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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
11
Gladiolus stands out as a premier garden bulb easy to grow and profitable. The article notes rapid demand for both flowers and bulbs, cites New York and Boston growers, and outlines simple culture steps from soil prep to planting spacing and fall storage to ensure long-lasting return.
The U S Bureau of Soils in cooperation with the Indiana state department of agriculture resumes spring soil surveys in Delaware and Hendricks counties to map soil types and suitability for crops. Reports and a color soil map will follow, detailing roads streams and local features. The fifth annual Purdue poultry show May 14 to 16 aims to improve egg quality for Indiana farmers and reduce feed costs by using table scraps.
Local society items list visits and trips from St. Joe and nearby towns. Chicago relatives stay with Myrtle and Randall families. Ethel Berry travels to Fort Wayne for her father’s operation. Multiple guests visit Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Rhodes, and Mrs. Filly. Decoration Day services attendances noted. others visit kin in Huntington and Bluffton.
The piece argues that labor cost hinges on efficiency and tool quality. It claims the John Deere Automatic cultivator uses only two motions per row versus six with ordinary devices, boosting daily rows and season work. It highlights easy rig adjustment, simple row turns, and durability, inviting readers to inspect the cultivator or request a descriptive booklet.
A rustic meditation urges farmer boys to value rural life and moral character over city wealth. It warns of city temptations, the risk of squandered chance, and the need for fathers to guide sons toward practical education in farming or trades, grounded in faith and duty.
CHURUBUSCO INd small town report notes Spangier and Grovler Latmhor Co completing office sales in its large warehouse and boasting one of the nicest staffed plants in northern Indiana. Local manager Mr. Staneler announces progress while council passes ordinance governing the War of the stenota and building removals. OTin Werheimer spends weekend in Fort Wayne on business then heads to California. J D B club meets with president Mrs. S.B. It recalls past work at a Memorial anniversary gathering filled with formalities and social hours.
L. Corbett summarizes strawberry cultivation from planting to soil, fertility, and variety selection. It covers site, soil texture, drainage, organic matter, fertilizer regimes, planting time, and the importance of pistillate versus perfect flowers for yield, with region by region planting guidance and best practices for plant health and berry quality.
The Indiana Bankers Association groups discuss banking law changes from the last session and proposed bills. Features include remarks by Andrew Smith and Cal Metcalf, with emphasis on forming a local breeding association to pool cattle resources for farmers.
In a discussion on Breeding for Ail Dr. R H Calrwell of the Purdue dairy station says several dairy adapted breeds exist with Jersey leading in Indiana. The Holstein grows where quantity matters. purebreds can boost output but grade cows will supply most milk. Using a purebred bull can raise butterfat and milk yield, with estimates of up to 80 pounds per cow annually, making a herd of 15 cows financially advantageous under cost scenarios.
The article urges farmers to convert grain into income by expanding poultry production. It discusses breeding choices such as Light Brahmas and White Leghorns, seasonal incubation, and managing separate breeding stock. It notes the value of non setters for egg markets and the appeal of light colored fowls to avoid plumage staining. It mentions Partridge, Cochin, Brown Leghorns, and Plymouth Rocks as suitable varieties for lighter soils and certain locales.
Do you plan to buy a new buggy phaeton or other vehicle this spring. The notice questions readers about potential purchase and prompts consideration of new transport options.
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