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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
8
A detailed guide for farmers on producing improved sweet corn seed through multi year selective breeding. It covers early planting, manures, weed control, two plot system ear to row, detasseling, and careful curation of ears, with specific criteria for stalks ears rows and germination testing.
An instructional guide from Mrs. A. Joseph extols goats as a hardy, efficient dairy animal. It details milking practices, breeds Toggenburg and Saanen, conversion of feed to milk, housing needs, breeding timing, and the superior qualities of goat milk for infants and invalids, plus pricing notes in cities.
A farmer from Indiana emphasizes proper turkey care to ensure a strong flock. Advice covers avoiding feeding, lice prevention, avoiding wet conditions for poults, and a method to combat lice using squid lice killer in a deep box. Caution against smothering birds and the need for ongoing vigilance in turkey culture.
In California an aged mixture of one part crude petroleum to three parts resin was applied to pruning or injury wounds for three years and remains usable. It is cheaper than grafting wax and worth trial, as unbroken bark and prompt treatment prevent decay from wound fungi.
A 19th century tonic called the Douglas Mixture is described as a preventive for fowl sickness and a cure for diarrhoea in poultry and cholera in hogs. The recipe blends copper and water with sulphuric acid, stored in a stone jug, and suggests two tablespoonfuls per gallon of drinking water to ward off diseases.
The article promotes nature study of flowers and fruits in trees and shrubs as accessible and instructive. It argues botany fits all education levels, supports general culture and science preparation, and notes abundant free materials for teaching without cost.
Across Western states travelers note gravel mounds beside rails and roads. Prairie ants defend cleared centers, maintain multiple entrances, and store seeds in honeycombed nests. They show organized foraging, night closures, and peaceful coexistence with some other species. Their impact is mainly as an obstacle to harvest and a nuisance to people and livestock.
Woolly aphides injure tender bark by piercing with a sharp beak and draining sap, especially on young grafts and new bark. Affected trees show cracks and weakened growth. natural predators help, but dry seasons require human aid. Remedies include kerosene emulsion, tobacco tea, and diluted carbolic soap mixtures.
Farmers report injuries to branches during picking as winds bruise limbs and hail and sun exposure crack bark. Tree trunks suffer bruising from wagons and other farm tools, with decaying branches contributing to overall damage and crop losses.
An odd tale notes goats in a Philadelphia suburb causing trouble for women due to a taste for lingerie. It blends colonial era matters and legends about wild crab apples found in Europe and North America with remarks from E P Powell on apple varieties and crab apple lineage.
This guide outlines propagation by divisions from old tubers and by green-cuttings, with seedling failures noted. It advises planting divisions late May, topping twice, ridge shaping, and deep planting to encourage rapid growth and moisture retention. It lists early bloom and show varieties such as A. D. Livonia and White Swan, plus storage tips for roots at 40 to 60 degrees and handling after frost.
The article notes oyster shells can supply grit and eggshells when other grits are unavailable, but stresses varied diet often makes shell feeding unnecessary. It cautions against investing in egg breeds for meat aims and links animal comfort to health and egg production, recommending supplements like wheat bran oats meal shorts and clover.
Useful dairy hints discuss rising dairy animal prices and strong demand for young cows. Emphasizes breeding to the best dairy bull, saving heifer calves, feeding clover or alfalfa hay, avoiding low value fodder, and not expecting free milk. Advises some ground corn but not as sole concentrate and heep sheep before wool burden grows.
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