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Mr Wragg invites contributions of new ideas for readers of this department and offers to answer correspondence seeking information on discussed subjects. Address M J Wragg 300 Good Block Des Motney Iowa.
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1905
Page
3
Peach Tree Borer Control Through Mounding In Missouri
The peach tree borer is a persistent problem in Missouri. From mid June to early September eggs are laid. mounding earth six to twelve inches around trees by June 1 deprives eggs of position. Remove mounds in fall, scrape the collar by September 15, risking 99 percent egg and larva removal. After rains restore mound with care to avoid cavities. some recommend wrapping with paper or wire though heavier work. An active worker can mound about 1,000 trees daily and scrape nearly as many. Warm trees before mound season and avoid washes. an alkaline carbolic acid wash is not proven better than mounding. The moth has an orange-yellow abdominal band in females, and both sexes show transparent steel blue wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Dolne
Pansy Popular in City and Country Gardens
The pansy stands as spring’s favorite garden plant popular in both city and country. Originating in England and perfected in France, its many strains, including the Mme Perrett variant, showcase vivid colors and tall blooms. Shallow cultivation preserves roots and moisture, with a two inch mulch recommended to retain moisture above deep soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilal
England
France
Mme. Perrett
Carrie
Clover in Failing Orchards Reveals Fertility Boost
The article explains using red or crimson clover grown among orchard trees to enrich soil, improve vigor, and extend longevity, reducing the need for fertilizers. It cites Dr Warder on when to stimulate growth and notes potential corn drilling benefits and challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emtment
Warder
Pear blight in bees studied for season to season transmission
In Colorado experiments seek to determine if pear blight cerm persists in honey from one season to the next in hives. If pear orchards are infected yearly by bees, the discovery could yield wide ranging helpful results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Poultry Notes on Shows and Egg Production Trends
Poultry notes discuss upcoming shows after apple show season, with Plymouth Rock highlighted as a premier breed. Experts favor oats for egg production and urge timely incubation for broilers, noting price ranges for early broilers and the value of eye product data. The Ozark region’s home supply and natural conditions are praised, while orchard pest control by poultry is recommended. A New York market eye-supply guarantee is cited to show price and quality reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
Ben Davis
Ozark
Nature
New York
DE Laval Separator Co
Randolph & Canal Sts
Cortlandt Street
Chicago
Seasonal Farm Notes on Watering and Planting Timelines
Practical farm guidance covering watering times for draft animals, shallow frequent irrigation after row establishment, patch planting of sweet corn around June 10 and July 1, cowpeas for clay spots, millet sowing up to July 10, and ensilage from field corn as the best silo filling. Also emphasizes soil preparation, salt box maintenance, and keeping livestock thrifty.
Mulching for Apple Trees in the Rural New Yorker
Grant G Hitchings owner of a famed orchard argues against plowing under green crops to build humus. He suggests surface mulch from back yard growth, alfalfa, or sod, to supply humus for young and mature orchards. He notes alfalfa seeded on 20 acres as mulch for berries and potential orchard use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant G. Hitchings
New Yorker
Breeding Autumn-Bearing Strawberries by Selection
Horticulturists nationwide pursue a fixed autumn fruiting habit in strawberries. By selecting plants with autumn blooming tendencies from fall bearing varieties like Enhance, they remove spring blooms and propagate offspring showing autumn tendency, aiming for stable autumn fruiting in future generations.
Training Colts Requires Steady Hands and Courage
A calm brave trainer with experience should handle colt breaking. A nervous or cowardly man causes the colt to mirror those traits, producing a nervous unpredictable horse. Good horse sense in the trainer is essential for making safe, reliable steeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withal
Cotta
Care Of Newly Set Trees In Summer Mulching Guide
The article advises keeping surface soil loose after rains and applying a mulch of hay or straw around newly planted trees to conserve moisture. It recommends summer cultivation between rows to create a dust mulch, aiding strong first season growth and winter survival in dry winters.
Seed corn testing boosts yield by ensuring strong stands
The text stresses the critical link between seed vitality and crop yield. It argues that even with excellent soil prep and planting gear, poor seed cannot produce a perfect stand, so testing seed corn for vigor is essential to achieve maximum yields.
No More Headache How a Woman Was Freed From Years of Pain
A long article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for headaches and related ailments. It includes a testimonial from Miss Stella Bleelor of Leander Louisiana describing relief after three boxes. Pills sold by druggists claim to renew blood and cure conditions like anemia, neuralgia, rheumatism, and nervous disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing
Stella Bleelor
Williams
Miss Blocker
Leander
Louisiana
Police Judge Questioned Over Wounds With Motty Frames
A Cleveland Leader report quotes a police judge asking what instrument or article caused facial and head wounds on a man. Michael Mooney replies in broad dialect, mentioning a motty frame that bears the phrase God bless Our Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Mooney
Cleveland
Hotel Delicacy Mix-Up Sparks Irish Comedy
A tourist in an Irish hotel asks for poached eyes but is told there are no eggs. After a pause the waitress offers poached salmon instead, delivering a lighthearted miscommunication in a period hotel setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Melba Receives Free Passes From Chicago Boy
In Chicago the singer Mme Melba received a humorous Characteristic letter from a schoolboy asking for a concert ticket after hearing her on the gramophone. The boy ended up with two free passes for the night performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mme. Melba
Aamecan
Gramophone
Coffee Heart Finds Health In Postum Replacement
A Brooklyn man credits Postum Food Coffee with curing daily heart palpitations after decades of coffee use. He explains initial preparation needs a long boil and notes Postum provides a safe, palatable hot beverage that avoids harmful stimulation. The testimonial invites readers to try a ten day trial and read The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inrooklyn
Postum
Postum Co
Hattle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Boy with Coupons Buys Razor Despite Father's Bet
The eleven year old boy, trusted to choose his own prize from two fifty in coupons, buys a razor instead of something practical. His mother and father debated his choice but accepted his judgment. The scene ends with surprised reactions at dinner as the boy reveals his prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Verse on praise from the newborn tongue in creation
Rubie T. Weyturn muses on a heavenly scene where angels note a missing praise from the newborn tongue. The narrative praises humanity’s created voices, from nature’s songs to manmade instruments, as echoes of primeval devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vailleys
Taurmac
Sinner's Balance Account inspires payment from debtor
John Larvey Treat, donor to Harvard Library with Villa de St Pierre in Maine, had a debt from a painter client. After several dun letters failed, Treat read a local religious notice and sent a cheeky missive to the debtor about an address on The Sinner's Balanced Account. The debtor paid the debt by return mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Larvey ‘Treat
Harvard College Library
Villa de St. Piie
Lake Cupsuotte
Maine
Rangeley
Lawrence
Mass
Treat
Her Astral Spouse in Sunday Magazine Tale
An unmarried woman near marriageable age seeks comfort from a self styled clairvoyant and is told she is already married on the astral plane with an astral husband keeping earthly suitors away. The bride pleads for him to stop.
Acid from Sweets at a Wedding Party Retort
A witty exchange at a wedding party features a beau pressed by a pretty girl during the ceremony. He asks if she knew his thoughts, she says she blessed her stars not to be the bridegroom, and the bride likely shared the sentiment before leaving him to ponder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
Didn't Mind Cleansing Money Says Senator To Cabman
A statesman mutters about preferring clean money while rifling his pocketbook for cash. The cabman replies he doesn’t care how the money was made, insisting it is acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
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