Richest Mexican State Chihuahua Holds Vast Resources
The article surveys Chihuahua as Mexico’s largest state with rich minerals like silver from Santa Eulalia mine, varied metals, and strong irrigation driven farming. It notes extensive cattle ranching, forest industries, and the profound American influence shaping Sonora towns, schooling, and consumer goods among Mexicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Meant Society
Washington, D. C
Mexico
United States
Chihuahua
Sonora
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Croesus
Santa Eulalia
Chihuahua City
Resistant Chestnut Trees Show Natural Blight Resistance
The USDA notes some American chestnut trees display natural resistance to the chestnut blight after ten years of survival. Reports of unusually resistant native trees are sought, with grafted stock tested at Bell, Maryland. The program also studies Japanese and European chestnuts, while pruning and canker removal aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Forest Pathology
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Bell
Varieties of Common Vetch Studied by USDA Bulletin 1289
The United States Department of Agriculture issued Bulletin 1289 comparing common vetch varieties by seed and straw yield, seeding rate and depth, seed viability, winter hardiness, and other factors. Native to the Mediterranean, vetch was introduced in the 18th century and thrives in Washington, Oregon, and California with mild winters. Limited testing in the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast suggests hardiest strains may grow in restricted areas. Copies are available on request from USDA Washington, DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Mediterranean
United States
Washington
Oregon
California
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Washington, D. C
Ventilation Key to Storing Apples Says Expert
Prof. D B Carrick of the New York State College of Agriculture urges proper ventilation and cooling for stored apples. He notes picking should occur at maturity not overripe, careful handling to prevent decay, avoiding sun, and using keeping varieties like Baldwins Ben Davis and Russell. A vented low temp room at about 30 degrees with 80 percent RH best preserves fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Carrick
New York State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
Baldwins
Ben Davis
Russell
Tools for Successful Home Gardening
The degree of success and pleasure in gardening depends on the right tools. A wide range of inexpensive labor saving hand tools exists, and repairs should be made to on hand equipment. When choosing new tools consider soil conditions and size. For gardens of one fifteenth acre or larger, a band wheel hoe is recommended.
Greenhouse Insect Fumigation Studies Progress Report
The United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Entomology reports advances in greenhouse fumigation research. Studies cover larger bulb fly cyclamen mite cattleya fly and pine seedling tip moth life histories and disinfection methods. Calcium cyanide overnight fumigation at 14 ounces per 1000 cubic feet killed three aphid species, but high humidity caused plant burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Pennsylvania Improves Cattle Feeding Methods
The Lancaster district has modernized cattle feeding over the past decade based on steer feeding results at Pennsylvania State College. Dr John M Thomas notes that silos rose from 10 percent of feeders in 1914 to about 50 percent now, boosting economical beef production and prompting more herds in Pennsylvania.
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Lancaster District
Pennsylvania State College
John M. Thomas
Commonwealth
Thomas
Pennsylvania
Value of Silage Varies With the Price of Corn
Silage from corn yielding 50 bushels per acre is worth 6 to 6.50 dollars per ton, depending on when the corn was put into the silo. Weighing and maturation affect ton value, with green leaves and early cutting lowering value compared to more mature corn. The price also reflects corn per bushel and silage quality.
Farm Wisdom On Cattle Care And Garden Pride
The text urges careful management of cattle and seed selection to start the year right. It emphasizes maintaining harness and tools during wet springs, valuing a home garden, and beautifying farm premises for visitor impression. It notes the joy and human interest in creative production over pure profit and cites New York State College of Agriculture findings on crop rotation improving yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State College of Agriculture
Mary Roberts Rinehart on marriage career and motherhood
In Hearst International Cosmopolitan Ray Long lauds Mary Roberts Rinehart as a refreshing voice for women choosing both marriage and a career. He notes her role as a mother to six-foot sons, her diverse success as a novelist playwright and traveler, and her guiding urge to help others through her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Hearst
International Cosmopolitan
Ray Long
Luck in Finding Diamonds in South Africa Mine
The Cullinan diamond discovery began by accident when a mine overseer saw a brilliant flash. He dug out the rough gem with a pocket knife. the stone measured four by two inches and weighed 8,024 carats. A Kaffir boy found the Excelsior diamond later valued at about $4.5 million and received a horse, cart, and roughly 8500 in exchange.
What's in a Name at Kinder Garten
A four year old named Mary Edith reports her kindergarten teacher as Miss Buttonhook then corrects to Miss Screwdriver after checking again. The teacher is identified as Miss Cooprider at the Irvington kindergarten in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Edith
Miss Buttonhook
Miss Screwdriver
Miss Cooprider
Irvington
Indianapolis News
Pineapple Cannery Record Output in Hawaii for 1924
The Hawaiian pineapple industry reported 1924 production reach 6 825 cases marking a high yield. The association notes this surpassed the 1920 peak by 838 922 cases and exceeded the 1928 output by 920 157 cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineapple Industry of
Hawaii
Association of Hawaiian Pineapple Canners
Cuticura Toilet Trio Advertised for Baby Skin Care
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for soothing a baby's red rough itching skin. It recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap and application of Cuticura Ointment, plus occasional use of Cuticura Talcum powder for fragrance and upkeep.
Lorain Ohio Tornado Tops 1924 Storm Toll
Damage from tornadoes across the United States in 1924 totaled 124 events. The June Lorain Ohio twister caused over 18 million dollars in property loss and several fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lorain
Ohio
Defendant Challenges Dummy Outside London Tailor’s
In a London police court a policeman said the defendant taunted a shop window dummy to exit and fight. The man claimed the dummy started the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Punch
Divorced Persons Barred From Remarriage Within State
The Irish Free State parliament passed an order prohibiting divorcees from remarrying within the state's borders, effectively discouraging divorce outcomes by restricting remarriage.
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Irish Free State
Marital Music Dibble-What was the greatest war song every written
A quirky note ponders famous war songs and contrasts practical wedding music with a playful riff on ceremony tunes. The fragment hints at cultural contrasts between martial anthems and wedding melodies.
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Dibble
Dabble
Bride
Moles Targeted by Concentrated Ly Experiments
Scientists report mole control using teaspoonful doses of concentrated ly placed along runways at 25 to 50 foot intervals. The method shows potential for reducing mole activity with careful application.
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