Insects and tobacco dust for tree root protection
Farmers learn roots infested by pests can be treated before planting. Dipping roots in kerosene emulsion or sprinkling tobacco dust in soil above roots helps control woolly aphis. Removal of surface soil and reapplication after dust leaches down aids protection. timing depends on pest life cycle in northern versus southern regions. A report from H M Brown of Livingston Texas dated March 7 1904 notes yields and shipping history for potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri State Horticultural Society
J. M. Stedman
Stat
Ilinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Irish Potato Culture as a Money Crop in East Texas
The piece promotes growing Irish potatoes the Tennessee Triumph variety in East Texas soils. It outlines land preparation in Nov–Dec, fertilization before and after Christmas, planting window Jan 15 to Mar 1, and bed planting for drainage. It notes early market readiness in May, cash sales at a previous 60 cents per bushel, and per acre costs and rents, stressing timely cultivation and speed to market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Texas
Tennessee
Groundborne pest vulnerable to contact insecticides at planting
The text notes a pest living below ground can be killed by contact insecticides applied at planting time if it is present on the roots. This emphasizes early treatment at planting to control the pest.
Dairy Hints on Milk, Cattle Care, and Stable Drainage
Puck inspired quips frame dairy wisdom about milking cadence and udder health. The piece urges thorough regular milking, dry clean vessels, and efficient drainage to ensure milk yield, calf growth, and cattle well being. It highlights better pastures, water, and a skilled handler as key factors along with using scales and Babcock tests to judge dairy cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
How to Fight Woolly Aphis in Orchard Roots
Describes distinguishing woolly aphis from crown gall on fruit trees and explains root enlargement caused by the insect. Notes two forms of the aphis, with the subterranean root form causing smooth, spongy growths and tufted fibrous roots, and mentions defenses are difficult.
Future of Macaroni Wheat Expands U S Wheat Area
Dr. A C True of the Agriculture Department reports macaroni wheats could eventually meet U S demand and supply much of abroad. Grown best on plains near the hundredth meridian they may be cultivated over a wide area with spring growth north of the thirty eighth parallel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
A. C. True
Office of Experiment Station
Department of Agriculture
Great Plains
Thirty-Eighth
Proper Treatment of Pneumonia And Remedies
A health note warns against self treatment for pneumonia and urges calling a physician. It notes pneumonia often follows a cold or grip and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, citing Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama who endorses its use in pneumonia with consistently good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. J. Smith
Sanders, Ala
Mar
Israel & Thoma. Mar
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured by Pain Balm
William Shaffer of Dennison Ohio suffered weeks in bed with inflammatory rheumatism. After trying many remedies he bought Chamberlains Pain Balm from McCaw's drug store and within a week could work again. Also notes a man quitting a local paper misses value and savings by not reading it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shaffer
Dennison
Ohio
McCaw
Israel & Thoma
Mar
William Randolph Hearst
Washington
Daily Press
Mr. Hearst
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Wall Street
Rhode Island
Charles A. Edwards
Reflections of a Bachelor in Witty Epigrams
A satirical opinion piece Mbases gendered advice and social mores in a string of quips. It contrasts women reacting to business proposals with men who prefer dinners, jokes, and status. It jokes about wealth, speculation, and marriage markets.
Hearst Boom Moves Democrats Toward Nomination
Washington letter reports fractious House reveal and GOP defense of Beavers Machen ties. It notes world fair stock exhibits from Texas and New York, Holstein cows, and sheep shearing rules for Saint Louis shows. Hearst gains momentum as leading Democratic hopeful, with Rhode Island delegates pledged.
Remarkable Cold Case Cured by One Minute Cough Cure
Mrs. Gertrude E. Fenner of Marion Indiana suffered deep lung pneumonia from a cold and recovered fully after using One Minute Cough Cure. She regained her weight from 92 to 148 pounds and praised the remedy for strengthening her lungs. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Ball
Ravenswood
W. Va
Kore
E. 0
Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Ind
Mar
Train Schedule Fragments for West and East Routes
The snippet lists train numbers and times for Going West and Going East, including the 43 and 44 Golden State Limited and a 12 Fast Train. Through passengers may board at stops. daily and Sunday exceptions noted. Times range from early morning to late night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Express
Omaha Express
Fast Mail
Des Moines Pass
Chicago Express
Chicago Pass
Burlington & Peoria
Golden State Limited
Special Attention Given to Diseases of Children Office
Special attention given to diseases of children at Higley s drugs to Side Park. Phone 187. Calls fire promptly answered day of residence phone 342.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Maddux
Mary T. Maddux
Jefferson County
S. D. Res
Monfort
Savings Bank
N. of
Court House
Pho
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Huston
Huston East and
West Texas
Jxas
H. M. Brown
rLivingston, Texas
Wooly Aphis
Ayers
Ayer
J. B. Danforth
St. Joseph
Mich
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Masa
OUR
Washington, D. C
The
Tribune
House of Representatives
House
Bristow
Committee On
Post Offices
Jesse Overstreet
Post Office Department
Congress
Department
Beavers
Machen
Post Office
P. V. DeGraw
William H. Goodall
Harry Berliner
East St. Louis
Berliner
E. B. von Heyne
Holstein-Friesian Association
Cortland
N. Y
Wisconsin
St. Louis
Coburn
F. D. Coburn
Department of Livestock
Joe Droes
Joeney
Bears
Perrone
Exeter
Him
C.B
Rock Island System
R. J. Wilson
A. G. Jordan
Fairfield
Iowa
Calvin Snook
Higley’s Drug Store
E. F. Simmons
F. C. Weed
Simmons & Weed
Cor. Park
Castorie
T. L. James
Long
Edwin C. Bock
Shriner & Swayze
Frank Fourt
South Side Drug
J. B. Monfort
First National Bank
W. Fordyce
Risk & Or
Tallman
M. D
Phon Fairfield
A. S. Hague
E. G. Grove
D. Jones
Kate M. Jones
E. R. Smith
Lawyer & Notary Pub
North Side Park
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!