San Jose Scale Pest and Its Control Described
United States Department of Agriculture Farmers Bulletin 650 outlines the San Jose scale, its biology, distribution and host plants, plus dormancy season treatments and washing methods. It provides home preparation instructions, equipment needs, and spraying apparatus guidance, with free copies available from the Publications Division in Washington.
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San Jose
Farmers
Division of Publications
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Curculio a Serious Pest of Stone Fruits
The plum curculio is a serious pest to pears apples peaches cherries and plums. Adults winter over and emerge before buds open feeding on buds and young fruit while eggs are laid in fruit. Control relies on spraying arsenate of lead at leaf bud opening and again before and after blossoming to curb puncture and damage.
Plan to Propagate Grapes and Fig Trees
Take small grapevine cuttings in fall or winter and root them in sand or well drained soil. After about two years they can be planted in the vineyard. For old fig trees in winter, heap soil around the roots to encourage new shoots, then pull them up with roots ready for orchard planting.
Horticultural Notes and Samplings
Horticultural notes discuss garden aims and plant varieties with brief observations on bloom times and soil care. The column cites local gardeners and clubs, highlighting seasonal tasks and regional gardening tips for readers.
Fashion Silhouette Shifts Face Paris Trends At Home
A New York fashion correspondent weighs whether Paris silhouette experiments will threaten the American chemise frock. Practicality and good taste keep American garments close to nature's lines, with tailored suits using hip widening devices and gowns featuring draperies and beaded net designs.
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Paris
New York
Charming Crinolines For Youthful Everyday Frocks
The designers showcase charming crinolines for evening and dressy afternoon frocks. Rose taffeta and ashes of roses silk gowns feature fitted bodices, sharply pointed fronts, and full gathered skirts with triple or panelled florets. Velvet blue pieces add bead embroidery and structured lines.
Pape's Cold Compound Advised For Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Papa's Cold Compound for rapid cold relief. It promises鼻 clog relief within hours, stops runny nose and headache, reduces feverishness, sneezing, and throat stiffness after up to three doses.
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Papa
Pape
Quote exchange on excess wisdom from Boston Post
A brief note cites a Boston Post exchange about overabundance of knowledge. One speaker jokes that too much of a good thing exists while another wishes the know-it-all would forget some. The line hints at light opinion on intelligence.
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Boston Post
Aspirin for Headache Bayer Package and Directions
Aspirin is advertised as Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in a Bayer package with proper directions for Headache Colds Pain Neuralgia Lumbago and Rheumatism. The Bayer name denotes genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Handy tin of 12 tablets costs a few cents. Trade mark belongs to Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salicylic acid. The harder a man works the less he has to whine.
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Bayer
You Should Have the Bast Swamp Root Ad Clipping
A long advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims sworn testimonials and wide sales, urges readers to request a sample by mail from Kilmer & Co at Binghamton NY, and offers bottles for sale in drug stores.
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Rilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Gale
Chicago
Montgomery Ward & Co
Force of Habit at Home Causes Church Dilemma
A terse domestic exchange reveals a husband loudly seeking his prayerbook to attend church. Mrs. Petersen explains the noise and language are from her husband, who wishes to go to services but cannot locate his prayerbook.
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