Scientific Farming Vetches Grow on Many Soils and Fix Nitrogen
The article explains vetches' role in farming, their varieties including winter and smooth vetch, growth habits and nurse-crop use. It notes winter vetch’s hardiness, sowing methods with grain, and its nitrogen fixing benefit for subsequent crops. It highlights advantageous soils from heavy clays to light sands and inoculation effects.
Alfalfa Seed Pest Threat to U S Farms
United States Department of Agriculture outlines the chalcis fly as a major alfalfa and clover seed pest from the Gulf Coast to the northern states. It damages seeds in green pods, causing hollowed or dull colored seeds, with infestations complicating harvest decisions and requiring field removal or burning of straw to prevent next spring outbreaks.
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Gulf Coast
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Wire contrivance for hanging bars in farm sheds
A brief tip from Orange Judge Farmer describes threading a long wire through holes at each end of a bar, hanging it on a ceiling screw hook, and bending the wire slightly so the bar will not slip. Suitable for use in the implement house, barn, or milk shed.
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Orange
Encouraging Milk Flow for Comfort and Milk Output
The piece stresses comfort and contentment as keys to dairy success. A calm cow responds with a milk flow far exceeding that of an irritated animal, implying welfare improves production.
Bird of Distinction and the Crow Clash in Vanity
A Chicago News tale features a crow and a bird of paradise debating fame. The prideful bird mocks the crow for seeming plain to farmers while boasting hats of society women, and the crow retorts with a sly jab about being seen by the right people.
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Crow
Bird of Paradise
Chicago News
Notable Dark Days Across History
The record lists several daylight darkness events: BC 205, AD 252, 746, 775. a January 1807 dark day in England. January 21 1816. a Detroit event on October 19 1762. and May 10 1780 when Hartford Connecticut faced so thick gloom the legislature adjourned for the day.
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A. D
England
Detroit
Hartford
Conn
Farmers Alliance Slogan Encourages Early Purchases
The new movement uses the slogan Buy it now to urge farmers to stock up supplies early in the season. It aims to boost general business and benefit farmers by avoiding delays, ensuring wise buying decisions, and having goods ready before the spring campaign.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Revenge and mud baths spark childhood vanity tale
A Louisville Courier Journal snippet recalls a character who swore to enjoy mud play after a pampered upbringing in a tace collar and Fauntleroy suit, framing a chaotic impulse as personal revenge and a rebellious childhood vow.
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Louiisville
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha Feature Mixed Cattle Trade
At Union Stock Yards South Omaha on Feb 2, a large cattle run eased activity but kept prices steady to mixed. Cows and calves moved slowly, veal remains in demand, and stockers plus feeders held firm. Hog volume was large with prices steady to firm around 6.55 to 6.60, while sheep and lambs showed active start before settling to steady levels with notable gains over last week. Lamb prices ranged from 7.25 to 8.90 for various classes, ewes from 4.20 to 6.40, and yearlings improving slightly.
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South Omaha
Poultry Wisdom on Winter Care and Feeding
Experts state green stuff and grit are essential for chick growth and stamina. Winter management should mimic summer conditions with adequate animal and green foods and a dust bath. Sick birds require rest and isolation to prevent contagion, treating fowls like humans regarding care.
That World Conquest Needs Only Papa’s Blessing
A playful exchange from London Tit-Bits teases romance. George proclaims love as power while Grace jokes that conquering her father would suffice. The light banter highlights social expectations and witty courtship in a breezy period piece.
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George
Grace
Papa
Delayed Journey of Buccees to Attain Sweet Victory
The account notes Buccees faced manifold struggles and defeats before finally achieving a long delayed success. A. Bren son Alcott reflects on the perseverance and challenges overcome.
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A. Brenson Alcott
51 Choice Government Irrigated Farms Ready in Big Horn Basin
Government soil and water experts approve 51 farms in the Shoshone Project near Powell Wyoming. Lands priced at 52 per acre with a 20 year return period no interest five year grace then no payment required after first period. Also notes irrigated homesteads in Nebraska North Platte area with similar terms. Scottsbluff features a large beet sugar factory. homeseekers excursion announced for 1st and 3rd Tuesdays monthly.
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Powell
Wye
North Platte Valley
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
United States
The Why of Worry and Belgian Farming After War
The article discusses worry as fear of future or past events, noting humans uniquely dwell beyond the present. It contrasts animals, babies, and humans, explaining worry fades with illness or operation. It then describes Belgian farming after war with fragmented land, devastation, refugees, and hopes of migration to the United States.
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Belgium
United States
Probate Notice In Langworthy Estate Deceased
Creditors of Langworthy deceased must present claims for examination and allowance to the county judge of Jefferson County Nebraska on August 19 1915 at 1 PM. Six months from February 14 1915 to file claims. Not filed by August 19 1915 will be barred. Notice published in the Diller Record for four weeks. Louis J Nutzman County Judge.
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Langworthy
Jefferson County
Braska
Said
Diller Record
Louis J. Nutzman
Where East Seems West in Chile Sun Illusion
The passage explains a planetary illusion felt by travelers in Chile where the sun appears to rise in the west and set in the east. It notes that cold winds reinforce the misperception and that senses mislead regarding cardinal directions when crossing hemispheres. It cites Percival Lowell from Youth's Companion.
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Chile
Pervical Lowell
Sammy's Wisdom in London Tit Bits
A father laments his son Sammy's poor school report while Sammy, a precocious thinker, responds with a quip about being at the bottom or top of the same end. He notes that the teaching is alike at both ends, reflecting a humorous, philosophical outlook.
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Sammy
Father
London
Probate Notice in Jefferson County Nebraska
Probate notice announces hearing on March 9 1973 at 1 PM in Fairbury for the estate of Maria Annettia Blauser with administrators named Martha Pittinger T F Blauser Elnora Hudson Orleva McLaughlin and Jurettia Oaks. Notice to interested parties by publication in the Iller Record for three weeks prior. County Judge Louis J Nutzman signs. Attorney C H Denny represents petitioners.
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Nebraska
Jefferson County
Said County
Fairbury
Said
A. D
Maria Annettia Blauser
Martha Lucretia Pittinger
T. F. Blauser
Elnora Jane Hudson
Orleva I. McLaughlin
Jurettia V. Oaks
Tate
Iller Record
Louis
J. Nutzman
C. H. Denny
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