Proper Method of Fertilizing for Wheat 4 Beavers
Purdue extension outlines wheat fertilization practices to raise yields and support clover. It recommends 300 pounds per acre of fertilizer with two percent nitrogen eight to ten percent phosphoric acid and three to five percent potash, adjusting for soil type and organic matter. It notes nitrogen may be omitted if organic nitrogen is ample and suggests self-mixing a 900/900/200 blend of bone meal acid phosphate and a fertilizer base for hay. It emphasizes maintaining soil organic matter and proper crop rotation to sustain long term yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life
Indiana
Soils and Crops Department
Pump Engine Proves Superior to Windmills for Farmers
The pamphlet extols pump engines as economical to operate and reliable. It claims pump engines provide consistent water regardless of wind, cost less to repair, never blow down or harm livestock, and offer stable water temperature across seasons, presenting numerous advantages over windmills.
Separation of Cockerels Improves Egg Market Value
The text advises separating male birds from the flock as breeding season ends. Non fertilized eggs store longer and in many markets command a higher price.
Prune Peach Tree for Low Heads and Easy Harvest
Instructions advise pruning the peach tree to a low head height. Aim to keep tower branches 16 to 20 inches from the ground if feasible to protect the trunk and simplify picking.
Indiana Horticultural Society closes at Genterville event
The Indiana Horticultural Society wrapped up its summer session in Genterville with 300 growers in attendance. Next winter the meeting moves to Indianapolis for the state apple show and officer elections. J J Milhouse spoke on potato growing urging June planting and harrowing. prizes were awarded for gladioluses, bouquets, peppers, tomatoes, apples, pears, plums, and corn. Typhoid warnings followed with calls for vaccines, water and milk checks, and doctor reports as cases rise. Rural carriers’ meeting set for Greencastle August 30 to September 1 with a full weekend program.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Horticultural Society
Centerville
J. J. Milhouse
Valley Mills
Indiana
G. T. Blue
A. M. Fox
E. Y. Teas
Mra
W. B. Flick
B. Medearis
J. C. Stigelman
W. J. Ritterscamp
Clayborn King
Howard F. Hittley
State Board of Health
Atate
State Board
W. F. King
Indiana Rural Route Carriers
Greencastle
Vistora
Governor Names Delegates to Indiana Pris on Association Congress
Governor Ralston appointed a large list of Indiana delegates to the forty third annual congress of the American Prison association in Indianapolis from October 11 to 16. The roster includes John B. Stoll, Herbert Roffell, Patrick O'Brien, Edward Fogarty, Alvin Padgett and many others from cities such as South Bend Knox Michigan City Jeffersonville Terre Haute Indianapolis Fort Wayne Richmond Muncie Evansville and more. The diverse group comprises state officials judges pastors doctors and civic leaders reflecting broad statewide participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
The
American Prison Association
Ralston
Indianapolis
John B. Stoll
South Bend
Herbert R. Roffell
Knox
Patrick O'Brien
Edward J. Fogarty
Michigan City
Alvin Padgett
Washington
J. H. Weathers
New Albany
David C. Peyton
Jeffersonvile
Harry T. Schloss
Terre Haute
Wallace R. Campbell
Anderson
Kenosha Sessions
A. R. 18
W. J. McKee
Alice W. Poynter
Sullivan
Frances Beadle
Lafayette
Harry B. Darling
Laporte
Albert D. Thomas
Crawfordsville
