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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
2
The U S Department of Agriculture notes most land birds eat insects during nesting and molting and aid farmers by limiting pests. Some birds damage crops when natural food vanishes due to land improvements. birds also help by eating weed seeds in winter, reducing next year's weed growth.
A former Texas store clerk turned to farm demonstration work and studied best farm methods to claim success. He left indoor life to join state extension efforts and share practical techniques with farmers.
The piece notes birds assist in pest control and cites USDA Farmers Bulletin 630 which discusses over 50 common farm birds. It lists species including Bluebird Robin Titmouse Wren Brown Thrasher Catbird Swallow Towhee Sparrow House Finch Grackle Brewer Blackbird Baltimore Oriole Bullock's Oriole Meadowlark Red winged Blackbird Bobolink Crow Blue Jay Pacific Coast Jay Phoebe Kingbird Nighthawk Woodpecker Cuckoo and Bobwhite.
The first bull association formed in 1908 at Michigan Agricultural College. By July 1, 1917 the United States had 36 active associations in 17 states with 1,158 members owning 189 pure bred bulls. The cooperative model lets small herd owners share one high quality bull to improve dairy cattle nationwide.
The United States Department of Agriculture explains the three main poultry types the egg type the meat type and the dual purpose type. It notes breeders’ opinions vary and that standards allow variation within each breed. Observing individual differences reveals how type affects production and progress toward ideal stocks.
Middlesex county officials urge farmers to sell idle hens and buy War Savings stamps. Demonstrations show how to detect and dispose of slackers for profit, noting good fat hens fetch 35 to 38 cents a pound live weight as idleness reduces earnings.
Winter egg production requires selecting winter layers. Choose hens with bright red combs and well spread pin bones. Observe during winter to identify good layers and mark them for mating next spring.
Southern boys raise crops and livestock while building character and civic pride. The article highlights 1000 Texas club members pursuing higher education and 20,000 buying war bonds and thrift stamps, 13,000 in Oklahoma holding war securities, and widespread bank accounts. It notes military service, cooperative buying, and banking among clubs, stressing personal development and community impact driven by extension work and organized youth effort.
Agricultural officials describe the wheat jointworm as a major pest in eastern U S wheat growing areas. It infests stems sucking juices and can cause severe losses. deep fall plowing buries stubble to disrupt the pest and substitute crops may be needed where plowing is impractical.
Figures from the state highway engineer show 4 674 000 dollars to be spent on road improvement in Louisiana in 1919. The program covers construction of 758 miles of highway and maintenance of 470 miles already completed.
Canada faces peace buoyantly after a stern war test. Subscribing to the Victory Bond Loan reached 175 million, rail earnings and bank deposits surged, agriculture doubled in four years, and Canada financed itself while aiding allies. A Boston Transcript article lauds Canada as transformed in 1918 with vast wartime effort and growing industrial strength.
An advertisement urges readers not to fear aging and claims kidney and bladder care prevents senile ailments. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the only guaranteed brand, promises renewed vigor and youth, warns of fakes, and directs purchase through first class druggists. Also includes a seasonal joke about not wearing a bathing suit to a New Year party.
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