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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
6
An agricultural note outlines methods to eradicate thistles by cutting tops in August and plowing deep in June. It recommends sowing millet or Hungarian grass, reseeding rye, and continuous cultivation to reduce thistle numbers. Other sections cover tools, corn smut, trap construction for pigeons, and hog slaughter practices.
The article compares shock threshing with stack thrashing costs in the corn belt, citing Minnesota Experiment Station figures. It notes stacking and stack thrashing cost about 27 cents per bushel more than shock threshing, but can yield at least one grade higher wheat and reduce losses in wet seasons. It also mentions market price gaps between No 1 and No 2 Northern wheat and references wheat varieties such as the muting bunt strain threatening yields.
The excerpt notes profits from selling cows decline during drought and rise into midsummer. Farmers rely on green fodder until near winter, fearing cow losses as dry conditions approach. Fall sees abundant grass and crops, with corn fodder least needed, while pumpkins vegetables and grain remain plentiful.
The text advocates building an icehouse with a double wall or air space around the above ground portion to reduce costs while increasing protection. It also suggests double doors to resist leakage and keeps ice in a building above ground when walls are sealed and the ice securely packed.
Prominent Oregon figures promote a People’s Power league to back constitutional amendments and laws. They seek $3,000 for a campaign to back recall of officials, popular election of U S senators, proportional representation, and the Huntley corrupt practice act.
A short item notes a milk pan cleaning tip using Borax dissolved in a quart of water for effective cleaning. It presents a practical household remedy rather than a feature story. Drily worded, it likely reflects a domestic advice column style from the era.
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