Illinois Happenings Across the State in Brief
Illinois reports progress on the Oregon municipal coliseum near completion with a forthcoming dedication. Officials note aid for Oak Park and Danville hospital drives, while the New York Central plans a massive Chicago union depot project. Local incidents include a $117,000 basement fire damage and a diamond found by a Rockford worker’s daughter.
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Oregon
Washington
Ilinois
United States
van Horn & Link
Springfield
Toroute
New York Central Railroad
Union
Chicago
Joseph Go
Joe
Cannon
Oake View Hospital
Danville
Springfeld
Prince
Franklin Johnson
Hoopeston
Heo
Pretelh
France
Pa Ritv
Blue Devils
Sclaamup
Rock Tshind
L. Lo Ehanee
Jin Hedee
Crenasee
Kewanee
Kewanee Public Hospital
Rockford
John Pocola
Lubrication Rules for Tractors and Engines
Tractor experts warn half of engine troubles stem from incorrect lubrication. Oil must be heavy enough to withstand heat, provide a bearing film and piston seal, and should be changed every 500 miles in autos and trucks or every four to five days on tractors. Use manufacturer recommendations and wash crank cases before refilling. Oil waste should not be reused. old oil can kill lice on hogs in certain cases.
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J W Sjogren
Colorado Agricultural College
Horseradish Grows Fast in Fall Warmth and Cold Save Storage
Autumn cool weather triggers horseradish growth while extreme heat does not harm established plants. With good spring growth the roots endure wide temperature swings, and in storage areas they may stay in the ground until spring. Some dig them in fall, but many gardeners leave them for winter.
Sweet Clover For Pasture
Sweet clover offers superior pasture forage with frost drought and hopper resistance. The hardy legume provides abundant high quality feed through the growing season, helping farmers cut costs while feeding stock.
Value of Buttermilk Grows for Feeding Hogs
Breeders increasingly recognize buttermilk as a valuable feed for hogs. The article notes rising belief in its benefits beyond ordinary feed, with hogs thriving on this dairy byproduct and farmers reporting notable improvements in health and growth.
Sanitary Poultry Houses Feature Sliding V Trough
H L Tunison of Wakefield Massachusetts describes a sanitary method for poultry houses. A V shaped trough is formed by joining two eight inch boards and a sliding trough beneath the dropping board allows easy scraping of droppings into the trough for removal. The design includes a 9 by 14 inch opening and a pipe under the edge to guide waste outside.
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Nalling
H. L. Tunison
Wakefield
Mass
Popular Mechanics
Better price for reactors at Buffalo market
Records from June to September show 542 head of tuberculous cattle sold at $22.17 gross per head, $3.84 expenses, $18.33 net, with higher prices than in the past. Packers and stockyards administration and USDA agencies are aiding farmers, allowing buyers to pay more for reactors not condemned for food.
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Buffalo
Packers and Stockyards Administration
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Squashes and Winter Produce Storage Guidelines
Horticulturists from the Ohio experiment station advise that squashes, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes can keep well through winter if stored in warm dry conditions. Unlike cool moist storage for potatoes roots and apples, use a furnace room or warm closet that won’t freeze with a target temperature of 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Handle carefully to avoid bruises and stem damage which invites decay.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Excellent feeds for hogs require pasteurized dairy byproducts
Skim milk and buttermilk are praised as excellent hog feeds especially for young pigs yet dangerous if from unpasteurized sources. Creamery milk from a large region is mixed, making it almost impossible to obtain germ-free skim milk or buttermilk. Do not feed these products unless pasteurized.
Plowed land should be left rough until spring
The article advises that as a general rule fields should remain rough after plowing. It discourages disk or harrow operations before spring, arguing that such a pass tends to loosen, pack, or cause overly smooth, run-together soil.
Preventing Spoiled Silage Through Precautionary Measures
Spoiled silage has multiple causes, yet none are unavoidable. Proper handling, timely harvest, and careful storage can greatly reduce spoilage.
Easiest Way to Propagate Apples by Root Grafts
The article explains winter indoor grafting to propagate apple varieties. It covers selecting scions from last year’s wood, choosing young root stock, proper tying with soft cord, and packing grafts in moist sand. It outlines planting depth, spacing, and the timeline for transplanting to the orchard.
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Mississippi Valley
France
Best Time for Pruning in Feb and March
The orchard pruning window runs in February and March while the gap is active. Prune to promote healthy growth and maximize yield during the late winter period.
Prepare Soil for Trees and Ground Work
It is well to plow the ground and harrow it off smooth before the trees are set out and if this can be done at all it will well repay you to prepare the ground as you would for a field crop.
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University of Iinois
Urbana
Danville
Berries for Home Use on Every Farm
Recommend growing blackberries dewberries and strawberries for home use on every farm where soil is suitable. Prepare ground and establish a berry patch for home use to supply fruit locally.
Business Woman Credits Taniac With Health Relief
Mrs J W Pickins of Los Angeles owner of a bookstore describes severe indigestion nervousness and heart trouble symptoms improving after taking Taniac. She reports better appetite restored sleep and increased energy following the remedy sold by druggists.
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Taniac
J W Pickins
16Th St
Los Angeles
Mercantile Place
All Good
Be an Optimist From Wheeler's Magazine Weed Patch Quote
An amateur gardener digs through a potato patch as a friend jokes about weeds. The enthusiast counters that work is easier when weeds are thick and close, implying motivation in persistence.
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Wheeler
Long Words Rank in Respect to Legitimate Terms
Authorities rank the longest legitimate English words with nantidisestablishmentarianism at 28 letters and honorificabilitudinity at 22 letters. The notion highlights the rarity and linguistic curiosity of ultra long terms.
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