Weather Forecasts Aid Fruit Spraying in New York
The Weather Bureau forecasts from USDA support New York State College of Agriculture in advising fruit growers on spraying for pests. County agents lead the service, notifying growers by phone or mail when sprays should be applied. New York growers spend about 3 million dollars annually on spraying. Three to five applications per season are common, timed to exact conditions to maximize effectiveness.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New York State
Weather Bureau
New York State College of Agriculture
New York
Wheat yield rise in Union county Oregon farmers
Oregon farmers in Union county increased wheat yield by over 48000 bushels with no extra labor after adopting Hybrid 128 winter wheat as advised by the county extension agent. State tests show an average 6.1 bushels per acre gain. about 92 acres of the 1922 planting certified for seed.
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Oregon
Union County
United States Department of Agriculture
Weapons to Fend Flies on Farm Warns Kansas Expert
Kansas state entomologist George Dean advises using repellents on cattle if breeding sites cannot be eliminated. He notes horn flies cluster on shoulders and backs and suggests destroying breeding spots by scattering droppings and removing old straw piles to curb stable fly infestations.
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George Dean
Kansas
Dean
Grit Essential for Hen Health and Fowl Economy
Grit is vital to fowls aiding digestion and gizzard preparation. Inadequate grit strains the system, risking disease and poor nutrient absorption. Keeps a grit box in every pen or yard. Investigators say grit strengthens tone and brightens plumage.
Detecting Raspberry Plant Diseases While Harvesting
Most raspberry diseases cannot be seen on the plant but appear after digging. Avoid using plants with hard knots or galls on the roots as these spread and ruin fields, making them unprofitable.
Co-Operative Drying Plants Favor Small Growers Profits
Community fruit drying plants help small orchardists convert surplus fruit into profit. A careful district canvass measures unmarketed fruit, size the evaporator, and determines plant scope. The plan emphasizes conservative estimates, mature fruit quality, and a general purpose design for apples peaches plums and prunes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Teddy Toad Plans Lectures on Toad Life and World
The story follows Teddy Toad who vows to lecture despite admitting many talks are not wise. He outlines possible lecture topics including a toad’s experiences, The World to Which We Live, The Garden of Which We Live, and recital poetry. He imagines quotes and a grand speaking career.
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Teddy Toad
Taddy Toad
Taddy
Teddy
Thia
Dust mixture controls cucumber beetle, says entomologist
Carl J. Drake, state entomologist at Town State college, recommends dusting young cucumber plants with calcium arsenate and gypsum. Apply after seedling emergence, then two to three times weekly from sunup to sundown, following rains. Typically 10 to 12 applications suffice, with more required in severe beetle outbreaks.
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Carl J. Drake
Town State College
Destructive Qualities of Heavy Motor Trucks
Destructive qualities of heavy motor trucks threaten smooth roads as millions are spent to improve highways. The piece notes widespread use in commercial transport, rising long distance touring, and growing motor truck movement despite road challenges.
Sudden Milk Feed Changes Disrupt Laying Flocks
The article notes that sudden shifts between sweet and sour milk cause digestive issues in laying flocks and disrupt feeding rations. It advises using buttermilk, skimmed milk, sour or curd milk as acceptable feeds, but with regular or small, measured amounts to avoid problems.
Corn Silage Cutting and Packing Guidelines Mentioned by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture advises cutting corn for silage fine and packing well in the silo to maximize feed quality and capacity. Typical cut length ranges from one-fourth to one inch, with one inch being less optimal due to poorer packing and consumption.
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Saya
United States Department of Agriculture
Tongue Twisters Show Careful Coverage of Cats
Carey carefully covered Charlie's cats as Vivaclougs Vivian viowed varying views. Circus clowns offered curious capers and questioned fees in a lively, playful piece.
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Carey
Charlie
Vivaclougs
Vivian
Garlic Bulblets Drive Wheat Loss in Mid Atlantic
A U S Department of Agriculture survey links garlic bulblets or wild onion found with wheat to price discounts and milling losses. Maryland and parts of Pennsylvania show widespread garlicky wheat with lower milling value and higher spoilage risk. Estimates show up to 200,000 bulblets per acre sown in Maryland fields, with many farmers carrying 50 bulblets per pound of wheat.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Atlantic Coast
Massachusetts
Georgia
Missouri
Department
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Killing Potato Bugs With Arsenate of Lead Mixture
A Missouri Experiment Station note outlines using arsenate of lead to kill potato beetles. It recommends mixing 15 pounds of arsenate to 50 gallons of water or 1/2 ounce per gallon for small batches, stirring into a smooth paste before adding water. Dusting with a duster or through a cheesecloth bag yields best plant adherence, especially when dew is present.
