Terracing for Soil Erosion Control in Nebraska County Fields
Extension notes compare ancient bench terraces with Nebraska broad base ridge terraces known as Mangum. Terraces form 12 to 20 foot wide ridges following contour lines every 3 to 6 feet, with a maximum 6 inch grade per 100 feet. Construction uses stakes, leveling, plowing from sides, and grading until the center is 18 inches higher than the flow line.
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Asia
South Afierica
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Cover crops recommended for first-year sowing
The University of Nebraska Agricultural College recommends sowing a cover crop in the first year of a season. This practice aims to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and enhance future yields by building organic matter and protecting soils during off periods.
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University of Nebraska Agricuural College
Lice on Plums and Cherries
Nebraska Agricultural College warns that fruit trees are heavily infested with plant lice this year. The pests thrive on leaf undersides and resist poisons that don’t contact them. A nicotine sulfate spray with soap, applied to the leaf undersides, is recommended for effective control.
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Nebraska Agricultural College
Rape in Corn for Fall Feed Advisability
Farmers consider sowing rape at the last cultivation as a practical feeding option for corn crops. The practice has been found to be a very good method to enhance fall feeding prospects and overall yields.
Rape as Pasture Crop Recommended in Nebraska
Nebraska farm authors discuss rape as a profitable cool moist climate pasture for hogs, sheep, and cattle. It provides fall and early winter forage when other greens are scarce, often sown with small grain or between corn rows, at 3 to 4 pounds per acre, in fields destined for bogging down, balancing rations and boosting pork production efficiency.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Agricultural College
Hatchery Destroyed at Cushng Nebraska by Fire
The Loup Valley hatchery owned by Mrs. Paul Anderson at Cush ing Nebraska was total loss with 4000 baby chicks and eggs in incubation and over 4000 pounds of feed ruined. Estimated loss is $35,000 with $8,000 insured. Fire origin unknown. sunlight through a skylight defect is suspected.
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Loup Valley
Cushing
Nebraska
Paul Anderson
Anderson
Omaha Bee
Transmission and power bond plans across Nebraska towns
Tierman to vote on an 8500 bond to connect Missouri Valley and Norfolk via transmission line. Slag Springs faces a 1400 loss last year. 18000 bond authorized to enlarge water system. Deshler Electric plans capital rise and lines to Hardy and Byron for continuous service. Northwestern Bell paid 841000 in Nebraska taxes and objects to franchise valuation without rate-making compensation. Cortland aims for electric service via Brue River Power transmission. Masonic Grand Lodge to spend 50000 for Mason Home at Plattsmouth. Adams may issue 28000 bond for a new water works system. Lawrence to receive high tension service from Superior plant. There were a half billion fewer.
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Tierman
Continental Company
Missouri Valley
Norfolk
Slag Springs
Deshler Electric Company
Hardy
Byron
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Nebraska
Cortland
Brue River Power Company
Masonic Grand Lodge
Masonic
Plattsmouth
Adams
Streetcar Ride Totals Rise in 1921 Over Previous Year
A 1921 report shows streetcar ridership increased compared with the preceding year, highlighting higher urban transit use and noting factors driving the uptick such as economic activity and urban expansion.
Farmers Elevator at Brownson to close rest of season
The Farmers Elevator at Brownson will be closed for the rest of the season except Mondays each week by order of the board of directors. Art Lyngholm serves as manager and issues the notice.
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Brownson
Art Lyngholm
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Warren County
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Darius M. Amsberry
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Secretary of State
Cheyenne County
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Beatrice
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