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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
7
Professor T M Montgomery of Ohio State University warns that cabbage fields draw many small butterflies whose eggs hatch into greenish worms that feed on leaves and heads. Prompt, consistent control measures through the season prevent significant damage and loss.
Old university garden advice favors white hellebore sprayed on cabbage leaves to combat worms. Fresh powder mixed with soapy water at one ounce per three gallons adheres to foliage. it loses toxicity over time, posing no danger to the market head. Hand gathering remains an option for small plots.
The article advises a gradual transition from pasture to full new corn feed over at least a month to avoid digestive issues. It recommends mixing some old corn during the switch to maintain health and profit, noting that new corn can take more bushels to achieve the same gain and that overfeeding at start causes losses.
To guard against disease and inferior quality, rotate crops. Grow alfalfa clover or peas two to three years, grain one year, and potatoes one year. Use good seed. indifference to seed quality yields inferior crops and lower consumption.
Do not place a horse on an inclined plank floor or in a draft. Do not delay proper collar fitting until shoulders ache. Brutal treatment is warned against, condemning farmers who drive horses to sweat and then expose them to cold winds as lacking human kindness.
The sheep struck by the fly becomes restless then dull with reduced appetite and listless posture. Maggots burrow into the skin causing suppuration as the wool at the injury roughens. Immediate treatment of wounds and cleaning of fleece are urged, with machine shearing reducing flare ups and prompt prevention through removal of dirty wool and distasteful wool treatment.
The article argues that modern dairy equipment and humane labor practices reduce farm labor problems. A responsible farmer with clean, well equipped barns fosters reliability in hired help. A basic farm medicine chest aids animal care, but must be clean and stocked with simple remedies to prevent dirt diseases and improper home treatment.
A farmer describes dividing pastures for summer grazing, using mixed clover seed fields and bluegrass night pasture to cut hay demand. When pastures fail, corn silage supplements feed, with plans for a smaller silo to ensure ample summer feed despite weather.
Tile drainage proves valuable for crop production by removing free soil water and improving air circulation that warms soil. It lowers the water table, expanding the root feeding zone, and channels rain and snow melt downward to prevent surface sogginess.
Instructions on saving squash cucumber melons and tomato seeds washed dried labeled dated and stored away from pests. Advice expands to beef and milk efficiency using roughage over grain and improving farm practices like fence line cleanups and hog pasture rotation.
The soils and crops department at Purdue University Experiment Station reports tiled fields average 76.1 bushels per acre of corn, while untiled lands average 68.1 bushels per acre. The study notes tile drainage reduces soil washing and erosion and keeps the crop under soil.
An unnamed naval officer aboard a submarine describes extreme heat or cold, constant dampness, and relentless sleep deprivation. He notes cramped space, no bunks, a dining area with electric plates, strict no smoking rules, and the constant danger that any moment could prove fatal to all aboard.
The piece explains benefits of spring farrowing pig herds, noting most feeding occurs in warm weather, less feed per pound of gain in warm months, and greater gain on young animals. Shorter nine month feeding reduces disease and loss risk, improving profitability.
The passage warns that neglect in feeding a colt during its first year stunts growth and keeps many horses from reaching draft quality. With proper feeding, growth need not be exacting later, gradually increasing rations until maturity.
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