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Missouri Experiment Station
Pasturing Sweet Clover To Prevent Woodiness
Nebr. Agricultural College agronomists advise pasturing sweet clover to keep it nine to ten inches tall for tender shoots. If stock is scarce, mow for hay leaving at least eight inches of stubble to preserve buds for new growth. Unlike alfalfa, sweet clover does not regrow from the crown after the second year.
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Nebraska Agricultural College
Refilling Small Silos With Shocked Corn
Farmers with limited silo capacity can extend feed by cutting and shocking corn and refilling silos as they empty. This method yields better feed than field silage but not as good as corn stored at the right age. Placing new silage over old is fine if the surface is mold free.
USDA expands anti barberry survey with 300 more field men
The United States Department of Agriculture has enlarged anti barberry efforts by adding over 300 field men on July 2 to continue a farm-to-farm survey of common barberry bushes. The goal is to finish surveying eight western states by year end, with salt treatments showing high kill rates. Surveys east of the Mississippi may extend beyond two years.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi River
Department
Keep Seed Grain Pure Rogue Foreign Plants
B Olden of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture warns that winter wheat and oats often carry stray rye or barley. He recommends selective pulling after heading out, and cultivating patches large enough to supply seed, repeating every second or third year to keep grain purity high.
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B B.olden
Agronomy Department
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Rosen Rye Superior as Fall Pasture for Hogs
Stosen rye is praised as a top late fall pasture crop for swine by Iowa State College specialists. Adapted to poor soils, it was developed at the Michigan experiment station and outperforms other varieties at local trials. Seed in late August or September at 2.5 to 3 bushels per acre. Rye winters well and can be used again in spring, or ground for hog slop.
Homemade fly repellent keeps dairy flies away
A homemade spray to deter dairy flies uses coal tar dip fish oil and whale oil with laundry soap diluted in water. The mixture yields about 30 gallons to spray ten cows twice daily for forty days at a cost of one cent per head per day.
Breeders Advise Separate Runways for Cockerels and Pullets
Cockerels and pullets should be separated when possible as early as sex can be determined since stronger birds claim more feed. As they develop, the best birds are chosen for egg production and mating purposes. In selecting young birds, constitutional vigor is of paramount importance.
Raspberry varieties perform best on sandy clay loams
Red and purple varieties like Cuthbert and London thrive on sandy clay loams while black caps such as Gregg do well on rich clay loams. Neither red nor black are fussy and both perform on any well drained fertile loam.
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Cuthbert
London
Water Needs for Pigs in Summer
Farmers emphasize continuous clean water for pigs during hot months. Proper hydration supports feed efficiency and growth, helping maximize profits this season.
Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy Promises Relief for Women
An anonymous Bay City reader describes severe illness and weakness after childbirth and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with rapid improvement. The notice urges women suffering from displacements irregularities or weariness to request a free Private Text-Book from The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Anya Mra
Posluszny
106
High Street
Bay City
Michigan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sam
Cleaning London Digits: A Major City Spring Clean
The article details London's vast upkeep including daily rubbish collection of 5 000 tons by 1 820 vehicles at ten cents per hundredweight. It notes Victoria station paint work, the British Museum library refurbishment, and redecorating the Tower Bridge dome with gold, plus annual hotel cleanings at the Savoy and Carlton.
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London
England
Victoria Station
British Museum
Reading-Room
Tower Bridge
The
Savoy
Carlton
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Advertisement
Cuticura soothes itchy baby rashes with hot baths using Cuticura Soap and gentle applications of Cuticura Ointment. A touch of Cuticura Talcum powder offered. 13 dusted on at the end. Advertisement notes 25¢ per item.
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Cuticura Teleum 13
Wife learns husband must have the best at all times
A narrator recalls she loved her husband after long marriage and assumed she need not share her standards with a new cook. After a dinner mishap the husband lacked top portions, so she instructs the cook on the rule. The cook, with forty years’ experience, questions how he would know this rule.
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New York Sun
The Old Fashioned Girl Joins Him Now
A light hearted line reflects changing habits as a woman joins a man in ditching cigarettes. The quote suggests laughter and tears can mask true motives in relationships.
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