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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
3
An Illinois inventor unveils a repeating rat trap that with one winding can kill 15 or more disease spreading rodents. The mechanism triggers a powerful spring uppercut that propels the rat away and leaves no scent to warn others.
A writer in the Baltimore American advises farmers to prepare for spring by stocking seed oats corn clover and grass seeds this month and to buy only needed implements. Consider steel plows spring tooth harrows two horse cultivators and a grain drill or corn planter if rental is cheaper. avoid risky security and enlisting others’ notes. Farm sales offer bargains but beware of overbuying and financial strain.
A folding washing tank with a hinged drying table aids market prep. Beets carrots and potatoes are rinsed and soil removed before sale. The tank folds flat with legs and lid collapsing inside, and a bottom corner outlet allows water drainage after washing.
Farmers are urged to protect birds that eat crop-damaging insects. The piece argues birds are worth more alive than for pie, cites rising insect pressures with land clearing, and calls for stricter laws and penalties to prevent hunting of birds. It stresses farmer support for enforcement and legislative action.
The Scientific American describes a wheeled ground vehicle with a revoluble beater and flexible arms to strike and cut off sprouts near the surface. Designed for land cleared of timber, it aims to destroy returning second growth in a simple, effective manner.
The notes advise rushing plowing, prepare for fall rains, and pest control noting onion thrips as a bad pest. It covers fence wire slackness, easy rhubarb, light potato bug crop, rot in potatoes, weed free alfalfa seed fields, barn crack repair, and value of agricultural fairs. Also stresses silage if pasture unavailable and silo painting, wheat quality from stacking, and potato digger soil needs.
August totals from the Texas treasury report show land sales and leases at 115 556 dollars with 45 934 41 to available funds and 68 673 to permanent funds. Insurance and banking department revenue for the year end August 31 reached 469 800 dollars with 60 477 from bank examiners fees 674 750 from insurance occupation taxes and 34 479 from insurance fees.
A New York businessman forced to New Jersey, rebuilt health repacking fruit and vegetables for direct sale, proving higher profits through sorting, washing, and careful packing. He ships via four routes using multiple wagons and an auto, selling to retailers for better returns than traditional bulk methods.
The article urges care for potted plants in winter noting they grow under artificial conditions. Provide fresh air and ample sunlight or strong light as needed. Ensure thorough feeding with nutrients and water proportional to the plant’s winter needs to support future flowering.
Alfalfa is a top forage plant for land and stock. It requires specific root bacteria from soils of fields with alfalfa or sweet clover to grow. Bacteria on these plants aid growth. inoculation helps orchards. Plow under alfalfa and clovers after two to three years.
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