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The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1913

Page

2

Effective and Safe Contact Insecticide for Grape Leaf Hopper

The article by F. M. Martzell explains the grape leaf hopper as a sucking pest damaging vines by tissue death and leaf yellowing. It details the insect’s life stages, seasonal abundance, and the impact on wood growth and fruit yield. It advocates a 2 100 of one percent nicotine spray against nymphs on undersides of leaves, applied by hand or automatic sprayers, timed to target peak nymph populations for effective control.

Martzell Young College of the Grape Acre

Practical guidance on grape pest control and orchard notes

The article details insecticide mixes for grape hoppers, recommending a forty percent nicotine solution at one part to 1600 parts water, with adjustments for dense foliage and wind. It discusses spray pressures, leaf coverage, labor costs, and the need to inspect spray nozzles. It also includes remarks on quail behavior, pig rations, codling moth parasite introduction in California, and notes on agricultural demonstrations by Coxton Grange in Maryland. Monsignor Bonzano named apostolic to the United States.

Coxton Grange Maryland

Quail Proves A Friend Of Farmer In Fields

The bobwhite quail, familiar to farmers from dawn to dusk, helps control grasshoppers and other pests while suffering from overhunting and plow disruption. It remains visible mainly in friendly neighborhoods and where proper game laws are enforced.

Bobhwhite

Grange backs suffrage in Michigan victory sparks nationwide push

A Michigan Grange victory over equal suffrage mobilizes support for a constitutional amendment. Governor Osborn favors a popular vote on the issue, while liquor interests oppose. With 50,000 members in 400 Granges, the Patrons of Husbandry unite to push for passage next November, signaling a broad Grange-led campaign for women’s voting rights.

Grange Michigan Osborn Michican N. P. Hud Hmoudalg Equal Suffrage Order of Patrons of Hustom

Michigan Grange pushes equal suffrage effort led by Jennie Buell

Miss Jennie Buell of Ann Arbor, lecturer of the State Grange, is highlighted as a vigorous advocate for equal suffrage in Michigan. Headquarters at Lansing launch a systematic publicity campaign, with Grange influence expected to spark similar moves in other states if successful.

Michigan Jennie Buell Ann Arbor State Grange Order The Michigan Grange Grange Lancing

Lose Baronetcy Titles

London. The Heralds College committee, tasked to draft an official roll of baronets, has completed its work. Twenty five people styling themselves baronets appear on unofficial lists and face challenge to prove their right to the title. The burden of proof rests on claimants to establish the title. Unrecognized baronets are not expected to contest strongly.

Heralds’ College London Royal College of Heralds Orus Baronets

Rail road graft in Russia behind the iron curtain of cards

A traveler recalls a scam on a Siberian rail journey where officials levied a ticket tax on playing cards at every station. The group paid 50 kopeks to start and saw the levy rise to two rubles, until finally they bribed the conductor with three rubles to escape further harassment by local officials.

Siberia

Commencing January 20 timetable changes for Alma trains

Train schedule changes take effect January 20. Eastbound trains arrive 10:03 am and depart 4:00 pm at Alma. Westbound services operate 10:46 am arrival and 6:40 pm departure. Passengers should note updated times and adjust travel plans accordingly.

P.M. RR Alma

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