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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
5
Nevada's law allowing wild horse destruction has led to over 6 060 horses shot at a loss of more than 250 000 dollars given current prices. Wheat economics show 15 bushels per acre cost about 48 cents per bushel, while 30 bushels cost 27 cents, shaping potential profit.
The article describes the Mytilaspis pomorum scale insect. It details its appearance, life cycle from August maturation to September egg-laying, winter egg protection, and June larval hatch. It notes variable damage, with walnuts, butternuts, apples, willows, and maples affected, sometimes severely, and recommends kerosene emulsion spray during larval hatching.
Prairie Farmer urges farmers to place wells on high ground away from barn and feed-lot drainage to avoid contamination. It cites a Western Iowa example where four wells near barns failed after three years, stressing walls and covers and, if possible, relocating barns and lots to preserve pure water for stock and household use.
A brief item notes Twenty Mole team Dorax at the Blue Front Drug Store. Short readable fragment mentions a group or event linked to a local business.
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