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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
6
A farmer advises storing seed potatoes in very cold storage to keep them hard and plump. Sprouting wastes starch and energy, so avoid sprouting by maintaining near twenty five degrees. Cold storage preserves condition and yields healthy sprouts in spring.
Article by L Haseman outlines bagworms, their damage to evergreens and deciduous trees, and two control methods: winter bag collection for small or scattered trees and spring spraying with poison. A single pre June treatment can control the pest on fruit and other trees.
Late fall is a good time to divide rhubarb roots and prepare. Dig around the roots in early September and mix in well rotted horse manure. In about a month the roots can be divided and new hills started.
A Oregon Agricultural College student notes that barn design affects milk quality. Emphasizes clean, well lit, well ventilated quarters with good drainage. Recommends tile-drained yard, knoll location, and north south exposure for sun access.
Sheep are dainty feeders and will refuse hay and grain from spoiled sources. Provide a well ventilated shed, allow freedom to roam, separate un thrifty ewes with extra feed, and give oats wheat bran linseed meal and clover hay. Dip after shearing and again in three weeks to destroy ticks.
Agricultural note outlines Jersey Sweets versus southerngrown roots, noting sandy, welldrained soil, shallow cultivation, and precise planting dates. Describes slips bedding, hotbed sprouting, row spacing, machine planting, mineral fertilizer blends, nitrate timing, and threequality grading for market vs stock feed.
A up to date compost heap is a valuable asset for every gardener. It accepts lawn mowings leaves weeds refuse from the house garbage feathers old shoes soap water bones sand woolen rags wool ashes lime plaster sod straw and other items.
Farmers neglect orchards until harvest then blame poor yields. The article urges consistent tree care and maintenance to improve crops and avoid unsatisfactory results.
Green manuring, plowing under green crops, preserves or boosts soil productivity. Deep rooted legumes supply humus and fix nitrogen, improving soil structure and nutrient availability. Potash and phosphorus from subsoil enrich surface soil. dry rot in potatoes is caused by a fungus and controlled by formalin dip.
Walter B. Leutz details best practices for chopping corn for silage, including moisture checks, stave and concrete silo care, staffing needs, tramping to exclude air, and blower operation. He notes filling cycles, topping with grass, and adding water for very dry corn to prevent spoilage.
A writer recalls using barley as the main feed for hogs up to 120 pounds. The piece highlights barley as an economical option and reflects on the experience of raising pigs on barley rich diet.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as removing dandruff and preventing hair loss. It promises immediate glossy hair, softness, and volume after few weeks with a 25 cent bottle, urging readers to try it from any store.
The Old Dodger jokes that nothing means a golf champion or a railroad official’s wreck explanation. He mocks recalls of hard winters and muffled receptions, then ridicules public complaints about gas, pavement holes, and the Metropolitan franchise as long as Kansas City remains without commission government.
A 50 cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs is recommended for children and even adults as a gentle laxative. The ad claims a thorough inside cleansing can prevent illness and lists tongue checks, symptoms, and directions printed on the bottle.
A humorous note on a fortune teller at a garden party predicting marriage and a pun about the fete line. It also mentions Roman Eye Balm and a quip about pianists who play from ear versus from spite.
A brief conversation hints at curiosity over electricity costs with questions about current prices. The exchange suggests readers seek exact tariff figures from providers or notices.
Public sentiment opposes the idea with the claim that ladies should not endure headaches and neuralgia. The ad promotes Hunt's Lightning Oil as a prompt relief, urging women to try it. Drug stores offer Hunt's Lightning Oil in 25 and 50 cent bottles.
Last year 144 tree planting societies combined to plant 2,276,000 trees across Norway, showcasing collaborative environmental work and significant reforestation efforts nationwide.
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