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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
6
An Iowa State College extension bulletin warns that pear slug or cherry slug damages cherry and pear trees by defoliation, with two appearances yearly in June and July. It outlines spraying methods using hellebore, lead arsenate, Paris green, kerosene emulsion, whale oil soap, soaps, and other mixtures, plus cultural tips to disturb cocoons and reduce outbreaks.
The piece notes that weeds cost U S farmers over two billion dollars, more than any single crop yields. It highlights overhead irrigation as a fast spreading method to control weeds with costs per acre from 100 to 159 dollars and claims no plumber is needed for installation.
In a report from Hogs Montana the 2500 pound hog fattened on alfalfa and beet pulp sold for 200 dollars. The article notes corn should be kept from sows near farrow and criticizes milking practices. It also discusses mangels yields and the value of alfalfa bay in farming.
The article explains arsenical poisons as a control for sweet potato beetles and cutworms. It describes dipping seedlings in arsenate solutions, mixing bran with white arsenate to broadcast poison, and cautions on weather effects and leaf underside exposure, citing the American Agriculturist.
Cale states the core rules of husbandry in his De Re Rustica. First plow well, then plow again, then complete with careful manuring. For landless farmers he suggests turning litter and plant residues into usable compost.
A cor respondent describes a steel garden tool crafted by a blacksmith grandfather. The device features a blade three inches long and one and a half inches wide, a twelve inch handle, and a trowel end. It loosens soil around young plants, digs weeds, transplants small plants, clears larger plants, and suits greenhouse or hotbed work.
A compact guide suggests lubricating nails with tallow or soap before driving to reduce squeaking and prevent splitting delicate boards or furniture. The tip notes nails sink into wood with less force and risk when using this method.
Analyze court norms on specific performance and tort duties. Notes that courts refuse compulsion of performance against non-performing parties and that postmasters need adequate roads for mail carriers. Discusses liability for environmental damage from fuel leakage and warranty duties in sale of agricultural equipment when seller’s agent is present.
Outlined by Outd's Dairyman, the five profit crops are corn alfalfa and clover with wheat as the base. They include crop preparation, associated grain outputs, dairy and meat products, horsepower, and distributing income and work.
A Kansas Farmer advises that a perfect collar for each work horse is worthwhile and collars should not be swapped between horses unless fitted to the second horse. He recommends softening collars by wetting them before placing on the horse.
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