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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
3
The U S Department of Agriculture urges thorough digging to curb the barbberry weed spreading under dead plants. Berries and seedlings emerge from dug tops and roots, with sprouts growing after August and resuming growth after fall planting. Areas where old bushes were taken out require monitoring for new growth and seed production.
Reports from the Bureau of Animal Industry and the Staten Island Department of Agriculture show high demand for poultry information with averaging figures around 60 letters daily. The department notes poultry literature volume exceeds previous years and covers breeds care incubation and management.
The United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin outlines damage to walnut and hickory by four Commenebetun species. It details control methods including burning fallen nuts, spraying with lead arsenate, and applying arsenate to trees, noting that early removal of infested fruit aids suppression.
United States Department of Agriculture notes on a Mitchell Nebraska experiment using 500 chickens in colony houses to combat grasshoppers. Pastured plots with poultry saw about 20 percent of grasshopper damage versus 80 acres untreated. The method proved profitable for owner and renter after poultry needs were met and predators took their toll, returning 73 percent of the investment as gains.
Fruit trees naturally bear early without harming growth. Young trees can yield fruit at two or three years, even after one year. Modern pruning encourages earlier fruiting while preserving strong growth. Heavy pruning may be used on young trees with caution to avoid stunting.
Spread of flag smut of wheat in the St Louis region has caused field infections to rise. Farmers in infested areas are urged to consult county or state agents and obtain resistant wheat varieties to curb the disease. Windborne spores complicate quarantine efforts, making crop rotation and resistant strains the best defense.
Farmers in North Dakota report rape seed mixed with corn as an ideal fall pasture option. With two to three pounds per acre when corn is cultivated, rape provides forage as the season turns. The crop is noted for its resilience before frost and offers valuable cover for livestock.
An OCR fragment describes ongoing grain waste caused by improper handling at sea. It notes that the man driving the finder makes a sloppy shock and that the bundles or bales are badly arranged, leading to repeated waste and improper packing.
Government report details Elim inating need for frequent flooding to protect cranberry bogs near Cranmoor, Wisconsin. Frost reduction improves water conservation, reduces irrigation labor, and enhances drainage and plant protection, citing 58 days between spring and fall frost events between January 25 and August 22.
The article details recommended cabbage storage by the United States Department of Agriculture. It covers removal of all outer leaves, pest damage limits, moisture control, ventilation, and insulation. Temperature ranges for storage vary with outdoor conditions, and storage is arranged in shelves, crates, or pits to maintain quality.
Instructions for renewing strawberry patches describe thinning plants to leave only enough growth for next season, mowing and raking to expose soil, and turning with a jetson to destroy overwintering insects. It warns against burning on windy days to protect plant crowns and avoid long recovery.
Rye and vetch provide a beneficial pollion for cattle crops, improving soil by fixing nitrogen and enriching the surface. A mixture of rye and vetch is suggested, with careful planting to maximize growth and minimize losses.
Hildegarde Basten attends a social dance, facing choices between Tom Probisher and Dudley Barr. The evening centers on invitations, chaperone rules, and plans for a future meeting with her parents as she weighs romance, finances, and propriety.
The article describes marine and shoreline creatures feeding along the coast, noting sand burrowers and tiny surface plants. It discusses the Phad graine kre and microcaps, then shifts to land vertebrates of the coal era, highlighting early amphibians, mammals, and the lineage leading to reptiles and mammals. It mentions Pennsylvania finds of ancient species and references to Brontowurns.
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