Periodical Cicada and Grasshopper Not Real Kin
A U.S. Department of Agriculture explanation clarifies that the 17 year cicada is not a true locust. The real locust is the grasshopper, which devastates crops. the cicada feeds lightly on plant juices and causes minimal damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Attila the Hon
Genghis Khan
Stevenson
Supply More Nectar for the Honey Bees
United States officials urge boosting nectar sources to raise honey production and sugar substitutes. Beekeepers push delaying mowing of sweet clover along roads and railways to allow full bloom, with city and railway cooperation to protect the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Necrobacillosis in hog herds prompts preventive care
The article outlines late spring and summer swine ailments notably necrobacillosis in hogs causing sniffles and necrotic entritis. It stresses early treatment with openings to drain pus and antiseptic mixtures, plus sanitation, clean housing, and proper feeding to prevent outbreaks and save losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Soy Beans as Vegetables Introduced from Japan
Hahto soy beans from Japan are praised as a green vegetable and forage crop. They require about 115 days to mature and perform well in southern states and favorable corn belt seasons. Bush-type plants suit dry farming and yield green feed or seed, with easier cooking and better flavor than many varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Japan
Corn Belt
Fences for Pasturing Hogs Warn of Feed Needs
The article describes temporary hog fencing using 32 to 36 inch woven wire stapled to ground stakes for short pasture enclosures. It notes well fed hogs stay in place easily, while underfed hogs may require sturdier fencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Velvet Beans for Poultry Feed Mix Proportions
Velvet beans are excellent for poultry but not well liked alone. Use about 20 percent velvet beans in a mix with bran and shorts, ground, fed as dry or wet mash per preference.
How to Produce Good Eggs
Guidance on selecting strong stock and proper housing to produce high quality eggs. Emphasizes discarding poor laying hens and avoiding small or ill shaped eggs. Stresses clean, well ventilated, sunlit quarters for healthy stock and better incubation outcomes.
Systems of Feeding Fowls Dry and Mash Methods
Two feeding methods for fowls are described the dry-feed system and the mash or moistened feed system. Dry feeding saves labor and reduces bowel upset from sloppy mashes, while mash feeding requires preparation but may suit those unable to prepare dry feed.
Clean Hen House Windows Brighten Sunlit Space
The text urges keeping windows clean to let sunlight in as the cheapest and best life giver and purifier. It states sun rays kill germs and should shine through clear panes in the hen house.
When I Discovered I Was Fast and Then Quit
A humorous note on language learning from a French officer who misreads phrases. He recalls misinterpreting phrases about speed and success and learns the difficulty of translating idioms. A neighborhood club forms with a single rule to provide refreshments at each meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Law
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advert
Back like a board it claims kidneys cause back pain and urges immediate action. The ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules from Haarlem Holland as a remedy to cleanse the system and relieve symptoms with a money back guarantee. It targets druggists and emphasizes nationwide availability and freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Inaarlem
Holland
Adv
Too Much of a Good Thing
A mother argues with her son about discipline and boundaries in a terse dialogue. The boy confesses he didn’t realize his mother intended firm correction and to stay in place as she asked. The exchange centers on parental authority and child obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J d
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Systemic Cure
Claim states catarrh cannot be cured by local application and must be treated internally. It asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine purifies the blood and acts on mucous surfaces, with testimonials and proprietors Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio offering free prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
On Being Cheerful and Sharing Pleasures
Quotation reflects Lydia Maria Child urging daily effort to spread cheer. The advice centers on the impact of cheerful people in social life and encourages intentional kindness toward others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Maria Child
Fletcher's Castoria Remains Trusted for Infants and Children
The ad urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the signature and note its long history of use. It highlights that Castoria has been used for over 30 years and remains sought by children as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Storms Stir Up Dark Clouds in Father Son Exchange
A cartoon panel shows a father asking where dark clouds go and the reply, to thunder, my son, delivering a playful weather joke in Cartoons Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartoons Magazine
Girl Uses Gifts to Measure a Man’s Future
A lighthearted observation notes that a girl values a man based on the presents he brings rather than his plans. The remark implies material offerings influence affection more than long term prospects.
Irish Defends Self in Court Before Judge Richardson
The report notes Pat faced a charge with testimony including his protest that he did nothing and that the remark about “one of us should be in the zoo” was part of the dispute. The Los Angeles Times quotes his defense during the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Pat
Los Angeles Times
Rose Cements Lead in Multiple Races Amid Betting Bust
The article notes Rose remains favored in every race while most girls wager on the wrong outcomes. It highlights betting trends and public interest in the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Also Mentioned on This Page
Near East
South
Corn
Pierce
America
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce