Common Barberry Kill Methods From USDA Circular
The common barberry, a host for black stem rust, is hard to remove by digging but can be killed with chemicals. Salt and kerosene are effective. salt requires surrounding all shoots with 5 to 10 pounds, kerosene needs 2 quarts to 1 gallon per bush base. Treatments work year round when ground isn’t frozen, with kerosene allowing livestock access after application. A circular with full details is available from USDA Washington DC.
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United States Department Agriculture
Cnviron
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Washington, D. C
Alfalfa Replacing Timothy in Wisconsin Cow Ration
Agronomist L F Graber says alfalfa is gaining on timothy in Wisconsin dairy rations though widespread replacement is slow. Farmers seek dependable, year to year harvests to cut feed costs and reduce reliance on grasses, citing alfalfa’s drought tolerance and high yields as key advantages.
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Wisconsin
L. F. Graber
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Graber
Hints for Pruning Young Apple and Peach Trees
Pruning young trees should balance strength growth and future productivity says Paul Thayer fruit extension specialist at Pennsylvania State College. He notes past practice harmed bearing trees by over pruning and under pruning. After trees mature annual careful pruning increases vigor and fruiting while maintaining health.
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Paul Thayer
Pennsylvania State College
Thayer
Planning and Preparations for Spring Farm Work Notes
The outline urges sunlight for chickens to prevent rickets and stresses orderly spraying and dusting machinery. Plan home grounds before spring planting, and bees should schedule the season’s tasks. Quality com mands a sure market, legume seed should be bought, and several acres per plow prepared to soil improve. When June grass pasture dries, feed ensilage, though not usually needed with sweet clover pasture.
Polk County Farmers Co operative Union Meeting at Swede Plain
The Polk County Farmers Co operative Union holds its quarterly meeting at Swede Plain church on March 13 with a daytime business session and an evening program. Rev H A Taylor will speak followed by a musical program.
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Ative Union
Swede Plain Church
Mar. 13Th
H. A. Taylor
Social events and meetings in Kensington area clubs
Mrs Mark Timm hosted a Kensington afternoon for sister Mrs A H Hennings and niece Ramona Hennings before their Star City Canada departure. P T A met. program carried out with Mrs Frank Mills leading singing. Eastern Star Kensington postponed to the fifth Tuesday at Mrs P B Campbell’s home. A school of instruction for Eastern Star at I C O F Hall March 24 at 1 30. Woman's Club to hold luncheon next Tuesday at Mrs A F Nuquist's with officer elections. Merry Workers met at Presbyterian Church with Mesdames Dearborn Kepner Matheson and Miss Henderson as hostesses. Ladies Aid meets Friday at M E Church. hosts Mesdames Moore Will Herrmann Harry Herrmann Bittner and Miss Madge Moore. Music department of Woman's Club meets March 18 led by Miss Kresha at Mrs J L Heald's. W C T U meets March 18 at 2 30 at Mrs T E Barr's home.
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Mark Timm
Kensington
A. H. Hennings
Ramona Hennings
Frank Mills
P. B. Campbell
Presbyterian Church
Mesdames Dearborn
Wm. Kepner
Matheson
Miss Henderson
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
Mesdames Moore
Will Herrmann
Harry Herrmann
Bittner
Madge Moore
Maple Leaf Club Meets With Song Practice and Lunch
The Maple Leaf Club met on Thursday, March 5 with 11 members and four visitors. The meeting opened with the vice-president, new year books were handed out, then members practiced a new club song. Lunch was served by the hostess aided by Audrey Wescoat. Next meeting hosts Martha Wyman on Friday, March 2.
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Maple Leaf Club
Helen Wamsley
Audrey Wescoat
Martha Wyman
My Favorite Stories By Irvin S Cobb
A Georgia banker known as the Human Safety Clutch keeps his humor and wit in a tale where he misplaces payment but Uncle Jim, his trusted servant, finds the missing nickel in a dusty plantation setting. The story highlights characterization over stakes.
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Georgia
Darky
Uncle Jim
Cap’n Henry
Central Preas Association
For Sale Notices From Local farm Classifieds
Several farm items offered for sale including mares, prairie hay, cottonwood lumber, and farm machinery. Buyers may contact Walter Koehler, D. A. Benson, Ben Elledge, Fred Dunn, or Herman Fredrickson for inquiries and prices. Also listed are dental services exchange offers and livestock such as Percheron horses and mules.
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Walter Koehler
Hoy Farm
Silver Creek
Farrow
D. A. Benson
Osceola
Educational contest offer for geography history questions
Open to everyone worldwide, the Sheffield Laboratories Dep t 1 Aurora invites participation in a 33 question geography and history contest with $1000 in cash prizes and total awards of $2000. Request a sound stamp for list of questions rules and circular.
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Sheffield Laboratories
Aurora
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