Rejuvenating an Old Apple Orchard Advice from Dr. Merrill on pruning and spraying
Dr. J H Merrill of the Kansas State Agricultural College explains winter pruning or spring spraying as first steps to rejuvenate an old apple orchard. He notes each tree is individual and stresses careful thinning, balance of root and crown, and careful pruning cuts to favor new bearing wood and fruit spurs while preserving sun exposure for color.
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J. H. Merrill
The
Agricultural College
Kansas State Horticultural Society
Topeka
Merrill
Cultivating Trees to Kill Infection
Dr. R. H. Forbes of the Arizona agricultural experiment station explains fruit tree deaths likely result from root rot. He notes the disease thrives with over irrigation and poor soil aeration, and advises careful irrigation and thorough cultivation after each watering to reduce damage, though no cure exists.
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R. H. Forbes
The
Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station
Clean water for pastures via buried oil barrel method
Farmers can supply clean water by sinking a large oil barrel half into the ground. Surround the barrel with paved stones or bricks to keep the area dry and clean.
Control of Clover Leaf Weevil Pests in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture notes inquiries about a clover pest, the clover leaf weevil larvae, with no sure control. They advise light grazing to consume or crush insects and light clover clipping with a mowing machine to hinder swarms, though survivors may be hidden until new growth resumes.
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Keeping Up the Milk Flow for Dairy Cows
The article advises feeding silage grain and hay to dairy cows as pasture feed wanes. It notes corn is cheap and efficient with dry pastures when green. It warns once milk flow declines it is hard to recover before the next freshening period and suggests a good barn reduces feed needs and improves results.
Political Views Divide Many Washington Families
Meredith Nicholson and wife split over Wilson re election with Nicholson backing Wilson and Mrs Nicholson backing Hughes. The divide extends to notable pairs over national woman suffrage and presidential choice. The piece also notes fashion trends and accessories as Christmas signals in department stores.
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Washington
Fremont Older
California
George Middleton
Fela la Follette
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
J. A. H. Hopkins
New Jersey
Richard Lloyd Jones
Madison
Wis
Rapid work on Lincoln Memorial advances in Potomac Park
Contracts for terrace walls and masonry approaches are let with 309 500 dollars allotted. Officials expect the Lincoln Memorial to be completed by late 1917, months ahead of the March 1918 contract, as the colonnade interior and eight interior columns near finish. Dredges deepen the riverside mound and a new seawall is built, bending Potomac Park outward toward the river.
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Potomac Park
Lincoln
Uncle Sam Runs Big Laundry To Cut Living Costs
The Post Office Department is expanding its in house laundry to wash about 4000 towels daily for Washington offices at a cost under 18 cents per 100 towels, saving about $500 a year versus outside bids around 50 cents. Officials note towels are always on hand and thoroughly cleaned.
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Sam
Post Office Department
Washington
Post Office
Washington City
Rat Predicted Fashion Rise as Skirts Go Higher
A large rat fleeing two bulldogs ran toward a crowd near Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvani a avenue. The animals released the rat after a struggle, and the skirted onlookers surged, sending skirts higher in the crowd while the rat was captured.
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Thirteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Animal Kingdom
Mr. Rat
Kipling
More Horses Than Ever Before In This Country
Census figures show horses still abundant despite war losses France and Britain sent 500000 horses to the front. Chicago data reveal motor vehicles rose from 11000 to 43000 in five years while horse-drawn vehicles fell only from 58000 to 49000, with 32000 cars displacing 9000 horses.
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France
Great Britain
Chicago
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