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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1913
Page
8
The article outlines powder and spray methods to rid poultry of lice. It describes making a carbolic acid plaster dust, applying it through the feathers, and following with a second dose after four days. It warns to spray nests and roosts, and to repeat dusting for heavily infested birds.
A farm page discusses sheep dipping practices using diluted tobacco solution to reduce irritation, warns against overly strong mixtures, and notes the need for proper harness and horse conformation. It also covers training two-horse teams by name to foster independent work and asks why cutworms target vegetables while avoiding root crops.
The leafhopper damages grapes by reducing sugar and increasing acid, with nymphs on undersides of leaves and adults noticeable during harvest. Wintering in warm, dry sac, destruction peaks from spring adults. control via burning winter quarters and timely spraying during July when nymphs peak. Spraying with Bordeaux mix or lime sulfur proves effective in trials.
A historical report discusses cabbage origins in southern Europe, market demand, and price ranges. It highlights breeding for disease resistance, the value of home grown seed, and Wisconsin professor L R Jones findings on soil disinfectants and resistant strains to improve yields and reduce losses.
The text discusses rising demand for rules in Panama canal construction and advises on water supply for fowl management, noting the importance of ample watering and noting methods for making wax and candy until use, with incidental technical observations.
Practical gardening tips emphasize preparing soil by thorough tilling and pulverizing, applying fresh manure or substitutes like bone meal, and fertilizing at a rate of one pound per square yard when soil is poor. Avoid weed-heavy amendments and ensure fertilizers are worked into the surface.
A horticultural note explains the black peach louse damages nursery trees and orchards, its spread from trunk to roots, and the importance of early control. It advises fumigation, washing to remove pests, tobacco dusting, and careful destruction of infested trees to prevent disease and decline.
The article argues dairy success hinges on skilled, attentive management of high-bred cows. It emphasizes comfort, proper housing, ventilation, lighting, and cleanliness as keys to higher milk yields. Humane treatment improves health, reduces disease, and boosts productivity, with specific guidance on barns, bedding, and calf pens.
The notes discuss forage mixtures and alfalfa to improve hog growth and welfare. It notes the value of alfalfa for hogs, the need for proper fencing, and concerns about hogs escaping or damaging farm buildings. It mentions corn meal usage and aims to boost pork production while maintaining herd health.
The article explains selecting mother beets by choosing perfect typical types. It warns against beets that are too large or too small, with shallow or deeply tapering roots. Strong lower roots indicate productive beets, and beets must grow firmly underground to avoid wasteful topping.
A variegated note on sheep feeding errors and orchard grafting. It covers crowding sheep, need for space, and early fruit plant yields. Mentions carpet beetle control and proper brooding care, plus cautions about feed quality and avoiding improper food. Historical farming tips with many editor-like asides.
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