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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1911
Page
7
A New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station bulletin discusses yellows in peach trees, noting no clear organism cause and limited treatments. Strongly cared for trees resist outbreaks. infected trees must be removed and burned to protect the rest of the orchard.
The text urges farmers to adopt definite objectives and plan their work like a surveyor. It emphasizes that progress comes from purposeful action, using the straight line as the shortest distance between two points.
Prairie Farmer recommends trueing a grindstone with a half inch iron rod or a spade technique when needed. It notes that glazed stones can be cut down with nitric or sulfuric acid to restore grit. For onions, deep mellow soil, frequent cultivation, and prompt bulblet growth yield better mature onions before summer heat.
The article advises on weed control and farming efficiency including avoiding spread of cockleburs by removing burs from horses and peas roots before they spread. It notes currant planting can start from Sent 1 and gooseberry from Oct 1 to ground freezing, or spring after frost until May 1 in most climates.
Quotations furnished by Frederick County Farmers Exchange list apricots, wheat, corn, rye, oats, flour, feed, seeds, hay, straw, and potatoes with prices per bushel or per ton. Also includes multiple announcements seeking Republican and Democratic nominations for State's Attorney, Sheriff, Judge of the Orphans Court, and other local offices in Frederick County with appeals for primary support.
In a playful verse from the Wellesley College News the author contrasts Wellesley girls with Vassar. It questions if beauty defines worth and praises brains and curriculum over cosmetic appeal, inviting Wellesley to prove its superiority in laude. The piece cites a New York Tribune commentary.
The U S Department of Agriculture warns that 370000 pounds of clover seed from Chile contains dodder. about 46000 acres could be seeded with roughly 150 dodder seeds per square rod, risking destruction of clover crops in the southern region. Caution urged to avoid purchase and spread, with notes on seed appearance and potential market impact.
The article discusses suckwheat as a strong crop choice in northern states offering high returns for the time it occupies ground. It notes sowing after other crops, weed suppression, worm control, and soil humus enrichment by plowing under the grain. It also covers apple growing, recommending best land, thorough soil use, and higher elevations for top-quality fruit.
Advice on queen bees and hive management for honey production across southern states. Notes on hive spacing, shed design for safe handling, and east-facing orientation. Also includes health tips about constipation and a plug for Chamberlain Tablets and newspaper advertising.
Sleepless Thiam Scranton of Kaas and family seek relief in mountains using a new remedy to cure consumption and lung diseases. Ad touts a healing tonic sold by Pearres Pharmacy with a $100 trial bottle and free guaranteed Puree product. Contains multiple health claims and advertisements typical of period newspapers.
Schedule effective November 27 lists daily and Sunday services from Washington and Baltimore to Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Louisville and St Louis with multiple departures and arrivals, including express and local trains, and connections at major junctions such as Washington Junction and Wagestown Martinsburg. It details times for departures and arrivals to each destination, noting service to Harpers Ferry Winchester Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington and other way stations.
A note announces Milton EkeCdAcVer's candidacy for the Republican nomination for Frederick County Orphans' Court judge. He seeks support ahead of the next primary election.
A brief note highlights the town and county events, emphasizing the pursuit of prompt, reliable service. Residents are urged to stay informed about local happenings and seek efficient assistance from community providers.
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