Pruning Timing for Orchards Cited Across Seasons
The article urges correct timing for pruning orchard trees. It explains large orchards require winter work to beat sap rise while small plots should prune mid March to mid April, noting seasonal wounds heal differently. It warns against sharp, jagged cuts and stresses proper technique.
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Sugar Adds Longevity to Bordeaux Mixture for Berry Growers
The Oregon Experiment Station finds that adding one eighth ounce of sugar per pound of copper sulfate stabilizes Bordeaux mixture. Sugar dissolved in water allows stored mixture to hold for an indefinite period and be used later without losing effectiveness. Use one half pint sugar solution per pound of Bordeaux required.
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Farming problems studied by USDA and state stations
There are 140 different farming problems now being studied cooperatively by the United States Department of Agriculture and the state experiment stations. These studies cover seed crop animal disease farm management pests and other common problems.
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State Experiment Stations
Cleanliness and proper milking guard infant health
Dairy specialists urge spring action to prevent milk contamination and disease in infants. They outline clean barns, udder hygiene, sterile utensils, possible steam cleaning, and rapid cooling below 50 degrees to ensure wholesome milk during hot seasons.
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Ice Cream Making Is Easy
Grove City creamery operated by USDA supplies ready-made ice cream mixtures to manufacturers. The method relieves small producers from measuring milk cream and ingredients and speeds production. The ready mixture is prepared for freezing upon delivery to buyers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Grove City
High Producing Dairy Cow Yields 8250 Pounds Milk Yearly
A dairy cow producing 8,250 pounds of milk annually uses half of her ration for maintenance. The remaining half is devoted to milk production, reflecting common dairy practice.
Warm water for dairy cows affects milk yield
A report notes that giving warm or hot water to dairy cows lowers milk output. It states large milk producers may resist drinking from cooler tanks, and suggests using heated tanks or pouring hot water into the tank to change intake.
Cuticura Soap and Related Items Ad Teases Skin Care
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap for daily use and Cuticura Ointment for occasional use to improve complexion and hands. It also markets Cuticura Talcum as a fragrant addition. A humorous dialogue followed by a quip on optimism concludes the snippet.
The Appealing Charm of Perfect Health
Siroam Cole recalls illness after motherhood with loss of appetite and weight. She credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for rapid improvement after trying it, and urges others to seek the remedy at local drug stores or by mail.
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