White Grub Pest Shows Increase
The white grub or grub worm, the larval stage of May beetles, feeds on grass roots and crop roots. Eggs are laid in May and June, hatch in about two weeks, and grubs spend up to three years developing. Control measures include summer fallow, deep plowing, harrowing, rotation, grazing infested fields with swine, and delaying planting to reduce damage to wheat and other crops. Department of Entomology Oklahoma A and M College notes.
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EB. Jackson
Department of Entomology
Oklahoma
A. and
M. College
Suggestions on Picking Corn to Save for Seed
Advice from extension agronomist Wraldo Kidder on saving seed corn. Focus on early maturing plants chosen for sturdy upright stocks, free of suckers, in average soil and moisture conditions. Ears should be medium sized, heavy, and dry well for seed purposes.
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Wraldo Kidder
Extension Agronomist
Colorado Agricultural College
Clover Yields Improved by Rotation and Soil Care
Ohio experiment station notes large clover fields signal good rotation and soil health. Proper inoculation lime and phosphates improve stands, while short rotations add organic matter. A 40 acre trial showed clover yield up 133 percent with adjusted manure and mineral additions. corn oats wheat and clover hay also rose in yield.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Ohio
Causes of Barren Stalks in Cornfields
Poor seed stands as the major cause of barren stalks in cornfields. Insects and diseases affecting the ear formation, including the corn root worm, white grub, and corn root aphis, also produce barren stalks. Thin soil or improper planting density can worsen the problem.
Cholera Loss Exceeds Twenty Seven Million in U S Swine
A United States Department of Agriculture compilation reports hog cholera caused losses over 27 million dollars to the U S swine industry in the year ending April 30 19 4 Most losses fell in the corn belt where hogs are plentiful The report notes about 80 percent of losses are due to cholera and cites sanitation and serum prevention as key control measures Bulletins with full information on hog cholera and its prevention are available on request from the USDA Washington
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Corn Belt
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington
Colorado Potato Beetle Eradicated by Spraying Techniques
The article describes the life cycle of the Colorado potato beetle and the effectiveness of spraying with poisons. It explains that adults overwinter in the ground and reappear in spring to feed and lay eggs, with grubs causing most damage in July and August. Sprays using arsenate of lead or paris green are advised, noting thorough mixing and stirring. Hand-picking adults early season is also recommended as a control measure.
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Colorado
Paris
Simple Rule to Insure Profit From Home Garden
Amateur gardeners can control pests by recognizing common disease signs such as cankers leaf spots and mildews and by using Bordeaux mixture for many diseases and arsenate lead or tobacco for chewing and sucking insects. Equip a dusting tool or sprayer and adopt a vigorous offensive strategy to protect plants.
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W. R. Gardner
Sonrl College of Agriculture
Harald
Farming notes on feed, milk, and pest control
The article discusses feed choices for cows noting alfalfa compared with Sudan hay and the inefficiency of three tons of Sudan hay to equal one ton of alfalfa. It warns about fly spray effectiveness and stresses clean fresh water, plus reports wet spring weather benefiting potatoes and blight risk, recommending protection with Bordeaux spray for blight insurance.
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Timathy
Sudan
Bungalow Design A Small Home With Practical Comfort
William A. Radford outlines a bungalow that blends convenience with charm. The article details a compact floor plan featuring a living room with fireplace, adjoining dining room, well arranged kitchen with built in gas, service porch, and well lit bedrooms and bath, all aimed at efficient work and pleasant living.
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William A. Radford
Willam
A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Home Purchase As Investment In Uncertain Market
The piece argues buying a home shifts from a comfort purchase to a financial investment under high rents. It notes monthly housing costs around $160, versus comparable rental costs, and suggests even without mortgage interest and taxes the ownership yields profit against renting.
Waxing Floors for a High Gloss Oak Finish
The method calls for thorough dust free cleaning then a first coat of high grade floor varnish. After drying rub smooth with mineral wool and apply a second coat. When fully dry rub again with mineral wool before waxing. Dust free floors prevent spots or lumps.
Double Service Porch Modern Home Feature
The article notes a shift from old style porches to year round use with enclosed sun rooms and French windows. It explains double service spaces connecting to living rooms and potential winter fly ing room function, plus heated floors via under porch foundations and insulation for cost savings.
Empty space improves comfort in sitting rooms
A reader advises leaving large spaces in rooms, arguing a home is for people to live grow and move in rather than a furniture wareroom. They claim a sparsely furnished room is more comfortable and convenient in every way.
Oil Burner Evaluation by Home Investigation
Investigators judge oil burner performance by examining homes where installed. The process reveals whether users work efficiently and economically.
Art Auction Boon as Old English Masterpieces Attract Buyers
Sir Rider Haggard warns roofs of English mansions rot as owners cannot afford upkeep and sale of contents floods market. Christie’s and Sotheby’s list duke of Westminster and duchess of Wellington treasures including Rubens and Van Dyck, with demand from American buyers noted and a boom for 19th century British landscape art.
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London
Sir Rider Haggard
The
Times
Christie Auction Rooms
Duke of Westminster
Rubens
Philip IV
Vandyke
Christie's
Duchess of Wellington
Duke of Marlborough
Blenheim
Earl Howe
G. C
Edward Grosvenor
John‘Hippistey
Countess of Gosford
Cora Countess of Strafford
America
Plymouth Rock Target of Bottle Toting Vandalism
Report from Plymouth Massachusetts describes locals and visitors viweing a damaged Plymouth Rock site. Custodian Samuel Rice notes white scars on the dated panel, shattered glass along the gravel beach, and several bottle necks found near the rock. He also suspects theft of a fragment and signs of recent hammering on the surface. A separate item mentions a new 16 story Stockholm office building signaling European construction activity.
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Plymouth
Mass
Chase
Samuel Rice
Mr. Rice
Sost
Hunter
Ares
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