County fairs boost farm education and revenue
A Department of Agriculture report cites 1203 county fair associations with 5521 members and 2,625,750 dollars in 1910 receipts. The study highlights benefits to agricultural colleges and farmers institutes, outreach through demonstrations, and calls for expert judging, controlled amusements, and annual state supervision.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Agricultural College
Farmers’ Institute
State Board of Agriculture
Phosphorus boosts crop yield, Illinois studies show
Dr Hopkins warns soil needs replenishment. University of Illinois experiments show phosphorus use doubles crop yields. Wheat on treated fields averaged 58.5 bushels per acre versus 24 bushels without phosphorus, underscoring farming as a science akin to manufacturing.
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Hopkins
Minols
University of Illinois
Lime on the Farm A Practical Guide to Lime Use
Farmers are advised on liming fields to improve soil structure and crop yields. A Massachusetts study recommends small plot tests with twenty pounds of lime per two rods using beets as a test crop, and notes quicklime as the cheapest form. It details slaking, application timing, and sources from markets, including marl and tannery refuse, with cost and handling considerations.
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Brooks
Massachusetts Experiment Station
New England
Preserving Old Trees With Cement Bandages
Time to aid wounded trees by cleaning out decay, disinfecting with corrosive sublimate or creosote, and filling cavities with concrete reinforced by iron bars and inner bark matching. The method aims to prevent disease and allow cambrium to cover the repair, preserving the stately old trees.
Little Texan Farmers In Taft Grow Crops At School
Taft school children operate two acres of plots each as a personal farm. They receive seeds tools and guidance, manage watering and weeding, and compete for medals and cash prizes. A boy earned 11 dollars and a girl 12.02 dollars more than him. About 200 participated first year, nearly double this year, with aim for 1000 young farmers next year under Professor Moon.
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Taft
Moon
Exchange Corner: Egg Prices Spark Commentary
In a witty exchange a shopper mocks eggs at thirty eight cents a dozen, while a grocer defends the price noting that one egg equals a full day’s work for a hen. The light quarrel reflects typical street talk on cost and value.
Improving country life through farm machinery use
One of the first considerations in improving country life and reducing farm drudgery is the extensive use of improved farm machinery. Study your conditions and examine implement catalogues for the tools you need. Efficient implements are the farmer's capital and usually bring profits when properly used.
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Faria
Science
Little Faumues Nations Wealtil
Sturmer
Sturmer Jeweler
Easton, MD
Bolgiano
Holgiano
J.bolziano & Son
Pratt, Ligit and Ellicott Sts
Baltimore, Md
Donton
Lillie Arrington
West St
Easton
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Bliss
Maaria
Smith Good
Destox, Mo
ET. Orme
Anderson Town
E. T. Orme
Andersontown, Md
A.w.short
Vermont
Chas. H. Redden
Denton, Maryland
Feed and Sale Stables
A. E. Cooper
Denton
Maryland
Nisi
Jacob Ghingher
Miller
J. Kemp Stevens
Maryland Agricultural College College Park
School OF Technolous
Washington
Arlington
Beltsville
Mt. Clare
Sparrows Point
The
School of Technology
R. W. Silvester
Pres
College Park
Scribner’s Magazine
Fifth Ave
New York City
Ctrouses
E. A. Strout Company
Ate Strout
Sewn Aa
Py Matecemus E. A. Strout
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
John $. Barnhart
Denton, MD
J. Wrigeit
Lyman Brown
Murray St
Del
Va. Ry
Senenus
Waltimoril
Denyton
Rehorotil
T. Murdoch
Agi Willard Thi
LH. Jones
Imson
Ridgely
James Texmile
Frank L. Roberts
Lay
Beaven Cor
Washington & Dover Sts
Arm For Sale
Whiteleysburg Road
Greensboro
Acme Timber
R. R. Shull
Shropshire Buck Lambs
H. Asro
Denton, Oa
Thomas O'Connell
Market Street
Wilmington, Delaware
OS. F. Garey
E. Lexington ST
Baltimore
John W. Masten
Petractor
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
the Bestp Suroaosis
Ww. A. West
James T. Coopf
J. Virail Moore
Cooper & Moore
Undertakers
Cooper
Moore
Neble’s College of Huibalming
the Savings Department OF
the Peoples
National
Bank of Denton
Albert G. Towers
Kirsty T. Nurrry
Tus F. Jouxson
Concord Bargain House
W. W. Dukes
Concord, Maryland
T. H. Evans & Company, Fruit and Propacs Commission Merchants
Light St
Uryrs
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