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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1923
Page
15
In a tense visit, Mrs Penfield helps Mrs Percy confront fear of illness as a pair of caterpillars on a shawl leads to a dramatic scare. The scene ends with a plan to bring a doctor and a hopeful shift toward recovery and Lorene’s wedding plans.
Mrs. Penfield and Mrs. Wopple discuss the Bosleys and Catterbox rumors about a kitchen chimney, a suspected fight, and possible Seattle plans. Miss Percy’s gloom hints at Lorene’s marriage changes as the neighborhood watchful eye continues.
A London dispatch reports Dr Bernard Hollander asserting that brain power and mental work capacity can be increased by applying electricity to certain head regions. He cites tests on backward or indolent students who reportedly passed exams they had failed before using galvanic treatments.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a record rise in participation in the Better Sires Better Stock campaign during the first quarter of 1923. More than 10,000 livestock owners enrolled and over 116,000 head of livestock and poultry listed for improvement, with Vermont and West Virginia showing the highest enrollments.
Yearling trees of various fruits grow more reliably and can overtake larger trees within a couple of years. Peach yearlings may be smaller now but will reach full size when planted. Smaller root spreads mean less damage in digging and lower root demand, while small tops ease transplant stress.
New York State College of Agriculture Ithaca reports thin manure applications yield the largest returns per ton in short rotations. Spreader machines save time and labor, especially on light applications, and mix manure more uniformly with the soil.
Soil moisture conservation is crucial as plant uptake and leaf evaporation rapidly exhaust moisture around the plant. Effective tillage reduces loss and preserves soil water for crop use.
United States Department of Agriculture notes rosette disease in wheat, first seen in Illinois and Indiana in 1919, causing a rosette appearance and blue green dwarfed plants. When combined with Hessian fly injury, diagnosis is difficult. bulletin 1137 explains the symptoms and guidance for distinguishing causes.
List of benefits for silage storage cites higher feed density, reduced spoilage, lower costs per acre, and year round palatable feed. Points include faster harvest, better digestion, and land clearing advantages for corn or kafir crops.
The article explains a greasy semi-viscid tree-banding material developed since 1915 to replace a German product no longer available. It notes odor restrains caterpillars more than its viscous barrier, with further study in USDA Bulletin 1142 by M. T. Smulyan, available from the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington.
A little effort in cleaning seed grain is more effective than post infestation control measures. Instructor Matthew Fowlds from South Dakota State College notes fanning mills separate weed seeds from grain. New weeds often enter via seed shipments. crop rotation should accompany seed cleaning in a thorough weed eradication program.
Farm Life notes goslings reach one month old and become hardy but need careful early care. Keep them warm and dry, feed small portions several times daily, and start with a mix of corn meal and shorts plus bread crumbs and chopped hard boiled eggs. Provide tender grass from start and gradually expand grazing space to free range by a month. Water access is essential.
Mixed farming note on geese and chickens noting geese dirty water and water waste. Geese displace hens at feed hoppers and need ample clean water. Best practice suggests keeping geese near a pond or field to provide water and reduce chores.
The article urges Cull your flocks as many times during the year to prevent cold and poor egg yield. It notes drafts in poultry houses cause sickness and advises fresh milk for daily chicks to avoid digestive trouble. Americans eat more poultry, so start with a standard breed rooster and improve with proper equipment and feeding practices. Newly-hatched chicks need no feed for 48 hours to optimize egg production.
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