Captains of Cooperation in American Democracy
The piece argues that true leadership will come from cooperative farming rather than traditional Captains of Industry. It lauds cooperative organization as a path to universal prosperity, citing Denmark’s social uplift and urging U.S. states to adopt similar farmer-led cooperation under capable leadership. It contrasts democratic cooperation with individual wealth, urging public spirit and collective progress.
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Tiegla
Missouri
Jenma
Denmark
England
Europe
Minnesota
Texas
California
Maine
Union
Growth and management of Douglas Fir in the Pacific Northwest
The Douglas Fir dominates Pacific Northwest forests, with 60 to 70 percent of standing timber. The species' vigor supports recovery stands, though fire and fungi threaten its health. The Agriculture Department outlines a plan for a second crop on logged land, including seed trees, immediate slash burning, and fire protection, projecting a 200 year harvest cycle but potential net profits around 333 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Washington
Oregon
PoultryHints and Feed Tips From an Old Column
March is the suggested month for roup management with warm and dry conditions for birds. The piece cites axe as cure for diphtheritic roup and warns against dirty eggs lowering prices. It discusses anemia in hens, feed changes, ventilation, outdoor exercise, and mentions four types of spraying machinery for lice control and brooders.
When and How to Spray Apples
The article explains the importance of timely spraying in apple care, detailing equipment needs from basic pumps to gas or engine power outfits, and outlining a four to four or more spray schedule. It covers materials like Bordeaux mixture with copper sulfate, Paris Green, and arsenate of lead, plus tips on timing around blossoms and July/August sprays to combat codling worms and apple scab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
France
Ventilating Hot-Bed Frames For Home Gardens
Instructions on regulating heat in hotbeds by crop type, using thermometers, cloth or sash coverings, and careful ventilation. Notes stress keeping temperatures low to prevent drawn plants, with guidance on opening sash early, nightly covers, and venting away from wind to ensure air flows over openings.
Heavy Turkeys in the South West Contest Draws Big Birds
A Teanga contest offered 60 cents per pound for the heaviest turkey. Winner W. Mickle of Plano Texas weighed 47 pounds. Runner up L. Derrrels of Talton with 42 pounds. Others from Sanger Inez and Anna raised 40 pound birds. A remark on debt and running expenses ends the text.
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Cma
W. OR. Mickle
Plano
Texas
Turkey
L. D. Jdrrrels
Talton
J. Dd
Wadde
Sanger
J. T. Kurst
Anna
Ard CW. Karnea
Inez
Packing Honey Cartons Boost Market Appeal
Valuable advice urges beekeepers to use neat cartons for comb honey. Cartons protect the honey from dust and prevent damage during handling, though only perfect sections should be boxed. They are inexpensive, attract buyers, and allow printed information with each sale.
Calf Causes Doll to Fall as Farmgirls Escaped Fence
A New York state stock farmer's young daughters were in a field with a doll and gear when a cow's maternal instinct led to the doll being displaced by the calf. The frightened children fled, leaping the fence to escape.
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New York State
Draft Horses Feet by A S Alexander
Draft horses require feet that are large sound and smooth with an open lightly cupped cornets and a healthy flexible frog. Eye for color skin hoof texture cracks and rings to avoid founder dropped sole and quarter cracks and thrush.
Good Seed Good Crops In Seed Selection
Good seed is a key factor in producing good crops. It should be plump, heavy, germinate well, and be free from weed seeds and pure in variety. Clean ing and grading seed grain yields more per hour of labor than ordinary farm work.
A Cheap Window Table For Small Rooms
A neat stout table can be built by attaching a plank to the wall or window with hinges. It folds down by wires and screws, with ends fitted with hooks to drop out of the way. Also notes newly hatched chicks must dry before moving to incubator.
Fresh Versus Rotted Manure in Crop Yields
An analysis compares fresh barnyard manure with rotted manure, showing fresh manure yields on corn and wheat crops often surpass rotted manure. Although rotted manure costs less per ton, more land area is needed to equal the same fertility, and proper application in rotation improves results on grasns and before corn.
Soil conservation and terracing urged for farms
The article argues that water control is vital to soil conservation and promotes terracing on undulating farms. It cites Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina as examples of renewed productivity after terracing, notes China’s long practice of level farming, and reports Connecticut Game Warden W F Smith noting a surge in albino animal and bird captures amid diminishing wild populations.
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Georgia
Alabama
South Carolina
China
W. FB. Smith
Connecticut
Conservation of soils and moisture in farming
The speaker argues lands are our means of selfhood and farmers must build for future needs. Emphasis on soil conservation, terraces, deep plowing, crop rotation, and judicious fertilizer use. H. Parks, Grandfield, Oklahoma.
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H. Parks
Grandfield
Okla
Antiseptic Wash for Pruning Tools and Blight Cure
A historic note recommends cor rose sublimate as an antiseptic wash to sterilize pruning tools after cutting blighted limbs in pear and apple trees. The toxic mercurial compound should be diluted one part to 1000 parts water and kept away from the mouth. Tools should be dipped in the solution after each cut to prevent spreading blight germs.
Progress of Tick Eradication Across States
Government and state cooperation reduced cattle tick damage from 40 to 200 million dollars annually. Over five years 127 counties and parts of 20 counties were released from quarantine, with many more under disinfection. Readable progress spans Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and California.
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Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Georgia
Allabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
California
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R. Barns
B. Martman
San Jose
A. S. Alexander
Andrew Bos&s
Grasnland
Cooper Curtice
D. V
Jas
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