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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
2
Want ads describe good level well improved farms underlaid with coal near railroad for sale at 40 to 100 dollars per acre. For particulars address Telford and Schwartz Salem Marion County Illinois.
Devid L. Kanian announces move to 317 North Section Street in Nesbit's old mill. He will receive all kinds of poultry steel and junk and pays top market prices. Call 275-2 to arrange a trial before selling elsewhere.
All delinquent real estate tax that is not paid by July if will be turned over to the prosecuting attorney. W. J. Williams, Trustee Jackson Township.
An advertiser promises easy permanent profit from home work with no risk. It urges readers to send name and address to L Brown at 86 Murray Street, New York City, for details despite vague wording.
For sale 109 acre stock and grain cartn at Oakwood Farm Lewis Indiana. Reasonably priced. Contact Oakwood Farm owner in Lewis Indiana for details.
Circa 600 gallon galvanizer iron tank in good condition offered for sale. Includes a 6 by 0 by 2 feet stand. Contact Sohn S Murphy at 224 VT SB ostreet for details or to arrange purchase.
The article recounts Harold Chaney and others in Indiana news as well as a feature on Hessian fly damage and a Missouri farmer who fed and fertilized half his field. The fertilized section showed fewer flies, stronger stalks, and higher yields, suggesting robust crop health helps resist infestations.
The noted German chemist explains four principles of soil fertility. A soil is fertile only if it contains all essential plant nutrients in proper form and quantity. Crop removal requires replacement from atmosphere and nutrients, with manure and fertilizers restoring fertility. Manure alone cannot sustain long term fertility due to annual losses of grain hay milk and livestock.
The amount of seed wheat per acre should depend on kernel size seedbed fertility and seeding time. Experiments across 33 years at multiple state stations found six to eight pecks per acre yielded best results. The Ohio station notes that using the seed amount for maximum yield tends to produce higher quality grain unless soil is underutilized.
The passage argues that poor seed wheat wastes resources as only four seeds may germinate from five, reducing heads and yield. It warns that costly seed is unaffordable in the long run and stresses the value of high quality, high yielding wheat that grades well and sells strongly in the market.
A thorough soil preparation with deep shallow tillage, disking, and mulch retention improves moisture and germination. Kansas Experiment Station reports up to 21 bushels per acre gain from seven inch plowing in mid July compared with September plow depth, with early plowing advantageous in drier climates.
The seed plot should use plump, heavy sound berries of one variety and discard off type seed. Keep the plot distant from the main field to avoid disease, treat for smut, and prevent rye or weeds. A well maintained seed plot yields purer seed, higher bushels per acre, higher market grades, and premium seed sales.
A historical note explains wheat needs and water use, detailing how soil moisture retention through early plowing, light harrowing, and forming a mulch reduces moisture loss. It emphasizes organic matter and available plant food to boost yields, especially in drought, and notes moisture remains available for germination and filling stages.
A witty adage notes a picture show is worthwhile as fertilizer for crops and land. The saying equates good image impact with productive farming value.
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