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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
8
Instructions describe rope splices including loop, eye, end, and crown splices used for rope halters. Steps cover doubling rope, passing strands, and tightening to form secure joins. Also notes rope halters as inexpensive and practical for handling cattle.
Iowa extension reports show average potato yields of 89 bushels per acre vs corn 31. A 1909 comparison finds potatoes more profitable with higher per acre net. Field tests in 66 farmers’ plots reveal seed vigor and proper planting boost yields and county profits, with seed corn quality affecting $ value per acre.
Instructions describe a one loop rope halter construction with nose and cheek splice steps and a long tail end. It also covers planting and crop care, potato cultivation timing, weed control, and spraying to prevent blight with Paris green and lead arsenate notes. It ends with musings on horse training, draft stock value, and harness quality.
A brief note describes making a two loop halter from sled beads and a splice. It mentions a ready made option from a factory but notes some data on wear and a field method to join the ends.
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