Eastern Blue-Stem Raspberry Disease Summary
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a mysterious disease affecting black raspberries, named Eastern Blue-Stem. It torments Ohio New York Michigan Wisconsin and other regions, curling young leaves blue stripes on canes and causing yield loss and plant death in two to three years.
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Alfalfa Seed Bed Basics for Fine Packing
The main requirements of a good seed bed for alfalfa and clover insist on a finely pulverized, compact surface. Moisture varies with the weather, and the bed should be firmly packed to ensure proper germination.
Morgan horse Gladstone wins second in endurance ride
United States Department of Agriculture notes the Morgan horse Gladstone born April 18 1918, sired by General Gates out of Minnehaha, developed at Beltsville and Middlebury, trained for the 1022 mounted endurance ride. He carried 225 pounds over 3800 miles finishing second, just three points behind the winner, with nine finishers. Gladstone now works daily at the United States Morgan Horse Farm. He is a half-brother to Castor, noted in earlier endurance contests.
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Modern Beekeeping Requires Careful Colony Management
The article explains that beekeeping is an ancient practice now aided by modern methods. It emphasizes that beekeepers must control colony development to prevent swarming and maximize honey yields. It notes beekeepers adjust conditions to suit bees natural habits, boosting productivity.
Tractors Favored for Service in Corn Belt Farmers Say
Corn belt farmers who own tractors favor well known makes for which repair and service are promptly obtained and machines operated efficiently. They say these features have usually proven reliable according to governing statements.
Control Melon Aphid Threats Cucumber Crops
Notes indicate melon aphids known to attack melon and cucumber crops. Aphids target the undersides of leaves, causing curling and damage, with nicotine sulfate mentioned as a treatment option amid cultivation concerns.
Clever Trick Saves Life In South Africa Narrow Escape
An Englishwoman traveling alone in South Africa outruns six armed men by using a trick from a basined rock call to mimic a mating chorus. She and a Hottenot boy escaped in a Cape cart while captors pursued kaftirs. The tale includes notes on the origin of music from old testament passages and Greek influence.
Royal Jewels Discovered In Montenegrin Garden
Royal jewels and state papers of King Nicholas were unearthed from six feet underground in a Cettinje garden. The cache includes four cases of gems and boxes of documents detailing wartime relations with other nations. Officials will survey the items before public release and date the hiding to 1916.
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Nicholas
Cettinje
Largest Thermometer Erected on Atlantic City Boardwalk
The world’s largest thermometer stands fifty feet high on the Atlantic City boardwalk near Michigan Avenue. The device lets promenaders a mile away read the temperature. A ten inch wide mercury tube is controlled by a network of small thermometers with electrical relays while lights on the board indicate the temperature automatically.
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Atlantic’ City
Fragmentary reminiscence in Chicago Journal excerpt
A late quoted reminiscence recalls a girl recounting a first crush at about ten years old. She writes a note to a boy who then shows it to her brother and passes it on, ending abruptly with a sudden shift or breakup in the Chicago Journal text.
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