment at Chickamauga Park. Agency details for City Pass and Tun Agt listed with phones.
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