Heavier Loads on Railroads During War Strains Handling of Perishables
The war era raises railroad cargo demands and stresses proper loading of fruits and vegetables. Improper spacing and bracing wastes car space and causes losses from spoilage, while inadequate ventilation and refrigeration endangers shipments of peaches, cherries, and other perishables. Proper open spaces and ventilation are essential to prevent mold, decay, and waste.
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Department of Agriculture
Proper packing to prevent decay in mixed carlot shipments
The text notes that closely packed mixed carlot shipments lead to rapid decay and losses. It advises loading each type of produce separately, spaced and braced, to prevent shifting during transit to market. It mentions promos like promines and cucumbers breaking containers in transit.
Wasted Car Space Endangers Freight and Food Supplies
A call to proper packing of perishable shipments stresses efficient use of freight car space to prevent food spoilage and money losses. Careful loading protects industry and national food security.
Farm Women and Youth Back Milk Production Surge in Indiana
Investigation by the U S department of agriculture and Purdue shows 1915-16 dairy work in the Chicago milk district of northern Indiana was nearly half done by hired men. By 1917 the exodus to war industry let women and young people take over over half of the labor, with remaining men spending more time in dairies to keep crops cultivated.
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Indiana
Dairy Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Purdue University
Chicago
Gary
Ind
Efficiency and the Beehive Compared to a Machine
The text uses a figurative comparison to describe beekeeping efficiency. A poorly managed box hive wastes energy, a badly manipulated colony under skilled upkeep can do fair work briefly, and a well managed strong colony with a good mechanic yields the greatest output, though the analogy warns against overreach.
Meat from Poultry Drives War Food Effort
The USDA urges rapid poultry meat production to boost wartime supplies. It notes that the United States must increase home and export meat, especially white meats, to feed troops overseas and support allies. Farmers and home makers can meet demand without strain, with profitable returns.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Europe
Keep Brooding Coop Clean Says USDA
Instructions urge weekly cleaning of brood coops and removal of mites. Use kerosene or crude petroleum spray for treatment. Spread sand or dry dirt on the floor, move coops weekly to fresh ground, and place in shade. Cornfields provide bugs and worms for young chickens and fresh ground to roam.
Kerosene Remedy for Scaly Legs in Fowls
Simple poultry cure suggests dipping feet and legs in kerosene up to the feathers, for a second or two, to Peel scales and restore legs to good condition as if never scaly.
Productive Flock Of Hens Culling Proposed To Boost Market
The writer argues culling hens past their peak laying period would boost meat supply. Poorly developed chickens should be culled and sold for meat to maximize grain use by feeding it to younger, more productive fowls.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tillage Secrets For Peach Orchards From Early Growers
A classic guide emphasizes annual tillage from the first year, urging a gradually expanding, thorough soil cultivation. It notes spring began work, moisture retention, dust mulch health, and timing tied to fruit set and rainfall, with end-of-season completion by late July or early August.
Brown Swiss Cattle Breed Profiles and Milk Stats
The Brown Swiss breed originates in Schwyz Switzerland and is focused in New York and Wisconsin. Cows weigh about 1250 pounds and bulls 1500 to 2500 pounds. The breed yields strong milk production. average for 199 cows is 10868.7 pounds with 3.995 percent fat.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Schwyz
Switzerland
New York
Wisconsin
Orchard Proves Home Orchards Benefit Farms
Orchard produces much and a well chosen home orchard yields more per acres than any other farm crop. Every farm should have one and proper care maximizes fruitfulness across the land it occupies.
Spare Time in Garden
The United States Department of Agriculture urges wartime readers to grow their own food in backyard gardens. It notes the true cost includes labor and emphasizes producing food to aid the troops, urging citizens to invest spare time to support the war effort.
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Special Information Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Methods of pruning grapes cut costs and yields
Pruning methods greatly affect grape production costs and fruit yield. Some pruning styles need expensive trellises and frequent tying, increasing annual costs, while others use cheaper structures and less tying, reducing inputs. With grape prices low, profit margins are tight, so training choice matters.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Gow Attention Keeps Cow Machine in Proper Care
If the cow is a machine, ensure she receives good care and all parts properly checked. The note emphasizes regular inspection and maintenance to prevent malfunctions and extend the animal’s usefulness.
March to Victory Through Blood Tonic Remedies
A 1920s style health note urges spring body checks, praising Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and Anuric for blood and uric acid issues. It promotes herbal tonics, lifestyle changes, and mail order offers from Buffalo, New York.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
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