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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
8
A northern belt of the United States can profitably grow sugar beets. Emphasizes soil and subsoil, drainage, and deep plowing, plus careful nitrogen and potassium fertilization, timing of planting in May, and cultivation steps to maximize sugar yield.
The land should be cultivated for two to three years and freed of wild soil and weeds before setting an orchard. Plow deep to loosen soil, use even manure distribution, and subsoil to break hard clay. Stir and pulverize soil before planting for uniform moisture and root development.
Frederic Cranefield discusses challenges in native plum propagation including root and crown grafting limits, top working two year seedlings for amateurs, and pruning strategies to prevent forked, top-heavy growth. He notes variety differences, citing Surprise, Hammer, Rockford, and Quaker as examples.
The Blushing Mald Crab is a vigorous yet slender tree with a large base trunk. First bloom in 1892, full crops recorded in 1896 and 1899, 1901. yields reached one and a half bushels from two trees in 1890. Fruit medium sized, striped deep red, showy on the tree with mild flavor.
Mrs K Kane of Chicago writes that Peruna has kept her family well through many illnesses and that she relies on it for colds and catarrh. A.L. Hobson of Lansing and Mrs A Mobaot also endorse Peruna for their children's grippe and general health, noting relief and improved wellbeing.
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