Their Appearance and Poets in Print
A humorous dialogue contrasts poet Tennyson J. Daft with classic poet looks. A Kansas City Star quip mocks poets’ facial traits while an advertisement touts washing with soap and Red Cross Ball Blue for towels and handkerchiefs.
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Tennyson J. Daft
Kansas City Star
Rub Watson Quits Golf Amid Tire Change Sightings
A New York Sun item notes Rub Watson has quit golf. The columnist mentions Dub-Well observed Watson yesterday changing a tire and still speaking the language, adding a tongue in cheek contrast to golf.
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Rub—Watson
Dub
New York Sun
Poultry Chicks require careful care to reduce losses
Missouri College expert M A Seaton says half of hatched chicks reach maturity under normal farm conditions. The colony brooding method is preferred. manage temperature from 100 F then lower it as chicks grow. Provide clean water, avoid open bowls, feed sparingly from day one with sand, oats, bread crumbs, eggs, then switch to grain mix. Milk aids digestion and protein.
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Missouri
M. A. Seaton
Missouri College of Agriculture
PAYS TO CANDLE EVERY EGG
Poultrymen learn it pays to candle eggs destined for incubation. When many eggs are involved breeders may skip individual candling to save time. An electric light under the tray can reveal infertile or stale eggs, reducing wasted space and improving hatch prospects.
Causes of Lameness in Birds and Tuberculosis Signs
Lameness in birds may stem from rough male-dominance activity or rheumatism from damp exposure. Rapid emaciation suggests tuberculosis, as do spots on the liver. A laboratory exam is needed to confirm tuberculosis in fowls.
Poultry Hints for Raising Capons and Chicks
Milk as sole drink suffices for chickens and capon production. Avoid small egg-laying breeds like Leghorns for capons. Feed poults from forty eight hours old with eggs corn bread and clabbered milk plus hard boiled eggs occasionally. Provide fresh water charcoal grit or sand in pen. Ducks and geese follow similar rules. Early hatched chicks start strong against heat. Brooding is often mishandled due to care or knowledge gaps.
Feeding Methods to Improve National Livestock Care
The USDA announces a nationwide service to spread up-to-date feeding methods to livestock farmers with help from state colleges and county agents. A Feeding Problem Sheet enables farmers to brief their problem, stock, and feeds, guiding diagnosis and recommendations. The effort aims to reduce runtiness, lower mortality, and boost production through better feeding practices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Increase Potato Potentials With Copper Sprays
United States Department of Agriculture reports copper sprays such as Bordeaux Pickering and barium water sprays boost potato yield and in tuber quality. Data from Seven states show solids per acre rising from 2591 to 3430 pounds, about 32.4 percent gain, supporting spraying practice. Public availability of bulletin 1946 offered free by the U S Department of Agriculture.
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United States Department of Agriculture
F. C. Cook
Bureau of Chemistry
Department
Virginia
Maine
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Washington, D. C
Value of Pure Bred Is Taught by County Agent
A Colorado county agent demonstrated better-sires work with two market hogs a pure bred Duroc Jersey and a scrub red hog Live weights were similar but dressing percentage favored the pure bred by about seven percent The pure bred hog was worth 2 10 more per head and due to younger age and lower feed consumption its overall value was much higher The demonstration in the county school auditorium drew over 500 attendees and showcased the superior meat quality of the pure bred hogs cuts were shown to illustrate marbling and yield
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Colorado
United States Department of Agriculture
Alfalfa Bloom Timing Affects Hay Yield and Longevity
Nebraska station finds alfalfa cut in full bloom yields more hay but is less palatable. Early cuts raise quicker weed competition and moisture loss, while late fall cuts risk winter kill. Planting in rows with cultivation for hay is not cost effective.
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Nebraska
Combination to Provide Pasture for Farm Stock
A pasture mix using rape as base provides good summer pasture for sheep calves and colts. The blend includes three pounds of rape one bushel of oats one half bushel of one or two other small grains and ten to twenty pounds of sorghum. Ten pounds of Sudan grass may substitute for sorghum.
Durability of Leather Can Be Much Increased
Specialists in the bureau of chemistry United States Department of Agriculture learned that the durability of machine belts driving belts harness and other leather articles used by farmers can be greatly increased after careful initial selection and proper care that strengthens and preserves them.
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Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Rat viruses unreliable and costly, says USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture calls rat viruses unreliable and costly. It urges thorough destruction of rats and supports local rat-killing campaigns. Farmers' Bulletins 896 and 932 describe methods for destroying rats.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
EXPECT BIG CROPS Seeding Began Early Across Western Canada
Western Canada farmers report seeding started 10 to 15 days earlier than in recent years with soil in prime condition. Manitoba faced some floods but improved. Saskatchewan and Alberta see ideal moisture from snow and rain. Wheat and oats are visible, corn planted. farm labor shifting to year round work at lower wages, signaling diversification into dairying and stock farming. Information available from Canadian government agents.
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Canada
U.S
Monument Place
Indianapolis
Ind
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
To Be Appreciated Genius Must First Appreciate Itself
A concise reflection on self worth, urging individuals to recognize their talents before seeking external admiration. The idea emphasizes internal validation as a gateway to genuine genius.
Fidelity Cited as Noble Virtue in Cicero Quotation
Prominent quotation extols fidelity as the highest virtue with faithfulness and truth described as sacred qualities. The message emphasizes nobility and venerable human endowments attributed to fidelity.
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Cicero
Not Funny to Be Caddie
A brief cartoon caption contrasts a golfer and a caddie, noting the humor and difficulty of golf in a Punch London panel.
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London
Mailing Coins by Post Uses Adhesive Plaster Tip
A Designer Magazine note explains mailing coins with a narrow strip of adhesive plaster to attach them to the paper, ensuring safe arrival. The piece features light dialogue about phrenology and diverse religions overheard by W. M. Madge.
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W. M. Madge
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