The Dog Bulletin in Congress Sparks Missouri Spotlight
Rep Hawes of Missouri extols dogs in a long Congressional Record on a proposed agricultural bulletin. The piece recounts Hawes as a lawyer and civic figure, notes his dog study, cites Missouri’s dog population and shows Jackie and Stubby in photos, and outlines dog care and training.
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Harry Bartow Hawes
Missouri
Congressional Record
Department of Agriculture
Congressional Directory
Hawes
Sons of the American Revolution Sons of Confederate Veterans and
American Legion
Army
Senator Vest
Vest
Champ Clark
Thiawes
Jackie
W E. Mackey
Atlanta
Mackey
Stubby
Colorado Rockies
Longspeak
United States
Agricultural Department
Pruning Peach Trees for Low Head Form and Bearing Wood
Horticultural guidance explains annual pruning of peach trees to keep fruit on two year old wood and avoid wind damage. Start by cutting yearlings to 18 20 inches from the bud, then shape a low head frame with three main limbs. Continue building framework for two years, removing excess twigs to balance the canopy and place fruit buds on robust wood for steady bearing.
Black Knot Disease in Plums and Cherries
The article explains black knot as a windborne fungal disease affecting European plums and sweet cherries, describing its lifecycle with spores growing in branches over a season, causing brown irregular swellings that harden. It recommends early spring pruning to cut out the infected areas well below the swelling to prevent spread.
Control Apple Tree Borer by Midseason Cutting
The beat method advises cutting out borers twice yearly with a sharp knife and pliable wire to push from the burrow. Remove borers early to prevent damage and recheck in late summer around August or September before new borers establish. A greasy dark spot indicates presence and allows nicking out the young borer before damage occurs.
Setting Out Young Trees Tips for Planting
When setting out young trees make a straight sided hole slightly larger than the root system diameter Prune large roots back about a half inch This helps new wood form feeding roots quickly and establish sooner Watering is not desirable in normal spring planting as it paddies the soil and can form a concrete paste around tiny roots
Thorough spraying key to controlling tough pests
Effective pest control hinges on both spray quality and the thoroughness of application. Insects and diseases that resist easier measures require careful coverage to succeed.
To Destroy Scale Insects on Trees
To destroy San Jose and other scale insects use ime sulphur spray any time when not freezing before buds burst. Mix five or six gallons ime sulphur to fifty gallons of water.
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San Jose
Bayer Aspirin Ad Urges Authentic Product Use
An ad warns buyers to look for Bayer on packaging or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer aspirin. It cites years of physician use and safety for headache lumbago rheumatism and pain. The copy ends with a proverb about a self-made man finishing a job and turning time into money.
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Bayer
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