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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
10
An agricultural note discusses mixed cowpeas for forage and seed, comparing varieties like Whippoorwill, Brabham, Monetti groves, and unknown late kinds. It notes seed supply issues, nematode and root knot resistance, and recommendations to plant resistant varieties for forage and soil health in southern fields.
A brief note describes seasonal cockerel sales with spring demand and variable pricing. It notes that market timing and water cost influence prices, while grower practices and regulatory factors shape when birds are sold.
A 1920s USDA study argues one motor truck per farm aids year round marketing of produce. It explores economics for farms from 100 acres to large holdings, noting truck size, costs, and potential for selling to cities with higher prices. It concludes custom trucks may often be more economical in some regions.
Experiments show immediate mechanical pressure after silo filling improves silage quality and feeding value. Pressure reduces froth and odor, yields higher acidity balance, and alters fermentation proportions. The study highlights methods to pack silage tightly to preserve nutrients and reduce spoilage.
United States Department of Agriculture cautions farmers about using oats treated by sulfur bleaching. The process allegedly reduces germinating power from 0.75 to 0.6, making seeds less reliable. Officials warn buyers against seed cats from such suppliers and urge caution in purchasing.
Dodder infestation in alfalfa should be watched and removed. Use screening with a 20 by 20 sieve of 84 wire to inspect small quantities. Closely monitor stalks for dodder and destroy with kerosene soaked rags or heat, ensuring burned material is safely disposed.
Fragmentary notes describe chicken roost construction and manure practices with references to inches from the floor and upper edge routing. Many words are garbled, making precise meaning uncertain.
An advertisement touts Dandelin or Dawderine as a quick hair fix promising dandruff removal and rapid growth. It claims hair becomes bright, fluffy, and abundant after a brief application, with a sale at drug stores.
A fragmented wartime scene describes infantry preparing camp as a company halted work when The Star Spangled Banner played. Soldiers rose to attention, tents collapsed, and muttered lines reveal a bored, blue mood.
A faded Oklahoma family tale touts California Syrup of Figs as the remedy for constipated babies and children. The ad-like passage urges buyers to demand the genuine product, notes recent influenza recovery, and briefly describes a quiet evening with poker and a young child reciting prayers amid household chatter.
Fragmented health copy warns kidneys cause many ills and promote a fake remedy GOLD MEDAL Capsules. Includes scattered dialogue about illness and a housewife reacting to a death during an epidemic, with stray names and dubious medical advice.
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