Timothy Nicholson
Richmond
8. BE. Smith
Charles E. Shively
George A. H. Shideler
Marion
George W. Webster, Jr
Charles P. Emerson
Willis Hickam
Spencer
W. H. Hart
W. L. Bryan
Bloomington
W. E. Stone
W. W. Parsons
Terre Hautes
W. H. Eichhorn
Bluffton
J. W. Begeman
Fort Wayne
John W. Spencer
Evans
J. Frank Hanly
John D. McDonald
W. C. van Arsdell
Thomas M. Honan
Edwin Corr
John G. Williams
L. P. Newby
Knightstown
James A. Collins
Co. S. Batt
J. Frank Mungovan
G. A. Farnbaugh
Phil C. Gould
Evansville
Charley Harley
Delphi
W. D. Allison
J. F. McClure
R. B. van Kieinsmid
Jeffersonville
Guy C. Hanna
Plainfield
Emily
Rhoades
J. W. Milligan
C. L. Kiplinger
Elizabeth Candler
Julian Smith
A. G. Weatherly
W. Bent Wilson
John Cavanaugh
Notre Dame
W. A. Mills
Hanover
George R. Grose
Greencastle
Robert L. Kelley
H. I. King
Moores Hill
B. A. Hanley
Franklin
George L. Mackintosh
W. A. Wirt
Gary
L. E. Kelley
Montpelier
Harry A. Buerk
T. F. Fitzgibbon
Columbus
C. C. North
J. W. Putnam
Irvington
Harlow Lindley
W. T. Ellis
Thomas BE
Ellison
William P. Cooper
8. M. Foster
George A. Ball
Muncie
Mord Carter
Sol Esarey
Elmer Jones
M. M. Feurlicht
Indianapola
W. C. Ball
Sydney B. Davis
E. H. Inglehart
Evanaville
Jesse G. White
A. H. Kruse
Vincennes
Frank Hostetler
Peru
Warren J. Butler
Logansport
W. EF. Edgin
J. W. Comfort
Harry Nice
W. R. Farmer
G. E. Bennett
Daisy Barr
BG. Stuart
E. W. Shirk
Thomas Taggart
F. E
Lumley
S. W. Haynes
Portland
Isabelle Somerville
Eva P. McLelland
Madison
Susanna Pray
J. H. Walker
Katrina Meyer
J. G. Collicott
R. A. Ogg
M. C. Benham
Lex J. Hirkpatrick
Kokomo
J. IL. Puckett
W. C. Purdum
Conrad Wolf
Demetrium Tillotson
O. H. Carmichael
Lebanon
William H. Hickman
Pennville
Bush Plans for State Fair
Indiana officials, led by Secretary Charles Downing, push ahead with state fair preparations as heavy mail brings in entry lists from many states. About 350 light harness and saddle horses are expected, with entries from Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri and two Canadian stables. Indianapolis will showcase many fancy horses during the week, and several new Indiana corporations are listed among the entrants.
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Indiana
Downing
Kentucky
Ohio
Hainels
Missouri
Canada
Indianapolis
Select Coaterie Tailors Noted For Exclusivity
A brief remark highlights a tailor group described as a very select organization. The term select coaterie signals rarity and prestige among tradesmen, reflecting social status language of the period.
Watermelon Price Sparks Reflections on Youth Theft
A fragment notes a remark about watermelons selling at 69 cents each and a boyhood regret about stealing. The line hints at nostalgia and a moral undertone without revealing broader context.
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Purdue Experiment
Purdue University Agricultural Extension
Scott County
Capital City
APPLE
Bummer
Genterville
Bush
Irvington Ice Company
B. Davenport
F.C. Newman
L. L. Lefler
Connersville
M. Stone
Scanai
Leeepar Pitts
York
Bears
Castoria
Lippincott’s
Droggista
He Warea
Feltedion
Easta
Free
Dion Bons & CO
Troy, Nokes
Mabgaine Tniana F
Goffich Hilar & Heard
Taber
Alberta
Arena
W. N. UL
Cincinnati
Spohn
Spoun Medical CO
Goshen
Ind
Errie
Lewerbaune
Chicago Woolen Mills
Dept
W. Jackson Blvd
Adam
Mother
Fort Peck
Etbete
Uncle Sam
Montana
Missouri River
Great Northern Railway
Glasgow
Havre
Great Falls
E.C
General Immigration Agent Dept
Great Northern Ry
ST. Paul, Minn
Winchester
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