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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
5
The report outlines using hydrocyanic acid gas as a plant insecticide since 1886, noting that short high doses are most effective and plant tolerance varies. It explains calculating cubic contents of greenhouses, dosing per cubic foot, and step by step fumigation procedure with safety cautions for workers and nearby homes.
Boston story about a British flag said to have been captured at Lexington and passed through Israel Foster to Marblehead and Manchester families. The piece’s history is debated, with notes on its dimensions, alterations, and use by militia under Washington before 1777.
A piggery built at the Winnipeg Agricultural College features lean-tos on both sides for driveways and exercise sheds, with south side windows spanning nearly the full length. Pens have cement floors sloped to absorb liquid, and a cellar beneath for storing roots.
Cumberland, Md, reports on William Brady of Rush who has held the egg picking championship for 25 years. He selects hard shelled eggs by tooth, colors them with onion dye, and parades in a striped suit before the Easter contest. He vows retirement as his teeth fail to distinguish shells.
Secretary Wilson approves an experimental grape vineyard of over 100 acres in Vineland New Jersey for the middle Atlantic states. Prof Husman and Mr Scheer will oversee ten acres with Dr Voorhees aiding soil and fertilizer work. Fifty grape varieties will be tested and juice production studied.
A wolf invaded Iron company deer preserve on Grand Island off Alger county Michigan for the first time in a year. Trackers chased the animal across the ice, it killed one deer and carried off a portion of the carcass while repeatedly failing to reach the rest of the enclosure. After a long pursuit the wolf crossed back to the mainland toward Indiantown.
Private road six miles of former Wabash railroad between Shumway and Effingham in Mattoon Illinois is now a working farm conveyance. A gondola hand car with a tong pole propels the vehicle, carrying up to 20 riders, and makes regular market day trips along the line abandoned eight months ago due to maintenance costs.
Sam complains to Chloe about an insult to his friend Mr. Jackson. Susan insists the matter is settled, while Chloe asks who the nocturnal visitor was. Yonkers Statesman reports a local exchange turning on a mysterious late night caller.
An editorial ponders future farm power use noting water power development and utilities courting farm customers. It suggests farmers likely remain conservative and slow to adopt, preferring established methods as new technology emerges.
The article argues portable electric motors can replace horses for farm tasks reducing upkeep and labor. It notes horses are costly to feed and require constant attention, while motors offer greater efficiency. It compares horses to hearses and cars for hauling, and foresees freeing farm land for profitable crops if the motorized option is adopted.
The article outlines lawn setup practices including rolling and watering to keep soil moist, regular mowing at proper height, and annual fertilizer after establishment. It discusses options between sowing seed and sodding with turf, noting edge use and slopes, plus timing for sowing in spring or autumn for reseeding thin areas.
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