Dry farming earns success with light rainfall across the West
A. W. Trow argues in Dakota Farmer that though tales of dry farming are inflated, considerable crops have been grown with 12 to 15 inches of rain. He cites Umatilla Oregon as a leading example, notes moisture conservation through dust mulch and seed-bed firming, and urges humid district farmers to study scientific dry farming methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Trow
Dakota Farmer
United States Weather Bureau
United States
Umatilla County
Oregon
Missouri Valley
Mississippi Valley
Alfalfa Sown On Sod Land
An article notes that while many say alfalfa cannot grow on sod land without plowing, there are exceptions. Thorough disking and seed sowing can yield fair stands under dry land and thinner prairie or beach sod when soil conditions favor alfalfa growth. It argues haste and limited labor justify trying this method.
Plow Deep and Time Your Harrowing in Dry Farm Areas
Dr Cook advocates deep plowing eight to nine inches with a possible extra pass if soil allows. Emphasizes timely plowing, harrowing, and cultivation while the ground is dry. Advises using best seed per acre and drilling to sow seeds. Focuses on Wyoming dry farming practices and soil capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Cook
State
Wyoming
Growing Good Crop of Flax for Linen and Rope
Field and Farm expert William Wadley outlines flax growing from sandy loam to damp ground, noting irrigation limits and soil texture. He describes seeding, harvest, retting, and drying steps, emphasizing cleanliness, fiber quality, and transition to machine processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wadley
Successful Dry Farm Crops Highlight Drought Resistant Grains
The article notes crops suited to dry farming. It cites potatoes corn and long seasons with minimal moisture. Drought resistant grains like macaroni durum wheat Polish wheat spelt barley and beardless brewing barley mature with little water. Winter rye shines for hog feed and dry farm viability.
Farm Notes on Crops and Beekeeping Practices
Farm notes discuss garden pest control with chickens and cabbage, potato scab, winter rhubarb, mustard between rows to manage Harlequin bugs, and livestock handling. It covers oat seed sizing, soil freshness to avoid scab, and yields from large seed oats, plus nitrogen content in common crops.
Embroidery on the Blouse Adds Colorful Style
A new blouse features colored embroidery with eighth inch tucks in triple groups and a knife-plaited side opening. Square tab edges, satin stitch dots, and colored button rows decorate the cut-in line, while the sleeve carries embroidered tabs and buttons from shoulder to wrist with a matching frill.
Belts Return With Soft Fabrics And Delicate Buckles
The latest belts appear in soft silks satins and metal mesh with tight girdles. Stiffer belts feature on Russian blouse suits and princess gowns held by straps. Buckles often match materials with embroidery or braiding, as illustrated by a dark blue silk belt with a braided soutache and gold braid buckle.
Seamless shoulders in negligees described
Article notes seamless shoulder construction dominates new negligees. Designers favor draped looks with material crossing shoulders joined at back and front, with a lace or embroidery triangle at the nape. Sharp pointed gores extend from hem to inner sleeve seam for added shaping.
Pulling Threads Made Easy For Hemstitching
A tip from Woman's Home Companion suggests rubbing dry soap on the fabric where threads are to be pulled. This method helps threads pull out cleanly without damaging any material, suitable for both fine and heavy fabrics.
Cure for Chapped Hands in Spring
The article recommends cold cream as an effective remedy for chapped hands and lips during spring. It advises rubbing in the cream, wearing loose gloves with air slots, avoiding Vaseline, and washing with tepid water and mild soap. It notes redness signals circulation issues and suggests simple hand exercises.
Costume description in white serge with wrapped seam details
The pattern describes a white serge skirt with a center panel and wrapped side seams, a coat with sides laid over fronts, black satin collar facing and button closures. A straw hat is adorned with panne and mixed flowers. Materials list includes 514 yards serge 48 in wide, 1/2 yard satin, 4 yards lining silk, 2 buttons.
Wall coverings and fashion notes on quiet fabrics and styles
The article advises choosing plain or neutral wallpaper with low contrast to complement furnishings. It promotes restrained patterns, burlap or grass cloth lower bands, and tapestry tones. It also notes fashion shifts toward noiseless foundations for skirts and petticoats using soft fabrics.
Do the Lawmakers Like Baseball Well
A legislative committee leader, Olcott, uses a joke question about attending a ball game to reveal a light moment during a Merchant Marine league probe with B N Baker as a witness. Other anecdotes from Garrett Hawley follow, including misread legal malaprops and a justice charging jurors per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Olcott
Mr. Baker
Buenos Ayres
Baker
Washington
Man Is First Here Charged With Cruelty To Goose
Conrad F. Springer of Gates road near Chevy Chase faces the first local court case under the cruelty to animals law for beating a gray three year old goose. Dr. E. A. Bryant, neighbor and dentist, testified Springer hurled stones at the bird and boasted of cruel acts. The judge ordered a personal bond, as in a prior cage case between the same parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad F. Springer
Gates Road
Chevy Chase
Anseranae
Springer
E. A. Bryant
Pugh
Doctor Bryant
Clerk
Mind and Politician Delusions in a Typhoid Tale
A Statesman ill with typhoid recalls delirium and a friend visits, declaring the mind clear though confusion lingers. A newsboy in a Congressional office quizzes about party allegiance, answering “Both” with unexpected tact.
City Bred Men Turn Toward Farming Opportunities
Secretary Wilson's year book highlights farming as a feasible path for city bred men. W. J. Spillman urges gradual moves to suburb gardening, beginner truck crops, or small livestock, then expanding to full farming. Some succeed by bold country entry, despite hardship, as shown by a Des Moines laundry wagon driver who won Iowa's 1909 corn show grand prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecretary Wilson
Department of Agriculture
W. J. Spillman
Office of Farm Management
Iowa
Des Moines
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Boby
W. L. Douglas
Cdlawate
W. L
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Jackson Loan & Trust CO
Capitol Street
Jackson, Miss
Texas
McCane’s
Houston
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Tofte
Houston Texas
Brown-Woods Electric Co
Fannin St
Tex
J. A. Boring Grain Company
PAN Bldg
Houst
KODAK
Eastman
Aston Optica Co
Capitol Hotel
Main and
Capitol Sts
R. Rodgers
Vogler
South Texas
Louisiana
Washington Street
Aler CO
Houston, Texas
Imart Ty
J. A. Ziegler
Southwestern Medicine CO
Baker-Wheeler Mfg. Co
Dallas
Standliff Well Screen & Mfg. CO
Walnut Street
L Prairie Ave
Heath & Paint
Prairie Avenue
Pexatone Company
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