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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
7
Many bank presidents have nothing on expert buckleberry pickers as returns soar this season. One man earned 9 dollars for four and a quarter hours work, another 20 dollars for a full day. Hundreds of workers can find daily wages from 3 to 10 dollars in fruitful spots.
Hessian fly infestations have risen in this winter wheat season with straw fallen wheat. The United States Department of Agriculture urges immediate preventive actions including avoiding sowing on infested stubble, plowing under ruined wheat, destroying volunteer wheat, early deep plowing, moisture conservation, using the best seed, and sowing during the fly free period as advised locally. Community action is essential to protect the 1920 crop.
A written note signals a strong grape crop with vines bearing heavy bunches. Increased care and general bagging of bunches show results, indicating a likely rise in home wine production and the temptation to avoid letting fruit go to waste.
A Fort Scott crowd watched a six mule team race a tractor on the Glenn Campbell ranch. The mules, an investment of at least 1200 dollars, kept pace but tired first. The tractor, worth about 60, would likely work a year with 2000 gallons of fuel. Gasoline and feed prices shape the comparison, as reported by the Fort Scott Tribune in the Kansas City Star.
An agricultural writer argues moles should be protected despite gardeners’ complaints. He notes moles destroy worms and other pests, and their beneficial impact may outweigh potential damage this season.
Dr Leffmann told the Engineers' Club that tobacco excess is harmful but not inherently worse than alcohol when used in moderation. He compared vice perceptions, warned about fires from discarded smoking materials, and noted tobacco use rising while alcohol declines. Several listeners continued smoking during the talk.
A 15 inch pot-grown peach tree from Rev. George Campbell, a South China missionary, yielded five edible cling peaches. The plant is claimed to come true from seed and could inspire a new race of dwarf peaches among fruit growers.
The Tobacco Growers Association of Lancaster County invites farmers to a September 1 picnic in Ephrata Park. Morning tours include Hibschman farm corn and tobacco experiment stations with Floyd Hueher and Prof. E K Hibschman directing. Otto Olsouw leads tobacco work. Washington and State College speakers scheduled. Governor Spreul may attend. Lunch at McVeys restaurant.
The Walnut Association offers a $10,000 prize in Popular Mechanics for a machine to brand Huelish walnuts. A committee from the walnut growers association will test each submission. The current labeling method on sacks is deemed unsatisfactory.
Bees prove invaluable to fruit raisers beyond honey, enhancing crops like apples peaches pears and plums via pollination. When conditions favor bees, some orchards report yield gains around twenty percent versus the prior year, highlighting the danger of blossom failure without their activity.
An old advertising column promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for kidney related symptoms. It asserts kidneys are essential filters and promises rapid health return within 24 hours, urging readers to buy from their druggist and continue use to prevent future attacks. It guarantees money back if no help.
Workmen at the old McCrory mansion in Fayette City uncovered eight perfectly preserved eggs buried in plaster on the second floor. The eggs, laid ages ago when the house was built, rattled like a toy when moved. One shell broke revealing a dry kernel as hard as a rack.
At the USDA swine extension workers conference in Washington the practice of weaning pigs at various ages was discussed. Conclusions favor letting pigs nurse the sow for at least 10 weeks if possible and even better for pigs to wean themselves. A well fed suckling sow can provide milk up to pigs reach 10 weeks, making maternal milk the best feed for young pigs and urging hog growers to maximize its use.
The article notes a superb alfalfa season in Ephrata with robust first and second cuttings. The second crop is growing well and may exceed the first, with a promising third cutting ahead. An acre yields substantial high quality feed under these conditions.
Farmers report slow cattle purchases this season due to price uncertainty. Last year July and August saw many buyers while pastures and meadows are in good condition for grazing, with cattle turned in by early buyers as fall approaches.
Turnip seed is now being sowed in the corn fields where yields appear better than in other spots. A large number of turnips are planted, surpassing previous years. For several years farmers have moved beyond the 25 cent per bushel old price, and cultivation proves profitable with easy sale at fair figures.
Farmers in the county overlook popcorn cultivation though it is easy and potentially profitable. Some is grown for home use, but towns must import it from elsewhere at good prices. The text urges engaging boys and girls in popcorn farming tied to their gardens.
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