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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
1
Henshaw argues for boosting useful birds like bobwhite and ruffed grouse to help control insect pests. Protect nesting sites and provide food, noting quail diets include weed seeds and grain from stubble, while grouse feed on wild fruits and browse. Protecting habitats in face of civilization aids population stability.
A.C J Bethune outlines asparagus rust with three stages the cluster cup spring form red rust summer stage and black winter rust. It details spore types and spread, and notes control methods spraying with resin bordeaus dusting with sulfur and removing diseased stems. Rust resistant varieties are advised.
The article advises feeding goslings and ducks cracked corn mixed with skim milk but warns against leaving them without water for long. Offer a small drink first, then remove water for a period to prevent overhydration. Ducks are especially at risk of rapid death if deprived of water.
Veterinarian M H Reynolds outlines mange control for hogs including scrubbing, dipping at about 110 degrees, soaking for two minutes and repeat treatments every eight days. Emphasizes whole herd treatment, pen disinfection, and disinfecting adjacent structures to prevent reinfestation.
A brief on training a colt new to harness emphasizes avoiding sore shoulders. It advises pairing with a steady mate, preventing overexertion, and gradually conditioning the horse to draw steadily for best results.
C W McCampbell urges Kansas horse breeders to organize open county colt shows to raise quality and demand for draft horses. He emphasizes prize diversification, farm team classes, and broad participation to stimulate interest, with support from state associations and local clubs.
A Paris to Washington Star note describes a slender tall woman in a dainty three ruffle skirt evening dress in dawn pink chiffon with azure velvet bows. It suggests variations in taffeta and chiffon, with a net inner waist and a broad girdle, noting fuller skirts are returning to fashion.
A rural advisory excerpt discusses windbreaks with forester contact for quick growing, notes rainfall impacts with measurements, suggests school agriculture texts, and warns about soil moisture affecting water absorption and hog feeding economics. It reflects practical farm management tips and educational ideas.
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