15 Jul 1906
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Ranch
Location
Kent, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1906
Page
1
A reader recounts a method to kill sap rooted weeds including thistles by cutting tops and applying salt, claiming it saved oats and prairie fields. He warns against dangerous sulfuric acid cures and cites moon signs and late 19th century experiments, noting copper sulfate and potash effects on soils and crops.
Wisconsin experiments suggest practical and cheap methods to eradicate wild mustard. Blue vitriol spraying kills mustard without harming grain, though cost 6 to 7 cents a pound limited its adoption. The report recommends its use for fruits and grass and notes breeding effects on livestock and crops.
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