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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
7
Naturalist Nathan Reist discusses gourd diversity from tropical to temperate zones, citing World’s Fair displays and familiar gourds. The piece also covers Kieffer pears, their hardiness, grafting effects on fruit quality, and notes a large Lititz tree with pear storage beyond Christmas.
The piece details wild grape varieties near Furnace Falls north of town. Fox grape dominates, larger and blue black with distinct flavor, good for pies and preserves, though late fruiting. Pheasant and chicken grapes are smaller and less valued. Propagation from grape stalks ease explains fox grape garden cultivation. Owners locate vines by scent after maturation.
In Meadeville area, neighbors gathered at the late Jandis Seibert home to husk and house 18 acres of corn for the Seibert estate. Ninety four volunteers including Clayton Mondorf and S M Pry aided from noon to early afternoon, then the crop was stored. Mrs Seibert extends thanks to all who assisted.
Acaustic piece extols thrift over wasteful spending. The author mocks lavish purchase habits and urges daily discipline to curb excess, praising thrift as a means of self reliance and practical living.
The United States Department of Agriculture endorses gradually hogging off corn into fields of corn alfalfa and mixed green forages. Pumpkin, beans, cowpeas, or soybeans can accompany corn with grain rations provided, and hogs should be started slowly. Alfalfa is described as the best green forage for hogs with multiple feasible cuttings and careful grazing to preserve stands.
The American Seed Trade Association in Chicago pledged full support to the U S Department of Agriculture's war program for food production. The resolution notes the urgent need to boost seed production due to war devastation in Europe and transportation disruptions, renewing its pledge to the president and agriculture secretary.
A correspondence shows leaders pledging full resources to increase crop output for wartime needs. Secretary of Agriculture Ousley responds with support, noting occasional practice changes may be required to meet war conditions, and commends the association’s readiness to cooperate despite individual sacrifice.
The United States Department of Agriculture advises careful breed selection based on pasture and feed types, favoring Merino and purebred stock. Beginners should use best-class ewes and a purebred ram, with experienced breeders handling breeding. Emphasis on consistent breed use, foundation ewes, and sourcing stock from Western ranges when local stock is scarce.
The text discusses using various sheep breeds to found a flock and rapidly improve it with crossbreeding. It notes Merine ewes and mintton rams produce good growth and sales if cared for, though some combinations are less favorable. Range sheep show fewer internal parasites than farm sheep.
Large shipment fliers present a chance for closet selection as two year old ewes are preferred over older stock. Avoid ewes with broken mouths and inspect riders for lumps to prevent buying ewes that will hinder future growth. Be cautious of breeders clipping ends of teats during shearing.
The U S department of agriculture foresees a hop crop in 1918 of about 32,494,000 pounds, up 17 percent from 27,788,000 pounds in 1917. Comparisons show 50,995,000 pounds in 1918 and 52,986,000 pounds in 1915. Also guidance on currant and gooseberry bushes advises trimming after picking and burning trimmings to destroy insects.
The selection of a sire to head the dairy herd demands careful attention as the future success of the herd depends largely on its leadership.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture urges backing for the nation’s agricultural war effort. It highlights involvement from The State Agricultural College, The county farm bureaus, and related groups to mobilize farm resources and improve production.
Instructions urged cleanup around grapevines removing waste and weeds and destroying any rotten grapes still hanging. Pooff and Dury advised pruning damaged fruit to keep vines healthy and thrifty and ensure first class quality fruit next year.
The bulk of dairy products come from grade cows and will continue to be supplied by them. The text notes trenches are valuable and highlights the pit site as one such valuable trench.
The text discusses clearing land not producing profit for pasture use, with stumps remaining until decay. It notes underbrush removal, slow stump decay, and the spread of weeds if pasturing is continued. It mentions stump destruction by dynamite as sometimes favored and warns that burning is a risky method.
A Lancaster tobacco broker urges cigar leaf growers to hold 1918 crops and sell only at stated prices. He lists wrappers, fillers, and scraps with minimums in cents per pound, promising a guaranteed sample from his Lancaster office at 46 North Market Street.
The text explains stump preparation to enable burning, detailing digging two 30 inch deep holes on opposite sides, removing earth between them to create convection, scraping root debris, and starting a fire in one hole to burn the stump. It notes an alternate method used in the South’s long leaf pine region, dig a hole on one side and insert a burning implement.
The article describes stump removal techniques using tripod or capstan pullers and explosive charges. It explains boring angled holes, igniting with fuel or hot wire, and felling with dynamos or dynamite. It notes timing with saturated ground and using a stump puller for large numbers, plus lifting stumps vertically or pulling from the side.
Advice on seed storage notes a dry well ventilated room as ideal. It warns against cellars and hot attics and suggests a second story room as best. It recommends protecting seed from mice with boxes or mouse proofing wooden boxes or by suspending in cloth bags.
Scout Gordon Kitchen of Montclair troop No 4 at seventeen earns the Croix du Guerre for bravery at Verdun. He writes of multiple awards and a distinct honor system, notes German prisoners and expresses hope for the war’s end and strong American support for scouts.
Red Fox, Shushashu known as the Indian Man of Mystery travels to Histring Montana with jelfer from President Woodrow Wilson. Born in Alberta Blackfoot country he learned star lore woods and wildlife from elders. He became scoutmaster of the first Indian Boy Scouts of America after schooling in the Little Horn country.
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