Hessian Fly Threat to Wheat Crops and Control Measures
An early 20th century bulletin explains Hessian fly life cycle from eggs to flaxseeds, with two annual broods, and how larvae damage young wheat. It details management strategies including burning stubble, early lure plots, lime applications, and potential use of flyproof wheat varieties, plus notes on noninvasive control methods like grazing sheep and planting timing to reduce losses.
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Kentucky Experiment Station
Can
Poultry Conveniences Movable Roosts and Nests
Movable nests and roosts shown with hinged front and rear doors for cleaning and vermin control. Nest box measures about 1 foot by 15 inches by 18 inches, with ends open for cleaning and sitting hens. Box raised one inch, with hooks, eyelets, and a carry handle for transport.
Hay loading crane and farm topics in country letters
A Country Gentleman correspondent recalls rebuilding a wood crane to load hay, hitching a horse to a basement drum system, and swinging the load into a barn. The piece switches to agronomy notes on chinch bug extermination, bee division, clover seed crops, transferring sitting hens, and supporting bacteria's dual role in disease and agriculture.
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Professor Snow
Kansas
Snow
John M. Stahl
Spraying Innovations and Vermin Decline in Scotland Field Notes
The Mark Lane Express advocates a sprayer that delivers under cover to shield from wind and a device to lift vines for full spray reach. Electricity applied to plant roots shows better results than above ground. A shortage of owls hawks and vermin predators is blamed for field mice in Scotland. Both houses of the New York legislature have passed measures related to the Chambérlain appointment and related commissions.
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Mark Lane Express
Scotland
New York Legisla
Castoria Recalled In Repetition Ad Slogan Style
An outdated promotional verse traces Castoria use from infancy to parenthood. The lines claim every life stage from baby to grandchild relies on Castoria, reflecting a long running advertising motif and product association with children.
Seed Productivity and Ripening in Watermelon Varieties
Messrs Newman and Clayton of the Alabama station compare seeds from stem end and blossom end versus middle in 1891. Middle seeds yielded 507 per acre, stem end 485. ripening varied with six-eighths of middle melons ripe by Aug 4 and half of stem end by Aug 11. Jones melon ranked best for home and market, Sugarloaf best for home use, and Atlantic City, Golden Jenny, Improved Pineapple, Netted Gem, and Netted Nutmeg cited as top flavors.
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Messrs. Newman
Clayton
Alabama
Atlantic City
Brown's Iron Bitters cited as cure and gardening notes
An assorted read describing Brown's Iron Bitters for dyspepsia and debility. It also discusses Ferns and Wild Flowers for shaded corners, soil, watering, winter protection, and manure. Horticultural notes mention Centennial cherry Snow White gladiolas and pear varieties Anjou Winter Nelis Deire Clairgeau as best winter options.
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West Virginia Agricultural Station
Ellwanger
Chausey Coe
Hortion Rural Society
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Adverts in Colonial Batavia
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal cure for cuts sores ulcers and many skin ailments with a money back guarantee. It claims household use and includes price details and seller names in Batavia.
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Bucklen
Petion Med
Breas
Bataviar
Walker, Witti Andst
Brown's Iron Bitters advertised for dyspepsia
An advertisement touts Brown's Iron Bitters for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach disorders. It claims wide dealer distribution at $1 per bottle and notes genuine bottles have a trademark with crossed red lines on the wrapper.
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Genuine
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