Variety is key to successful fruit growing says Illinois expert
W S Borck of the University of Illinois pomology division warns annual fruit tree losses from unsuitable varieties. He urges choosing varieties by soil, climate, and intended use, noting home orchards should have many varieties while commercial plantings favor few for synchronized harvests. He explains district adaptability, season length, and recommends consulting experiment stations and visiting nearby plantations.
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W.S. Borck
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
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Peach Growers Urged to Remove Old Peach Varieties
New Jersey growers are advised to abandon old commercial peach varieties such as Carman Hiley and Belle. The New Jersey Horticultural Society News urges removing declining trees and replacing them with new varieties, planning soil renewal and fertilization while preparing sites for future plantings.
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Hiley
Belle
New Jersey Horticultural Society News
Grafting Pears Advice for Growers and Nurseries
Grafting pears onto quince mountain ash hawthorn yields poor results and is mainly a novelty. Early spring cleft grafts are possible, but tongue grafts during dormancy with hawthorn root and pear wood work best for experienced grafters. For reliable pears buy from a reputable nursery.
Protection for Trees Against Rabbits
A 19th century home remedy suggests mixing one gallon of ordinary house patot with one teacupful of sulphur well Xthred in, digging away two inches of soil at the tree base, drying two hours, then brushing on the mixture to deter jackrabbits. Apply two to three feet high or up to the forks. withstands two years and requires one person to apply.
Vaccination for Control of Roup Study Findings
A USDA study by Dr. George W. Stiles and Dr. Hubert Bunyen concludes vaccination is among the most effective controls for roup in poultry. Young birds are more susceptible. antiseptics in water and topical mercurochrome or silver nitrate offer little benefit. Bacterins prepared from outbreak bacteria show promise for prevention and treatment, though secondary invaders affect disease progress. Vaccination in many flocks yielded encouraging results.
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United Amina Department of Agricultura
George W. Stiles
Hubert Bunyen
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
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Protein content drives wheat pricing and testing standards
Wheat protein has grown crucial in pricing as premium payments rise for higher protein. Variations between chemists’ readings cause complaints, prompting Agriculture Bulletin 1460-D which outlines a standard method to reduce errors and improve agreement among labs. A copy can be obtained from the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington D C.
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Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Agricultural Facts From Rowe De ON Men
Agricultural notes emphasize seed testing and farming efficiency. Lime improves most crops, soil acidity, and legume growth. Keeping workers busy boosts labor efficiency. Proper storage for seed potatoes at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Regular weeding aids early plant health. Alfalfa caution noted regarding horse feeding and kidney stress.
Last Cail Eddy Complains of Missing Supper to Night
Eight-year-old Last Cail Leslie Eddy, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Eddy, west of the city, played with other youngsters in the fields Sunday evening. He sighed that he did not get supper, saying he heard the folks clock the dog eats last.
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Harry Eddy
Tenth Street Road
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Tofekq Journal
Salespeople to represent us in your own territory
Direct selling guaranteed line of custom tailored dresses sportswear lingerie and hosiery. N W Christian concern free details. Many people earning 50 to 100 dollars per week. More than 40 styles. Roybuilt Corporation 15 No 2nd St Minneapolis Minn Ady.
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N. W. Christian Concern
Roybuilt Corporation
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New Rice Sowing Method Unveiled in Manitoba Marshes
A Winnipeg dispatch reports Science and Invention announces a novel rice sowing method using aircraft to spread seed over Manitoba marshes. The plan envisions airborne planes releasing rice across large wet tracts for cultivation.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Airbrush Makeup Speeds Home and Film Coverage
Airbrush makeup speeds body coloring for stage and movie use. The spray coats larger areas quickly, cutting preparation time while maintaining even coverage.
As One Writer Sees the Typical American
Q. N. P. quotes in The Forum on American fashion and gaze. He notes a trend toward impersonal, smart attire that detaches wearer from self, with hard-faced matrons and eyes that seem outward and eager, even daunting to Europeans, signaling a restless vigilance lacking inward seclusion.
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Q. N. Plsgah
Only One Result Says Talk Over Things With Wife
Quote from Boston Transcript reads Do you talk over things with your wife No I d. get talked over sure. Indicates a brief literary or editorial jab without broader context or named individuals.
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Boston Transcript
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