What Government Experts and Other Prominent Writers Say on Agriculture
Government officials and noted writers offer varied perspectives on agricultural policy and practice. Analysts emphasize soil health, irrigation efficiency, and market access while critics flag equity, environmental impact, and smallholder viability.
Golden bells and Calycanthus plants in early spring gardens
The article describes propagation by chilling lilies of the valley roots in a refrigerator and moving to warmth to force blooms. It details Forsythia forms, Calycanthus species, and their uses in borders, hedges, climbers, and shrub borders with notes on growth, hardiness, and soil adaptation. It also covers raising young chicks with step by step care and feeding.
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California
Storage Racks for Seed Potatoes Demonstrated
Seed potato growers learn that proper storage boosts plant vigor. The illustration shows compact racks with separate trays in each stack, designed for optimal storage conditions and space efficiency.
Value of different kinds of green forage for hogs
The Missouri station compared six forage based rations with corn for growing hogs. Six lots of 50 lb Poland China pigs received corn meal with ship stuff fresh rape alfalfa red clover bluegrass or skim milk. The 102 day trial ran July 25 to November 4, 1902 with results reported.
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Missouri
Poland
The Split Log Drag On Earth Roads In Country Use
The earth road dominates highways due to low cost and scarce hard material. The split log drag improves maintenance of earth roads, with guidance on light construction, stakes, braces, blade attachment, and materials like red cedar and walnut for durable use.
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Union
Bees Should Not Be Handled on Cold Days
Advice warns against handling bees on cold damp days. work only when bees are active in the field to avoid stings and harm to colonies.
Dust Sitting Hens Use Insect Powder On Flocks
The notice advises dusting sitting hens with insect powder to protect eggs and improve hatch rates. It emphasizes using ample powder to cover birds and nests for effective pest control.
Fertilizers Boost Yields on Sandy Soil Trials
Wisconsin experiment station field tests show oats best when barnyard manure or a mix of peat with phosphoric acid and potash is used on sandy soil. Nitrogen is the main soil deficiency. Peat plus nutrients underperforms barnyard manure for corn and is less helpful for potatoes. phosphoric acid and potash help little until nitrogen rises.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Not His Role in the Actor's Retort
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt shows a tense exchange about marriage proposals and smoking habits. The actor sharpens the reply to a manager who notes cigarette use, insisting it is his affair.
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Philadelphia Ledger
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