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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1893
Page
5
The Ohio experiment station bulletin summarizes wireworms white grubs and crane flies as major crop pests. Wireworms feed on roots in damp soils with limited practical control, while white grubs threaten fields after the first year. Crane flies damage pastures and wheat with no reliable remedy, though early plowing can help in wheat and corn.
An article reprints Webb Donnell’s statements on White Leghorns as purebred and superior for egg production. It discusses their origin, care, housing, and breeding aims, plus notes on broiler quality and market prices. Also mentions tomato hill fertilization by W B Atwood and a Tennessee anecdote about a crowd reacting to a courthouse punishment.
The Rural New Yorker discusses a Cheshire sow from a New York herd owned by Mr. Coe and praised for breed traits. Poland China hogs and the Cleveland Bay horse are highlighted as top contestants for the World’s Fair, with notes on breed origins, merits, and southern suitability.
Professor Gillette reports on using a kerosene emulsion as a sheep dip tested on 30 animals including 40 Shropshire and lambs. The 5 percent emulsion with kerosene, soap, and water effectively killed ticks and parasites. wool loss occurred in early bath attempts but not in heavily fleeced sheep. Cost approx 2 cents per sheep. 10-15 cents per gallon of kerosene and soap. Long-term effectiveness not permanent. annual dipping advised.
An fashion advisory details trimming styles for skirts and bodices, noting three-band designs, beading height effects, and lace edges. It covers new sleeve shapes, check grenadine fabrics, and practical home laundry gowns. Also discusses watch wearing, capes, parasols, and general Parisian influence on summer attire.
An Oregon horse figure in a curious accident story gains odd fame with a ludicrous anecdote. The tale, noted by The Oregonian, centers on a bore hauling its own load and a mischievous misadventure that may lead to a sideshow or dime museum appearance.
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