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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
9
United States Department of Agriculture advises thorough drying of corn ears harvested from fields. Ears should hang singly on binder twine or on wire racks to ensure good air circulation, preventing sprouting, mildew, or weevil infestation. Improper storage impairs vitality and increases losses.
The essay urges treating roughage as essential feed to cut costs in meat production. It notes past waste when grain priced high and corn stalks and straw were burned or discarded. Proper use of straw, stover, and alfalfa can support cattle through winter with less corn, turning roughage into money.
The text describes wooden seed racks with ears stored on separate shelves, noting they are convenient dryers though airflow is limited on all sides and dampness may occur where kernels rest. It adds that during unusually damp weather at seed gathering time there will be no fire.
The passage warns that heat aids drying only with proper ventilation and slow, long-continued application. In poorly ventilated spaces heat can cause more harm than good. If used, keep heat low and ensure ample ventilation above and around the area.
Repeated trials show early fall plowing yields better conditions for next year's crop than late plowing. August, though hot and busy, should allow as much plowing as possible on clean land with no further treatment. On weedy land, August plowing should be followed by disking or harrowing or October replowing to reduce weeds and improve soil fertility.
Guidance on kernel maturity and timing for silage cutting. Indicates dented grains and drying lower leaves signal readiness. Advises owning a silage cutter to fill the silo when corn is in the right condition.
Farmers report that cows with verifiable records fetch higher prices, with premiums of 25 to 50 percent over cows lacking documentation. Dealers note buyers prize documented production and lineage when auctioning livestock.
Economy and convenience drive more silo construction as silage feeds expand. Ohio experiment station tests show silage diets yield 17 percent more milk and 28 percent more butterfat than grain diets, with butterfat costs at 18 cents per pound versus 22 cents from grain. Additional tests indicate two pounds of dry matter from silage costs less than one pound from sugar beets.
A brief note urging ongoing garden maintenance. Weekly cultivations keep soil loose friable and aerated to conserve moisture and promote healthy plant growth.
New York designers and houses unveil American gowns inspired by Paris lines yet crafted in American studios. The season features a broad color story with Midnight blue Black Dark Green and Jade accents, plus scarlet and burgundy tones. Gray dominates as a versatile base. outfits pair grays with Jade Egyptian green and red hues to create a modern look.
In a Yorkville hearing cited by the New York Herald, Mrs. Anna Saconne sued a traveling tomato seller over prices and quality. The confrontation escalated when weights and tomatoes were thrown at her as she spoke, prompting a magistrate to levy a five dollar fine on Mrs. Concetta Fasano for the assault amid the shop dispute.
A brief quip notes two people finally agreeing to wed after much dispute, implying the union proved ill fated or contentious. The line frames a witty contrast between agreement and lasting consequence in a concise humorous aside.
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