Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-17
Pointers for Agriculturisis

In the agricultural districts the frost and cold
warnings invaluable to the trucker and
fruit grower, especially in dlc spring, when the
tender vegetables protected by covering with
per- CLOTH SOIL and fruit is safcEuardcd by
smudging irrigation other methods designed to
maintain the temperature above the danger point.
Many crops such beans and grapes. saved
by being picked in advance of the freeze Potato
digging is suspended and the dug potatoes removed
from the field and sugar is cut and wnnowed
upon receipt of such adviccs, immense savings hay
ing resulted in the districts of Louisiana
result OF such action. The expected duration and
severity of freezes operations in har-
vest: IL the cold is to be prolonged the ice men
await the desired thickness. but otherwise the cut
ting will be FASTENED in order to secure the best
possible returns under tho circumstances. The tenn
peraturc forecasts also largely utilized by farm
ers in the killing of hogs, by sheepmcn at ambing
and shearing tme and by stockmen in general at
critical Seasons of the year.
Rain forecasts also utilized in the large fruit
districts to enable picking in advance OF rains 40
that the fruits can be shipped in better condition than
those upon which rain has fallen after they have
been taken from tho ground. Broom corn Is liable
to damage from rain if left In the field Much saw
ing has resulted from consulting tho forecasts in
alfalfa cutting since the alfalfa hay can be baled
In the field If dry but If baled wet it will spoil Tho
same benefits dcrivable from rain forecasts appv
to alfalfa cut for seed since n heavy fall of ron
upon the crop. after cutting, ruins its commercial
value. Lime, cement, brick. drain tile und sowcr
pipe material all require protection rain during
the process of manufacture and cement work must
he protected from rain for "a hours As hours after
the cement is laid. The rain forecasts are used nv
contractors In their roofing work photopro nb,c
firms wording on large scale find them helpfu IN
planning for panoramic views City departments do
terminc the number OF teams needed in sroot
sprnklinG. railroad companies guard against wash
onts and irrigation companies control the outnut
of water by expected conditions rainfall as rivon
in the forecasts. Physicians use them In advc. 70
patients suffering with onsilitis or Inflammation of
the throat nose or whero It is expedlcnt that
the sufferer should keep indoors. They arc also
used by dentists, many OF whom make appointments
for bright days and their plate work for
days with inclemcnt weather. knowledrc NJ
temperature and moisture conditions in advance ia
OF assistance in blast furnace operations in deter
mining the quality of tho output. Warnings of hcovv
SHOWS very valuable railroads by onabl,np
them to organize their snow fighting co,jnncnt and
to reduce the tonnage of their freight and mas
senger trains, If considered necessary They are also
necessary tho great western ranches ana nl,,r,
where the stock is hurried tho ranges ia shol
ter upon notice OF billiards., northcrs or hso,,
sHows, Forecasts or bad weather. whether roe,,t
ing from low temperatures. heavy rains bony
SHOWS, or n combination of these. are used in rcrn
lating advertising, In arranging for automobile or
other outdoor trips to provide for indoor ,yorl' an