Farm Poultry Birds Set Flight Records at Government Farm
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that Beltsville Maryland bred homing pigeons owned by the Bureau of Animal Industry have set new flight marks. Since the 1916 test began the birds from the Demville strain lead in 100 mile and 200 mile races with superior average speeds and outright wins in the longest events.
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Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of
Notable Exchange Reveals Hidden Motives
A fragmentary dialogue hints at character tensions and concealed motives. The speaker accuses another of lacking mercy and heart, while mentioning an expected timing and whispered judgments. The passage suggests a tense, public confrontation about trust and innocence.
Shaw and the Tourist Tale Sparks Quiet Guffaws
George Bernard Shaw amused a gathered crowd with a rustic style joke about Stratford-on-Avon and Shakespeare. The tourist questions the relevance of Shakespeare to the town and the rustic finally asks who Shakespeare is, prompting light amusement.
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Shaw
George Bernard Shaw
Stratford-on-Avon
Stratford
Shakespeare
Purebred S100K and the Value of High-Quality Stock
The article argues that stocking with purebred poultry yields not only better yields but long term benefits. Better stock raises overall farm appearance, management, and knowledge of feeding, attracting neighbors and other purebreds, with improved stock propagating improvements across the farm indefinitely.
Grain and Feed Guidelines for Winter Geese
The guide advises equal parts oats and corn for grain rations and a daily handful per goose. Geese need abundant green feed year round, with clover hay or alfalfa as good winter options. Provide all they will eat when possible along with green root crops and apples.
Heating box cars to protect potatoes in winter
Agricultural guidance explains warming box cars with a stove and circulating air to safeguard potato shipments from frost. It covers car lining, false walls, bulkheads, and venting, with material lists and steps from USDA Farm Bulletin 1091. Maine practice shows free car returns, while elsewhere railroads seek similar arrangements.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Wien
Luli
Farmers
Maine
Mississippi
Seed Sweet Corn Seed Quality Warnings From USDA Notes
The article warns sweet corn seed quality has been damaged across the Midwest with mold rot and diseased ears. It urges careful seed selection, shelling diseased portions, and testing seed with a ragdoll germinator to prevent inferior seed from entering next year’s crop.
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Middle West
United States
Nerieulth
Hessian Fly Threat to Wheat A World of Infestation
U S Department of Agriculture Bulletin 1008 reports the Hessian fly multiplies rapidly, explaining sudden outbreaks and offering improved predictions for impending infestations. Parasites and weather currently suppress growth, but without them wheat could be nearly wiped out in two years.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
W. R. AfcConnell
Too Many Poultry Loafers
Some hens are hardworking while others are lazy. a flock needs weeded out by removing the least desirable fowls. Keep the best layers and breeders in a well managed house with good care.
Help in Time of Need By Rev J R Schaffer
Rev J R Schaffer discusses Christian aid during hardship and the role of Moody Bible Institute in educating evening students. The article frames spiritual support as practical help for those facing distress through faith and community resources.
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Rev
J. R. Schaffer
The Christian Ministry Through the Ages
The ministry began in ancient days when the New Testament was written and remains true to its mission. Its purpose is to spread light, strengthen goodness, and fight wrong and degeneration through a great missionary institution that continues in every age.
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St. Paul
Christ
R. W. Church
Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath Sermon Notes
A religious lesson discusses Elijah delivering God’s message to Ahab and fleeing famine. It cites Elijah by the brook and ravens, then his instruction to Zarephath near the Mediterranean, highlighting the widow’s obedience and God’s provision for daily needs.
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Ahab
Israel
Drouth
Idohaney
Chol
Levi
Perini
God
Tandewer
Pawer
Giouls
Tijah
Amephath
Zarephath
Palestine
Mediterranean Sea
Edijah
Jordan
Jezebel
The Cheerful Worker Sermon Excerpt.
A brief religious excerpt cites Philippians 2 14 to 16 urging cheerful labor without murmurings to shine as lights in a crooked and perverse nation. The text frames virtue as blameless conduct amid a troubled world.
A Great Reward for Faithful Service Quote
A biblical quote from Second Timothy 4 7 8 is cited praising a life of faithfulness and stewardship. The passage recalls finishing a course keeping the faith and anticipating a crown of righteousness for a righteous life before God.
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