Spraying Dormant Apple Trees For Pest Prevention
A historical guide describes when to spray apple trees with Bordeaux mixture and other pesticides, detailing pressures from 125 to 200 pounds per square inch and methods to ensure fine mist coverage. It discusses insect and fungous threat timing, coating foliage, and avoiding fruit skin damage while aiming for high grade fruit.
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Yorks Green
Une
Perth
United States
Keay
Ulloa
Wien
Inewite
Build a Fruit Dryer for Farm Use and Maintenance
A historical note describes constructing a fruit evaporator with one bushel per day capacity. It outlines a 24 cleawers box, 12 on each side, 16 inch width, deep design, and heat transfer guidelines. It mentions ground shelving, furnaces, and a ventilation system, plus price estimation and practical farming tips on poultry and sanitation.
Little Folks HEN Winter Girls and Boys Frocks Styles
The article describes several child tailored outfits including a Russian blouse suit in white pique for a boy, a pink chalka for a five to seven year old girl with hand embroidery, a cream cashmere dress for a 15 to 18 year old girl with plaitings and old rose trimming, a Mother Hubbard dress in French nansook with Valenciennes lace, and a ten year old girl’s light blue Tyrion silk gown with silk poutache and blue tassel accents.
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Mother Hubbard
Tyrion
Valenciennes
Novelty Lunch Ideas For Dainty Entertaining
The article suggests inexpensive cold lunch options for hot weather parties, with menus featuring melon halves, berries, gumbo cups, chicken and ham dishes, vegetables, olives, and sherbet. It promotes themed curd cake cutters shaped like card suits and home made confections, plus alternatives like coffee, tea, or ginger ale.
New Halo Decorations Highlight Floutache Braid Trends
Fashion notes describe Scutache Braid and floutache braid as emerging halo decorations. Latest models feature 4 Gu crown braids in rows with satin brim, in black and color schemes. Odd satin hat uses culnea hen and duck wings fronted in opposite directions, secured by large disks of brild with knotted loops. Silk bands fall out of favor, wide folds preferred to cover seams on silk and cloth frocks, while braid dominates skirt and coat trims.
New Silk for Scarfs Richly Printed in Color
A new silk for scarves has appeared in the market. It is heavier than chiffon and similar to crepe de chine in weave. The fabric features handsome designs in lovely colorings. Width ranges from 22 to 36 inches and the price is two dollars per yard.
Large hats stay in fashion with flat trimming trends
Despite forecasts, the very large hat remains stylish though trimming trends lean flat. Dressy plumed hats for afternoon and evening wear stay sharply dressed with severe yet flattering accents. A standout street wear option features a very large brim and low crown with moire trimmed underbrim.
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Coason
In Vogue Fashions Highlight Ribbons and Gowns
A garbled fashion summary notes rising ribbon trends, hats, and bead trims dominating winter wear. It mentions crepe de chine fabrics, washable children's fabrics, velvet, fur felt, and silk returning to wardrobes with picturesque effects and longer street skirts.
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Tau
Good Stanchion Fastener for Cattle Brought in by Prairie Farmer
A Prairie Farmer correspondent describes a simple reliable cattle stanchion using 2x4 top pieces. The bone bar is cut at 43 degrees to extend about 1 1/2 inches above the tops. A No 9 wire loop nine inches long with right angle hooks secures the bar to the tops with fence staples, showing open and closed positions.
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Praine Parmer
Dairy School Course Signals New Era for Makers
The article argues that modern butter and cheese production demands formal dairy school training. Apprenticeship spans have lengthened, competition is fierce, and even seasoned makers benefit from structured study. Younger workers stand to gain most, yet many seasoned producers also find value.
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Northwestern
Ramshackle dairy practice and breed bias discussed
The piece criticizes inefficient dairy management and wage practices while debating cow breeds. It argues against preserving a fixed number of cows as a goal, notes mixingDurham Jersey Hereford and mongrel stock, and warns against erasing breed distinctions, favoring deliberate selection over haphazard mixing.
Butter Shortage Strains Country Stores Across Regions
Market reports show good butter in high demand as country storekeepers struggle to meet needs. Analysts cite limited cream supply and ongoing washing processes affecting production, while farmers blame feed quality and handling.
Butter Colors in Farm and Creamery Butter Making
The article discusses coloring agents in butter, noting coal tar colors pose risks and may be prohibited, while vegetable colors in creameries provide uniform color. It explains color variation due to cow breed and feed, advises cautious, consistent use on farms, and highlights the influence of green forage on butterfat color.
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Durham
Care of Manure and Stable Design in Ohio Farm
An Ohio farmer describes a new cow stable at the end of the barn with swing ing stanchions and heavy woven wire between plaits to admit more light. A gutter runs behind the cows to a 5 by 16 foot manure bin, concrete floor and walls to two feet, boards above, open middle for access, and plans to close with doors if desired. Horses are kept in box stalls and manure is hauled directly to the field, aided by bedding and absorbents to improve manure quality.
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Ohio
Eketel
Dairy Notes on Keeping Pasteurized Milk Safe
Germs multiply faster in pasteurized milk. keep it cool and use promptly. Do not mix milk utensils with other foods. No excuses for keeping cows in herd. if cows are poorly fed or unprofitable, dispose and replace. Favor fall fresh cows and fall calves when building a herd. Use usable salt in barrels, avoid cheap salt during molting.
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B.S. Pickett
Ulinots
Illinois
Desaud
Baorn
Jersey
Dairy Notes
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