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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
8
Rag Apple Korndyke Pontiac, a Holstein, becomes world champion in the senior 3-year-old class after producing 41.94 pounds of butter in two weeks breaking the previous 41.81 pounds mark set by Lady Pontiac Johanna. Owned by Oliver Cabana of Hirnn Center New York.
The article outlines a seasonal, systematic approach to pruning for large plantations. It notes peach pruning in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood, apple and pear pruning in February or March, and grape pruning best done in late fall or early winter. It emphasizes considering climate, winter kill risk, and growth timing when selecting pruning periods.
A Guinea fowl acts as an alert bird warning poultry keepers at the first sign of danger. Its shrill cry, though sometimes deemed objectionable, serves as an early warning to protect the flock.
Agricultural notes advise two applications of lead arsenate or arsenate paste ready spray after asparagus harvest. Effective against beetles and larvae, it reduces next year's infestations and aids growth. The common beetle ranges from Toronto to North Carolina and California. the 12 spotted beetle damages shoots and berries.
The article discusses how cover crops can harm moisture-starved soil and trees during drought. It emphasizes identifying the true cause of orchard decline such as humus loss or poor drainage, and applying appropriate remedies rather than adding seed.
USDA bulletin notes strawberries can be grown all summer and autumn in the North. Early spring planting yields a summer crop. everbearing varieties endure until frost. Plants are hardy with disease resistant foliage, making them ideal for home gardens.
The article urges readers to keep hens to bolster food supply. It suggests starting small, even with ten birds, as a practical step to ensure meat and eggs amid shortages. It frames backyard poultry as a prudent, needed practice.
Fragment from a newspaper page discusses weather in New York and prompts heavy rain then sun. Includes an advertisement for Cuticura soap and ointment claiming relief and free samples from Boston. Notes need for rest and a brief comic exchange about childcare.
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases and names such as Ita Sort and W. A. Kroll with references to Washington. The passage lacks coherent events or outcomes, leaving an unreadable item styled as a legal or business notice without identifiable actions or dates.
Mrs. Davidson of Cleveland reports relief from nervous exhaustion and insomnia after taking Tanlac, claiming her digestion improved and she now feels splendid. The ad notes Tanlac is available at first class drug stores with no price increase, and asks druggists to source from Iowa jobbers.
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