Means of Christian Growth Through Devotional Life
Lesson for October 2 emphasizes growing in grace through prayer and Bible study. It contrasts false and true prayer, presents the model prayer, and highlights how devotion, understanding, and discipline of affections lead to spiritual growth through Scripture.
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Gems of Thought on Heaven, Character, and Courage
If you expect to reach heaven you must head that way. Pray to be stronger, not for easy lives. Take care of character and reputation will follow. Seeing the right path is not the same as walking it. Continuous effort defines true progress.
Poison Advised in Fight on Cutworms
Poisoned bait is recommended for cutworm control by spreading a bran and Paris green mix with molasses and water. Prepare in common kitchen quantities for small use, or scale up for larger lots, and broadcast 10 to 15 pounds per acre in the evening to stay fresh for night feeding.
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Sam C. McCampbell
Colorado Agricultural College
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Purpose of Corn Cultivation Reduces Weeds Not Soil Moisture
Iowa State College investigators say the main aim of corn cultivation is weed control while minimizing root disturbance. Cultivation does not conserve soil water. it dries the upper soil layer and can hinder root access to nutrients.
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Iowa State College
Legume Inoculation: A Regular Practice For Alfalfa
Farm Journal notes inoculation of legumes is not a one time task. Apply inoculant every time a legume is sown or every few years in rotation to ensure nitrogen fixation. Without proper bacteria the crop draws soil nitrogen, exhausting the soil like non legume crops.
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Farm Journal
Patch Clover Fields With Oats For Hay
Prairie Farmer notes thin spots in clover fields can be mended by seeding oats mixed with clover for hay. Prepare a deep seedbed by thorough diskings to prevent weeds from outrunning the oats. If the field will be broken this fall, extra clover or grass is unnecessary. if kept, oats can start a new grass and clover stand for next year.
Kansas Breeders Supply Heifers to Western Ranch
A western Oklahoma ranchman bought 1500 Hereford heifers from Kansas breeders after visiting many herds and selecting high quality stock. The cattle will bolster a commercial replacement herd, replacing older cows and improving overall herd quality as noted by Kansas Farmer.
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Agricultural Notes and Idaho Hogs Revenue Highlight
Agricultural notes advise using arsenate of lead spray for leaf eating insects. Idaho hogs in 1930 yielded a gross income over five and a half million dollars. Legumes should be cut for hay only when dew or rain is absent to avoid moisture hindering curing. Early spring is a good transplant time for winter green though fall works too. Sudan pasture provides palatability and nutritious feed, complementing sweet clover. Orchards on gentle slopes gain better air flow and protection from winter injury and late frosts. Ohio 4-H members planted a half million forest tree seedlings this spring, 200,000 more than last year.
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Ohio
Sheriff Delivers Suspect After House Break Charge
A sheriff in a small Indiana town arrests a woman wanted for a neighboring city house breaking. With a large reward offered, the sheriff is teased about “bringing home the bacon” but the prisoner proves a lullaby, leaving him unimpressed by the outcome.
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Indiana
Deadly American Snakes and Political Critique
A brief note identifies the rattlesnake as a potent symbol of danger in the United States. It then critiques politicians for acting without public checks, suggesting citizens lack the means to prevent such behavior.
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United States
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