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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1914
Page
4
The article discusses chinch bug biology and the impact on crops, noting warm dry weather boosts outbreaks and infestations spread across wheat timothy and corn. It advises farming practices including early autumn cleanup, mowing borders, and burning leaf litter or woodland retreats to reduce hibernation sites and minimize damage.
The adult pear midge is a two winged fly that lays eggs in blossoming clusters. Larvae enter young pears, causing globular misshapen fruit that cracks after rain. Maggots reach about one eighth inch, then pupate in tiny oval cells underground. No remedy exists beyond gathering and destroying infested pears before maggots exit.
The article warns that commercial fertilizers should be tested experimentally for alfalfa, as soil needs vary. Lime may be essential on some soils, seed must be weed-free, and dodder must be eradicated before it seeds. Start with a small acreage and expand after gaining experience.
Leaf mold is valuable. Save leaves raked from the lawn and pile them to decay in a hidden spot. It serves as a rich resource for greenhouse and window gardening.
Practical notes on preserving apples carrots cabbage pumpkins and squash in cool cellars and dry places. Guidance on feeding sheep fencing windmills pruning vines cockerels duck handling and profitable egg production with emphasis on storage methods and handling to avoid spoilage.
The article explains plant needs for nitrogen phosphorus calcium and potassium, notes nitrogen from air via legume bacteria, lists key legumes such as red and white clover alfalfa soybeans and beans, and warns humus declines with cultivation affecting soil richness.
A U S Department bulletin outlines key alfalfa growing rules focusing on soil quality. It emphasizes deep fertile well drained lime rich soil, weed control, proper seeding time, crop rotation, and the need for inoculation to ensure bacteria in the East and West.
Market guidance advises hog producers to fatten pigs fully and keep them uniform in size and color. Presentation should meet market requirements with attention to shape and all other details to attract buyers at the highest price.
Pruning is highlighted as the keynote technique for achieving success in vineyard management. The focus is on careful cutting to promote healthy growth, yields, and overall vine vigor.
A writer reports success using fresh horse manure as a spring mulch in home gardens. Asparagus thrives with no further attention after application, and the author asserts mulches have broad value across horticulture.
Market surplus poultry should be sold before winter and before molt when prices remain favorable. Those not kept should be disposed of promptly to avoid losses as the season changes.
Scientists note nitrogen present in snow while some people wish to receive the element in a different form as a gift option sparks debate.
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