Top-working Peach Trees by Budding or Grafting
The article explains why growers top-work peach trees to another variety using budding or grafting. It covers when to bud directly into main limbs, how to head back older trees, and preferred methods, noting budding generally heals better than grafting. It also directs readers to Farmers’ Bulletin No 632 for detailed guidance on pruning, renewal, thinning, and related practices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Farmers’ Bulletin
Lifting the stubborn post with a steel hook
Southern Agriculturist suggests converting a hay lifter hook into a light post lifter by attaching a chain and driving the hook into the post base. A plank or stout stick supports the chain and helps pull the post from the ground when easier methods fail.
Notes on Hog Lot and Livestock Pasture Management
Instructions on breeding sows for September litters and early pasture grazing for piglets. Emphasizes feeding with dams, using cream separators to reduce scours, cutting grain once on pasture, spraying hog and poultry houses, avoiding red clover for hogs, and keeping the milk stable clean to preserve milk quality.
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Poultry House
Celery for Use in Winter
An article by Anna Galigher explains late celery yields better when cool moist conditions and rich soil support strong, well rooted plants. It covers timing in North and South, bed preparation, spacing, shading, manure, watering, and hoeing to promote growth without crowding.
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Anna Galigher
Taxing the Acres for a Global Food Duty
The speaker urges heavy farming effort nationwide to feed both Americans and international guests, highlighting the need to maximize agricultural output as the United States bears greater responsibility for global nourishment.
Wilson Sees Fleet In New York Parade Endorses Navy
President Wilson praised Secretary Daniels and the Navy at a New York luncheon honoring the Atlantic fleet. He defended America's naval strength, cited humanity as the nation's aim, and noted the fleet as a symbol of moral force. A vast naval review followed the address along the Hudson.
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New York
Cit&es
Pulse OF Nation
Wilson
America
United States
Daniels
Mission of
Adson River
Florida
Utah
Vera Cruz
Portugal's New Ruler Shot in Lisbon Chaos
Jaoa Chagras head of the Portuguese revolutionists and new cabinet chief was shot at Entrecamento station en route to Lisbon. Senator Freitas opened fire four times, Freitas killed by a bystander, Chagras gravely wounded. Lisbon suffers heavy casualties amid rioting as Spain dispatches a warship to protect foreigners.
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London
Jaoa Chagras
Lisbon
Senor Chagras
Oporto
Entrecamento
Freitas
Chagras Freitas
Chagras
Espana
Wool Growing in Canada a Success
Alberta wool growers anticipate wool at 25 cents per pound this year. A Grassy Lake sheep man says a fig ure near or above that is possible as war demand increases. The season has been favorable, ranges are productive, and all sheep breeds prosper in Western Canada. Farmers are urged to enter sheep raising as a profitable, climate suited venture.
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Alberta
Grassy Lake District
Western Canada
The Kindred Touch Tale of Howard and a Hen
A brief anecdote from Ontario features Little Howard after his mother’s prized yellow leghorn is hanged. Howard, quiet and ashamed, refuses to speak as his mother questions him about the act and its implications.
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Howard
Louis J. Scott
Ontario
Drink Denison's Coffee Featured in Local Ad
An old advertisement extols Drink Denison's Coffee as always pure and delicious. The text also mentions Hyron crafting tailor-made gowns, suggesting a mixed local promotional snippet.
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Denison
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Ad for Female Ailments
An old advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female illnesses. It promises relief for many suffering women and invites letters to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.
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Rrea
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Trullop
aTgRs
Mechanic Street
Camden, N.J
Hanover
Penn
Lydia KE. Pinkham
C. A. Rioxrope
R.fdy No
Lydia E.pinkham
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