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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
3
The article explains dock a common weed also called dock and yellow dock. It notes dock is a large coarse perennial introduced from Europe that can trouble farms. For few plants the suggested method is to dig or cut them out with a sharp mattock depending on circumstances.
The article outlines effective removal techniques for a persistent weed. Use a vigorous strike to sever roots, then lift with a mattock. For dense growth, apply acids but they cost labor time. Cultivation and seasonal freezing help in fillable or fall-plowed fields. Prevent seed maturation by early removal before July and maintain vigilance to keep land weed-free.
Handy addition to farm wagon adds a rear step with two stout supports. It eases getting in and out during unloading and aids tipping boxes and baskets into the wagon. One person can load heavier items with less strain, reducing effort by half or more.
The note reports farmers buying more farm outfits as they mow weeds along roadsides and fence rows to prevent seed spread. This effort is cited as improving next year’s yield and market readiness.
Fred A. Strohschein explains two methods to use a Miller tent escape to remove surplus honey from supers. He details building the wire cloth device, folding it into a pyramid shape, attaching it to cloth, and using smoke to drive bees down. He also covers securing the escape and managing bee flow during removal.
The article discusses ready to use comb foundation made from beeswax, shaping cells with embossed rollers, and the advantage of prepared foundation for quick comb production. It also describes movable nest boxes with specific dimensions and mounting, plus cautions on pure water for fowl and risks of shared waterers spreading disease.
The passage explains using comb foundation to produce straight combs in brood frames, preventing cross framing and drone-heavy hives. It notes that drone comb reduces honey production and stresses drones are needed for queen fertilization, with bees tearing drone comb after swarming season unless queenless.
A household scene urges timely maintenance as autumn weather approaches with advice on roof and building inspections. A husband jokes about a Chicago man who left home for 30 years and returned with $5,000 while the wife calmly counters the notion.
A Sunday school teacher in Dover Mans was teaching a Thanksgiving lesson. She asked pupils to name what they were thankful for and promised to write each answer on the board. As the board filled with responses, the scene turned from curiosity to a sudden, humorous disruption.
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