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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
3
Insist on seed purity by studying grain and weed seed characteristics. Farmers should avoid introducing noxious weeds as they are hard to eradicate and harm soil. the article lists specific grass and clover seed types and their hull traits, outlining how to recognize impurities across cereals and grasses.
Farmers debate best oats planting methods as broadcast sowing often yields uneven germination. Expert advise favors well broken ground in fall or spring with drill seeding at two bushels per acre to ensure quick germination, uniform depth, and better stands.
The Giant Thuya pleases conifer enthusiasts with easy cultivation and strong resilience. It thrives in varied soils, tolerates damp, cold bottoms, wind, and frost, and can be grown to planting size in two years. In tests it outgrew larch and rivaled Douglas fir on certain soils, proving superior for planking and fencing and offering good cold storage potential.
For egg production, a steady supply of grit and pure food supports good health and laying. Exercise, green forage, fresh water, cut clover hay, bone meal, and freedom from heat stress improve yields. Regular feeding, cool houses in summer and warm ones in winter, and breeding only from the best laying stock ensure consistency.
The sow with a litter of piglets requires nourishing food, not necessarily grain, but a good rich meal of shorts or middlings to sustain the litter.
The piece argues birds require protection from weather as humans change clothing to stay dry. It notes a man can alter attire after rain to avoid illness, while a fowl must dry its own clothing. Constant exposure to bad weather harms birds, so greater protection yields better outcomes.
Guinea pigs or cavies are raised for two main purposes pet fancy stock and scientific use. During the period, the animal underwent changes, with several strains and modifications of the original developed. Besides the smooth haired form the Peruvian is noted for its very long hair.
Open Indoor Runs, type, and the Abyssinian are discussed as pet choices with long hair and rosettes. Smooth haired guinea pigs need care while long haired ones require brushing. The piece covers handling, veterinary use, breeding for labs, and rat control to protect stock.
Practical guidance urges milkings at the same hour each morning and evening to optimize yield. Farmers advised to schedule two equal sessions daily, aligning with cows’ rhythms and ensuring consistent production.
A hog raiser seeks a feeding method that develops hogs with minimal corn. The goal is a cornless hog ration to meet industry demands and reduce reliance on corn in feed.
A hard crust on the potato patch will cause a poor stand. Break it up with the barrow so plants can grow through. Harrowing won’t hurt the plants once they are well started.
Frequent stirring with a fine toothed horse cultivator keeps soil moist and prevents hard, oldey conditions as the season heats. Regular cultivation helps maintain texture and aids water retention for plants.
Early spring rye is sown for grazing as it grows rapidly on fertile soil. The piece notes the spring sap drives growth and that animal value lies in production, not appearance, with cows judged by the quality and quantity of milk they produce.
Historical notes describe self boiled lime sulfur and pell boiled lime sulfur for orchard use to control brown rot, with instructions on slaking lime, mixing sulfur, and diluting into spray barrels. Cautions warn against overheating to avoid chemical reactions and harmful sulfides to peach leaves, detailing quantities for small and large batches and filtering through a coarse screen.
An early tip suggests protecting pea and corn sprouts by dipping seeds in kerosene before planting. The oil-covered seeds deter moles without harming them, offering a simple defense for gardeners against pests.
Rhubarb is described as a durable perennial vegetable with a bed lasting about 15 years. A small number of plants can feed a large family, providing a main crop for 62 weeks a year including winter varieties and early spring harvests.
A household notice advises penning a weak fowl alone for a few days and providing good care. An ordinary Myer pill is recommended as a preventive measure against serious illnesses, stressing cautious use and monitoring.
A terse musing questions the value of science if understanding remains elusive. It argues that without knowledge, reading and inquiry lose meaning and science lacks impact.
A fragmentary remark by Mr Dapende references robes and a baby associated with a college setting. The text suggests admiration of attire linked to a novice or youth, hinting at ceremonial or academic attire without clear context or full narrative.
A fragmentary line notes a confrontation in which one side was defeated by the foe. The odd cheer about whipped cream suggests a trivial or taunting aside rather than a formal outcome. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are identifiable in the provided text.
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for scalp itching irritation dry thinning hair and crusts. It instructs parting the hair rubbing ointment into the scalp, covering with hair, then shampooing with Cuticura Soap the next morning. Shampoos may be used regularly, with monthly deep treatment. Sample packages offered through Cuticura Dept Boston.
More than 60 convicts from the United States penitentiary at Leavenworth enroll in courses at the State Agricultural College in Manhattan. They study agriculture, civil engineering, mechanics, and dairying, sending lessons for correction while remaining on prison grounds. The note ends with a grim joke about vice and proof on tombstones.
Fragment references a threatening knife exchange and a plan to cut someone. It also notes a claim that chemicals are more effective than water to contain mines or fires. The text is fragmented and lacks clear attribution or location.
A Kansas woman credits memory improvement and relief from stomach and heart trouble to Postum after leaving coffee. She describes caffeine in coffee as harming circulation and brain blood flow. She notes her heart becoming regular and says she now uses Postum, which is prepared by adding a teaspoon to hot water.
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