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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
7
The article advises plowing infested corn fields in midsummer or early fall to destroy eggs and hibernating cutworms. Pasturing hogs and farm poultry help reduce pests, and poisoned bait mixtures are recommended when cutworms are abundant.
If unsure of exact spraying timing and methods, write to your state experiment station or the agriculture department in Washington for free printed information. Get clear, plain instructions today.
The passage notes that ancient civilizations in Egypt, Italy, Spain, and Mexico used pits to store seeds. It also mentions Italian practices from a century ago of preserving fresh leaves for cattle in casks and ground pits.
For 15 years alfalfa acreage has increased and doubled several times while the price has risen in roughly the same proportion, a notable trend in agricultural markets.
Dig out and burn any red rust infected blackberry plants to prevent spread. Removal and disposal are the recommended control method for this dangerous fungous disease.
The text cautions that surface conditions render deep plowing or cultivation unwise, noting potential damage or inefficiency in the farmers’ fields.
A discussion notes that a definitive spraying calendar for cherries remains unresolved and may never be finalized, highlighting uncertainty in timing and methods for cherry pest control.
O B Laurent of New Roads Louisiana describes a simple device in Popular Mechanics Magazine to keep hog fences tight to the ground. A peg is driven into the soil with a notch near the top to grip the lower edge of the wire mesh and prevent escape.
Farmers can save millions by understanding manure nutrients and using farm manure efficiently. Widespread fertilizer crises would lessen as utilization improves across regions.
A Jo let DL manufacturer received a patent for an improved tractor steering mechanism. The design features a draw-bar pivoted to the rear portion to enhance steering performance.
A description notes a tractor feature allowing the machine to swing about a vertical pivot. The draw-bar extends rearward with a combination involving the drive wheel and steering wheel for improved operation.
A Minnesota poultry specialist asserts that feather dusters in the brooder reduce chick loss. Chicks exposed to the dusters imagine a hen brooding them and avoid homesickness from lacking a mother.
Advice for diarrhea relief during outbreaks recommends boiling rice and mixing with plenty of powdered chalk. The chalk is said to be harmless in excess and to aid cure and natural passage of symptoms.
Feeding the young chicks in the first weeks forms the foundation of the flock's future. Proper nutrition supports growth and health, shaping productivity and resilience as the birds mature.
The article advises feeding all kinds of green feed in well wilted condition to cattle and doing so in small quantities until the animals become accustomed to the feed.
The proper feeding of stock should be under the control of a reliable hand, as a careless hand may cause a loss.
The article recounts Henry Seebohm’s observations along the Petchora River in northern Russia where Arctic summer brings vast bird populations and a natural cold storage: last year’s berries lie beneath snow until spring sun melts it, preserving fruit until the birds can eat.
London Chronicle notes how famed military and naval leaders seldom leave direct male heirs. It cites Roberts Wolseley Kitchener Nelson Howe Strath nairn Clyde Anson as examples of titles passing to brothers daughters or great-nephews or becoming extinct.
Interest in protecting birds has popularized bird houses and elevated the bird drinking fountain as a garden ornament. Fountains resemble flat bowls with a gentle water pool or a tiny central jet, made of wrought iron stone or cement, often enhanced by water plants.
Chief of Police Holter of Whitefish Montana found a strange relic about eight feet below the surface near the rifle range west of town. It is believed to be hewn from a stone and may have been used to grind corn or grain suggesting ancient tool usage in the area.
Figures from the United States Bureau of Biological Survey for 1908 to 1912 show 62 deer hunting accidents in states without buck laws and only 11 in states that enforced such laws, indicating a strong safety impact.
Mayor John Purroy Mitchel recalled camp days during a New York dinner. He told how a banker joked during Plattsburg drills about removing a hump on his back, and a broker-sergeant replied with a quip about hair growth.
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap to cleanse dandruff crustings and Cuticura Ointment to soothe itching and irritations. Claims are economical and effective for hair and scalp troubles for all ages. Free sample by mail with Book, address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.
A humorous remark from the Houston Post suggests love can blind a husband to faults as he faces a feast of fried chicken hotcakes roasted ears sliced tomatoes and sparrow grass laid before him.
A vintage advertisement emphasizes mothers examine each Castoria bottle for the signature and notes the product has been in use for over 30 years. It underscores Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and urges parents to trust Fletcher's Castoria for their kids.
A playful exchange ends with George proposing to Mabel and her humorous refusal. The dialogue reveals social expectations and flirtation as she gently declines the marriage request.
A terse London Opinion excerpt shows an officer asking for duties and a weary reply about hanging on at the outpost until relief arrives, capturing wartime resolve and military routine.
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