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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
7
E I Kraus of the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station develops a budding method using one year old buds from dormant plump wood or scions cut in winter. The technique forms an 8 shaped hinge cut and inserts the bud into stock with careful alignment and snug fit for immediate placement.
A vivid warning from the Iowa Homestead on soil conservation. The piece argues nature’s fertility is finite and warns that unsustainable farming will deplete soil banks, leading to eventual drafts and dishonor. It urges farmers to adopt practices that preserve soil fertility for long term productivity.
The Alin station notes two pruning wound treatments for trees. First, sterilizing the wound surface with a torch or antiseptic. Second, applying dressings to block harmful spores or bacteria. Many germicides exist, including corrosive sublimate, gasoline, kerosene, carbolic acid, petroleum, copper phosphate and formaldehyde. The effectiveness depends on wound type. protective paints are usually poor. Asphaltum and residual tars are suggested as better dressings.
A government bulletin states sodium arsenite as the sole chemical capable of fully destroying Canada thistle, applied at 1.5 pounds per 52 gallons. It recommends shallow plowing and frequent cultivation in summer, followed by dragging soil, exposing roots to sun, and removing them. hoeing is advised for any remaining plants.
Farmers show doubt about buying land at 100 dollars an acre. They fear keeping interest and taxes, even if paying half upfront. Prosperity has discouraged the next generation, leading to more tenants and fewer people on farms. Country Gentleman.
The Colorado experiment station describes a portable hog house eight by eight by seven feet high with a front door two and a half by three feet and a small rear opening. It uses 2 by 4 framing and drop siding, needs no door, and can be tipped onto a wagon for relocation. The design aims at affordability, easy disinfection, and adaptable use for beginners with a roof lantern for warmth in cold weather.
The article discusses staking tomatoes to improve early fruit finish, debating whether to stake or not. It describes practical outdoor use of greenhouse-style staking, wire, and twine, plus plant spacing and near-ground tying. A brief aside questions feeding stock salt. Farm Progress.
Advice on keeping insects away from fruit and caring for apiaries. Emphasizes preventing grass growth near hives, supporting Italian bees by selection, avoiding disturbance, and providing fresh water and salt. Warns bees may bite ripe fruit if skin is damaged, advises gentle handling, and cautions against strong scents or perfumed clothing near hives.
The article recounts attempts from 1849 to 1884 to mint perforated U S coins, including a 1849 gold dollar with a square hole and a 1850 1 cent ring cent, plus various designs in silver and copper that were never issued. It notes a single 1852 gold half dollar with central perforation and mentions counterfeited or nonstandard pieces by California jewelers.
The legendary architect Dinocrates proposed radical plans for Mount Athos including carving it into a colossal statue of Alexander the Great with a city in his right hand and a waters-holding tank in the left. The idea was rejected for insufficient fertility to feed a protected population. He also toyed with a temple to Ptolemy’s wife with a roof of loadstones to suspend an iron statue.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century miscellany cites the earths shadow visible at sunset as a rosy arc with a bluish band under it, then shifts to brief humor items about Bellevue hospital skull wounds, a stage career for a nurse, a fly being useful, and quips on marriage and attainability.
A notice indicates ticket sales will not occur at morning station windows marked with a star. Tickets may be bought in advance or from the conductor of the special train. The excursion routes include Vinemont, Fritztown, Jersey City, and related stations.
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