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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
8
A Fangus Experiment Station report details commercial washing of apples and pears to remove spray residues. A weak hydrochloric acid bath followed by rinsing and cold water spray proves superior to brushing, with neutralizers added if needed. Costs run one to five cents per box and washing should occur as soon as fruit is ripe to avoid wax barriers.
Greatest insect pests on gooseberries and currants are leaf eating insects. They can be destroyed by spraying arsenate of lead one pound per 50 gallons of water when worms appear. Bense insects on canes are controlled by lime sulfur spray in dormant season eight gallons per 50 gallons. Plant lice on leaf undersides killed by nicotine sulfate one ounce per eight gallons with four ounces laundry soap as an emulsion. Apply early before leaves curl to detect underleaf activity.
In a Natural New Yorker piece T C Kevitt describes bagging grape clusters to shield fruit from pests like the common yellow jacket. He recommends using a three pound paper bag with slits to vent water, creating a uniform interior temperature and a mildew free, insect free cluster.
Horticultural notes warn the 1980 apple crop faces damage from apple scale pests. Expert advice stresses timely harvesting and proper packing supplies. Cherry and stone fruit orchards suffer from pest ravages, with guidance toward resistant varieties, soil care, sanitation, pruning, and spraying for protection.
United States Department of Agriculture discusses steam sterilization as the preferred modern method to kill soil borne diseases, weed seeds, and pests. The inverted pan method costs about 1 to 2 dollars per 1000 square feet, requiring 40 to 80 minutes of steam, and copies of Farmers' Bulletin 1620 F are available free from USDA in Washington.
A United States Department of Agriculture survey in northeastern Kansas reports that 86 percent of a typical valley has lost 4 to 40 inches of soil over 40 years. Acres vary in loss from 11 to 28 inches, with several plots showing significant degradation. The land, once rich silt loam, now overrun with weeds and far less productive, continues to wash away.
Wisconsin experiment station findings support the proverb Make Hay While the Sun Shines. Sunlit hay shows greater vitamin content than shade hay. Farmers should rake promptly to turn hay as it wilts, allowing leaves to stay hydrated while coarse stems cure.
Fragmented excerpt discusses tree propagation, weed eradication with seed-house preparations, seed selection for high production, the Bordeaux mixture for plant disease control, and spring garden practices. Includes garbled phrases about pies, livestock, and farm tasks.
Julia Bottomley notes the season offers attractive new woolens and tailored sheer weaves with bold color contrasts. Boucle, frosted coatings, and tweeds in vivid color schemes dominate, with georgette tailleurs and net ensembles creating chic jackets, coats, and dresses for smart warm-weather wear.
World s Work notes rapid forestry progress since 1905 when the forest service began. Reserves rose from 50 million to 4 16 billion acres within 150 national forests. Fire towers 831 now. 1 186 campgrounds improved. forest roads up to 16 780 miles. trails 47 175 miles. fire lines 35 926 miles. Receipts grew from 85 600 to 6 299 802 last year, with over 4 million from sustained timber sales.
Popular Mechanics Magazine notes a wild black raspberry variety discovered in Oregon woods that thrived in hot dry weather, persisted through winter, and bore fruit in late fall. Believed to be a hybrid with blackberry, its leaves and growth mimic blackberry. Experts study its potential for commercial shipping and canning.
The streamline projectile was developed and perfected by Sir Joseph Whitworth of England in 1868. The French adopted the streamline concept as early as 1803. It was employed by this nation during the World War.
A fragment notes a nervous woman threatening a scream if a new dress is not obtained, paired with a remark about an inscrutable man and the landlord. The exchange hints at dignity, social pressure, and domestic tension in a terse, humorously clipped dialogue style.
An old fashion note touts Castorial as a harmless children's remedy. It claims gentle action suitable for infants and used for colic diarrhea or upset. The preparation supposedly calms restlessness and ward off constipation or bad breath with a few drops.
An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts melt fat by taking half teaspoonful daily in hot water. It promises weight loss within weeks, increased energy, clearer skin, and sharper eyes. The copy notes an 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It cites leading druggists selling the product globally.
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