Agricultural notes on soil packing and cabbage pest control
An 1910s farm column discusses soil moisture, wind erosion, and sub surface packing to seal soil, reduce cracks, and prevent blowing. It cites a field tool from Kansas Agricultural College and details cabbage pest control using dusts and targeted insecticides for green worm and cabbage looper. It also covers early wintering of poultry stock and selection of hatch dates for laying hens.
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Kansas Agricultural College
Kath
Liniy Eng
J. G. Haney
St Geneva
Londsland
Bulletin
Faye
Fragmented OCR Summary of Unclear Historical Notice
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions numbers and names in a historical notice style. The readable parts suggest a public notice or article snippet with dated references and potential names, but the content remains largely unintelligible. No clear event, person, or place can be confidently identified from the legible text.
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Lillay
Caarlotte
Michigan
Olace Asafwrer
Calland
Fie Depew
Charlotte
Johnson
Carmel
Carmel, Mich. Cured of Canin i Dhe Youth, U. S
Traiex
Chietorte
Mich
Prince Warsham
Scrofaia
Horatio Nelson
Leo
Aitch
Willisin Smith
Marengo
Meeker Harrow Improves Clayey Soils For Gardens and Farms
The Meeker disk harrow and thorough surface pulverizing method are praised for achieving fine, smooth seedbeds on heavy soils. Repeated harrowing, rolling, and smoothing improve mellow, lump-free topsl, aiding potato patches and grain finishing after sowing. The device is highlighted as essential for farm use beyond its garden origins.
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Girden
Fragmented Orchard Notes and Fence Bracing Techniques
The article describes apple tree canker on trunks and the recommended control with pruning and Bordeaux mixture spray. It then outlines methods to brace wire fences, selecting corner posts and guy wires for stability. Additional sections discuss perching of poultry and feeding practices, stressing natural free range and nutrition.
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Poli
Seonk Ty
Geea
Rds
Prairie Dog Pranks and Domestic Mischief Captivate Readers
A humorous survey of pet prairie dogs in western prairies recounts a tame animal that burrows through a dress hem, drags paper scraps from furniture, and sleeps in odd spots. The animal greets visitors, chases paper trails, and creates chaotic but affectionate bedloads around the home.
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Prairies
Khem
Wagran
Cost of Living in England and Early 20th Century Outlook
The article compares English and American living standards noting cheaper items for the poor in England but higher costs for most other necessities. It cites meat, dairy, fruit prices, and wages, and mocks futurological rejuvenation schemes while highlighting social behaviors and a light domestic vignette about economizing and a mistaken health scare.
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America
Harper's
England
Hagia
London
Jandy
West End
Bushmen Sight Keen Eyes Beyond the Plain
A travel tale explains African bushmen’s remarkable vision as a natural adaptation to detect distant dangers. European observers struggle to see ahead, while bushmen spot threats long before others, highlighting a survival edge amid enemies and wild beasts.
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South Africa
Hiebuchman
Arid
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Miles
Cem
Inotzce
Falion
Amd Et Ars Hix
Chicago
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Calta States
Iaykoa
Phyetelans
Siple
Afr
Althaus
Bey
Presta
Good Hart
New York Evening World
Mr. Goodhart
Henry Goodbert
Jane
Novy
Tienrs
Gear
Notting
China
Seehuan
Provinse
Busemen
South
Lincolnshire
Teudon
Faroers
J. R. Cummings & Co
Eagle Street
Main
Green Streets
Marsha, Mich
Senata
Urion Workrien
Marbrerey
Marshall, Bick
Chas.sb. Mear
Marshall
HA. Ged, Lilley
Marshall, Mich
George Lilley
J. Martin's
Enarcoul
Detroit
Jewell
Leedle Bros
Wardware
Marshall News
Welstach
Criste
Aix
Walshacts
Haarly
THE
Marshall Light CO
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