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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
5
A practice guide outlines protecting fruit trees from oyster shell and scurfy scale infestations. It notes these pests attack apple, pear, cherry and other species, recommends kerosene emulsions and soap sprays, and provides spring application instructions and dilution formulas for effective control.
The county agent movement expands the reach of agricultural advice into counties nationwide. Agents visit farms in summer, offer lectures, and translate university experiments into practical guidance, fostering cooperative seed pools and local farm improvements worth millions in benefits.
U G Darts argues agriculture forms civilization’s basis and national wealth. Nations that neglect farming decline while those devoted to agriculture prosper. The text underscores agriculture as the source of industry, commerce, and cultural progress.
Local newspaper want ads rate card indicates one cent per word with standard placement options. Readers are invited to submit brief classified notices and small formal requests through the Journal Gazette system.
A historical note outlines cherry orchard spray methods and timing for pest and disease prevention. It mentions lead compounds, lime-sulphur mixtures, and various applications after petal fall, with guidance on targeting aphids, leaf spot, and brown rot. The text specifies application windows in spring and early June for adult pests and disease defenses.
Guidance on preparing soil for raspberries notes the need for deep, well drained loamy ground with ample moisture retention. It recommends adding stable manure or green manures such as clover before planting, plowing deeply without bringing up subsoil, and proper soil preparation to improve moisture retention.
Cultivation usually runs through midsummer with a crimson clover cover crop turned under in spring. Sometimes low crops like potatoes or carrots are grown between rows for one or two years. Potash and phosphoric acid sources are favored. summer plowing may be avoided. Raspberries should be picked only after dew dries and sold in small packages, usually by hand.
Farmers are advised to treat seed tubers with formaldehyde or corrosive sublimate to prevent potato scab. Guidelines from the New York College of Agriculture describe barrel methods, dilution ratios, and safety notes. Formaldehyde requires two hours contact. corrosive sublimate uses four ounces per thirty gallons.
Classified notice highlights affordable advertising with rates at one cent per word. It promotes reach and quick impact for local businesses and individuals seeking to publicize goods services or events. Readers are invited to place ads for immediate consideration.
Chicago area cattle traders report strong demand with steers setting a weekly record while overall prices show volatility. Hog prices rise with strong Monday finish and wholesale quotes near 9.60 to 10.00 per hundredweight. Trade activity remains mixed as futures and live cattle futures hold near recent levels.
Boston wool traders report volatile price movement with lingering demand for finer grades. Prices for fine and medium fleeces show regional variation as western buyers and East Coast mills adjust to old contracts and new shipments.
auction listing fragment shows prices and lots for sheep cattle and related items including lambs, springs, and holdings. It cites vendors and rates with numbers such as 8.5 fair good, $690, and various per unit prices, all presented in terse marketplace shorthand.
Pittsburgh and Cleveland stock markets show heavy Yorkers and strong cattle receipts. Buffalo receipts reach 200 vouls with prices around 50. Cleveland reports 1 000 head with top cattle at 5.30 and lambs at 12.00, sheep 7.50, heavy demand across regions.
June 10 Chicago grain closes show wheat leading declines as pork and corn follow. Prices fell across components with July and September futures lower, reflecting softer demand and selling by buyers from the previous day. Multiple traders and brokers, including Haymond Poulton and Wagner, were noted amid the market activity.
The report notes erratic harvest activity and bearish trade sentiment in grain futures. Exports reach 79,000 bushels with 664,000 last year. corn prices fall to the lowest in days while July and September futures slip. Receipts of 949,000 bushels for the week show strong movement, with total week shipments at 761,000 bushels and bonded exports of 282,000.
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