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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1929
Page
2
The New York State College of Agriculture says increasing culture in orchards is costly due to labor and equipment but offers advantages over sod. Fertilization timing, reduced labor, easier spraying, and safer weed control favor cultivation though disease and fire risks require careful management and preventive programs.
The article discusses pollination needs of Americin varieties noting most are sterile and require cross pollination. It highlights Japanese types Abdadinea and Bars Dank as useful for cross pollination with European types like Green Gage or Lombard and lists several varieties with partial fertility and intertype compatibility considerations.
Early strawberry farming favors light soil and low disturbance. Light clay loam or sandy soils produce the best fruit with careful preparation. Avoid heavy soils and sources of white grubs. ensure soil is unified and well drained for best yields.
Horticultural notes discuss pruning, soil elements, and fertilization for strawberries and fruit vines. Emphasizes phosphorus and nitrogen needs, annual pruning, and corrective practices to maintain fruit growth and tree health across regions.
An article by T Kiel describes the sanitary runway as a valuable brooding platform to confine chicks in front of the brooder house. It details wire floors and sides, dimensions, and materials to improve ventilation and reduce disease risk while allowing exercise and sunlight.
Guidance on placing nesting boxes to protect eggs during heavy nesting season. Advocates dark, easily removable nests sized twelve by fourteen inches for large breeds and ten by twelve for smaller breeds to prevent breakage from crowded hens.
A discussion on the overlooked natural foods of turkeys including insects berries and seeds. It notes that wild turkeys subsist mostly on insects and berries with little corn and warns against overfeeding with corn meal which can cause digestion and liver issues in smaller birds.
Poultry guidance stresses Suattation and breeding as essential to disease elimination and profitability. The article notes feed byproducts such as Gloten and wheat bran, market trends toward larger egg sizes, and the importance of selecting eggs from disease-free parents to improve chick survival.
The bulletin argues calves fatten faster per feed unit but require more skilled handling. It compares feed efficiency, duration, and risks between fattening calves and mature cattle, noting calves 39 to 55 percent gain more with the same feed. It also outlines when fattening may be inappropriate and references a USDA bulletin for more details.
The text describes how alfalfa seed qualities vary, noting that some weed species resist causes of decline in stand and killout rates. It suggests heredity as a key factor and mentions differing results in field tests with Geldw.
The article outlines farm methods for buying seed grain and preparing crops for long term use. It emphasizes proper curing, avoiding ruined crops, and timing thinning and pruning to improve yield and earlier maturity. It also discusses feed crops and equipment quality in improving overall farm productivity.
Agricultural guidance from K L Ferpow of the New York State College of Agriculture warns that poor seed yields weak plants and invites disease. Healthy seed comes from inspected plots using controlled methods, or certified seed free of viruses.
Michigan State University horticulturalists study bad sports in fruit trees to produce new varieties. They observe over 100 branch variations and test their ability to breed true to type through top grafting. Some sports prove inferior, but a few show superior traits and potential for fresh cultivars.
The article suggests using wheat as a base feed for growing turkeys after six weeks of a cucumber cheese and sweet milk mix. It advises cutting up bread soaked in sweet milk, adding cheese and spice bread, sprinkling crushed pepper, and gradually switching to grain diets to avoid stomach upset.
Farmers plan to place pigs with fattening steers to clean grain scraps from the feed lot floor. Pigs 100 to 190 pounds are ideal for the system which will speed up waste recovery and improve feed efficiency. As steers reach market weight the pigs will be sold and replaced by lighter pigs.
The text outlines early chick feeding from thirty one to forty two hours old with corn bread crumb and lightly cooked eggs. It warns against over feeding and suggests clean water and finely crushed oyster shell plus bean wash and beef scrap as steady supplements.
A fragmented passage describes a boxlike bug catser seeking sunshine and fresh air. It notes the need for open space and proper ventilation to prevent poor shelter and crowding. The text emphasizes daily floor cleaning and care to support healthy breeding conditions.
A 19th century home styling note suggests terracing the yard to slope dirt up to foundations, planting shrubs for concealment, and painting cement foundations to match siding. An example cites a chocolate colored house where a cement coat and tinted paint made the unappealing base disappear from view.
The article discusses choosing vines by purpose and placement. It highlights brick wall clingers like Boston and English ivy, climbing roses, wisteria and clematis, and suggests using lattices or trellises. It notes Virginia creeper and Dutchman's Pipe for pergolas and mentions fruiting vines for color and harvest.
The article describes a method to kill weeds near foundations by dissolving about one pound of rock salt in water to create a solution and pouring it along the wall. It emphasizes using the salt solution to destroy weed roots where they persist.
The text discusses using plant materials to create wall barriers separating garden areas. It mentions Pinota weed infill as an option to improve scenery and provide formality, with barriers possibly being decorative in appearance. It notes plant clips and plane materials as methods to achieve the effect.
The text discusses evaluation of billboards by highWwors and desire across state, community and individuals. It mentions New England shaded roads and references a famous poplarlined highway in France Wortester Telegram as illustrative background.
Boy Scouts of Pueblo and Puello club members transform unused weed patched lots into attractive flower gardens. The beautification program began in 1924 at the Colorado State fairgrounds. Bowers Acree planted on the grounds with plants that will soon brighten the city lot.
Fragmentary text describes lasting appeal and assurance of beauty and support amid emotional tone. It mentions sincerity, grace, and a general sense of struggle and resilience, though specifics are unclear within the damaged source.
An old ad touts Philips Milk of Magnesia as a quick remedy for overeating and sour stomach. It claims physicians endorse it for relieving acidity and indigestion, urging readers to choose this product for comfort.
The fragment describes Phil May the caricaturist with a red nose and bold portraits of Lord Iveagh. It mentions a tale about pairing the stout brewer with May’s red-nosed image and hints at an incident involving a government officer and prohibition era talk.
A garbled note appears to mix chicken and wine in a playful puzzle. It hints at ages and a coastal setting, mentioning a landlord and a farmer figure. The text remains unclear but suggests a light, quirky wordplay item.
An unreadable snippet mentions a man heading toward Ireland in unclear terms. The fragment offers no clear names, dates, or events to anchor a full summary.
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