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Newspaper

Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

8

New Vineyard Pruning and Trellis Method Promises Growth

An analysis from New York State College of Agriculture at Weigen explains how late frost protection and soil warmth influence viticulture near the shore of a lake or river. The report details trellis spacing and pruning practices, noting vigorous growth in varieties like Coeur, with posts eight feet long and vines planted about five feet apart to allow tree-level training and air flow.

Lake Or Oriver Emery New York State College of Arcleultyer Weigen Ineyard Krik Jaber Krik Jaber Indeas Orie

Proper Care for Spray Hose: Tips from Ameren Kentt Grower Magixlods Adso

A damaged OCR item advises on hose care and storage to prevent dry rot and extend life. It recommends cleaning with appropriate sprayer use, keeping ends covered, rolling and securing hose, and storing in a dry shed to avoid rubber deterioration. It mentions an expert named Mista Porter and a Mr. Hoster style host.

Tse Apple Brosts Mista Porter Moison Road Seth Lierprayer

Irritating Sprays and Dusts for Orchard Work

The article notes eye irritation from spraying sulfur dust and dry soap spray used on pears and Japanese plums. It discusses historical shift from felt-holding sprays to newer materials, risks to operators, and advised eye care including washing with sweet milk and removing irritants with a brush. It mentions eyewash cups and practical precautions for workers.

Horticultural Facts Boost Strawberry Growth And Yields

Practical cultivation tips emphasize soil loosening and even watering to improve vine vigor and fruit quality. The piece notes the rise of strawberry farming as a real business, urging careful pruning and orchard management for healthy plants and marketable fruit.

Cleanliness and Feed for Calves

Department of Agriculture leaflet stresses hygiene and proper feeding for dairy calves. It outlines effects of dirty bedding and unclean milk on calf development and describes a transition from whole milk to calf gruel, including a monitored feeding schedule and feed composition. Aimed at farmers and students, it advises warming mixes to about 100 degrees and gradual substitutions over four weeks.

United Rtotes Aweunstore United States Department of Ue Wuredwy Mik Pruel United States

Care for Quince in Diwartsh Bush Form

Care for quince plants grows as a diw artsh or bush form though dense growth invites thinning. Remove parts of old shoots near the base and prune inner guiding branches to reduce weeds and rejuvenate plants. A grit spray ofalt base soda or sulphate of ammonia aids growth but guard against excess weight on rapid growth.

Keep on Spraying The Trust growers must not falter

The article urges continuous spray application by midseason to ensure abundant high quality fruit. It warns neglecting midsummer sprays erodes early spray benefits and allows pests to gain a foothold, reducing overall crop control effectiveness and persistence.

Rants on the telephone and its German roots

A reader in Great Neck vents about the war era debate over justification and the telephone. He argues the device's invention by Germans complicates American pride but praises the telephone directory as a vital, widespread reference. He reminisces about 1917 city directories and weighs the costs and value of telephones versus encyclopedias.

United States Germany Lear Lutvard College Solfler Great Neck N.Y Liem Yau Cyclopedia Quai N. XY N.Y. City America Finn Casey Jonek

Wren Nest Found In Vancouver Bridge Tender Overalls

W. G. Cross, bridge tender at Vancouver, British Columbia, hung his extra overalls beside the bridge house. Days later he went to wear them and discovered a wren's nest in one pocket. He now waits for three wrens to hatch and grow from the overalls.

W. G. Cross Vancouver B. C Bridge

Plague Visits India After Long Medieval Sparing

A historical note explains that plague spared India through much of the Middle Ages and only appeared in the nineteenth century, contrasting earlier visitations in Europe and other regions with India's later experience amid global outbreaks.

India Hurop

Bittenish Young Thing Shalt I Sing In Love

Montreal Star records a witty exchange with Candi Gentleman about singing love songs. She replies no, urging not to sing if love is the motive, reflecting a playful music page dialogue.

Candi Gentleman Montreal

Writing Him Up Quattardi Plo Comedian In Tangled Quote

An odd fragment from Tonte ville Gourier-Tournal describes a comedian and a peculiar cup of happiness, noting a wig with a spring leak as a curious detail. The text is fragmentary and reads like a quirky local column note.

Quattardi Tonteville Gourier-Tournal

Men Just Boys Grown Tall in Cincinnati Enquirer

Fragmentary item notes a boy Bobby asking why grown men will visit for dinner, with a masked mother and a remark about witnessing and an electric train. The quote reflects domestic scene with adults visiting and children’s play.

Bobby Cincionati Enquirer

Pioneer Balloonists The Montgolfier Brothers

The Montgomerie brothers compiled the first practical balloon in June 1788. It used an eighty five foot paper envelope inflated with hot air from burning damp straw.

Montgomier Brothers

Talks and Listens Do All the Talking on Indie Tour

The indie tour receives mixed reception as fans report dense lyrics and energetic performances. Critics note heavy speaking parts and limited listening from the frontman.

Tool

Nourishing Jamir as a World Stands Still

A fragmented Louisville Courier-Journal fragment hints at a philosophical reflection on nourishment and endurance. It juxtaposes tiredness with restraint, suggesting an undercurrent that even in exhaustion some actions remain restrained and meaningful.

Louisville Courier-Journal

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