Peach curculio a major peach pest in North Carolina
Extension entomologist C H Brannon reports the peach curculio a costly pest that overwinters as an adult under debris and emerges as peach buds open. It damages fruit by oviposition holes and feeding punctures, with two generations per year and potential total crop loss without spraying. Brannon offers control publications on request.
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C. H. Brannon
North Carolina State College
Mr. Brannon
Brannon
How Sulphur Adheres To Apple Tree Foliage
New York State Agricultural Experiment Station Geneva reports on how long sulphur remains on apple tree leaves after application. Tests compare lime sulphur spray with and without spreader versus dust, showing high early loss from foliage and limited benefit from spreaders beyond the first week.
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New York State Agricultural Experiment Station
Geneva
Raspberry Diseases Are Not Hard to Control
Raspberry diseases threaten profitability if ignored and require healthy stock and sanitation. Early removal of infected plants helps prevent spread, while proactive spraying and knowledge from bulletins aid control. Regional spraying guidelines vary but two preventive sprays are often effective in many areas.
Control of Peach Leaf Curl Disease by Bordeaux Spray
The article explains that peach leaf curl is a prevalent disease in spring causing distorted leaves and shoots. It advises applying Bordeaux mixture spray before buds swell, using the emulsion spray method with 4-4 strands and noting timing as critical for effectiveness.
Silage tops the list of economical dairy feed says Indiana writer
A. W. Swope of the Indiana Farmer's Guide argues silage is the most economical feed for dairy cattle and that a silo sustains year round production. He notes corn as the best silage crop and claims eight to ten cows with suitable land will profit from a silo despite initial cost.
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A. W. Swope
Indiana Farmer's Guide
Corn Proves Most Economical Grain for Pasture Feeding
Experiments at various stations show feeding grain on pasture sustains appetite and gains during the final feeding stages. Corn emerges as the most economical supplement while cattle graze on good pasture. High protein concentrates like linseed meal offer less profit. cottonseed meal can improve finish, depending on the ration.
Dairy cleanliness hinges on producer responsibility and clean handling
Producers must ensure cleanliness in barns cows milking and equipment to guarantee milk quality. Even with care some bacteria enter milk so cooling to the lowest practical temperature is essential as bacteria double in number every Ful hours at favorable 70 to 60 degree ranges.
Dairy Notes on Pasture and Calf Grain Practices
Farmers note that improving pastures boosts calf growth. They suggest supplementing with corn or forage and providing a box with grain and hay for young calves. When feed is scarce, cattle may suffer reduced growth and condition.
Hike in calf feeding practices noted in dairy farming
A historical note discusses newborn calf feeding, recommending early separation after initial nursing and feeding 10 pounds of warm milk daily. It emphasizes using slimgen feeding and increased reliance on dairy calves through dry pasture seasons for better value.
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Bette
Uif
Feminine Styles Dominate as Fashion Moves to Femininity
A Detroit Free Press fashion authority notes a shift toward feminine aesthetics. Light tissues, decollete gowns, tulle, floating skirts and bright hosiery reappear while evening velvet gowns return. The trend favors chic simplicity, distinct outfits, and each dress paired with specific shoes, urging women to maintain originality across ensembles.
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Detroit Free Press
Paris
Couturier
Httle
Paris Women Embrace Kasha Lined Raincoats
Parisian women previously wary of showers now favor kasha lined raincoats for wet days. Bright streets rival tulip beds as lightweight wool coats replace colored leather rainwear, with raincoats becoming stylish daytime wear.
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Faris
Meee
Paris
Kasha Oright
Biscuit Beige Emerges as Smart Spring Coat Trim
Elze shade named as an effective trim for coats in spring fashion. Designers tout biscuit beige as a versatile tone for wardrobe pieces.
Standardization Fad Affects Footwear And Hosiery
Footwear trends reflect larger feet in American women with averages up about a half inch and a full size wider since a decade ago due to walking and activity. Hosiery makers respond with mass variety and a new three-pack stocking concept to reduce waste and costs.
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Woman's Home Companion
Buttons define spring attire in dressmaking trends
In new spring fashion, buttons must work with buttonholes and functional parts. Buttons appear on coats as purposeful fasteners rather than ornaments. Paris trimming houses supply matching buttons and tackets for the season. Buckles balance the closure system as a key element in the dressmaker's plan.
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Paris
Contrast in Slippers of Satin
A new note in fashion reveals satin slippers paired with frocks using a double loop of inch wide velvet ribbon as a buckle. The contrast remains striking with combinations such as violet and green, coral and blue, or purple and violet.
Paris Spring Coats Move With Graceful Free Draping
Evening coats feature metal brocades and small geometric patterns or subtle stripes. The garments are cut to hang loosely, creating a graceful, unstructured silhouette suitable for spring collections.
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Paris
Jersey suits set for spring fashion tones
The piece highlights practical Jersey suits for men and women with a slim short jacket and a matching skirt. A tailored blouse in printed silk features a chic front design and complements the spring palette.
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Jersey
Home Cookery Features Hearty Dishes and Tips
A kitchen section offers practical recipes and methods from soup bones to nut bread and maple parfait. It includes Georgia fried chicken, brain patties, Tennessee rusk, and Southern cabbage with simple guidance for stock, browning, and glaze.
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Tennessee Rusk
Woman Finds Relief After Using Vegetable Compound
In a Midwestern town a woman bedridden for months eyed a doorstep booklet. It shared letters from women with similar issues who improved after taking Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She began the remedy, reports relief after three bottles, and now encourages others to try it.
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Middle West
Lydia B. Pinkham
Sen Gore
Delmae Bivd
Looly, Mo
Fragmented Banter About Marriage From Unknown Exchange
In a terse exchange the speakers trade playful digs about age and marriage, recalling youth and evolving affection. The jocular back and forth underscores a lighthearted domestic conversation.
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