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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1948

Page

6

Healthy soil builds sturdy crops and helps plants resist pests

The article explains that well fertilized, organic rich soil yields stronger crops with robust root systems. It advocates soil management including nitrogen phosphate and potash fertilizers and using deep rooted legumes like alfalfa or sweet clover to improve soil structure and organic matter. Returning manure and crop aftermath further boosts soil.

Farm Meat Dollar Shares Cash Income From Livestock

About a third of American farmers cash income last year came from meat animals. Meat packers paid out almost 10 billion dollars for live stock. From their total cash income livestock producers spent large sums for stock feed help and higher operating costs.

Legumes Grasses and Cereals Used for Silage

The grass silage term now covers all ensiled crops except corn and sorges with special preservation steps. Legumes such as alfalfa and clovers, soy beans, peas. cereals including oats and barley. grasses like timothy and canary grass are usable alone or in mixes. Purdue University illustration shows a labor and quality saving silage dumping method.

Purdue University

Activated Charcoal Used To Prevent 2 4D Harm

Crop plants are protected from 2 4D harm by pre planting treatment with powdered activated charcoal. Roots are dusted with charcoal powder before planting to greatly reduce losses from 2 4D, especially for young rooted plants.

Notes and Nonsense From a New Yorker Column

A collage of zingers on Hoffwit press bills Steinbeck and Soviet coverage, Broadway banter, editor moves, and public notices. References include Susan Peters divorce plans, Ald Jolson, Bob Cooke, Stanley Woodward, and Will Rogers quips. Also notes on editors, editors, and a prayer for a preacher.

Hoffwit Susan Peters Bob Cooke Trib Yale Stanley Woodward East Side

Pitcher Plant Captures Insects Across Wide Range

The pitcher plant is a carnivorous species found from the east coast to the Rockies. It traps insects with its specialized tubular leaves and nectar.

East Rockies

No Wild Deer in Kansas State Wildlife Status

Kansas has no resident deer in the wild with the species limited to park preserves. The note explains that wild populations are absent and the animals exist only within controlled park environments.

Kansas

Raccoon Name Tied to Washed Food Belief

The animal roughly called raccoon derives from an Indian term ar athcone meaning the washer. It is noted that the creature cleans its food before eating as a defining trait.

Painting Ceilings Light Finish Advised By Specialists

A ceiling with a dark color absorbs light and a shiny surface causes glare. Lighting specialists recommend a light flat finish to reduce glare and improve illumination in rooms.

Non Renewable Resources in Industrial Economies

Petroleum, iron ore, and aluminum ore are identified as the three most important non renewable resources for sustaining industrial economies. The discussion emphasizes their roles in energy, steel production, and metal manufacturing.

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