Commercial Cultivation of Ginseng by L M Beinnington
From Washington comes a discussion of ginseng as a valued tonic in China despite foreign medical marketing. It covers grading, supply routes via Hongkong, wild versus cultivated roots, regional price variation, and nationwide cultivation across the United States with methods and timelines for planting, transplanting, and harvesting.
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L. M. Beinnington
Washington
China
Amoy
Hongkong
Siberia
Korea
Manchuria
Colony Plan Is Best For Poultry Farming
The colony plan of keeping poultry suits farmers with ample land. It allows several hundred hens on an ordinary farm without yarding costs and keeps them away from home buildings. It's described as the farmer's way.
Three Conditions for Storing Seed Corn for Moisture Control
The article outlines three essential conditions for storing seed corn to ensure high germination: good air circulation around each ear to remove surplus moisture, a above freezing temperature until dry, and timely drying before cold weather. It also notes unsafe storage in piles, boxes, or porches and suggests simple farm methods to improve air flow.
Build a small square frame with chicken wire or boards
Construct a 4 by 4 foot frame with braces at each end to stand upright. Stretch chicken wire on both sides and secure, ensuring each mesh holds one ear with no two ears touching. If chicken netting is unavailable, cover with boards and drive ten penny nails from each side, slanting nails so ears stay in place.
Keep Seeds From Ripening to Prevent Weed Spread
Farmers should prevent weed seed spread by avoiding seed grain sources and clearing weedy areas such as barnyards fence rows roadsides ditches and waste places. Maintain constant cutting to stop seed production and compost weed infested manure before field application to kill seeds.
COWS TORMENTED BY FLIES AND BEEKEEPING SUGGESTIONS
A rural note explains why cows yield more milk during brief fly-free spells. It suggests using fly dope on cattle to mimic the effect and mentions raising bees as a possible benefit for farmers. The piece mixes practical advice with promotional language and ends urging all farmers to raise bees.
Double Row Plan Benefits Celery Cultivation
A writer recounts planting celery in double rows on upland ground after early potatoes were harvested. Ground prepared with manure and fertilizer, soil thrown and rotted, and rows four feet apart. Plants grew unusually vigorous and larger than single-row crops, saving labor and space.
Boars Made Fit For Breeding By Controlled Routines
A report from American Swineherd details how breeders return fat boars to breeding quality. Techniques include limited corn, light exercise, and confinement to a stall with a nearby trotting bow. After six to eight weeks, both tested boars became manageable and turned into first class breeders.
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Herdaman
Pullets Should Reach Laying Maturity Before Winter
A farmer should cull underdeveloped pullets to boost flock profits. Fall and winter losses occur when too many pullets are not matured before cold weather. Mature pullets lay reliably year round. laggards should be marketed promptly to prevent drones and poor output.
USEFUL HANDLES ON BARREL FORGED FROM SHOVEL HANDLES
A brief note describes making improvised barrel handles by cutting two old shovel handles to length and fastening them on opposite sides. The method emphasizes sturdy attachment and even distribution to support the barrel.
Buckwheat and barrel handling tips for cool weather planting
The notes describe moving a barrel with screws and adding a top using a large thread spool. Water in barrels should be covered to prevent mosquitoes. Buckwheat is highly frost sensitive and should be sown in early July to avoid early frost damage and ensure seed production, with delays to allow maturity before cold snaps.
Connecticut College Tests Hens for White Diarrhea Germs
The Connecticut Agricultural College used blood tests to detect white diarrhea in hens. Few pockets showed the germs, and infected hens were mainly between two and years old.
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Connecticut Agricultural College
Five Women Endorse Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Readers recount letters praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for avoiding surgery. Mrs Sowers of Hodgdon Maine, Mrs Sarra of Shelbyville Kentucky, Mrs Hanover of Hanover Pennsylvania, Mrs Griswold of Danville Illinois, and Mrs Grimmer of Cleveland Ohio describe relief from severe female troubles and surgery fears after taking the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Tronapon
Lydia KE
Lydis E. Pinkham
Apa Wil
Walnut St
Hanover
Decatur
Int
Lydia H. Pinkham
Laura A. Griswowp
East William Street
Danatarr
Bespina
Jydia E. Pinkham
C. J.grirrrr
Constant St
Cleveland
Lydia E
Perfectly Familiar To Him Carney Refuses To Enthuse
A Chicago Herald anecdote recounts Andy Roban retelling Carney’s quip about a sunset on Lake Michigan. A visitor’s praise of the sunset prompts Carney to remark that the sun sets only about two miles from his home, underscoring local pride and humor in a brief city tale.
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Andy” Roban
Carney
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Cuticura Soaps Offer Free Samples for Infants’ Eczema Tips
Advertisement claims a hot bath with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment relieves eczema rashes itchings and irritations in infants and children. Encourages rest and speedy healing. Free nail sample with an address postcard to Cuticura Dept. XY Boston. sold everywhere.
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Dept. XY
Boston
Women Life Savers Form Junior Branch for Girls
The National Women's Life-Saving league announces an indoor season start with a new Junior branch for girls under sixteen. No child is too young to learn swimming, and many top swimmers pledge help to Miss Mehrteng, the president, in training younger members.
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National Women's Life-Saving League
Mehrteng
New York Evening Post
Try Dentaon's Coffee Draws North and South America
When all others fall to please Try Dentaon's Coffee, all of North and South America musters an area of about 15 million square miles.
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Dentaon
North
South America
Bathing Cap Rescue Request From Calm Lady
A guard from Hfta recounted a tough rescue, describing it as a hard swim. The Lady, composed, thanked him and then asked him to retrieve her bathing cap, explaining the request with polite insistence.
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Hfta
Restore Natural Hair Color With Guaranteed Hoy's Health
An advertisement promises a safe method to restore natural hair color using Hoy's Hair Health. It claims gray hair regains youthful shade, adds shine, and tones the scalp, with products available at drug stores in various sizes and via mail order. The Kansan City streetway companies announce an all night or owl service.
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Hoy
Inci Dentior
Pilloway Boeusalties Co
Newark
Ned
Adv
Kansan City
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