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Plague of cutworms and farming notes in 19th century issue
The article describes cutworm life cycle and control tips including fall plowing, Paris green bait with cabbage leaves, and July August moth prevention. It covers fowl classifications, area devoted to crops, plowing and plank drags, farm tools, dairy and grain news, salt use for butter, petroleum on seed corn, fruit tree labeling, and sheep salt considerations. It preserves a period tone with named tools, authors, and farming practices.
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