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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
6
The article advises early spring lambs should be weaned in late June and kept separate from ewes for better growth. It emphasizes ample pure water, good pasture, and a mix of oats and bran for lambs, plus frequent pasture changes and worm/pest checks. Salt must be regularly provided to improve thrift and weight gain.
English county surveyors report tarred roads cut maintenance costs by about 20 to 20 percent. The average tar apron costs 105 dollars per mile. Tar application is praised for durability, protecting surfaces and waterproofing, with five to six year lifespans on less-used roads.
A forthcoming Oregon Agricultural College bulletin outlines treatments for plant lice aphids on cucumbers cabbage lettuce strawberries roses and more. It recommends Black Leaf 40 kerosene emulsion arsenate of lead Paris green and aphis sprays with timing around leaf curl and fruit set.
The county fair seeks farmer outreach with traveling promoters to spur exhibits and attendance. Four days may be designated for Prineville Bend Redmond and Madras or town based events with assemblies and auto trips. Premiums have been revised and will be printed in July to attract broad county participation.
Beetles on potato vines respond to a heavy strength spray of arsenate or lead when they appear. Watermelon pests are treated the same as musk melons with the stated approach.
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