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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
3
A muddled discussion on fertilizer use cites Pennsylvania Experiment Station work showing soil productivity restored with fertilization. The piece notes shifting opinions as farmers fear overuse and recounts neighbors doubting outcomes before acknowledging crop gains tied to soil enrichment and fertilizer timing.
Guidance on fertilizer methods for wheat. Apply all fertilizer with a drill attachment at seeding time or use a fertilizer distributor through the drill hitch if no fertilizer attachment is available. Ensure the fertilizer is thoroughly worked into the soil before sowing.
James Stedman of Deer Creek in Miami County argues fertilizer boosts yields and earlier harvests. He claims wheat sown with fertilizer since 1800s averaged higher than neighboring farms and notes oats trials showing fertilized plots reaching harvest faster and producing more. He cites his 1918 wheat yield of 45 bushels and compares his overall outputs with county and state averages.
An early prepared seedbed yields the largest quality wheat. Plow 4 to 6 inches after removing prior crops, disk and harrow to break crust, and keep moisture in soil. Deep, thorough preparation improves germination, with trials showing up to 21 bushels more wheat when land is plowed seven inches deep in July and kept worked until seeding.
The WT report shows a field trial in which complete fertilizer applied to wheat and a wheat clover rotation yielded a profit per acre. With phosphoric acid and potash, returns covered costs, despite a long drought and clover burden. The study notes all fertilizers gave good profits on similar soils, provided drainage and culture are adequate.
Wheat requires about 450 to 500 pounds of water per pound of grain. Plowing and frequent soil work preserve moisture. Early light harrowing creates a mulch to reduce rain impact. Rich soil with adequate plant food yields larger crops with less water. Water retention matters most when rainfall is below normal.
The article argues that improved methods equipment and soil fertility increase crop production. It highlights Pertilix ora as having a definite place in farming and a definite role in maintaining and increasing yields.
At a regular meeting held August 19 by Local Union No God of J. B. Upof A it was decided by members present to raise the price of haircuts from 45 to 40 cents and shaves from 15 to 20 cents with the change to take effect. Monday, August 26, Johns & Bradley, Mack & Scott, Thos Boldridyre, C J Lang, Petering & Rugh, Ruehel, Jas R Mooreheat Sr, of Kansas City, spent Sunday with his son James R Jr.
Glenn Shelton returns Sunday evening to his home in St. Joseph after visiting parents Mar and J C Shelton. Mrs Shelton remains for an extended visit. Miss Mary Vaughan of St Louis arrives Sunday evening to visit her parents George M Vaughan and wife.
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