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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1926
Page
11
An Oshkosh editorial argues hard surfaced highways boost local trade. It cites shoppers from thirty to forty miles away and bus lines strained to meet schedules, predicting broader regional benefits as roads improve, benefiting Oshkosh and surrounding areas with faster transport and increased commerce.
The Federal Highway Research Board studies low-cost earth roads that form 85 percent of rural highways. Prof S S Steinberg of the University of Maryland notes the waste when one third of autos are farmers’ and earth roads are used. North Carolina uses a sand asphalt mix of 93 percent sand and 7 percent asphalt. The board aims to coordinate research to develop a low-cost surface for light traffic.
Illinois reports large savings by paving the Lincoln highway. Iowa spent $201,371 to repair 880 miles last year, with $529.92 per mile. Illinois paved every mile, costing $17,646.20 for the same period, $103.80 per mile, implying Iowa could save about $426.12 per mile and over $162,000 yearly if fully paved.
Good roads cost America about one and a half billion dollars each year. Road construction is not keeping pace with rising traffic. Keeping roads open twelve months a year is a close second in importance to expanding the national road program.
Leo C. Reynolds discusses methods for training dairy heifers to milk. Emphasizing patience, observation of disposition, kindness, and disciplined guidance, he notes some heifers accept milking easily while others require firm teaching techniques and avoidance of haste. He advocates gradual progress and humane restraint when needed.
Studies by dairy cattle feed researchers at the University of Illinois show sunflowers yield about 50 percent more dry matter per acre than nearby silage corn. Sunflowers also produce more ash crude fiber and crude fat, while corn provides higher nitrogen-free extract. sunflowers remove more fertilizing elements. Early-stage ensiling is advised due to sunflowers’ rapid stalk growth compared with slower seed development.
Illinois cow testing data show dairy cows consume about 5800 pounds silage 1900 hay and 2800 grain yearly with 5.5 months on pasture. Maintain year round legume hay and silage, prioritize alfalfa hay, or substitute soybean clover or cowpea hay. Add small amounts of protein concentrate to farm grown grains. careful crop planning minimizes feed costs.
Proper barn ventilation is essential to provide air circulation while minimizing drafts. Cows require ample pure air to digest feed and produce milk, as they emit significant moisture and consume large quantities of feed.
A Rural New Yorker piece by A J Legg praises guinea fowl as prime pest controllers suited to warm climates but adaptable to West Virginia and Indiana. It contrasts pearl and white guinea, notes their insect focus, egg production, and behaviors from hatching to mature flocks, advising June or July hatch and careful brood management.
D C Kennard at Ohio Experiment Station reports heavy poultry losses from a windpipe disease called bronchitis or cold. Overcrowding and tight housing worsen deaths, which strike apparently healthy birds by sudden strangulation from thick mucus. Preventive steps include ample fresh air, spacious floors and roosts, clean litter, and Epsom salts to help birds recover.
A historic guide notes ducks prosper with ample water and a dry roost, warns of illness when conditions are damp, and prescribes a specific Lamons ration including bran flour corn meal green feed vegetables beef scraps and fish. It emphasizes deep water pans at meals and adds bone meal and ground grain as mineral and energy sources.
Grape leaf hoppers, tiny green insects, damage foliage and lower fruit quality. Wintering adults attack strawberry and raspberry leaves, with damage amplified by neglected fence rows. Control includes removing hibernating sites and spraying young hoppers with nicotine sulfate, applied from below the vines. Sprayed grapes show higher sugar and lower acid compared to unsprayed ones.
University of Wisconsin fruit specialist C L Kuehner says protected strawberry plants shield from thawing and freezing in late winter and early spring and that even late coverage can succeed. He notes green marsh hay rye and wheat straw are weed free options, but warns oat straw timothy and clover hay invite weeds. Mulch should be spread evenly two to four inches deep.
The article notes that dwarf Alexander apple trees bear fruit in their second year after planting, much sooner than standard trees which take six to ten years. It claims fruit quality is better from dwarfs but they live shorter, require more care, and are not economical for commercial orchards, suitable mainly for short term city plots.
The peach bark beetles rarely attack healthy trees and are found in trees weakened by winter injury or other pests. Remedy focuses on correcting underlying trouble, strengthening the tree with nitrogenous fertilizer, and using a repellent wash of whitewash or lime sulfur in early spring.
Prune suckers from apple trees to improve growth and shape. Rabbits may girdle young trees, so apply a cake of soap to the tree trunks to deter nibbling. softer soap adheres better to the bark.
A rough edged traveler questions the town shop about dog biscuits. The village merchant replies with courtesy offering bags to go or meals in. The exchange reveals a small town serving visitors with practical hospitality.
Philippa speaks of taking a mind reading course while Aunt Lucy cautions that most modern minds are unfit for a young girl to read. The brief exchange hints at curiosity, parental concerns, and social norms about mental acuity.
The scene describes Pat and Mike, two Irishmen who meet on the street. Mike accuses Pat of owing him ten dollars, and Pat responds with feigned disbelief, claiming this is the first time two Irish Pat and Mike have met without a joke.
A brief exchange shows someone confessing heavy workloads with playful evasions about work scope and timing. The conversation hints at burnout, the need for rest, and a light tone about taking a break. It captures a snapshot of daily life and workplace strain.
The speaker asks if Freda rejected a marriage proposal and learns she did not outright reject. She suggests she would indicate when she feels ready to mock herself, implying ambiguity about the proposal's fate.
A fragmented line recalls a person asking who steals my purse and hints at outwitting the landlord and the tax collector. The excerpt suggests themes of personal want and civic pressure while leaving the rest to inference.
A clipped exchange questions whether all men are born equal and notes the truth that equality may not endure. The wit contrasts belief with behavior, reflecting societal views in a compact quotation.
A man who was never known to shirk his duties sought steady earnings. He searched for a job and then sent his wife to work to help meet the family expenses.
A light exchange centers on a proposed engagement ring as a man notes his preferred stone and a woman playfully comments she favors the same type, remarking the ring is her favorite. The dialogue preserves a flirty, vintage tone.
A brief remark from a mild Mr Good Citizen notes a dull day with no requests for contributions. The exchange captures a quiet moment reflecting public sentiment and a lack of fundraising pressure.
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