Fertilizer Values Of Various Soils And Manures
The article reviews fertilizer values in horse manure, sheep manure, cocoon dust, and sewage sludge. It cites nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash contents, unit costs, and tonnage valuations, noting humus benefits, and limited availability of sewage nitrogen. It mentions Connecticut station analyses and practical farming considerations for use and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portes
Connecticut
Sitton
Rockville
Ingenious sod cutter aids farm labor and persimmon puckering eased
An illustrated piece explains a cheap sod cutter with a downward dipping knife that can cut sod to a set thickness, showing two men and a boy loading a wagon in about an hour. It also notes a government project removing persimmon puckering by carbon dioxide soaking, yielding sweeter fruit and longer storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sdd
Farm Progress
Department of Agriculture
A Modern Solomon Humor in Toledo Exchange
A Toledo quip depicts Solomon’s nine hundred eighty fifth wife flirting and the wise king replying you are one in a thousand. The joke plays on the idea of abundance and wit, illustrating a sharp contemporary punchline in a historic frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Toledo
Bear's Emulsion Said To Aid Child’s Lungs In Elkton
A Virginia family attributed their twelve year old daughter’s recovery from a lingering cough and weak lungs to Bear's Emulsion after a winter illness. The advertisement claims rapid improvement after the first dose and promotes Bear's as the only emulsion that builds both lungs and stomach. Available at druggists in Georgia for one dollar per bottle or six for five dollars, with telegrams mentioning delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Morris
Elkton Va
W. A. Gordon
Friends Rivalry Ends in Deadly Foil Duel at Gym
Gerald Herbert and George Tisdale duel with foils during a tense fencing match witnessed by Charlie. A dispute over a rumored faulty blade escalates to near-fatal stabbings, culminating when Helen Deane intervenes and reveals she loves Charlie, prompting the two friends to back off and leave him to escort her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Herbert
George Tisdale
Gerald
George
Charlie
Athletic Club
Fracas
Gerald Ray
Helen Deane
Helen
Make Your Own Seed Tester with Two Pie Plates
A simple home seed tester using two pie tins or plates and muslin helps evaluate germination. Test alfalfa with 100 seeds on moist cloths to gauge vitality, and test corn with three kernels per ear in a larger setup, discarding ears showing poor germination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard'’s Dairyman
Pine stump blasting method with 18 cents per stump cost
The article explains how to blast pine stumps using dynamite. It details locating the taproot, drilling a 2 inch hole at 35 to 50 degrees, placing 1 to 3 cartridges of 40 percent dynamite, and tamping with damp clay. It notes stumps average 28.5 inches and cost about 18 cents per stump.
Bantam Hen Takes to Aviation Near New York
An up to date bantam hen near New York reportedly flies daily in a rustic grape arbor basket. She deposits an egg after each airborne ride, and the owner plans to raise chickens in the sky hoping for high prices.
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New York
Biddy
Farmer Plans Summer Work In Cold Weather
A seasoned farmer outlines his strategy to schedule summer tasks during the depths of winter. He emphasizes preparation, soil work, pests, and resource management to ensure a productive season.
Orchard and Garden Maintenance Tips for Trees and Frames
Scatter wood ashes in sandy orchard areas and keep the ground cultivated to curb weeds and conserve moisture. Use rough weather to repair hot bed frames and replace glass, paint sash regularly, and manage old versus young trees with chicken scratching or low headed pruning. Inspect trunks for borers and remove or kill with a wire, grafts should be firm and loose shoots removed.
Honey Thinning and Bee Management Advice from Seedsmen
The article advises against thinning honey and promotes thick nectar as preferable for consumers. It discusses nectar sources like bee clover Bokhara and the need for reading bee journals. It covers feeding bees with a sugar syrup mix, timing feeds, and using an Alexander feeder for safety. It warns that early spring flights determine harvest power and stresses preventing robbing between hives to avoid disease and unrest in the apiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Boardman
Women urged to avoid operations with Pinkham remedy
A Paw Paw Michigan woman credits Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after a difficult placement and long treatment. The letter urges women to try Pinkham s remedy before agreeing to surgery and claims it has helped thousands of women for thirty years.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Orville Rock
E. Pinkham
Peale
Mhysician
Pinkham
R. R
No.5
Paw Paw
Michigan
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