Desert reptiles and dangers on the Mojave frontier
John B. Slater surveys Mojave desert residents from the diamond rattlesnake to the tarantula, horned toad and desert tortoise. He notes their habits, venom, and human risks, including a rare red spider bite with fatal potential and a teacher's cautionary spider discovery.
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Desert
Mojave
California
John B. Slater
Codling Moth Explained and Spraying Described
The codling moth or apple worm causes more loss to apple and pear growers than any pest. A brief life cycle and control notes aid Stevens County growers in countering the pest this season. During winter the larva rests in a silken cocoons spun last autumn.
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Stevens County
Details on codling moth life cycle and orchard spray control
The article explains codling moth biology from cocoon to adult moth and how larvae enter apples. It describes overwintering in cocoons under leaves and in sheds, timing of emergence with apple bloom, and the progression of larval feeding inside fruit. It then outlines arsenate of lead sprays, calyx and cover spray timing, and methods to determine optimal spray dates with moth emergence observations and temperature cues.
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Stevens County
Yakima
Messrs
L. R. Batson
Kettle Falls
F. E. Bailey
Cold in the Head and Catarrh Remedies Promoted
An advertisement describes acute nasal catarrh and chronic risks, claiming internal usage alleviates inflammation and supports healing. It offers free circulars from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The page also lists Priscilla Dean hats for girls at 138 E Astor with hats coats suits skirts hosiery.
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Ruggists
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Priscilla Dean
E. Astor
Everwear
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