Hessian fly control measures from U.S. agriculture department
The article outlines practical steps to keep Hessian fly out of wheat, noting no remedy after infestation. It covers crop rotation, avoiding sowing on infested stubble, plowing, destroying volunteer wheat, preparing seed beds, conserving moisture, fertilizing, sowing during fly free periods, and regional safe sowing dates. It also cites Farmers' Bulletin 1083 for full details.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Mississippi River
Bureau of Entomology
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Ilinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Virginia
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Selecting Land for Production of Rice
Rice yields best on clay soils with adequate organic matter and level land for cheap drainage. Ensure abundant fresh water, proper drainage, and loose seed bed to two inches. Build long broad levees aligned to contour to hold five inch water depth. Post harvest rice stored in strong shocks, sun and rain protected. Thresh after two weeks in shocks.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Rooster Not Needed for Egg Production
A guide asserts that a male bird is unnecessary for egg production. Hens lay as many or more eggs without a rooster, and infertile eggs result from keeping a male in the flock.
Labor Scarcity Looms as Harvest Nears and Twine Prices Drop
Labor shortage worsens as harvest approaches with 72 percent of normal labor available. Twine supply is ample and expected to be cheaper due to large Yucatan henequen crops and lower fiber prices. The government mobilizes city workers and college volunteers to bolster farm labor, with Kansas leading demand at about 50 000 workers.
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Bureau of Plant Industry
Yucatan
Commission
Mexico
Campeche
United States
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Meredith
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Department of Labor
Kansas City
Economical Wheat Thrashing Methods Revealed
Farmers advised to thrash from the shock when conditions allow and to avoid overheating by drying grain to proper moisture. Early thrashing saves cost, with community outfits recommended for small farms. Ensure separator cleanliness and proper straw handling. request Farmers Bulletin No. 678 from the U S Department of Agriculture.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Farmers’ Bulletin
Buy Labor Saving Tools and Machinery
When labor is scarce and costly, invest in labor saving tools and implements to reduce dependence on workers. Emphasizes selecting efficient machinery to improve productivity and lower ongoing labor expenses.
Could Double Corn Yields In U S Within Years
The United States Department of Agriculture says corn yields per acre could double in a few years without extra work or expense. The aim is to meet all needs on fewer acres with less labor, not to simply double the crop. If 60 bushels are produced on one acre instead of two, labor for plowing harrowing planting cultivating and harvesting is greatly reduced.
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United States
Feed Guidelines For Stocker Calves And Yearlings
Stocker calves and yearlings should receive one to three pounds of concentrate such as cottonseed or off cake daily in the range. Feed in addition to pasture, except in severe weather when they should also have roughage.
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United States
Farm Judgement: Grass and Birds Guide Practical Farming
Practical notes urge choosing farm buildings to save steps and encourage song birds as allies. It notes Sudan grass earns merit by net profit and warns loco weed thrives only when pasture is abundant.
Feeding Poultry: Confinement and Range Plans
Poultry care depends on confinement or free range. Best to feed confined flocks three times daily and free ranging flocks in summer twice daily. When feeding is limited, moistened mash plus scattered grain keeps birds active and satisfied.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Plans for brooding ducks explained
The article contrasts small scale duck rearing with large scale operations. It notes that small flocks often rely on the mother duck or hen to hatch and brood. For larger numbers, artificial methods are used with brooders or hot water pipe systems heated by coal boilers.
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Sma
Fowls and the dangers of drinking impure water
Fowls readily drink from puddles of foul water as easily as from clean sources. Impurities in stagnant water can cause serious losses. Stop the practice by draining stagnant pools and providing clean water.
Poultry Care Essentials for Chicks and Ducklings
Advice on shade ventilation and keeping chicks on clean ground away from older birds. Feed guidance suggests Johnnycake as a base diet and milk if available. Recommendations include roost training and culling when needed. Ducklings should be grown for market by two months.
Peterson Ointment Praised For Healing Ulcers
A testimonial from Mrs. Albert Southcott of Medina New York extols Peterson Ointment as a cure for a long lasting running sore and ulcers. The letter claims the first box relieved pain and nine dollars worth of salve cured the ulcer allowing her to walk again. It urges readers to buy via Peterson Ointment Company Buffalo New York.
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Peterson
Buffaloe
Albert Southcott
Medina
N. Y
C@o., Inc
Buffalo, N. Y
Didn’t Overvalue Her Catch Marriage Proposal Confusion
In a dim conservatory Jack proposes to Jill. She accepts and asks if she is the only girl he loves. He replies that she knows he has loved others, but she clarifies she meant would she be the only one to have him.
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Jack
Jill
Fifty Years Ago Dentifrice Use and Allen's Foot Ease
A brisk historical note contrasts near universal dentifrice and toothbrush use now with fifty years ago. It extols Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder, citing military use and shoe friction as causes of foot problems, urging readers to shake it into their shoes to prevent callouses bunions and irritation.
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Allen
Think Twice Before You Speak Fires Up a Youth
A London Tit-Bits quip recalls a father lecturing his son on thinking twice before speaking. The boy interrupts with a punny rebuttal about the father’s coat tails on fire, turning the moment into a humorous household exchange.
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London
Cuticura Skincare Ad Claims Gentle Facial Treatment
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for facial care with a five minute rinse using Cuticura Soap and hot water. It claims improvements for poor complexions dandruff itching and red rough hands in a concise promotional pitch.
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Adv
Shining Up the Back Yard by Mr Peavish
Mr Peavish says he wipes dew from the grass each morning to keep the back yard from tarnish. The remark appears in the Dallas News reflecting household extremism humor.
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