Pear slug threatens Central States cherry trees
The pear slug or cherry slug damages cherry and plum leaves by feeding on the upper surface and drying out foliage. It appears mid June and again in July, with spraying and soil cultivation as control. Insect powders, hellebore, arsenicals, Paris green, kerosene emulsion, and washing with water are recommended. Natural enemies keep cycles alternating between abundant and scarce years.
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Central States
Berlese
Italy
L. O. Howard
Bureau of Entomology
Washington
Cites
Tallest Tree Claims World Record Heights
The tallest tree is an Australian eucalyptus reaching 480 feet, with California mammoth trees 276 to 278 feet tall and 108 feet around. Some are dated 2001 to 2500 years old. The oldest tree is said to lie on Kos island, several thousand years old, enclosed by a masonry wall and a trunk about thirty feet in circumference.
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California
Kos
Asia
Minor
Raspberry pruning and propagation guides for red and black varieties
The guide details how to prune red raspberries after harvest, remove weak spring shoots, limit age of fruiting canes, and plant on 3 by 2 foot spacing with annual cultivation. It covers propagation from roots, one year old shoots, and care for black raspberries including summer pruning, pinching tips, and August root-tip propagation.
The Growing Philippine Trade
The Philippines grow coffee and tropical products, yielding high quality exports. U.S. imports cocoa copra and other tropical goods while paying millions abroad. expanding Philippine production could reduce imports and boost both economies.
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Philippines
Philippina
South America
Hich
Theorld
PhIppines
Greenbacks Drop In Pen Startled Ranch Hands
A Western ranchman tending a pig pen dropped $100 in greenbacks from his pocket. The money slid into the trough where six young hogs nosed and snorted, grabbing the bills as the surprised owner watched. The scene mixed luck and humor as the animals appeared to inspect their unexpected treasure.
Cutting and Transporting Lumber in a Historical Mill
The text explains timbering from felling to log skidding and transport to mills. It covers marking trees, felling with axe or saw, stump height decisions, and the waste issue with high stumps. It describes skidding via animals or wire lines, log drives on streams, and the variety of methods to move logs to mills, including rafts, cars, and water channels.
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Mit
Alsike clover boosts grass stands and soil health
A farmer argues for alsike clover over red clover in grass seed mixes noting its hardiness on moist and acidic soils, self seeding ability, and longer lasting stands. He cites better grazing, profit from timely harvests, and Practical advice: mix alsike with timothy and red clover to stabilize stands and improve soil nitrogen.
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Mir
Tto
Piglets Loaded for Sale Pending Stomach Return
Fragmentary report describes piglets being loaded into a wagon and taken to town for sale. A contract proviso requires the stomachs be returned, with the sale proceeds entering the treasury department to recover the farmer's money.
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Treasury
Healthful Food and Nerve Tonics in Ancient Advice
An old health note praises tomatoes for torpid Hyver and celery as a nerve tonic. It claims onions, spinach, beetroots, and beet leaf as beneficial or fattening for flesh, while warning Kooty people to avoid certain items. The fragment ends with garbled text about tomatoes.
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Bo Laze Wolmtoma
Beans Supported Without Poles In Small Gardens
Beans can be supported without traditional poles by early driven stakes with wires or strings. Plant beans 18 inches apart in rows three feet apart. use strong twist twine or wire to create a heat-resistant support. Posts may be spaced by pole strength, with an option for inexpensive grasping supports in small gardens.
Tick Control and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Link
The article traces the link between ticks and Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Montana, noting researchers like Ricketts and King, the role of ticks in infection, and the need to control ticks on domestic animals. It highlights the fatal outcome for Howard T. Ricketts and emphasizes eliminating ticks on horses and cows through sustained animal protection efforts.
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Rocky Mountain
Montana
Becauas
Northwest
Tho
Moi
Adentista
Dra. Wilson and
Chowning
Man
WH. T. Rickets
Tintveratty
Chicago
WW. W. King
Public Health and Marine Hospital Serines
J. J. Moore
Ricketts
State Board of Health
Howard Taylor Ricketts
Mexico City
Mexiceo
Whitewash recipe and poultry feeding tips for homes
The item describes a whitewash method as an economical exterior coating for brick and wood structures, detailing ingredients like wine, salt, ground rice, Spanish whiting and glue, plus storage and heating guidelines. It adds poultry tips: provide plenty of grit and avoid overfeeding.
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Walla
Mme
Buttermilk Cheese From Waste Buttermilk Explored
A historical notice describes turning surplus buttermilk into a cured cheese, heating to 36 then 130 degrees, draining whey, and aging on racks. It discusses packaging, pricing, shelf life, and market prospects, with cautions about quality and marketing for widespread acceptance.
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Saas
Gifford Tinchat
Resiger
Aluba
Sant
Mirketa
Puxset Sound
Mountains
Lombardy Poplar
Oregon
South Carolina
Minnesota
Lsoil
Henere
Sammis
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