New Plant Expedition Digs Gems From China for U S
U S Agriculture expl orer FL N Meyer completes another China expedition seeking new plants for introduction in America. Findings include jujube fruit grafting hosts, large persimmons, aquatic roots, bamboo varieties, Chinese vegetables, and a promising yellow rose program for northern climates. Also reported are the hazel tree in Tibet and oranges linked to China, plus rambler roses and other ornamentals for breeding in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
FL N. Meyer
U. Department of Agriculture
Chinese Turkestan
America
Hianechan
United States
Tibet
Pesia
Ching
Porignere
Canada
Pasteurization Debate and Planting Distances in Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture endorses pasteurization as a hygienic safeguard for milk with three practical methods the flash and holder processes and bottle pasteurization. It notes temperature and bacteria type affect outcomes and that low temperatures preserve nutrition while reducing chemical changes. Separate section lists planting distances for various fruits detailing recommended spacings to avoid crowding and ensure spray access, including apples pears cherries and berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Department
Racks for Eggs and Clean Milk Pails
The article advises keeping eggs in a cool airy place and describes small 4 dozen egg racks in enamel wood or wire styles. It also covers milk pail construction with smooth inner surfaces heavily tinned to prevent rust and a narrow top to keep dirt out.
Unsaken Testimony on Doan's Kidney Pills in Greencastle
Greencastle resident Mrs. John Roach of 107 West Jacob Street repeats a 1915 endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming backache and kidney symptoms vanished. She confirms the 1915 statement on October 10, 1919 and praises the medicine as wonderful. 60 cents at all dealers, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo New York.
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Dean
Greencastle
John Roach
W. Jacob St
Doan
Classified Ads for Garden Plants and Help Wanted
Garden plants for sale by S Grismer at 27 Bloomington street. Men wanted for day and night shifts at The American Zinc Products Company. Architect contractor and landscape gardening by W H Evans Greencastle Indiana. WANTED All kinds of truck hauling phone 210 Raymond Thompson. Hay in barn for sale Tarquin Hawkins phone 540. Agent wanted Aristo brands Indiana state reps TIONA REFINING CO Indianapolis Liberal commissions. Strayed Bay Shetland Pony notify Mrs James Williams 707 south Indiana street.
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Raymond Thompson
Aristo
Tiona Refining CO
Indianapolis
Indiana
James Williams
South Indiana Street
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Opera House
A. Cook
Mer
Lewis J Selznick
Mitchell Lewis
Great Northwest
Car! Laemmle
Ff. Cannon & Company
J. W
S. Grismer
Bloomington Street
American Zinc Products Company
W. H. Evans
Tarquin Hawkins
Dr. T.A.' Sigler
Fred Nelson
Brothers Barn
Joseph M. Sehenek
Norma Talmadge
Wilkie Collins
Greenwich Village
First Ward
Lucille Gillespie
HURST
Alwa
Hurst & CO
Via
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Cornecting Lines
Wisnais
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
TL H. To & BR
Ind
A Million Dollar Bank
Central National Bank
Hannas
Allan Lloyd Lumber Co
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