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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
6
Notes discuss care in cow and sheep management, brooder cleanliness, and chick age. Advice covers orchard value, corn stalk as fertilizer, mud hole mitigation, and poultry fertility tactics. Guidance on moss in meadows, raspberries and strawberries, and weathering stock prices in the corn belt. Emphasis on standard-bred poultry, early sun for hens, and use of manure in hills for vegetables.
Practical tips on livestock care and crop management. Topics include keeping calves clean, timely sow management, and proper incubator use. Planting fruit bushes, windbreaks with Norway spruce, and feeding strategies for hens and horses are covered. Emphasis on ventilation, pest control, pruning, fertilizing, and machinery upkeep.
An article argues for expanding heavy draft horses in agriculture. It notes markets favor horses over 1500 pounds, cites Salina Kansas sale results, and says cities increasingly demand heavier horses despite motor trucks. Experts in Chicago and Kansas City say trucks suit long hauls. farms need heavier drafts, better tillage, and gradual replacement of light mares with quality draft mares to boost profits.
The Maine experiment station abandoned the curtain front roosting closet in 1910 after tests showed birds thrived better without it. Despite winters reaching 30 degrees below zero, mortality stayed low and egg production rose, leading to the decision that roost curtains are unnecessary and generally undesirable.
An old method of growing potatoes under straw is described with advantages and caveats. Planting depth, timing, and moisture affect success. Straw covers ground, reduces cultivation, yields clean potatoes, and suppresses weeds, though results depend on fertility and season.
The plan failed due to wet cold weather early in the season causing potatoes to rot before coming up. Usually clean straw is used but half rotten straw would likely suffice. This straw coat, turned under next year, enriches the ground for subsequent crops whether potatoes or grain.
An article by Josephine de Marr promotes herbaceous plants as low maintenance options for busy housekeepers. It notes hardy varieties like mogs pink and chrysanthemums that bloom from spring to late fall with minimal care once established, and explains propagation by seeds division and root cuttings. It also suggests sharing extra plants with neighbors to obtain new specimens.
A good white geranium is a jewel to keep once found. Select one or two zonales for ornamental foliage and keep them bright by giving the plant as much sunshine as possible. Feed with ammonia weekly, mixing a teaspoonful in a quart of water.
Garden moles create an intolerable nuisance as traps may be used but the sure method is to inject bisulphate of carbon into their nose. This controversial technique highlights garden pest control debates and safety concerns for homeowners.
A historical note describes an egg container built from corrugated strawboard. The egg is inserted through an overlapping side joint, with small end holes for venting or handling, highlighting an early simple packaging approach for safe transport.
A durable holder suitable for sending eggs by parcel post or carrying them with minimal breakage. It can be opened and closed without tearing, as described by Popular Mechanics.
The article discusses egg and poultry farming practices, stresses market timing for fall chickens and roasters, and notes how egg vitality, incubator moisture, and egg handling affect hatch success and profits. It also mentions using crushed egg shells for feed, and the advantage of November December egg laying over March April for higher returns.
In this lesson Joseph guides his family to Goshen and presents them to Pharaoh. Judah leads as envoy while Jacob blesses Pharaoh, illustrating God’s plan for Israel in Egypt and foreshadowing Christ’s care for believers. Joseph’s administration and protection echo divine purpose through both present peril and future promise.
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