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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1922
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a market for young gaimes at Bensonie in late period. It mentions warmer and fall selling, Weathers oet tae merseu, and gauges twenty five. The gaprececu is referenced as a marketing practice for placing them on the Marie Gaprececu.
The text discusses methods for preparing guineas for sale including feather handling and skin color considerations for different markets. It covers whether feathers should be kept on or removed, and how to bleed and dress the birds, noting dry picking if feathers are removed and the neck blood vessels severed to aid feather removal.
Farmers are urged to prevent diseases by improving coop conditions and feeding. Damp litter from leaky roofs, drafts from cracks, and poor ventilation weaken flocks. Proper roosting, clean bedding, balanced rations, and adequate space reduce digestive troubles and mortality.
The bulletin explains the border method of irrigation for potatoes, sugar beets, and similar crops. It covers soil types suitable for irrigation, slope requirements, and how to divide water flow among strips to prevent erosion. Details include water volumes per strip, slope limits, and guidance on constructing borders, with copies available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Noted description explains how to tell male from female ducks by quack tone. The drake is silent and emits a sibilant sound, while the hen quacks loudly with a coarse voice. The observation includes a woman’s odd comparison and mentions a distinct quack pond sound.
Fragmentary note discusses weathering impacts on crops with soybeans and hay versus clover. Mentions weed concerns and broader winter conditions affecting yield and farming plans.
Extension agents demonstrated culling nonproducing hens to boost value. In Maine 70 people eliminated 1420 layers, while Texas culling totaled a value of 125000 dollars. Demonstrations showed the method can be practiced at home with similar effectiveness as the demonstrators.
Clear soil of roots and stones and level the ground. Plant shade trees this spring if none exist to improve future growing conditions.
A horticulture note stresses moisture in compost heaps. The Flower Grower urges keeping the top hollow or very flat to absorb rainfall without burning, preventing losses in fertility. A level top improves composting, ensuring water penetrates evenly during rain.
A fragmented note indicates wood ashes and coal ashes have different uses in agriculture. Wood ashes are described as useful for soil treatment, while coal ashes are noted to have limited fertility benefits.
A brief note urges tidying yards around the house as spring arrives, highlighting the season as the best time to complete cleanup tasks. It emphasizes start now for orderly outdoor space.
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