Widespread War on Native Farm Weeds
The United States Department of Agriculture discusses a survey of five worst weeds per county, methods farmers use to combat them, and the spread of new foreign weed varieties. It notes entire farms abandoned to pests, daily efforts to control seeds, and proposes nationwide eradication and prevention strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of
Utea
Orler
Bureau of Plant Industry
Stretcher Craft Tip for Fence Repair
A handy wire stretcher method for fence repairs uses a wooden edge piece with nails cut to a point to prevent slipping on the post. A hook is formed from a strap iron and bolted to the stick with bolts.
Egg Mash Essentials for Laying Hens
The text asserts that two spoonfuls of egg mash daily are essential for hens to lay the maximum number of eggs. It explains hens need high protein to build the albumen of eggs from the white portion and emphasizes daily feeding.
Right Time to Plant Cowpeas for Seed and Forage
Agricultural guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines sowing windows for cowpeas, stressing warm soil and avoiding wet conditions. It recommends planting in rows three feet apart or broadcast in drills, with timing varying by purpose and climate, including late summer sowing for green manuring and early post wheat/oats harvest sowing for rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Milo yields and seed selection boost in southwest farming
A Farmers' bulletin notes milo crops have grown from 25 000 acres in 1900 to 1 205 000 acres in 1918 valued at 21.3 million dollars, with potential for further expansion. It advises farmers to select seed, prepare seedbeds, and maintain good cultivation as milo serves as stock feed and human food, with detailed cultivation guidance available from the U S Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Farmers
Asio
Milo
Washington, D. C
Methods for sowing cowpeas with corn in field crops
The text explains sowing rates for cowpeas with corn for silage and hay, including using a corn planter, broadcasting seeds, and windmill improvements. It covers sowing 30–40 pounds per acre in row crops, 98 pounds for broadcast hay, and notes on seed depth and spacing. It also describes an Olsson windmill improvement that automates blade operation and prevents shutdown from gusts.
Using Temporary Pastures for Sheep Farming
Specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture note temporary pastures improve soil by avoiding mature seed crops and distributing manure and crop residues. Legume-based rotations boost soil gains, enabling larger subsequent crops returned to the land with minor depletion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Improvement in Marketing Education for Consumers and Producers
The USDA Bureau of Markets says public education is needed to accept marketing as an evolving system. Improvements must come gradually by method changes and eliminating evils, not by instant perfect machines or legislative cures. Marketing is a concern for both consumers and producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Improving Pasture with Clover Seed and Disk Drill
For rough bluegrass pasture that should not be plowed the article says you can gain more feed per acre by drilling red and alsike and white clover seed in late March or early April with a disk drill. It notes that using a disk harrow to tear the pasture up thoroughly can help a great deal.
Local Social Notes From Odon and Nearby Towns
FIRST CREEK M and Mrs Arrison Overton and daughter spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Orville Overton of near Odon. The Misses Eva Olivia and Myrtle Corbin spent the past week visiting Old Meek and family. Mr and Mrs Frank Dowden and little daughter of Indianapolis spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Carr James York visited Sunday with Al Toon and family. Mrs Eliza Meek is visiting this week with her daughter Mrs George Corbin of near Doane. Mr and Mrs Oll Meek and little son spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs W R Neekemer of Odon. Several from this place attended the sale at John Meek's Friday. Miss Davie Webster returned home after spending a few days with her sister, Mrs Ethel Overton Henry Fox of Mitchell spent this week with Al Toon and family.
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Arrison Overton
Orville Overton
Near
Odon
Eva
Olivia
Myrtle Corbin
Old Meek and Family
Frank Dowden
Little Daughter
Indianapolis
Joe Carr
Eliza Meek
George Corbin
Near Doane
Oll Meek
Little Son
W R Neekemer
Davie Webster
Ethel Overton
Emery Webster Spends Monday Night With Vincennes Couple
Emery Webster of Vincennes spent Monday night with Arrison Overton s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Webster
Vincennes
Arrison Overton
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offer and Price
An old advertisement offers $100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The remedy is taken internally and claims to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for over forty years, price 7 cents. Testimonials free from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Bertha Overcon Seeks Treatments in Indianapolis
Miss Bertha Overcon traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday to undergo medical treatments at Methodist Hospital in the city.
Watkins Co. offers farming sales territory from Winnona Minn
Male help wanted to sell 137 Watkins Products direct to farmers. Must own auto or team or obtain one, be under 50, and provide personal sureties. 52 years in business, 20,000,000 users. Write for information to J. R. Watkins Co., Department C, Winnona, Minn.
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Watkins
J. R. Watkins Co
Department C. Winnona
Minn
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Porter
Raleigh
Frank
Sims
John
A. Humerick
Poplar Hills Farm
Department of Agriculture
J. H. Callahan & Coq
Indiana
Scientific American
O. Olsson
Ord. Neb
Alien Shoemaker
Sinking Spring
Peebles
Tri-State
Cincinnati
The
Tri-State Butter Co
Cincinnati, Ohio
Clarence Pownall
Prince
Jacks
Mocking Bird
Milton Bowman
First Creek
James York
al Toon
John Meek
Henry Fox
Mitchell
Family
Chamberlain
Odon Drug CO
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