Bolshevist tobacco insecticide sparks wild claims from Ephrata station
Otto Olsen of the United States tobacco experimental station at Ephrata reports a high nicotine tobacco blending with rustica that acts as an insecticide and allegedly provokes strong reactions including perception of a political note. He notes the 5 percent nicotine solution can be brewed for field use with seeds and cultivation details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Olsen
United States Tobacco Experimental Station
Ephrata
Ion
Fertilization May Boost Per Acre Yields for Growers
The note states that with proper fertilization a yield of 3000 pounds per acre, including stalks, is achievable while labor costs stay very low. This guidance is aimed at fruit growers and greenhouse operators seeking efficient production.
Grape Catsup And Nutty Dishes From Cabinet Cookery
A fragment from a cabinet cookbook lists a grape catsup recipe with grape pulp, sugar, spices, and vinegar, plus Walnut Graham Bread, Rice and Almond Cream, Salmon Salad, and Nuts With Tomatoes. Each item offers simple home prep notes and serving ideas, reflecting era pantry practices.
Chestnut cooking tips and recipes from autumn cuisine
Instructions and ideas for preparing chestnuts in various ways including roasting boiling parboiling and stuffing. Recipes cover chestnut pancakes pudding and savory dishes with mushrooms carrots and sausages.
Testing yields clear gains from careful crop trials
The text extols testing to improve yields and reduce waste noting that planting fewer acres can raise bushels per acre, while missing stalks indicate lost land and labor. It argues testing is inexpensive with certain advantages and no downside.
Handy feed box for cattle in open lots
Claude Dieckman of Nebraska in Farm Journal describes a quick feed box made from a split barrel. Strengthen halves with a frame of bamboards inside to prevent smashing and allow four cattle to eat without interference. Use a strong barrel and nail hoops to each stave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Dieckman
Nebraska
Farm Journal
Manure Best Fertilizer Says Iowa College of Agriculture
Iowa State College of Agriculture reports that well rotted stable manure provides humus nutrients and beneficial bacteria for crops. To maximize the effect, balance with acid phosphate. a two-horse load for a 20 by 60 foot garden plus about 50 pounds of phosphate is advised. Do not apply fresh manure in spring as it hastens foliage over fruit, especially with tomatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College of Agriculture
Utilization of Farm Land and Profit Per Acre
Specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture argue that productive land area drives farm value. A 100 acre farm at 200 per acre with 95 productive acres yields higher profit than a similar 100 acre farm at 150 per acre with only 65 productive acres, since the profit-producing land costs far less per productive acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Seed Catalogue Promises Help for Garden Planning
A new seed catalogue from a reliable firm offers guidance for planting and avoiding omissions in home gardens. Specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture endorse seed selections. From 2 to 3 dollars worth of seed can plant a small garden, with several houses offering collections for different garden sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Nicotine control guidance for plant lice on apples
Early spring checks for plant lice on apples should use nicotine sulfate plus soap spray. A pint of 40 percent nicotine sulfate with two to three pounds of soap to 50 gallons of water is recommended. If lice are numerous, nicotine sulfate can be added to regular spray, but is more effective when used alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Woolworth
Lancaster
Legion probe TV Rotary survey on disabled veterans
International Association of Rotary Clubs orders a nationwide survey to verify American Legion claims about disabled World War veterans. Rotary secretary general Chesley H. Perry says 50 000 Rotarians will gather facts from 1000 communities to assess rehabilitation practices and report findings to Rotary headquarters in Chicago. The Legion welcomes the inquiry and hopes findings receive wide publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Rotary Organization
Legion
Chesley H. Perry
Chicago
Rotary Clubs
United States
Mr. Perry
FL W. Galbraith, Jr
Rotarians
Uncle Sam
Rotary Club
Rotary
Unite States
Legion Man is Legislator from San Francisco Veteran Leader
Charles A. Kendrick 41 of San Francisco a member of the American Legion national executive committee is cited by General Summerall for exceptional devotion to duty during the Meuse Argonne offensive. He trained at Camp Dix, served with the Twenty sixth division as remount officer, then major, discharged February 1919. The piece also notes New York Women Press Club welfare work for 65 disabled veterans at Fox Hills Hospital and a gardenette program supported by Leonia schoolchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Kendrick
San Francisco
Cal
American Legion
Summerall
Fifth Army Corps
Meuse-Argonne
Kendrick
Remount Service
Camp Dix
N. J
Twenty
St. Mihiel
Meuse- Argente
Legion
California
Women's Press Club
New York City
Fox Hills Hospital
Staten Island
New York
Leonia
N. I
Virginia Auxiliary Convention Opens May 13 14
The first convention of the Women's Auxiliary of the Virginia Department of the American Legion will be held on May 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Women's Auxiliary of the
Virginia Department of the American Legion
Doans Kidney Pills Benefit Lititz Woman in 1907 Interview
A Lititz woman Mrs B Oehme 118 N Cedar St recalled years of back pain chills headaches and dizziness before taking Doans Kidney Pills. She reported relief and later said she had felt better for years since using the remedy. The dose was 60 cents at dealers with Toster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
B. Oehme
N. Cedar St
Doan
Ochme
Dean
Toster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Ownership Statement for The Lititz Record April 1921
Ownership data for The Lititz Record notes editors Ralph E. Buch of Lititz Pa business manager and publisher Ralph E Buch owner Ralph E Buch sworn April 6 1921 before notary J B Herr. No bondholders or other security holders are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Record
Lititz
Ralph EB
Buch
Ralph EE. Buch
Ralph E. Buch
Ralph EH. Buch
Seal J. B. Herr
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Lkhr & Heat Corporation Ltd
Slight & Heat Corporation
CO. T. Ritchie
E. MeIo Se. Letitz
Pal
The
Amortization Mortgage Co
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Farm Mortgage Bankers
A. C. Mitchell
Harrisburg
Herbert Zook
Hate
Somone
Lieya
Bex
Legion Man
Spruce Villa Farm Dairy
J.clayton Brubaker
Grubes
GRUBE
East Main Street
Lititz,pa
Mrs. Oehme
Wingert & Haas
John A. Haas
North Queen Street
Furniture & Rugs
Clinton Body
Brussels
And
Wiltons
Ralph M. Spacht
Oliver H. Baix’s
Phila
W. H. Enck
Penna
Pfautz’s
Zartman Bros
W.H. Muth & CO
Lititz, PA
J. F. Essig
Lawrence K.grosh
Life Insurance
P.O
Coal and Lumber
Long &Coo
Hunt
Curtis Hensel
Cedar & Main Sts
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