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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
8
A gar den feature explains continuous effort against insects and diseases threatening crops. It highlights soil care, field renovation, careful watering, and early, repeated treatments to protect plants and maintain a productive home garden.
The text warns of extreme heat and sun affecting crops and recommends garden cleaning, soil conditioning, and protective measures. It discusses planting timing for vegetables, soil shading, and crop choices for temperate conditions, noting risks to winter greens and the impact of sunburn on soil and plant health.
Progressive farmers advocate home seed plots to improve potato quality and reduce costs. The plan emphasizes selecting disease free plants, eliminating diseased stock, and using uncultivated land to raise clean seed, aiming for higher yields with lower inputs.
Prepared by the United States Department of Assistance for repair of harnesses. The document notes that most harness work can be done with basic tools, but mentions some specialized devices required for certain tasks and the need for water purification in some processes.
Lime boosts yields in potatoes oats wheat and clovers according to reports. Farmers note improved growth across varieties including lucerne and barley with timely applications cited as key to better returns.
The notice describes a pest known as the cutworm, blamed for damaging cabbage and seedlings. It notes the pest hides during the day, feeds at night, and requires farmers to watch fields for signs of damage and protect crops.
A historical note discusses reviving neglected orchards by restoring soil, pruning, and renewing irrigation to bring trees back to productive vigor. It emphasizes measuring growth and fruiting after renovation and comparing with past yields to assess success.
A fragmented note shows farmers increasing hay yields despite harsh conditions. The report mentions meadow management and supplanting practices as key factors in boosting production for the season.
Mrs Cothering Van Meesley of Chicago reports a bandit known as Burgess carried out elevated stilettos style holdups at ticket windows. He threatened staff with a revolver, grabbed cash, and fled while a baby and husband were attacked at home. Police say multiple robberies spurred his capture after a wave of incidents.
Report of strange sounds emanating from a haunted Guiding district in Pottsville as police and townspeople investigate a ghostly disturbance. Officials question shopkeepers and youths, considering a possible mischief or hoax while clues surface about a rumored specter.
A nineteen year old boy was seized from a freight car near Niagara Falls and taken away, with reports that he was held for three days. A caravan of suspects moved toward Warelsburg Pennsylvania, causing concern over food and water shortages in the region. Local authorities in Canada and the United States were said to be involved in the case.
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