Soil Survey Findings Highlight Dwarf Kafir Corn and Peruvian Alfalfa
United States Department of Agriculture reports extensive soil surveys through June 1913 covering over 52 million acres across 31 states. Dwarf kafir corn proves profitable. Peruvian alfalfa shows strong value for warm climates. Sudan grass and broom corn studies, potato disease resistance tests, date ripening methods, and seed propagation for Rhodes and hairy vetches are also detailed along with new hybrids like Limequat and lime fertilizer rotation research.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Sudan
Summer Apples Demand Spurs Early Varieties Planting
The passage notes a rising demand in eastern markets for summer apples over the past 10 to 15 years, stimulating wider planting of early apple varieties in many regions where they were previously undervalued.
Well-Dressed Fowls Attract Hungry Thirsting Crowds
A lighthearted note from a bygone era states well-dressed fowls entice the hungry more than well-dressed people. The quip suggests a hired man or growing boy may vouch for the claim.
Cowboys of the Flying Heart race plot and phonograph wager
Cowboys of Flying Heart confront Speed over a race against Centipede cook to win back a prized phonograph. Helen Blake plans to push Covington as Speed hides his identity. The ranchers demand proof and weigh betting high stakes involving jewelry and a cherished saddle before Speed agrees to race.
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Flying Héart Ranch
Centipede
Flying Heart
J. Wallingford Speed
Yale
Culver Covington
Helen Blake
Speed
Jean Chapin
Covington
Helen
Larry Glass
Wally
Resna
Stanford University
Ladies
Cowboys
Awrence Glass
New Mexico
Lawrence
Fresno
Neemed
Glass
Mariedetta
Catskill Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Mississippi Valley
Blake
Carara
Willie
Berkeley Fresno
Corral
Atimy
Joplin
Missouri
Stover
Ailger Filagrée
Boye
Dodge City
Kansas
Statter
Seven X
Miss Blake
Clover as a soil renovator and crop partner
An article stresses clover parts in crop rotations for soil health. It explains nitrogen fixation by roots, benefits of decaying matter, moisture retention, and erosion control. Experiments show average gains in wheat farming with spring sowing and fall plowing. It advises four to five year rotations on heavy soils and three-year rotations on lighter soils. Recommendations include using high vitality seed from reliable sources and testing germination.
Quiet Knock and a Coal Stock Wedding Joke
Joaquin Miller edited the Eugene Register and penned a joked described by an old Eugene resident. The tale notes an unusually lavish wedding gift of coal outweighing modern tons and reflects a quaint massiveness praised for its humor.
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Joaquin Miller
Sierras
Eugene’ Register
Eugene
Willer
Eugeniat
Overworked Mrs Knagg and the time to read papers
Mrs Knagg complains that women lack time to read the papers including sections on politics society and fashion while Mr Knagg claims she has time. She notes skipping death records and bargain ads due to household duties and the many pages to cover.
Sowing Clover Depth and Seed Rates Discussed
The text advises sowing clover at an adequate depth to prevent blowout or drying out. Seed rates vary by variety with red and mammoth at six to ten pounds per acre, alsike at four to six, and white at three to four. It notes farmers often sow too little seed.
Cold Wind Harms Horse Theumatism Link Cited
A bitter cold wind is said to harm a horse by causing permanent damage to its chest and contributing to ailments such as Theumatism and stiffness, warning owners of health risks from harsh weather.
Keep away from wind when tying horse with blanket on
Advice from a historical notice emphasizes turning a horse's back to the wind when tying and covering with a blanket to protect it from exposure and chill.
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Mala
Europe
Sahara
California
Florida
Gulf Coast
United States
Pacific Coast
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Maryland
Virginia
Carolinag
J. E. Long
Grand View
Wagner, Oklahoma
Edgar
Cbeagl
Paul Armstrong
Lee Ee
Waprrr
Mies
Benares
Mr. Speed
Chapin
Mr. Cloudy
Ziew
Gridley
Bill Bill
Hyorthy
Unia
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