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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
1
The article explains rust and mildew fungi on wheat, their life cycles, and how barberry hosts connect rust to mildew. It notes that rust damage in cereals exceeds tens of millions annually, with clean cultivation and management strategies discussed alongside plant breeding challenges.
Historical note from the New Jersey experiment station describes fire blight affecting apples in spring 1900 near Dover and Wyoming. The disease, caused by the same organism as pear fire blight, infects blossoms and young fruit, leading to shriveling, leaf death on spurs, and potential spread via insects. Cultures grown from infected apples and pear twigs confirmed the pathogen.
A historical note describes excavating a side bank kiln with ash pit drainage, stone grate, and three foot high stoned fire hole. It explains building methods to create a durable kiln lasting several burns, plus a 72 hour burn time. Also mentions cherry trees and blossoms in Japan and China and a method to discourage chicken eating using ear rings and a boot leg as a deterrent.
A Farmers Review item outlines a simple poultry house plan with a roosting room curtain, two feeding and water distribution steps, a rolling drop board, eight inch roosts, nest boxes from grocery boxes, a dry leaves storage area, a four inch broad cleaning board, and front ventilation windows. A ten foot square scratching shed accommodates 30 fowls.
An industrious Morgan Park resident demonstrates home garden success with vegetables grown from February in a basement, harvested radishes April to October, and a diverse crop including tomatoes peppers squash corn beans cabbage and carrots. He built cold frames to extend the season and urges farmers to adopt backyard plots for affordable wholesome food.
The article argues dampening a cloth or sponge before milking reduces dirt from entering milk. It notes differences in bacterial counts between milk drawn from dampened udders and ordinary milking. Brushing the udder stirs dirt, keeping bacteria and dust in the milk.
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