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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
4
In various localities beets perform best after alfalfa, corn, or small grains. A common rotation is wheat in year one, beets in year two, clover for four years, last crop plowed under, then potatoes, then repeat. If feasible, include alfalfa. In Montana and Utah similar rotations feature sugar beets alternating with clover, oats, peas, and alfalfa.
A New Jersey correspondent recommends using one pound of formalin to thirty gallons of water to treat potato seed before planting. After application, seeds should dry if not planted immediately, with solution replenishment after two to three hours. Disinfecting planters is deemed unnecessary if seed is treated properly. Avoid planting treated seed in fields unused for four to five years and adjust soil chemistry with acids to reduce scab. Lime, wood ashes, and stable manure promote scab growth.
Advice on buying affordable home goods without sacrificing style. Distinguish between inexpensive quality and cheap imitations, urging readers to choose the best they can afford and avoid overpaying for vanity. Emphasizes practical items like knives, egg beaters, spoons, towels, and ready made clothing, with caution against waste and low standards.
R T Bostwick seeks information on grasses for Parshall Colorado and methods. Timothy is best for hay, with Timothy and alike a strong mix. bromes and meadow fescue also perform well, with recommended sowing rates and irrigation guidance. Various mixtures and drill methods are advised, along with soil preparation and watering schedules for optimal growth.
A reader asks about calf feeding age not stated. Start with whole milk, then gradually mix with skim milk, and introduce grain early. Provide water, hay, and sun exposure. use cost effective concentrates like corn or oats. If growth stalls, return to half skim and half whole milk for a period.
A Kansas correspondent explains the three horse evener. The third horse should have a longer lever arm to match the work of the pair. For medium horses the third horse gets thirty inches while the other two get fifteen. Adjust by moving holes to keep the small horse from fatigue. Consider horse size condition and desired spacing when setting up the teams.
The reader asks about cucumber yellow leaf spots and vine death. The disease is downy mildew caused by a parasitic fungus. Bordeaux mixture with copper sulfate and lime is advised. lime requires acidic soils for benefit, test with litmus. use finely ground lime, applying calcium to help the cure.
A light green marquisette chiffon waist with ki mono sleeves, trimmed in ecru lace and embroidery, featuring olives and matching cord decoration at the front. The under sleeves are white lace.
The piece argues women still lag behind men in most outdoor sports despite high devotion to athletics. It notes dancing blends grace with athleticism and warns sports like hockey and golf threaten feminine appeal, urging prudence while predicting future sturdier physiques.
The article notes wing plumes or aigrettes on straw hats as practical trimmings. Made from shadow lace tulle or gauze, these hat decorations are typically simple in number, with a single ornament often sufficient for the look. Read the Marshall Republican.
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