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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
7
The article warns against eating wild mushrooms that resemble edible varieties. It notes a white capped mushroom with possible greenish tint and sheath-covered growth, plus a yellowish cousin with patchy crest. Avoid uncertain washroom names and rely on full knowledge before consumption.
Cyr G Hopkins argues farmers should prove soil fertility can be maintained without only legumes and manure. If needed, purchase real elements close to raw materials such as limestone and phosphate rocks, apply at least two pounds for every crop pound, and increase soil supply to keep Illinois land rich for future generations.
The article endorses using Paris green to control potato beetles throughout the growing season. It argues foliage safety and even improved growth, warns against late spraying, and notes beetles feed on tomatoes and weeds. It stresses winter brood size depends on health this year.
The article warns against overcultivating orchards especially in new plantings. Start in spring as buds open and continue to July end to allow fruit buds to form for next year. Overworking in late summer or fall can trigger unwanted wood growth and blossom development, risking tree death as in a 400 tree plum orchard tale.
A roundup of racing and athletic updates notes Vanderbilt Escalade winning in France, Colville's death in Roxbury, and multiple track and field results. Lou Dillon and Major Delmar on Glenville track race times. Jeffries era plans and sailor shifts. Kieran sets quarter mile record in Southport. Walthour wins 100 kilometer cycling title. Gillis throws hammer 192 ft 6 in in Sydney. Maher dominates Goodwood racing. Burke reshapes Cardinals leadership. Neary vs Goodman scheduled. Larned and crew return from tour. Samuelson breaks two mile bicycle record. Jap instructor Ono defeats Frisbee in wrestling. Parson Davies linked to Mitchell bout. Dan Pateh posts fast mile at Minnesota meet. Herrenhoff torpedo craft hits 48.5 mph.
The article argues that keeping soil pulverized and moist is more effective than surface watering. It notes hoses often fail to moisten soil beyond a shallow depth, sometimes only a fourth to half an inch, offering little root benefit but washing dust from leaves. It advises foliage washing over deep below ground watering when using a hose.
The Buffalo tree hopper is a Neht ereon insect about one third of an inch long. Its head appears as the thorax and ends in a short horn resembling a buffalo horn. It feeds on many plants and deposits eggs in August, mainly in tree bark and limbs. Clean orchard culture reduces damage. heavy egg deposits on a limb require cutting and burning, best done in late fall or early spring.
Orchards can grow in temperate zones but require cultivation spraying and pruning in many areas. Uncultivated groves facing cold winters and dry summers often fail and become financial losses for planters who neglect care.
The text states fruit trees are divided into useful trees that bear fruit and ornamental trees. Useful trees require severe trimming to limit wood and boost fruit production. Planting fruit trees on jaws should not be encouraged.
The text discusses the desirability of trees with a well formed shape and abundant summer foliage. It notes that branches should be arranged to create a pleasing visual effect during the season.
When a special market for fruit can be developed it should be secured since profits in a dedicated market are greater than in the general market.
A two mile lap handicap pro race saw a 3 48 0 time. Augie Pout, head of the AAA touring committee, resigned after a quarrel with touring and racing factions. A 25 round bout in Taft California ended early in the eleventh with a Gardner KO over Turner. W W Coe set an Amateur Athletic Union shot put mark of 49 feet 11 inches in Portland, besting Ralph Rose. A Detroit trotting mare sparked a $90,000 bidding frenzy after Grosse Pointe showing. trainer Stin cos t noted prior $30,000 refusals.
Baseball chatter drifts across leagues as Armour scouts for talent in Newville, McIntyre refines fielding and resumes hitting, Bione hits a hundred for St. Louis, Huelsman’s bat echoes La Joie, and Farrel plans retirement. rumblings claim Comiskey Holmes rift and Ducky could change teams. Detroit eyed Hughes and Kittridge. Griffith seeks Powers backstop. Connor praised. Stone steady in St. Louis. Lindsay rising for Detroit. Hill Bradley regains stroke with Cleveland while Columbun’s youth draws notice.
Tommy Leach linked to Boston Nationals for next season while Pittsburg and Chicago clubs target Boston as a key hub. Ebbetts of Brooklyn pursues Johnny Vowinkel from Utica. Haijon praises Charlie Malay Delehanty as a polished outer garden artist. Hub players lead in batting as New York players bet.
Phil Gelert stars at second for St Paul as White the Cincinnati southpaw signs with Toledo for the rest of the season. Columbus shows form with three straight wins on St Paul ground. Barrow is sidelined, Robertson back East. Zatucky now catching, May from TriBinte hits .414 in 30 plus games for Louisville. Clay from Louisville shines as center fielder and hitter. George Teboan praises Orville Woodruff, noting his outfield and infield versatility.
Southern League notes Atlanta signed infielder Henry Krug from Birmingham. Little Rock released pitcher Ayre who joined Atlanta. Lynch from Montgomery was released. McMakin, Atlanta release, pitched well for Montgomery. Umpire Black dismissed. four umpires to finish season McLaughlin Pfeminger Carpenter Ehret. Manager O'Brien of Montgomery fired. Ike Durrett named to replace him and now plays left field after stints with Toledo and Montgomery in 1904 and 1908.
In the Western Association Sedalia releases left handed pitcher Bob Talbott and signs Tobe Hoffman from the Pittahuri Missouri Valley League. Hoffman is described as a good catcher and a strong fielder.
The Polo grounds host a warm baseball day as Nichols and Gleason of the Quakers may star in a playful piece A Play of Kids. Fred Clarke vows to stay in baseball until Pittsburgh grabs another league pennant while Flaherty of Pittsburgh winds up a pitch. Delahanty shines for Boston with the stick and Deemost supplies the needed merchandise. Rumor says New York club offered a large cash roll for Seymour during the Rede visit.
Terre Haute haw released Catcher Curtis to Cambridge City. King at shortstop is replaced by Dome from Massillon. Frank Donnelly releases Michela Bwink and Crangle, brings in Miteh ere Breneer from Chattanooga and Kennedy from the Washington Americans. McConnell adds Twinners Jones from Terre Hante, Koh ley Miller suspended after a month, Made aod Ronin from Deudwood and Bekstone from Cairo. Third Baseman Billy Purrell of the Dechtur Three-Eye League team is involved in the unsettled moves.
Benner guides Tulsa team in Missouri Valley talks with Guthrie batsman Benner and Risley likely to outfield departure. John Fillman, three years with Joplin, released to Kansas City Blues then signed with Wichita. Leavenworth adds Harry Corbin as star back in fold. The breakthrough player trains at Winfield under Woodpecker contract.
Sioux City fans claim Jarrett and Newlin have declined while Frank Shugart shines at second for Des Moines. Dade Towne of Dos Molinos, with Leen, trades await McKay and Wolfe of Milwaukee. Towne and Wolfe praised as top catchers, Sioux City inked Kostal and Bill as key arms for Keduk, with Manager Carhey keeping a strong roster.
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