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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
3
The United States Department of Agriculture urges farmers to prepare a firm moist seed bed for wheat. Proper tillage, timely plowing, and soil mulching conserve moisture, improve germination, and boost yields, especially when planting high priced seed in humid areas.
L M Bennington advises planting apple trees deeper than other fruit trees and warns that large trees may suffer in storms before roots fix. An infested tree won’t thrive, and proper spraying prevents rough bark. The Ben Davis apples stir prejudice among the ignorant. Do not let pears stay on trees to avoid softness and mealiness.
University Farm guidance stresses a continuous run when cutting begins to maximize growth and avoid frost. Prepare cutter in first rate shape with sharp knives. keep an extra set on hand. Ensure blower and fan run at rated speeds. poor joints and a leaky blower cause more trouble.
A gardening note asserts that a chicken kept in a corn crib with only corn will starve, stressing the need for grit insects and exercise for poultry well being. The statement emphasizes practical husbandry and proper nutrition.
The article notes roup has several forms including incurable consumption and is laborious to handle in affected fowls. It concludes that the most advisable plan is to destroy every one of them to prevent spread.
Experts note that cutter bar condition and knife alignment affect efficiency. Watering silage helps preservation when corn is very dry, and cutting length influences power needs. Short cutting increases silo capacity but reduces machine capacity. long cut wastes more on coarse stalks.
Plants cannot assimilate soil elements until bacteria air heat and water chemically change them. Only in liquid form can plants feed on soil elements. A finer seed bed speeds germination and growth if the water supply is adequate, and any hindrance to seed bed conditions slows growth.
Mulching currants and gooseberries with clean hay or lawn clipping is advised when they are too mature for cultivation. Celery should be kept growing thriftily. a halt during growth risks it running to seed. Calves should be raised if ample feed is available.
Western Newspaper Union reports German occupation of Runo and Abro in the Gulf of Riga. Russian and German forces clash at Seela sound near Gesel island with torpedo boats sunk and damaged. British bombardment of German lines in Flanders continues as Verdun attacks are repulsed. On the Aisne and the Thears there is heavy artillery fighting. Violent action resumes on the Bainsizza plateau with ongoing Italian offensive operations.
A giant Mikado locomotive hauling a freight train exploded at a block house 27 miles south of Denver. Three men died instantly. two were injured as wreckage spread 700 feet. Lack of boiler water caused the blast. the boiler flew 150 feet into a ditch. Engineers and crew were hurled long distances. three bodies found near each other. Victims identified as Gus H. Clink 38 engineer, F F Root 30 fireman, John Milnes 39 brakeman. Injured were Richard Bell 30 fireman and J J Herbecky, fireman. New War Loan oversubscribed. Government certificates of indebtedness offering 800 million at 4 percent drew heavy demand.
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall will begin a speaking tour in Colorado October 29 to rally war support with addresses on Why America Entered the War and What We Must Do to Win It. He arrives in Denver October 28 from Arizona and will meet secretary Mark Thistlewaite in Washington.
Fire at Kansas City stockyards destroyed ten acres of cattle pens and hog houses. Estimates put losses at up to 10 000 cattle and 2 000 hogs with pens destroyed valued at 160 000 to 170 000 dollars. Kansas City. Des Moines indications point to official counts determining the outcome of Iowa prohibition election with unofficial returns showing a margin against the amendment. Supreme Court to recess until November 5. Liberty Loan Day proclaimed as a legal holiday in Colorado. Strike closes more than forty coal mines in central and southern Illinois, idling 12 000 to 15 000 miners.
A dense OCR of market listings shows varied prices for crops like oats and wheat, metals including lead and zinc, butter, eggs, potatoes, poultry, and live stock. Regional notes from Chicago, Minneapolis, Duluth, and Kansas City list futures and spot quotes, with ranges for oats, flour, corn, barley, and wheat, plus livestock and dairy prices.
In Chicago a courtroom melee erupted as Mrs Margaret McMillin and Miss Anna Anderson fought at ringside after a slander case dismissal. Police, detectives, and bystanders watched as the two women grappled with hairpins and cobra accessories flying, while a judge mediated and later entered executive session.
In a chaotic scene Mrs. McMillin leads by two handfuls as Anna and Maggie clash during a day in court. The judge demands contempt, witnesses and officers interrupt, Edward J. McMillin arrives to apologize for the family and Mrs. McMillin is allowed to go home. The judge delivers the final decision, credited to Judge Barnes.
Mrs. Sarah Burke of Brooklyn speaks of losing her son William who died in France from wounds on July 27 after enlisting with the Canadian expeditionary force. Her other son Thomas trains at Hamilton Ontario and another may follow if needed.
London reports that Dr Edwin Baumann of Konigsberg Prussia has treated over 400 patients with various antlin dyes. He uses large quantities of dyestuffs as germ killers and growth arresters. The dyes are said to surpass antiseptics, distribute quickly, do not coagulate albumen, and are non poisonous in the quantities used.
Retired Capt. F. H. Buzzacott, known for feeding Uncle Sam’s men, left Chicago with the flat motor kitchen mounted on a motor chassis. He plans to tour camps toward Washington to prove the device can feed a 250 man company with hot, well cooked meals at a moment’s notice.
A field guide on extending tire life explains checking air pressure with an engine pump, removing small cuts, and using putties or a vulcanizer for larger issues. It details the benefit of tire reliners to gain extra miles, with cost analyses showing potential savings from careful maintenance.
The text warns against bypassing the system by disconnecting the battery ground and tapes. It advises light tension on vibra tor springs with strong new cells and cautions that sparks at the wrong time are dangerous. It prohibits metal tools in the battery box, urges smooth platinum points on the vibrator, and notes battery failure may stem from improper coil adjustment.
When an engine misses it may be due to water in the carburetor. After other tests fail, drain the carburetor and catch its contents. If water is present it will be repelled by gasoline and form visible globules in the receptacle.
A locker set across the tonneau floor behind the front seats with hinged covers forms a convenient foot rest. Brass bound covers and carpet match the door, each lid has a lock, and the compartment can be subdivided to fit. Extends three to four inches below floor level.
A brief note on how a common wire fence can assist motorists in emergencies. It suggests using a wire rope for towing, protecting rims, securing broken springs, or substituting a missing bolt when stranded. The piece emphasizes practical improvised solutions for roadside trouble.
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