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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
7
A horticultural feature explains barley types from six to two rowed and pedigreed varieties. It notes two rowed barley yields poorly compared with six rowed, due to weaker straw and lodging. Barley is a shallow feeder with surface roots requiring mellow fertile soil and thorough cultivation for best results.
An experiment at the North Dakota station burying equal mustard seed at depths from one to ten inches shows germination after five years. By May 5th 730 from one inch, 685 from two inches, and 290 from three inches had emerged. by June 5th more from one and two inches followed.
Adapted attachment for walking or riding cultivators by W. R. Sturgiss of Conway Arkansas. Two blades press together to thin rows, then separate under operator control to leave certain plants, with blades moving toward and away from each other while thinning. Also a note urging erosion prevention for farmers and fruit growers.
A passage notes that six seeds of five inches and one-fourth of seven inches and nearly half of ten inches germinate. It concludes the best method to remove mustard seed is to bring them near the surface within an inch or two, let them germinate, then kill the young plants.
Kansas growers report losses from the clover chalcis fly over seven to eight years. Professor George A. Dean of Kansas State Agricultural College notes ongoing damage to alfalfa and clover seed crops.
The article describes the alfalfa chalcis fly as a small four winged insect whose eggs hatch in seeds and larvae feed inside. It urges prevention through burning fence rows in spring or fall cultivation to kill hibernating larvae destroying seed screenings planting well cleaned fumigated seed and cutting alfalfa and clover along banks where early seed pods form to curb first generation fires before the main crop ripens.
To produce clean milk, cows must be healthy, stabled in clean, well ventilated facilities, with easy to clean barns, clean utensils sterilized, milkers with dry hands, a small milking pail, immediate cooling to 50 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, proper storage at low temperature, a separate milk handling house, and abundant pure water.
The advent of an evaporator and a cider mill for commercial purposes opens a profitable avenue for selling fruit and supports orchard owners in maximizing returns.
Prospective builders are urged to invest in quality silos as a poor structure proves costly. Emphasis is placed on cement as a key material and warns that mistakes in silo construction are unaffordable.
A brittle quip quotes a critic asking where the Boston people show their intelligence and counters with a jab about their beans in a Gotham exchange.
An aged advertisement urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the signature of the maker and notes the product has been in use for over 30 years. It claims Castoria is a safe remedy for infants and children and features the slogan Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A wry exchange turns on matrimony as a humorous remark about reforming a spouse. The mother suggests marriage was chosen to improve the partner, prompting a paternal lesson on expectations and reality.
Proven doctor prescribed resinol ointment and soap penetrate pores to clear impurities and stop itching. Resinol heals eczema heat rash ringworm and pimples when other treatments fail. sold by druggists for twenty years and used nationwide by doctors.
A police records clerk is amused by a caller reporting stolen chickens. The neighbor’s birds were taken overnight and the caller jokes that if the thief is caught, the clerk should thank him. The exchange highlights light moments in police work.
In a brisk exchange, Alice notes the new automobile next door while Johnn jokes about not getting a ride. The talk turns to marriage certificates printed on bond paper to fit the era’s sense of propriety, while a neighboring upright plane is deemed a nuisance from their vantage.
A concise aphorism notes that a difference between husband and wife ranks as less dangerous than indifference, reflecting social observations on marriage dynamics and emotional engagement.
A classified style anecdote shows an employer testing a candidate’s vocabulary for a well paying position. A boy asserts his worth with a quip about not using uncouth language for three dollars and claims five dollars. The piece sketches ads and puns from everyday life.
A lighthearted exchange centers on appearance and affection as two speakers discuss compliments and boundaries. The dialogue playfully questions what it means to admire someone, suggesting restraint and consent in flirtation.
A fragment notes barrels are kept water tight, asserting water does not intoxicate and highlighting the emphasis on secure barrel sealing in practical use.
In a light exchange a widow notes her second husband faces difficulties while a friend remarks that her first husband also had little success. The dialogue hints at domestic friction and social humor without details.
A brief exchange features a boast about a cigar named Bill Gee and a humorous offer to try it. Jill responds by expressing interest and asking for one. The dialogue emphasizes bravado and light humor in a casual social moment.
A fragment quotes a sentiment about prefering being right over being president and suggests most presidents would claim the feat is notable. The lines reflect a critical view of leadership and acclaim.
A humorous exchange where a child recalls a party with simple foods leading to a stomach ache. The mother asks what was served and the child lists take, ice cream, bon bons, caramels, and finally admits the stomach ache. The vignette captures a domestic light moment.
A Portland Oregon physician declares that physicians owe the public guidance on health and diet and asserts Grape-Nuts is the best food for sickness and convalescence. He says no physical condition forbids Grape-Nuts and recommends it for healthy breakfast and indigestion cases with cream. The note is written voluntarily after experience and mentions Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and the book The Road to Wellville.
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