Kaffir corn aids beef production in western trials and notes
A Kansas State Agricultural College report highlights Kaffir corn as drought tolerant and high yielding for forage and grain, nearly matching Indian corn for fattening steers and pigs. It cites experiments at the Kansas station, farmer practices, and guidance on planting thick in rows for good yields. Also discussed are hemlock timber use in farm construction and worm free corn methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Kansas
Western States
Dausas
Nermedoot Hoos
H. M. Cottrell
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Kansas Experiment Station
Lowa
Western Corn Root Worm Advancing Through Ohio Pests
A Nebraska Nebr. Nebraska Station Bulletin summarizes Diabrotica longicornis, the western corn root worm, its life cycle from eggs laid near stalk bases to adults feeding on silk. It notes serious root damage, rotation as effective control, and a list of crops affected. The piece also mentions related species and broad notes on chicory cultivation and farm practices.
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Central States
Ohio
E. D. Sanerson
Cornell
N. Y
Country Gentleman
Uae
Waren
Railway Agents Link Oil Trade Across Rivers
A fragmentary report notes agents in New Orleans and Chicago coordinating oil shipments via rail routes from the Mississippi Valley toward the West. Names such as Abel, Scott, and Kelloud appear among various stations including Minneapolis, Kansas City, Denver, and Louisville.
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Buta
Boston
New York
Datoiniere
Riehamrend
Minneapolis
Onmilin
Kansas City
Hot Springs
Arko
Denver
Mississippi Valley
Oil
Hines
Win
Murrey
Hed
Abel New
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C. S. Douglass
Savage Building
South Side Square
Covington
Indiana
Govington Machine Shops
J. W. Camp
Proprietor
Kay
Weite
William Wright
Montreal
Jen Toi
Castonria
Fuwa
Cheney Bros
North 4Th Street
Covington, Indiana
Gall
W.M. Schma
Sale Stable
Ely
Inew
Illinois Central
New
Orlerne
Memphis
St. Louis
Louisville
Evansville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cairo
Dubuque
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Copvaiants &c
Munn & Co
Scientific Americat
All News
Sbrdrutee
F Bt
Washington, D.C
Dan
Mller
SeKas
J & G KR
Piteburg
Kenesas City de Port
Maettre
Port Arthur
F. A. Hornbeck
Hansac City
Particulara
Addaene
Creecemt Oil Co
Mino
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