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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
2
Agricultural guidance on sugar beet production stresses deep fall plowing, firm seedbeds, and spring planting as soon as conditions permit. Emphasizes drainage, moisture retention, fertilization via seed density, careful thinning to keep strongest beets, and using beet tops and pulp to improve soil health while guarding beets from soil clods and evaporation.
Dr W M Campbell Kansas Experiment Station notes a 20 percent grain ration reduction by substituting ten to twelve pounds of alfalfa daily for prairie hay. He compares a six to four mix of corn and bran at 20 cents per 100 pounds cheaper than corn alone and mentions using roughage like corn fodder cane or straw when alfalfa is fed. Also an ad for cash paid for old hens and chickens at Spot Cash Grocery.
J M Linscott, New England agent for a major motor car firm, argues Americans boast about roads while European roads are not universally superior. He notes climate, mileage, and road materials vary, cites Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and eastern states building extensive highways, and compares New England and Hudson River scenery to Rhine views, emphasizing ongoing road-building nationwide.
A notice explains concrete roads cost about 13000 dollars per mile to construct. It claims such roads are durable with no dust, require few repairs, and perform well in all weather conditions.
A historical remark notes lawyers seem down on prohibition, arguing it runs counter to bar traditions. The line reflects shifting attitudes within legal circles toward prohibition enforcement and its impact on professional norms.
National Crop Improvement Service urges banks to fund young farmers and tenants with credit for expansion. It argues risk is low as high food demand will keep prices strong and supports bank loans backed by county agents’ guidance to raise production nationwide.
A national report urges timely action to organize against hardships and improve farmer prospects. It stresses supporting farmers with fair prices tied to quality, notes current prices are adequate for now, and calls for county service Organization and readiness for fall plowing after harvest.
A historical note discusses barley plantings, yields, and prices. It cites 1915 figures of nearly 229 million bushels on 7 million acres, with 781 million bushels on seven and a half million acres, and notes weather in 1976, late planting, and guidance to farmers on barley timing, hay or feed use, and economic considerations for maximizing barley value versus corn.
A fragmented notice advises delaying barley sowing until late spring compared with oats or wheat. It notes frost risk, suggests sowing in May or June, and mentions broadcasting seed rates around 1 to 2 bushels per acre with clover and timothy pastures. It emphasizes barley’s suitability for small cereals and cautions on regional timing.
A note from the National Crop Improvement Police stresses testing barley seed for heat damage before sowing. Seed with low vigor and poor health is deemed inferior and not suitable for purchase.
Periods of drought favor continued cultivation to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds. The National Crop Improvement Service notes that mulch helps moisture while shallow cultivation reduces weed growth. Extra care urged to plant barley early and keep every acre productive.
A fragment discusses cleaning shotguns and rifles with a cork plug to protect the barrel and prevent rust. It notes camphor can help stop rust and invites readers to submit printing jobs for dispatch and quality.
The saying means an unnecessary action. Newcastle is a coal town, so bringing coal there is superfluous. Similar phrases exist, including the French carry water to the river and several Latin equivalents.
Buckley’s provides a receipt featuring N C R service with every purchase, highlighting added value and customer transparency. The notice emphasizes consistent documentation and potential benefits tied to the service.
A classified style notice seeks a customer with a plea for plowing pardon and satisfaction guaranteed. It cites Turnbaugh's Jewelry Store in Caruthersville and a contact phone number 60 for Will Oates offering first class watches at reasonable prices.
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