Cowpeas Aid Poor Kentucky Soils Improve Crops
Kentucky College of Agriculture specialists say cowpeas provide nitrogen and organic matter for poor soils. They can grow on sour soils without limestone or fertilizer, though a light lime and phosphate help. Farmers broadcast as a soil improvement crop after wheat oats or rye or plant with corn. one bushel per acre seeds. A ton of peas yields about $8 worth of nitrogen, and hay from peas feeds livestock. Returning manure adds 20 to 30 pounds of nitrogen per ton of peas grown.
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Kentucky
College of Agriculture
Noted Vet H H Butler Promotes RAT SNAP for Rat Control
Dr H H Butler advises farmers to use RAT SNAP around hospitals every three months to prevent rat broods. He claims the product kills rats every time and recommends it to all with rats. Available in sizes 35c 65c and 1 25 sold and guaranteed by Chenault and Orear.
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H. H. Butler
Chenault & Orear
Thought for Today Reflections on Women and Entertainment
A brief meditation notes that some men view women as created solely for their amusement, reflecting on gender roles and respect. The remark suggests a critique of objectification and calls for a more equal perspective.
Seedsmen May Study in Government Laboratories
The U S Department of Agriculture in Washington offers seed testing study in its laboratories during July and August. An expert assists 5 to 16 participants yearly, often sons of seedsmen or company recruits, with analyses for purity germination and seed adulterants. Participants gain practical and technical insights to improve seed quality and farmer yields. Those interested should plan to start about July 1.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Will Study Europe Trade Conditions
Fragmentary note discusses studying Europe trade conditions. Mentions a wife’s tale of marriage changing from lion to lamb and references wildcat whisky makers who claim no fixed formula. Coroner is alluded to in the comment.
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Europe
Drainage of Farm Lands Gains Attention Across Kentucky
With tile costs falling farmers in Kentucky show increased interest in land drainage. Twelve demonstrations on eight counties Warren Madison Rockcastle Carroll Muhlenberg Hart Webster Jefferson illustrate drainage value. Poor drainage reduces fertility by limiting air flow and root growth and promotes winter crop losses. tile drainage is the remedy.
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Kentucky
Earl G. Welch
College of Agriculture
College Extension Division
Warren
Madison
Rockcastle
Carrol
Muhlenberg
Hart
Webster
Jefferson
Welch
Ocean depths and the Advocate’s weekly cadence
The text notes the ocean’s average depth being about a couple of miles and mentions The Advocate as a twice-a-week publication.
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Mit
Sterling Advocate
the Advocate
MT. Sterling
Classified advertisement for monuments and buggies
WM Adams and Son advertise a large stock of marble and granite monuments with motor truck service from 503 West Main Lexington Kentucky. J R Lyons promotes sale of buggies harness sets and Buena Vista saddles with close prices.
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WM. Adams & Son
West Main Street
Lexington, Ky
Buena Vista
J. R. Lyons
Seasonable Stuff Vacations Call to Mind All-Out Travel Ideas
A playful voice muses on vacation destinations amid scarce funds and war-damaged Europe. The narrator hints at affordable escapes across the United States from Yosemite to the Catskills and the Grand Canyon, promoting homegrown travel as a cheaper option for rest.
RAT-SNAP In Cakes Prevents Odor For Mice And Rats
Rat-Snap comes in cakes with no mixing needed and is guaranteed. The 35¢ single cake suits pantry kitchen or cellar while the 65¢ two cake size fits chicken houses and coops. The 1.25$ five cake size covers all farm storage buildings or factories. Sold and guaranteed by Chenault and Orear.
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Chenault & Orear
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