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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
14
A Michigan Agricultural College note explains the northern grain aphis infesting cereal heads such as wheat and barley. Parasitic wasps rapidly destroy the lice, often saving crops. cultivated in corn is urged to keep fields weed free and promote pest control.
Fifty six tests at seventeen agricultural experiment stations show an average yield increase of 42 percent from shallow cultivation versus deep cultivation. Moist years lessen cultivation’s impact, while dry years heighten its importance.
The Stockton Cale board of education proposes to introduce agriculture at the opening of the fall term and to teach all high school sciences from an agricultural standpoint.
The man who spends much time in his garden orchard or field will spend less time at the market when he sells his goods. The idea links diligent cultivation with smoother sales and efficiency in commerce.
Examine peach tree crowns for borers and remove gum with knife or wire. For seeds plant large flat seeds edgewise for better germination. Kansas and Nebraska stations favor alfalfa and brome grass for permanent pastures reducing bloat. A disciplined, informed farmer beats luck. rest to read for better yields.
An illustrated durable hitching post is molded from boards. Six uprights form the exterior and a six inch high base provides stability. The design emphasizes both attractiveness and practicality for everyday use.
Instructions describe creating a two section concrete mold for fence posts with a ring and stem embedded, using hooks and eyelets for separation. It explains mold removal, top molding via a plank, and emphasizes durable construction and ease of removal. The article continues with agricultural notes urging improved seed, production, and demonstration programs to boost yields.
Dean H. L. Russell of the University of Wisconsin discusses carrying scientific agriculture to the farmer. He argues scientific agriculture is permanent and cites comparing Chinese soil fertility due to scientific methods. The article notes Holland produces thirty.
Thistles in pastures cannot be permanently kept by careless mowing. Regular mowing prevents seed maturity. Cutting the tops two or three times yearly under the surface of the soil will eradicate them effectively.
The listing advertises Choice Eggs for hatching Barred Plymouth Rocks and White Plymouth Rocks from E Bradley Strain and Fisher Strain. It notes S C Black Minorcas Northrup Strain and S.C. Buff Orpingtons, with prices like 50 cents setting and 78 cents for MO. M. Baker Union Deposit PA.
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