Corn Borer Spreading West Across Canada
Ontario reports corn borer extending westward with adverse impact on crops. Canadian agricultural officials warn growers to monitor fields and adopt control measures as pest moves into new regions.
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
1
Farm Timber Owners Urged to Cut Corn Stalks Tight to Ground
United States Department of Agriculture advises timber owners to cut cornstalks close to the ground and till plow to destroy winter homes of the European corn borer. Ohio and Ontario authorities ramp up pest control, with wind and water transport noted as risks. Farmers urged to compare prices, obtain bids, and advertise to secure competitive, reliable purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agricultura
Ohio
United States Department of Agriculture
Lake Erie
Canada
Detroit River
Ontario
St. Thomas
Pennsylvania
Magnachusetts
United States
Lvanartment Oriculture
Forest Service
Written timber sales agreements urged for buyers and sellers
The notice advises using a written agreement in timber sales, especially when the purchaser cuts the timber. It notes standing timber can wait through periods of low prices and warns about deterioration. It references Farmers’ Bulletin 1117 on profitable woodland marketing and directs requests to the USDA Division of Publications in Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers
Division of Publications
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Fence Weeds and Biennials Threaten Farm Corners
Neighbors discuss fence corner weeds and biennials affecting oats and cornfields. They note Canada thistle, burdock, stock lettuce, and beggar lice spreading via pasture fences, with comments on weed control and potential impacts on future crop stands.
Vermin Prevention For Hogs From Lice Infestation
Government guidance notes lice stay on hogs and spread through close contact. Proper sanitation stops risk: clean and disinfect pens after infested hogs, remove litter, spray floors, and use approved disinfectants such as creosote diluted per directions. Keep premises free of infected materials to protect hog herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Take-All Disease-Resistant Wheat Varieties Identified
The United States Department of Agriculture reports 39 wheat varieties immune or highly resistant to take-all disease in Illinois and Indiana. Varieties include Belogitna Crimean Currell Dietz Longberry Early May Fulenster Multz Gipsy Gladden Gold Coin Grandprize Harvest King Hurumlag Jones Mire Kenred Kharkot Lenp Malakot Mammoth Red Michigan Amber Mediterranean Minnesota Heliade Nigger Westerboden Poole Portage Pride of Indiana Red Cross Red Rock Red Wave Re Hobie Rudy Stoner Trumbull Turkey Wheedling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
How to Deal With Weeds Around the Farm
The piece urges clearing weeds from waste places around farms to save time and money. It explains that fence rows and farmyards suffer from neglect and cites the US Department of Agriculture on killing annuals and biennials by mowing twice a year. It suggests oiling and sealing bare patches, using dirt to cover oil, and warns against harsh methods like tar paper or excessive salts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Anouhér
United States
Canada
Remove Trash From Gardens II Autumn
A historic notice stresses cleaning vines and plant debris after harvest to prevent pests and disease next year. It cites guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture and urges gardeners to burn remaining vegetation rather than composting it for future crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agreulrate
Timber Pole Specifications From Farmers Bulletin 1210
The article outlines pole quality standards for second-growth timber and required dimensions. It notes defects such as crookedness and checks, and states representative poles must be 24 inches top and 48 inches butt circumference, while second-class poles are 22 and 46 inches. It references US Department of Agriculture Farmers Bulletin 1210 for guidance and how to obtain copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pole Company
Bunal Circumferen Erenive
United States Department of Agricultura
Farmers
Washington, D. C
Underground storage boxes for vegetables
Instructions describe underground storage boxes for beets, carrots, turnips and other vegetables. These low boxes allow temperature protection with coverings and natural ventilation, suited to nonfreezing regions, offering cleanliness, accessibility, and low cost while preventing water buildup and enabling partial removal without disturbing remaining produce.
Kitchen Cabinet Recipes From 1943 Western Newspaper Union
A fragmented 1943 kitchen column offers practical home cooking tips. It describes Chestnut Sauce for venison, Squirrel Pie, Baked Chicken In Milk, and a Honey Glaze for ice cream, with steps on browning, simmering, and baking.
Food preparation for invalids and nursing care tips
A health and home care piece discusses proper meal planning for invalids, emphasizing nursing training, tray presentation, and hygienic food handling. It covers preparation techniques, serving aesthetics, and avoiding overstocking perishable foods, with practical tips for mothers balancing household duties and care.
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