Ice storage and beehouse construction for farm use
The article outlines ice storage methods including cutting with saws, choosing pond ice for clarity, and building beehouse style storage with proper ventilation. It covers size guidelines, windowing, and airflow to prevent dampness, plus notes on market beehouse profits in Wisconsin. It also touches fur trapping in Queensland and a note on obtaining permission to cross private land.
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Bart the
Feld
Duto Eichteen
Tee
Studgia
Wisconsin
RATIONS ON THE FARM AND BALANCED FEEDS
The article explains five feeding material classes protein carbohydrates oil minerals and water. It stresses protein for tissue and bone growth, calories from starch and fat, minerals from bran and cottonseed meal, and the need for balanced rations using corn timothy hay alfalfa and clover to support growth maintenance and fat production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkett
Kansas Experiment Station
The Pumpkin Advertising Gimmick of a Clever Farmer
A curious tale explains how a crafty farmer exploits oddly marked pumpkins to attract customers. He bruises pumpkins to gain wart like marks and labels them with catchy restaurant style slogans before selling them at premium prices.
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Smith's
Smith
Brown
Jones
New Plants Show From Foreign Seeds For U S Farms
Government efforts bring in over 2000 seeds and plants in the last fiscal year. Department researchers scout Manchuria Korea and China for promising species. Wild apricot trees grape varieties persimmons and bush cherries promise unusual yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Manchuria
Korea
China
Forges on the Farm Show Time Saving Benefit
A small farm forge saves time by handling repairs locally rather than traveling to town. A portable forge can be bought for a certain price, offering cost savings in addition to speed.
Forgetmenot Apron a Charmingly Dainty Gift for Her
The piece describes an apron in sheer white or Paris blue with forgetmenot embroidery. It details a knee length design with blue ribbons, eyelet rows, and clusters of forgetmenots, including satin stitch petals and yellow French knot centers for a delicate, hand crafted look.
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Paris
Original Christmas Dressing Sack Craft Idea
A cheap practical gift project describes making a dainty dressing sack from 1 1/4 yards of 36 inch wide material. Fold the fabric, cut a front slit to center, form a neck hole, shape at the shoulders, and finish with wash ribbon binding lace trims and empire waist shirring for a simple homemade Christmastime dress accessory.
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Christus
Fad for miniatures set in rings gains appeal
The article notes miniature portraits in rings as a revived fashion from old bracelet customs. It claims the main objection is the rings being large and that the trend appeals to both women and men.
How to Stuff Sweet Potatoes for Christmas Dinner
A housewife can prepare stuffed sweet potatoes by selecting large extra sweet varieties, baking them, then slicing the side and removing the pulp. Mix the pulp with butter salt pepper lemon juice and a dash of sugar until light, fill the skins, and bake until the tops brown.
How to Make a Sewing Case
A sewing case makes a useful Christmas gift for any woman. Cut cretonne 6 by 12 inches, line with plain color, bind edges, and fold into an envelope with a clasp or ribbon. Inside, divide space into pockets for needles pins bodkins thread thimble and scissors.
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Ossumiunting
Queensland
Government of
Europe
Acros
Tidy Family Icehouse
BN Ei
Nye
Een
Secreger
Aberdeen
Grays Har
Bor
Chehalis County
E. Wishkah
Tel
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