Global news digest covers tariffs, immigration and wars
Congress debates tariff policy with the Underwood bill amid partisan reactions. Secretary Bryan reports President Wilson's protest to California lawmakers. Bills authorize labor department funding and a public highways agency. Immigration and border enforcement actions feature Russians and Poles denied entry at Galveston.
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Greatest enemy of apple is moth in orchard guide
A 1913 instructional note explains the codling moth as the chief danger to apples. It details the moth life cycle, from cocoon to larva, and recommends timing sprays with arsenate of lead Paris green and Bordeaux mixture to kill the worm, plus winter bark scraping and bird predation as controls.
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Early Spring Lettuce How-To From A Seasoned Gardener
A veteran gardener explains growing lettuce early in spring. She selects a south facing bed near a grape arbor, piles four to six inches of stable manure and poultry droppings, and shelters the bed with mats and carpets to stabilize temperatures. Seed is sown after the first mild spell, yielding lettuce ahead of neighbors.
Sunflower Seed as Winter Feed for Poultry and Home Gardens
Sunflower seed serves as a winter feed for laying hens and is comparable to flaxseed when mixed with grains. In Russia it is used for human food and cake is mixed with rye flour for bread. The Russian single headed variety yields larger seeds. planting details include four quart seeds per acre, late April sowing, four foot rows, and 20 inch spacing. an acre can produce 20 to 35 bushels. Stalks provide kindling. one quarter acre can feed several hundred hens. good seed may fetch about 10 cents per pound.
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Baltimore American
Salt for Sheep Requires Constant Access, Warns National Stockman
Sheep on pasture neglect salt, causing slower gains and wool growth. Salt is the only mineral livestock typically needs, and keeping salt available at all times yields better results than periodic salting. Delayed salt intake can lead to excessive consumption and water overload, harming the animal.
Value of Farmyard Manure
R G Weatherstone explains that animal excrement is most valuable as manure when fresh. Once mixed with litter and stacked, ammonia forms insoluble compounds with humic acids, reducing plant availability. Losses occur in the yard as urine drains away and ammonia escapes as gas during decomposition.
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R. G. Weatherstone
Scoop illustrated from old can makes barn scoop
A DIY note shows making a one gallon oil can scoop for barn use and a two gallon oats scoop. It explains adding an inch board base, fastening the handle with a screw, and cautions against salt barrel use as salt causes rust. wooden scoop alternative suggested for salt barrel.
Neglected Artichoke Describes Easy Garden Plant
The article notes the artichoke grows in most gardens and provides edible heads. It is a perennial that should be reset every three years and propagated from seed. Suckers form heads in the second year, heads reach three to four inches, and leaves may be blanched for salad.
Weaning a Kid and Mating Aims in Livestock
The guide advises immediate bottle feeding for weaned goat kids when selling milk. It suggests diluting cow milk, adding slight sweetness, and feeding six to seven times daily to wean in about four months. It also recommends purposeful mating of mares for specific future roles.
Rag Doll seed corn tester gains fame among farmers
The rag doll seed corn tester, praised as the cheapest and most convenient method, uses torn sheeting strips and damp cloth to test germination. It promises quick reads, low mold, and easy disinfection while letting farmers see kernels, roots, and shoots for accurate results.
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Poultry Plant Needs Business Methods
The article urges small poultry plant owners to adopt formal business methods. It notes many owners know yearly feed costs and egg production but lack figures on production costs and actual profits. It urges tracking costs and profits to improve financial outcomes.
Principles of Farm Practice and Soil Management
The text advises rotations to improve soil fertility and labor efficiency. It recommends slow initial plowing for soft ground and careful training of horses in spring work. It notes that weeds can substitute for fertilizer when annually turned under and emphasizes inoculating new alfalfa ground with soil from established fields.
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