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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
2
The United States Department of Agriculture explains must use sturdy uniform egg containers for parcel post. Proper packing with exc lior or cotton and strong materials protects contents and reduces damage. Local and distant shipments require clearly labeled eggs and proper crates or containers.
United States Agriculture outlines preserving fresh eggs in a water glass solution at home. Use 1 quart water glass per 10 quarts boiled cool water, fresh eggs, sealed in washed stone jars, with two inches of solution. Store cool dark. avoid movement. Boiled eggs may crack unless shell is punctured. Prices: water glass 75 cents per gallon at drugstores.
An editorial argues that increasing meat production hinges on converting cheap two-cent eggs into more valuable poultry. It promotes a method to boost meat output by farm practices and market tactics to raise bird yields and profitability.
The nest materials such as hay straw and leaves should be changed periodically to prevent germs and insects. Cleanliness is urged this season with burning or fumigating rubbish and renewing nests with sanitary materials. Hens avoid unsanitary nests and owners should spray for insects and diseases now to reduce danger.
An ample supply of deep litter such as clean straw should cover all floors at least twice monthly for winter. Straw, cheap this year, provides comfort and activity for hens, aiding health and vigor as active layers convert feed to eggs while overfed, inactive hens gain little.
A historical note advises on destroying bean and pea weevils using bisulphide of carbon in airtight vessels. Place beans or peas in a sealed container, add a shadow dish with the chemical, seal and vent after 24 hours. Dosage suggestions: a tablespoon for five gallons, one ounce for two bushels.
A small seed marker shaped like sled runners is described for straightening and spacing garden rows. Place markers 12 inches apart with an extra lines option, align with a stretched string, and maintain a consistent 18 inch offset from the last mark to ensure orderly, neat beds.
Canada thistle and sow thistle spread by underground stems. Mow the plants, plow and disk to kill new shoots, and prevent top growth to exhaust roots. Cultivating corn in hills with thorough cultivation and hand-hoeing also helps. Early elimination saves future work.
Experiments on soil plant food removal in corn show average full-crop uptake of 89 pounds nitrogen 38 pounds phosphoric acid and 78 4-10 pounds potash. Husk ing corn uses more nitrogen due to longer feeding period. ensilage corn harvested green. Potash ranges from 60 to 100 pounds per acre while nitrogen and phosphoric acid stay near their level.
In view of a likely farm labor shortage next spring, evaluate rigging three and four-horse everers for farm implements. One man with a four-horse team can seed as much as two men with two-horse teams, accelerating spring work.
The rapid increase in alfalfa production in the United States prompts a closer look at its potential as a universal livestock feed. Formerly limited to cattle, alfalfa now serves horses, swine, and sheep as well.
The article notes that labor-intensive crops like radishes and lettuce demand far more workers than cabbage, sweet corn, or cucumbers. It urges growers facing labor difficulties to study the issue in winter to economize and use labor to its best advantage.
Instructions for removing quack grass cover small patches with tar paper or dig out. For large areas mow the field plow it under and disk weekly until fall. Follow with harrow, and plow again if needed. Plant corn the next year and dig out any stray plants.
Statistics for 33 states record 1,489,207 miles of roadways with 824,000 miles designated as improved highways, outlining the scope of highway development.
A fragment notes responsibility for alimenta and common colds. The text hints at a comparison of duties or causes, suggesting misattributed or evolving roles in health provision. It reflects archival phrasing about medical responsibility and disease potential.
Poultry raising should aim at specific goals such as egg production and climate adaptability. Choose breeds suited to hardiness and winter endurance to ensure annual egg yield, and feed with the objective of maximizing egg production.
Knowledge of diseases. Every poultry raiser should have some knowledge of the diseases more commonly affecting chickens.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. Treatment via Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore the tube, preventing permanent deafness. Price and free circulars offered by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Garfield Tea as a constipation remedy.
A simple sponge wrap prevents color from running down brush handles during overhead work. Use a large oblong sponge cut with a slit to slide over the handle, push it up, and tie a cord to keep it in place. The sponge absorbs leaks and can be wrung out without removing the brush.
The article describes standard boots in three fixed quality levels to be sold in Germany. The medium grade uses paper fiber with leather uppers and wooden soles, while the rough and better-class boots use sail-cloth linen or old felt with leather uppers and ordinary wooden soles. Boots for men and women will be standardized and no other kinds will be obtainable.
The guidance states camphorated oil cleans furniture better than spirits of camphor. It not only removes white stains but also restores the polish.
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