Soil erosion costs U S farmers a million yearly
The article notes soil erosion costs U S farmers about 1,000,000 dollars annually, with losses across states and counties. It explains impacts on upland and bottom lands, reduces yields, lowers land value, and increases drainage issues. It describes causes from heavy rains and erosion forms such as sheet washing and gullying, and outlines prevention methods including vegetation cover, contour plowing, and terracing.
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United States
Union
National Conservation Congress
N.S. Shaler
Lawrence Scientific School
Ignoring Nearby Markets Hurts Farmers and Economy
New Hampshire experts warn that selling at distant markets wastes money and fuels economic inefficiency. Studies show local peaches and pork could fetch higher returns if sold locally, prompting the creation of the New Hampshire Bureau of Markets in 1917 to connect growers with dealers.
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New Hampshire
Boston
Bureau of Markets
Hillsboro
Bureau
Massachusetts
Lotently
Department of Agriculture
Federal Bureau of Markets
Fertilizer storage impulse spurs concrete box idea
The writer notes the high cost of buying fertilizer simply because stable litter and poultry manure were left in an open pile outside. They propose ordering concrete to build a storage box with a tight lid to prevent waste.
Proper selection of boar for breeding traits
In selecting a boar emphasize compact frame with strong body length and depth, strong hindquarters, wide chest, well sprung ribs and a medium head. The boar’s external traits greatly influence progeny, more than the sow’s, which shapes internal characteristics.
Better Sires Better Stock Crusade Promotes One Breed
The article argues success in livestock breeding comes from adopting one breed and sticking with it. It cites lack of breeding purpose, poor bloodlines, indiscriminate mixing, and poor care as causes of inferiority. It endorses ownership models and community cooperation to foster purebred stock.
Incubators Need Proper Postseason Care
After batching ends, clean and disinfect incubators, empty lamps, and store parts carefully. Use a 5 percent coal tar disinfectant or carbolic acid to wash the machine and trays. consider renewing very dirty burlap. Formalin and permanganate of potash may be used for deep disinfection, with twelve hours of closed incubation and thorough airing before reuse.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New U S Agriculture Publications Issued in 1920 Week
The United States Department of Agriculture released several publications for the week ended August 14, 1920. Titles include Farmers’ Bulletins on Farm Bookkeeping and Growing Irrigated Grain in Southern Idaho, and Department Bulletins and Circulars on topics from Sheep Seab to Cost of Producing Apples Western New York. Copies available by request from the Division of Publications.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Farmers
Idaho
Department
New York
Division of Publications
Washington
Loyalty Drives Cooperative Success and Longevity
Success in cooperative enterprises hinges on member loyalty and interest in the organization. Where loyalty is lacking, many co-ops fail, whereas groups built on genuine member aim avoid such downfall, unlike those driven by misguided notions and prejudice.
Farm Workshop Aims to Cut Weeds and Boost Yields
Advice urges keeping weeds from seeding and enriching soil to harvest larger crops. Notes that potato peels fed raw in small amounts aid laying hens. Warns alfalfa seed often contains noxious weeds and may fail germination due to law.
Supply of grain for hens and feeding estimates
The feeder should judge grain amounts per pen and season. For 13 general purpose hens use about one quart scratch grain and one and a half quarts mash daily. for 16 smaller birds adjust accordingly. Leghorns eat about 55 pounds yearly with range feeding, general fowls about 75 pounds.
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Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Poultry Health Advice Dust Baths Fight Mites and Lice
Regular attention and proper treatment of quarters can rid flocks of mites. If body lice are found, treat the birds as well. Providing a dusting area helps hens keep lice in check.
Bayonne Woman Praises Vegetable Compound After Recovery
Mrs Susig Sacatansky of Bayonne New Jersey reports six months of illness with back and leg pains that prevented work. She now feels strong and endorses the medicine, praising Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for its enduring, dependable reputation.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Bayonne
N. J
Susig Sacatansky
East 17Th St
E. Pinkham
Gentlemen Please Do Not Swear Loud Enough To Be Heard
A Crawfords ville pool room sign in a combined soft drink parlor addressed to gentlemen. The notice requests clean speech so as not to be heard in the front part of the room. An Indianapolis News caption notes the curbs on profanity.
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Crawfordsville
Indianapolis News
Papes Diapepsin advertised relief for indigestion
An advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as the quickest relief for indigestion gases heartburn sourness and fermentation. A few tablets provide immediate relief and correcting the stomach so one can eat favorite foods again. Large case costs only cents at a drug store. Millions helped annually.
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Ady
Insinuation Rumors Stir Tension at the Workplace
An atmosphere of dense air accompanies rumors that some in the company attempt to imitate others. The exchange hints at internal tension and possible copying among staff members.
Lousy Flock Unprofitable Chickens Describe Detrimental Behavior
A description of a "lousy" flock of chickens explains that these birds do not feed on host blood but on skin exudations, epidermal scales, feathers, and hair. Their crawling and gnawing irritate the host, making such flocks a poor investment.
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