Irrigation methods for gardens in Oklahoma Territory
A reader from the outskirts of Oklahoma City seeks the best irrigation approach in the Atmo section. The letter discusses water delivery by furrows and ditch systems, noting lower field pressure, seepage, and benefits of tiling after watering. It cites tested results in greenhouse and garden settings, favoring furrow irrigation for long-term efficiency.
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Oklahoma City
Attitads Gan
Thebert Rnow
Ubone
Booth
Transplanting tips for early vegetables in paper boxes
In Caddo County Oklahoma C and T discuss growing early crops such as Rocky Ford cantaloupes and tomatoes. They describe using perforated paper or hollow boxes as seed starting flats, planting thickly, and then transplanting carefully into ground squares to minimize root disturbance.
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Tam
Rocky Ford
Caddo County
Oklahoma
Kanerally
Booth
Rolling wheat ground for firm seed bed guidance
In Jefferson County Oklahoma J A Wilson advises on rolling wheat ground. A firm seed bed aids germination especially the lower furrow bed in contact with the seed. If the soil is cloddy a corrugated roller is preferred to smooth, as rolling in light blown soils may cause drifting and be doubtful.
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Williams
Jefferson County
Olenahoma
Sub-Irrigation in Rumner Field Demonstrated
Report from Greer County Oklahoma describes improvised irrigation using two galvanized pipes laid inches deep and fed from a tender to distribute water along corn rows.Despite wet soil, heat and winds dried sections. one row burned while irrigation showed uneven distribution and required further adjustment.
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Henalin Groneh
Greer County
Okla
Tar use on trees sparks cross college debate in Oklahoma
A long-standing dispute between two agricultural colleges over applying gas tar to trees shows mixed results. Some say tared trees survived. others claim serious damage. Research by Professor J. Whitten suggests safe tar use during growing seasons, while winter applications risk injury.
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Lange Penel
J. M. Stewart
Pittsboro County
Oklahoma
Fittown
Coe Orchard
J. ©. Whitten
Mixwourt Experiment Station
Columbia
Booth
Quality of broom corn and cross breeding warned
The text labels illustration numbers three and four for broom corn varieties. It warns against planting broom corn near Kaffir corn Milo Sorghum and Broom Corn crosses, notes risks of cross pollination, and advises rejecting crooked or spiky stalks. It cautions buyers to remove poor stalks and explains price implications and freight waste from low quality brush.
Broom Corn Growers Urged to Improve Crops for Higher Prices
A column by Herbert P. Gardner of Gardner Room Co. Amsterdam N Y urges broomcorn growers to improve seed selection, cultivation, harvesting, and curing. Well handled broomcorn can fetch ten to twenty dollars more per ton, and extra profits justify shed investment now and later use of the quarters for storage or equipment.
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Diemond
Broom Corn Cultivation Tips From Rough James
Rough James of Charleston shares practical broom corn cultivation methods focusing on planting, weed control, harvesting, and drying. He describes timing for cutting heads, spreading and storing ears, and bale packing, noting Australian broom corn commands higher prices due to careful harvesting. He invites inquiries for more information.
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Torrie
Never Plant Broom Corn Seed Until You Know It Good
Guidance on preparing ground and seeding broom corn, including plowing early, making a fine seed bed, planting forty to sixty seeds per rod, testing weed germination, shallow cultivation, and proper curing and curing times. Practical tips emphasize weather, sun exposure, and storage for best yield across seasons.
Description of the broom corn plant discovery
Description notes broom corn plant variety, its relation to common sorghum, and its use in broom making. It highlights panicle heads or brush that are longer and stronger, the result of weed selection, and its cultivation for broom production.
Deep Tillage and Drought Lessons From Historic Farm Talk
The text recounts recurring drought impacts on crop yields and soil conservation ideas. It references long droughts, moisture conservation, and future water needs, noting farmer experiences, anticipated yearly patterns, and the need for preparation to weather dry seasons.
Plan for saving rainfall in drought conditions
A Kansas State Agricultural College expert argues that storing three to four inches of rainfall each season could yield hundreds of tons of water for subsoil use, sustaining crops through dry spells. Spring plowing helps water soak in, while fall plowing must avoid soil compaction or wind erosion. the cost is modest and may pay interest during high-drought years.
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O. K
J. BR
Creek County
Oklahoma
California
W. A. Linklater
Department of Antal Husbandry
Altalta
United States
Planta
Assiatant
Kansas Agricultural Cole Ive
Poultry Culture Tips From an Early Text
The article discusses careful care and feeding of poultry from the first weeks to ensure vigor and egg production. It emphasizes varied diets including grain and meat scraps, the importance of clean bedding and proper housing, and notes methods to maintain health and prevent scratching. It mentions eye shells and lime sources, and the value of attentive feeding to raise strong fowls.
Good Breeding Birds High Stock Value in Spring
Breeding birds, scarce and costly through winter, are being kept to fetch high prices. Well-mated pairs should remain in demand as owners seek profitable investments and buyers gain access to top stock when needed. Some birds may be purchasable at reasonable figures, enabling buyers to secure quality stock at Redson.
Alfalfa Promotion Claims Rich Nutrients
An alfalfa advertisement extols the plant as richer in body building protein and minerals than others and as especially palatable. It asserts alfalfa promotes digestion and maintains bowel condition, supporting growth and overall health.
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Herbert P. Gardner
Gardner Room
Amsterdam
N.Y
Rough James
Charleston, the
Wm. T. Edgar
Arcola, Hi
Farmara
Kaowe
Down
Howe
Rio
Hetty
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