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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1922
Page
7
The article surveys early fall frocks emphasizing wool fabrics, drapery and uneven hems, with long sleeves and some sleeveless models. It notes low waistlines, longer skirts with panels, contrasting facings and buckles, satin crepe draping, and decorative buttons. It cites navy serge for school wear and mentions bloomers paired with dresses for all ages.
USDA prepared guide notes two U S broom corn varieties Standard and Improved. It advises harvest when the fiber is deep green from tin to knuckle to avoid immature or overripe brush and to ensure best quality by proper timing.
Extension agents report using county census and assessor figures to identify major agricultural problems for county and community programs. The effort aims to guide demonstrations and activities, with federal Farm Loan information noted as unknown in one instance.
The United States Department of Agriculture releases Bulletin 1019 by G. B. Alguire on marketing broom corn. It covers harvest maturity, handling methods, sampling, storage, and cooperative marketing with emphasis on reducing waste and improving farmer profits. Copies are available free from USDA Washington DC.
A Mighty convenient portable hog feed rack can be moved easily around a farm. It uses 2x12-16 foot runners rounded at ends, with three 2x6-12'8 between them. Uprights are 2x1 and the sides are 1x6. The area between runners and bottom of the V rack is floored with a 1x12 runaround above the runners.
The USDA reports vegetative propagation of turf grasses like bent and Bermuda. By selecting vigorous runners from lawns or golf courses and planting cuttings, better strains are developed in northern states and promising Bermuda varieties emerge for the South. Growers offer cuttings for sale and individuals can improve lawns by creating runner rows before replanting the improved turf.
Stable flies cause discomfort to live stock and financial loss to owners. Keep stables poultry houses and pens clean avoid manure buildup. Install screens for doors and windows. Lightly spray animals each morning with five gallons kerosene and one pint oil of mirbane tar or cresylic acid.
Under normal conditions clover should be cut when the heads have turned dark brown. If overripe, cutting early in the morning to reduce head loss is advised, preferably in dew. Cut as high as possible to speed threshing and manage straw.
Poultry litter especially straw filled with droppings is a valuable fertilizer for gardens and small fruits. It is especially beneficial on clay soils where in a few seasons it changes soil to a rich friable soil, enabling easier work and potential to produce a wide range of crops.
Thoroughly clean and spray chicken house especially nests and roosting quarters with coal oil fuel oil or crude oil thinned with coal oil or oil drained from an auto Repeat thin spray monthly during warm months to keep free from red mites.
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