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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
1
Henshaw argues for direct farmer intervention to bolster useful birds by shielding them from enemies providing nesting sites and winter food. He highlights bobwhite quail and ruffed grouse as key allies against insect pests, details their habitats and diets, and notes tempered protection is best to sustain both species.
The article outlines the three rust stages in asparagus: cluster cup spring form, red rust summer stage with uredo spores, and black rust winter stage. It notes control methods including resin-bordeaux spraying, sulfur dusting, cutting and burning diseased stems, and planting rust resistant varieties.
Goslings and ducks favor cracked corn stirred into skim milk. Do not feed or water them excessively after long water deprivation. Let them drink briefly, then remove water for a period. Ducks are especially at risk of rapid death if without water for too long.
Methods for controlling mange in hogs include thorough brushing, warm coal tar dips, and complete herd treatment. A home made emulsion from crude oil and soap is described, with steps for dipping duration, post treatment pen disinfection, and reuse avoidance of mangy pens.
The article advises careful training for young horses. It warns that a colt wearing a harness for the first time can develop sore shoulders unless properly managed. It recommends using a steady mate and avoiding overheating while gradually building strength for steady pulling.
Community leaders urged Kansas horse breeders to stage open colt shows to raise interest in higher quality stock. The plan emphasizes farm power, cost concerns, and a broad prize structure including multiple ribbons to encourage widespread participation and improved breeding across counties.
A Paris described dress for summer evenings features dawn pink chiffon and ruffled panels designed to elongate a slim figure. The gown uses a chiffon bodice, net inner waist, and a broad girdle with a blue velvet bow, with variations in taffeta and turquoise accents. The design favors delicate, youthful lines and requires careful gathering of the flounces.
When one inch of rain falls, over 11 500 tons of water descend on a 100 acre farm. Each acre receives more than 27 009 gallons enough to fill a twenty by twenty by nine foot tank. Rural schools should have agriculture texts but must not rely on them alone. Dry soil absorbs less water than moist soil. Feeding hogs on forage crops alone is not economical.
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