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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
13
A pessimist and an optimist discuss life and a better world. The optimist replies that they are here to do the work. A Boston Transcript sentiment emphasizes action over cynicism. The saying about a cook keeping temper is included as a proverb.
The article from the United States Department of Agriculture explains how garden crops benefit from supports like brush wires or trellises. It notes doubled planting density with supports, discusses trellis materials, and highlights tomatoes grown on a single stem for earlier, cleaner fruit. It also covers pole versus bush beans, space-saving layouts, and using fences or buildings to train vines.
Garden space is optimized by placing shade tolerant crops away from sun loving ones and moving low space crops like carrots and onions to the center. A perforated pipe hose attachment irrigates along furrows, with flooding suited to level land and distribution on uneven ground. Pumping may be required in some areas, and irrigation was expanded last year in irrigated regions.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes canvassing city residents personally offers good chances to build a base of regular customers for farm produce. Success hinges on the canvasser’s personality and persistence. Many producers lack direct markets, making outreach essential to connect with consumers and build reliable demand.
An old guide prescribes three parts oats to one part corn and one part all meal for calf feed. Keep grain fresh and manger clean, avoid spilled milk, and provide fresh water and salt. Do not overfeed grain in the first four months. calves may drink water freely.
The text warns that cleanliness fights disease and urges balanced feeding for fowls. It stresses feeding schedules, age limits for pullets and cockerels in breeding, risks of sloppy food, and the need for dry night quarters for ducks to prevent dampness injury.
An advisory feature warns daily meat consumption can raise uric acid, hindering kidney function and causing back pain, headaches, dizziness, tongue coating, and night urination. It recommends Jad Salts as a kidney flush and notes the product’s grape lemon lithia formula.
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