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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
3
Washington officials fear a serious drop in American cotton production as the agriculture department reviews驱 data and market pressures. The report cites weather, pests, and rising costs impacting yields and farmer livelihoods nationwide.
Washington reports grave concern at the Agriculture Department over declining southern cotton output amid rising demand and possible market cornering. Entomologist T O Howarth notes Texas infestations and eight new stations to test boll weevil resistant seed, while visible supply totals show a sharp year over year drop and price pressures threaten mills and growers.
A fragmented note advises parched wheat as a corrective for illness and cautions against drying poultry for home use. It claims scalding as the quickest method and notes unfertile eggs keep longer than fertile, citing census data on turkey production.
A June 29 1903 letter from Jones Prairie Texas argues for Rural Free Delivery over Star Routes. It links better roads to mail service gains including earlier Herald delivery and expanded Cameron post office business. The writer cites savings, convenience, and wider reader reach as key benefits.
A brief note suggests feeding hens with ample buttermilk and mixing it with bran or meal as a good feeding method for poultry. The guidance emphasizes liquid and grain combination to support hen health.
A Farm and Ranch piece urges country girls to value farm life over city work. It condemns urban factory and laundry jobs for long hours, poor air, and health harms. It highlights outdoor country tasks and independence as superior, while praising a pure home environment.
A Virginia reader reports five years of heart trouble eased by Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine after failing other remedies. The note urges using the products and seeking the free Heart Diseases book from the Deent MNE Bermenes company in Elkhart.
Census data show Texas has the most turkeys and superior facilities for raising birds and livestock. Fort Worth packing houses handle poultry as they do beef and pork, encouraging farmers to expand fruit and fowl production for stable profits.
A bird dealer explains two methods to teach a parrot to speak. In a dark room sit quietly and repeat the target phrase hundreds of times, or use a well lit room from concealment, though light may distract the bird. The learning time ranges from four or five hundred repetitions to a week or more.
Arsenical sprays pose health risks and can injure plants. Use sparingly and only early in growth or long before maturity. Even with lime milk, damage can occur. If arsenic exposure is suspected, thoroughly wash all attached fruits and vegetables before eating.
Recommendations favor one large potato piece per hill for best potato yields based on Ontario Experiment Station four year test. Extra notes advise castor oil for cattle warts, green feed for confined poultry, and prefer fresh greens like mustard cabbage and beets for family gardens with oats or rescue grass in winter.
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