SOIL INFESTING PARASITES INJURIOUS TO POTATO CROP
A discussion on soil borne diseases affecting potatoes including molds bacteria and fungi. It covers how continuous cropping manure practices seed infection and rotation influence the buildup of root parasites and strategies such as soil disinfection lime and formalin treatments to manage potato scab clubroot onion smut and rosette diseases. It warns that disease pressure rises with age of culture and emphasizes diversified crop rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Belby
United States
Canada
HER LITTLE HAND IN HIS
Two married men Henne and Pecke discuss wives and misfortune after a light chat. Henne recalls bachelor days while Peeke boasts of three hours with his wife, joking that letting go would have provoked her wrath. Humorous London Tit-Bita item with wry marital anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henne
Pecke
Peeko
Peeke
Bis
London
Softening Cure for Red Rough Hands by Cuticura
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and a night regimen to heal dry fissured and itching hands. Soak in hot water, dry, apply ointment, wear loose gloves, and expect velvety white hands by morning. Sold worldwide with free samples via Cuticura Boston postal offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. L
Boston
Speed the Parting Guest Rood Bye
Departing visitor refuses to stay due to lack of funds prompting a sharp exchange with Father Knickerbocker. The scene ends with a curt farewell as one party leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Knickerbocker
Paxtine and other household remedies in old notices
An assorted set of brief product pitches and quips from a historic page. Paxtine sponge bath aid promoted for odor control at 60 cents, plus notices about a cook’s whereabouts, Cole’s cough and skin remedies, a Vermont or New England tone, and light humor about anomalies and parental remedies.
Decoy Technique for Driving Hogs by Br. G. Whatherstone
The article explains hog behavior when driven and why using a decoy works better than direct driving. It notes hogs resist gates and form defensive clumps when attacked, but a dragged ear of corn tempts them to follow, allowing the owner to lead them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. G. Whatherstone
Elas
Silo Lessens Cost of Feed for Dairy Herd
J C Frey of Kansas outlines a on farm feeding method for a Shorthorn dairy herd of 15 cows in 1911. He promotes corn silage with alfalfa hay and yard fodders, noting silage lowers feed costs by 40 to 60 percent and increases milk flow, while acknowledging it isn’t a balanced ration and may need cottonseed and bran to supply protein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Frey
Kansas
Building a New Poultry House
A notice suggests locating a new poultry house on a sandy spot already available. The idea implies surveying local land for suitable, well-drained ground before construction.
Shade for the Hens in the Summer Yard
The text suggests providing shade for hens during heat by stretching a large sheet or canvas over part of the yard. It argues this is humane treatment for animals unable to help themselves in scorching conditions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dowbrook Farm
Lam Geet
Turkey
Farmers’ Institute
Eneas
Mr. Pecke
Speed the
Parting Guest
Paxton Toilet Co
Mass
Townley
Boston Transcript
Cole
J. Ww. Cole & Coy
Black River Vals
Wim
Mia
Winslow
Libby
Chicago
Eemores
mtiNet
Taberpackes Linxnessin Boteg
Bancsamedar Qwalunsinum Interanonne
Dba
EU Flealet
Emore Bros
Renee Zore
Albany St
Cambridies
Mas
the Olden
Lavysit
TEWIS
Ghigago
Bears
Centaur Company
New York
Castoria
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