Dig Out Barberry Bushes To Stop Wheat Rust Spread
The 1918 1920 campaign urges property owners to locate remove all barberry bushes or sprouts to prevent wheat rust. Reports to the USDA and Agricultural Colleges help track eradication with millions destroyed and ongoing surveys in 13 states.
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Agricultural College
Office of Cereal Investigations
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Agricultural Colleges
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Wool consumption surge signals record year ahead
January figures from the Bureau of Markets show United States manufacturers used 72.7 million pounds of virgin wool grease equivalent, far above 1919 and 1918 levels. Fine wool, with high grease, led the mix at 33 percent as consumer demand for fine fabrics grows.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Repairing Concrete Cracks With Hot Pine Tar Mix
Instructions propose cutting cracks and brushing dry, then dusting cement into hot pine tar until stiff. Fill cracks with the hot mixture and repeat as it cools to seal the wall.
Menace of Wild Cucumbers Shrinks Pickling Quality
Wild cucumbers threaten pickle growing and spread mosaic disease. Eradicating the plants could reduce or end the disease in affected sections, preserving the pickling business.
Motortrucks Prove Time Saver for Farm Use
A US Department of Agriculture survey of 753 farm truck owners across Maine to Indiana finds 91 percent cite saving time as the main advantage of motor trucks. Nearly all report trucks profitable, one-ton sizes preferred, and roads and distance to market as key factors. The study notes average truck life about seven years and costs per mile vary by size.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Indiana
Office of Farm Management and
Moe
Farm woodland forms major portion of forest lands
Woodlands on farms comprise about half of all forested lands with more than 125 million acres. In Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky and Oklahoma over 60 percent of forest land sits on farms. Annual farm income from woodlands is estimated at about 150 million dollars.
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Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Small Flock in Back Yard Keeps Birds Compact
Poultry experts from the United States department of agriculture advise that a small yard supports a small flock. Over stocking harms results. 8 to 10 hens is common in tight spaces, 20 to 23 hens in a larger yard, with 23 by 30 feet as a bare minimum for 20 to 25 birds.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Indefatigable Little Bee Harvests Daily Honey Load
Iowa agricultural experiment station studies show bees carry nectar up to half their weight and sometimes more. A bee needs about an hour for a round trip to collect honey. In strong colonies bees may gather eight or nine pounds of honey per day under favorable conditions.
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Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Increase Yield of Alfalfa
The soil for alfalfa should be reasonably rich. A good top dressing of manure and phosphate fertilizer will aid in securing a good stand and increased yields.
Trees to Cut for Improving the Woods
Trees suited for firewood and removal to improve the stand include over topped or stunted growth, diseased or insect damaged trees, badly fire-scarred specimens, and less valuable species crowding better ones. Crowding crooked or oversized trees, slow growers, and sound dead trees should be removed to allow higher quality species to thrive.
Drinking Water in Summer for Poultry Care
Poultry experts from the United States Department of Agriculture stress keeping drinking fountains and watering devices shaded in hot weather. Shade cools water, reduces evaporation, and helps prevent poultry from going thirsty before attendants notice low water. proper drinking water care is a key detail in successful poultry management.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Poultry Care For Young Chickens In Brooders
Poultry specialists advise confining chicks under hover with a nearby guard, then gradually removing it as they age. Watch for chilling, allow outdoor runs when weather allows, and cull weak birds early. Disinfect brooders at least annually or more often if disease is present.
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United States Department of Agriculture
FOR SUCCESS WITH POULTRY STOCK MATTERS FOR FARMERS
The first fundamental of successful farm poultry keeping is good stock. Standardbred, pure breeding stock yields more uniform eggs and meat. General purpose breeds like Plymouth Rock Wyandotte and Rhode Island Red are recommended for farm needs for good layers and carcasses. Pride in a quality flock leads to better care.
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Plymouth
Culling Unprofitable Laying Hens in the Flock
The article advises culling hens that are unprofitable or sickly to boost overall flock profitability. It notes some hens will be profitable while others drain resources and should be removed when found in poor condition.
Injurious Little Red Mite Ravages Hen Vitality
A historical notice describes the little red mite feeding on hens draining vitality, with hens dying as mites attack. It emphasizes mites and vitality cannot coexist in the same henhouse and notes hens’ limited vocal response when vitality is compromised.
Machinery Lifespan Boost Through Maintenance
Regular oiling cleaning and adjustment can double machinery life by reducing wear and preventing faults. Maintenance routines help equipment run more efficiently and extend service intervals.
Feeds For Young Chickens
Farmers advised to feed young chickens only to satisfy appetite and keep them exercising except at the final meal of the day when they should be given all they want to eat.
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for relief
Onalaska Wisconsin resident Mrs Lester E Warner reports years of back and stomach pain ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She states she can now do housework and praises the medicine as uniquely effective for female weakness The testimonial highlights why women write to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co to share success stories and help others recover
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Onalaska
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Child’s playful tale names a cat in quirky clues
A seven year old geologist’s daughter deflects a neighbor’s question about her pet cat. She cites multiple exotic labels from family members a segregation from an intrusive magma of doubtful genesis the basement complex and secondary impoverishment before settling on dear little kitty.
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Helen
Kitty
Boston Transcript
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