Importance of Planting and Thinning for Corn Yields
An Agriculture Service guide explains proper corn planting and thinning. It covers row spacing from 3.3 to 3.8 feet, checkrower use, hill planting, seed depth from one to four inches, and thinning as stalks stiffen. It notes moisture and fertility needs, replanting limits, and aims for optimal stalk density for high yields.
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United Sates Department of Agriculture
Yarlos
dr.Jatter
Prairie States
Conserving soil fertility a duty for Western farmers
The article stresses soil fertility concerns for Western farmers urging return of fertility to land with proper fertilization to sustain crop production and reduce future reliance on purchased fertilizers. It highlights ongoing harvests without replenishment and the need to reverse soil depletion.
Bees Wintering On Summer Stands In Chaff Hives
Beekeeping author argues for wintering bees on summer stands using chaff hives with sawdust cushions over the brood chamber. He warns outside winter cases harm bees and suggests a house or shelter for wind and rain. He reports good stores and many young bees when properly packed, advocating late brood rearing and cautious entrances to avoid mold.
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F. G. Hhrman
Beekeeping Winter Entrance Advice
The text warns that a buildup of dead bees and debris blocks hive entrances in winter. Snow can bury hives, risking suffocation if crusted or icy. Facing south helps melt ice. After heavy snowfall, clear in front of hives while leaving snow around other sides to shield from winds.
Saving Best Garden Seeds
A farmer urges saving top garden seeds each year to preserve strains adapted to local soil. He notes occasional seed changes may help, but stresses selecting seeds that suit regional soil and climate to sustain the strain and avoid waste compared with European practices.
Steel wire corn cribs promote durable, rodent resistant storage
Western states adopt two inch mesh steel wire cribs praised as durable, ventilated, fireproof and cheaper than wood. Proper setup on stout posts with removable steps protects corn while enclosing a bin holding about 800 bushels.
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Corn States
Small farms for the East spur debate on farm size
A Baltimore American writer argues that large farms run by hired labor threaten rural communities. He says big corporate farming erodes farm homes, churches, and schools, creating unrest and reducing community interest. He contends small owner operated farms foster patriotism and thrift.
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Saya
Baltimore American
S& Money
Average cost of plowing with horse and tractor compare
A historical note estimates horse powered plowing requires about ten horse power hours per acre, with two acres per plow at speed. Government data put horse labor cost at about $1.25 per ten hours per acre. Tractor costs vary by size and fuel usage. an 8-16 tractor using kerosene and oil may run 10 hours daily, two 14 inch plows cover 5.6 acres at roughly 40 cents per acre.
Spring for Lumber Wagons Patent Seat by Blakestee
Charles Frederick Blakestee of Madison has secured a patent for a spring seat for lumber wagons. The design attaches springs at each side over the top box with cross-bars and rocker arms beneath the seat. Pivoting hangers and rocker arms allow the springs to flex while enabling vertical movement of the cross bars for smoother rides on frozen roads.
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Hera
Charles Frederick Blakestee
Madsan
Money in selling loafers for profit advice
The article argues dairy farmers should record daily cow yields to identify loafers. It claims about half the herd underperforms while the other half pays for feed, noting greater profits from selling loafers as canners at similar market prices than continuing costly feeding with no net return.
Best Returns From Grains Seeding Advice
Grain farmers are urged to sow eight pecks of wheat per acre to reach likely net returns, with emphasis on seed grading and drilling. The text notes that small grain seeding tools have not yet proven a reliable method, hinting at ongoing experimentation and adjustment.
Illinois Woman Warns of Aging and Drug Cure Hype
A fragmentary testimonial touts a patent cure for old age and ailments, citing kidneys filtering poisons and urging water drinking plus Anuric. It includes a quoted endorsement from Mrs Jas Bergar praising Favorite Prescription, claiming no alcohol or narcotics and availability at drug stores.
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Snys
Dr. Fierce
Buffalo
Jas
Bergar
Jackson St
Train Tale Teases Cold Night in Scotland
A brittle night on a lonely Scottish train yields a small tale of a ticket collector and a Scot with a flask. A tepid exchange leads to a discreet nip. In other news a convertible tent frame becomes camp stool and a trunk doubles as a bath tub in a patent note.
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Danny Scotsman
John Jellicoe
Loen
Scotland
Scotyman
Sud
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