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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
7
The article stresses that good seed is the foundation of crop success and explains the traits judges look for in ears. It urges testing germination, preferring medium width and thickness seeds with strong, full germ and no gaps at ear tips or butts, to ensure viable, high quality seed for planting.
Observations show seed size variety in the planter trough lowers germination uniformity. Big and small seeds mixed lead to uneven hills, with some lacking plants entirely. Uniform seed size indicates higher quality and boosts stand and potential yield.
The article explains corn seed selection focusing on germ integrity and mature kernels. It details ear shape, taper, and uniformity, cautions against underdeveloped or moldy seeds, and outlines seed-saving practices, curing, and vitality testing to ensure high germination rates and strong stands.
An article by H Glock in Modern Farmer explains a practical water filter sized four feet deep eight feet long and as wide as needed to handle full brook flow. It outlines construction with cement sand and aggregates, basins for sand and charcoal, grounding in the earth, maintenance, and treatments including alum for alkaline western waters.
Jasper Svarka twenty four year old former farm hand was fined twenty two dollars and eighty five cents for killing a rabbit in the closed season near Short Hills. Unable to pay the fine he was jailed for thirty days by Justice Peter D Lane at Far Hills.
A proposed taxicab connection between Athens and nearby Piraeus could launch soon, expanding urban transport options. Officials consider routes, fares, and licensing as they study demand and infrastructure readiness.
Extension Bulletin 28 from Nebraska Experiment Station explains alfalfa as a high quality horse feed but notes careful management. It advises limiting access to prevent overeating, provides a ration guideline of one pound alfalfa or equivalent per 100 pounds of body weight plus grain, and warns against mold dust wet hay and sudden diet changes.
The article describes how some markets prefer removing the head at the throat. It advises stripping blood from the neck, peeling back skin, removing part of the neck bone, and just before packing drawing the skin over the end and tying and trimming neatly, except in warm weather.
A farmer who leaves gates open and fences unrepaired invites trouble from roving young hogs. Once a pig learns to be a rogue it is hard to break the habit and restore order on the farm.
Dr. W. W. McCampbell, assistant professor of animal husbandry, argues that Europe’s war horses will not cause a farm horse shortage. He distinguishes war horses from farm draft horses, noting export demand targets medium and heavy draft types, and urging farmers to replace small horses with draft horses while markets remain strong.
An early broodiness is valuable to owners but hatch success hinges on a warm nest. Use a roomy 15 to 18 inch square box with 2-3 inches of sifted coal ashes, a paper mat treated with kerosene to repel mites, then thick straw.
A method from Popular Mechanics shows sharpening a sickle when a grindstone is unavailable. Clamp the sickle to a boards with a simple guard, file in marked directions, and shift positions to present a new edge. A leather face on a tin disk protects the hand and edge, with no vise required.
A guide on poultry diet and management for more eggs. It recommends bran and shorts with hot water, boiled potatoes and oat meal mush, ground bone, exercise with straw flooring, suspended greens or meat chunks, evening wheat or corn, chopped raw roots, parched corn or charcoal, and keeping hens healthy and active to ensure a steady egg yield.
A long standing neglect of soil fertility in orchards leads to weaker trees and smaller fruit. Manure is the cheap remedy, with 15 to 20 loads per acre recommended to restore soil health and sustain production after several fruiting years.
Wind damaged trees can be protected with six to eight inch log screws. Have hooks bent on heads, bore deep starter holes, screw in solidly, and connect with a wire cable. Do not use rope as it stretches when wet. Use this method to prevent branch splits by ensuring straight pull.
The owner should prune peach trees in winter when weather allows and conditions permit. If winter temperatures threaten fruit buds delaying pruning may be wiser until spring. Observe trees during growth. remove branches early to minimize future large limb removal.
Raspberry varieties including black and purple benefit from a support system or trellis to keep canes upright and off the ground, reducing bending and ground contact. Proper support improves airflow and fruit quality.
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