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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
8
A rustic guide explains providing heavy shade and free range for growing chicks to thrive in warm weather. It covers nutrition blends, dry mash formulas, fresh water, and sun protection methods using burlap frames or tree branches. It also details housing cleanliness and pest checks to prevent disease.
A damaged OCR item notes corn borer activity threatening major maize yields. The brief mentions spread from northeastern states toward central areas and cites infestation as requiring eradication efforts. Specific dates and places are garbled, but the focus remains on the pest's impact on crops and the need for control measures.
The article cites the European corn borer as a major invading pest endangering U S agriculture. Entomologists warn immediate eradication is vital as borers already affect 600 square miles in Massachusetts and threaten future New York cities. they damage ears and stalks, tunneling and soft rot, with two generations yearly. Quarantine and strict clean-up, burning of plant material, and removal of overwintering habitats are recommended.
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