20 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
1
A damaged, disjointed page blends war era poetry with agricultural guidance. It references Vernon, Freedom Guard, and a burial tone while shifting to practical farming notes on basin irrigation, seed sowing timing, crop yields, and small-scale home propagation ideas. It also mentions egg production and feed mixes for poultry, with scattered experimental tips.
The article discusses dry farming in Egypt, noting long use of basin cultivation and cotton yields without regular irrigation. It explains soil pulverization, capillary rise, and reduced evaporation as essential to conserving moisture, with reference to ancient and modern practices and the role of water management in Upper Egypt.
Advice on currant cultivation notes currants as a reliable small fruit if kept free from the currant norm. Recommends applying hellebore powder to destroy pests, with a good crop likely to follow once pest control is implemented.
A fragment discusses farmers failing to rid fields of weeds due to overextension. It notes that when land exceeds the crew’s capacity, weeds gain the upper hand and persist despite control efforts.
Satia factory initiates purchase from Let Erder Trom dairy supply house to acquire a table for production needs. The deal outlines supplier terms and delivery expectations under local trade rules.
Fragmentary notes suggest the Foodle Foundation faces doubts about a dairy project. Critics warn the venture may fail, while supporters pledge to pursue feeding and food initiatives. Further details are unclear from the fragmentary OCR.
A reflection on true manhood, praising the helpful man who focuses on what he can do for others rather than what he can obtain, defining real virtue as restraint and service.
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