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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1904
Page
8
The article reviews coastal sand binding for reclaiming unused areas, detailing wandering dunes formed by wind on sandy coasts. It discusses three large scale methods: transplanting dune vegetation, covering surfaces with inert material, and building brush fences to reduce wind velocity.
The New York experiment station notes potato blight has been destructive in New York state for two seasons. Growers consider prevention more earnestly and scientists advocate Bordeaux mixture as a cheap practical remedy. Trials show yields increase with spraying: five farmers gain 61.25 bushels per acre. Geneva test yields rise to 83 bushels per acre after three sprayings and 118 after five. Long Island yields rise to 39.56 bushels per acre after three and 56 after five sprayings.
The article surveys periodical stock auctions in Britain and the United States, detailing formats, pricing, and processes. It notes street and fairyard sales, advertising costs, commissions, and customary payments, with examples from London London markets and American horse and cattle markets. It highlights large country sales in Britain and ongoing farmer cooperative growth in Rockwell City Iowa.
The article describes date palm orchard practices, root preparation, and gestation for seedling growth. It notes the impact of pests like palm scale and burrowing gophers, with details on soil, moisture, and storage cautions. It also mentions color choices for sleeping rooms and fabric considerations.
In the small town a farmers mutual company has expanded from lumber to include boots, shoes, clothing, farm tools, hardware, twine, feed and more. The venture operates as a department store for members with a claimed $600,000 annual sales and a cost of under one percent. A surplus this year produced no dividend, with shares valued at 130 percent of par. Members fear a favored trade with local merchants may be harmed and policy debates rise on continuing member sales of footwear and clothing.
Reports indicate wolves in Hamilton County harming sheep this winter. Purdue tests show distillery dried grains as horse feed lacking appeal. Bradley Polytechnic Institute to conduct alfalfa culture trials in central Illinois. Eastern Washington reports growing popularity of Mhaement wheat. Iowa anticipates renewed fruit tree planting this season with apples, cherries, and plums targeted.
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