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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
6
An 125 trial across 28 states compares cultivating for mulch and soil stirring with no cultivation to remove weeds. Results show uncultivated plots sometimes weed free, cultivated plots weedier. overall yields favor weed removal, suggesting weed control is the main purpose of cultivation. The study notes potential for new weed‑control tools and crop rotations to reduce weed pressure.
A Poultry firm notes rising demand outpacing supply over thirty years, with more processing plants and a shift to “fancy” stock. Buyers seek plump, fresh hens and eggs, favoring American breeds like Wyandottes Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Reds and Leghorns. Brahmas and Leghorns are highlighted, with regional breed differences noted and advice on selecting breeds to meet customer needs.
A reader describes preserving eggs using coarse malt, slaked lime, and common salt in a stored solution. The method yields eggs usable for frying, poaching, baking, or custards for over a year with care, though very high heat can crack shells. Mrs J. C. B. notes price fluctuations may make this a good investment.
The Aberdeen Angus originated in Scotland and spread to the United States by 1674. It is raised widely in Town and Illinois and growing in popularity. Breeders in Argentina also raise many of them. They are slightly smaller than Shorthorns, mature around 80 months, and are good feeders with meat considered superior to larger breeds. In tests, no constant differences in beef production. Missouri trial ranked Aberdeen Angus first in palatability and overall excellence.
Practical guide on preventing potato blight using crop rotation, thorough cultivation, and fertilisers. Recommends ploughing in land previously planted to other crops, using commercial fertilisers over manure to avoid burning, and maintaining moisture with soil-friendly mixes to strengthen plants against blight.
Orchard notes describe growing profits from peaches with high color selling at fifty cents to a dollar per bushel plus quality premiums. Commercial and small orchards yield strong returns, though blight and pests threaten crops. Recommendations include Pyrox spray, dew-on application, and careful orchard management to maximize production and profits. J. C. Texas comments on farm diversification reducing risk and boosting overall profit.
The value of a mower rests mainly in the cutter bar and pitman with a tough hickory pitmen and a Vinable cutter bar. Poor cutting comes from a misaligned cutter bar and dull knives or guards. For celery, quick storage in the garden with banking boards and straw preserves flavor near the soil versus cedar storage.
A reader discusses using dynamite to break hard underground formations called hard pan to create cavities that store water. The method would loosen soil and allow moisture to be held for use in dry summers, based on experiences with blasting in tree work and drilling holes.
The excerpt notes that mature vegetables tend to self seed and produce hundreds to thousands of seeds annually. Keeping plants restrained promises substantial labor savings in the following year.
Field infections start at the seedling stage with stunted growth and later wilting on sunny days. The disease is caused by a soil born parasite affecting cabbage and related crops. spores survive winter and reemerge each spring. Prevention includes crop rotation of at least three years, careful field sanitation, and lime and stable manure practices. lime and lime-derived zinc sources, plus 100 bushels of lime per acre before planting, are recommended.
A farmer Jasgon Alls in southern Illinois trained boys to shout fire. After a barn blaze, the village firemen fought the flames. The next day the farmer ran to the firehouse crying fire and now visits each morning with fluttering wings to sound the alarm. The text mentions beans as a suitable crop with low cost and good yield.
The article cites August and September as ideal lawn making months with proper prep, protection after frost, and rapid root growth in mild periods. It notes fowl throat issues appear when roasts and rattles are present, recommends vinegar and water, then turpentine and sweet oil if needed. Also stresses horse skin cleanliness, hog tankage for health, and balanced pig feeds for economical gains, with crossing as a potential aid for feed but not for breeding.
A nineteenth century market overview details a ten acre city market with 300 to 700 wagons daily. Streets and stalls set wheel marks, with separate areas for fruit, vegetables, hucksters, grocers, and truck farmers. Rentals fund city treasury. five month receipts are listed. Market opens at 4 am, most sales before 6 am, early trade favors dealers and grocers. Prices and conditions noted, city transport and consumer habits observed.
At the Meine Experiment Station good layers are chosen by early red comb display and singing as they prepare to lay, forming a flock averaging 190 eggs in the first year. Advice covers gardening, weeds, and careful feeding for calving cows to avoid distension.
Practical notes advise thinning hens for better records. Cornell Professor Rice culled carcasses after a lapse, selecting the fatted layers as potential best producers. Advice also mentions keeping hens lean and feeding to improve outcomes, with household tips on water and cleaning to manage moisture and losses.
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