North Dakota Professor Proposes Statewide Tree Windbreak Plan
Dr J H Worst president of North Dakota Agricultural College urges lawmakers to plant rows of willow trees across the state from east to west with one mile spacing to conserve moisture reduce wind erosion and curb weed spread He argues windbreaks would humidify air and protect dry farming regions promising immense agricultural value and a lasting monument to legislative achievement.
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South Dakotaine
J. H. Worst
North Dakota Agricultural College
Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Canadian Prairies
Washington
Buckle's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing for Chapped Hands
Frightful polar winds lash the far north and roughen hands, causing chapping and sores. Buckle's Arnica Salve is advertised to soften skin and heal cold sores, burns, boils, cuts, ulcers, bruises, and piles for 25 cents at all druggists.
Better Silo Construction Guidance From Ground Level Advice
A historical text argues silos should be built above ground for easier handling of silage. It warns against deep foundations, notes frost concerns, and urges readers to avoid unnecessary debt by resisting purchases until crops are grown, stressing personal financial responsibility.
Getting Out of Debt Brightens Dakota Crop Prospects
The Dakota Farmer territory reports a bright overall outlook due to ample moisture and a warm subsoil after a cold winter. The piece urges farmers to shed debt and notes potential selling campaigns by agents leveraging optimistic prospects.
Thin cows and ewes valued for productive milkers
A farming guide argues thin cows and thin ewes are often best milk producers. It warns fall culling favors fleshed “easy keepers” but notes top milking potential lies in animals that convert feed to milk, not bulk. The author recalls lessons from sheep trading valuing lean, productive stock.
Sheep Notes on Early Lambs and Careful Shearing
The article urges shepherds to remove late and early lambs promptly, trim tails, check for wire cuts, and use turpentine for minor injuries. It stresses timely actions to prevent trouble, and notes ram fleece removal improves appearance and value at fairs.
Bring a Ram For Fall Breeding Season
The notice advises buyers to select a thrifty, wide chested active ram with slight red skin and proud head. Buy early to acclimate before service time. at fairs fat can mask faults. Do not fear paying for quality but avoid poor rams at any price.
Poultry Pointers on Vermin Prevention in Roosts
A farmer advises using sulphur and slaked lime in nests to deter vermin. The round roost is favored for self cleaning and easier on the hen’s foot. Kerosene and kerosene-based mixtures are recommended to discourage mites and lice on roosts.
Denver Girls Learn Practical Skills for Marriage Preparation
Across the country schools and colleges for girls offer practical training for marriage. In Denver fifteen classes outside schools teach cooking sewing laundry spending and saving, child rearing, and managing small incomes with an eye to future independence.
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Denver
Russian thistle hay quality questioned for livestock
The article discusses Russian thistle hay as a feed option, noting it is less palatable, harder to cure, and more difficult to gather than alfalfa hay, though claimed to be nearly as nutritious.
Farmer Reflects On Forage Quality And Hay Types
The writer compares thistle hay and wire grass for animal feed, noting animals are nearly starved if given poor forage. They acknowledge better hay helps but remain skeptical about significant gains from limited experience.
Insect Bite Costs Leg Warns of Dreaded Sting
A Boston man lost his leg two years after an insect bite. Buckler's Arnica Salve is advertised to kill poison and prevent swelling inflammation and pain. It promises to heal burns boils ulcers piles eczema cuts and bruises and is sold for 25 cents at all druggists.
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Boston
Buckler
For Rent for Sale Signs at Inter Ocean Office
For sale and rent notices appear at the Inter Ocean office. John W. Maner offers farm loans with low costs and easy terms.
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Inter Ocean Office
John W. Maner
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the Farmer’s Forum
Orrin
Worst
the Northern Investment Co
Eddy, Ramsey, Towner, and
Rollette Counties
Devils Lake
Farmers
Sheep Notes
Devils Labs Stamp Works
Anderton
Jour Nal
Russian Thistle
Kirchof & Cooper
Gall
H. E. Baird
Pres
R. J. Drake
Cashier
N. J. Haley
R. Cashier
First National Bank
Devils Lake, N. Dak
Jone
Guar
The
Ramsey County Implement Co
Devils Lake, N. 3
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