Color key factor in fruit quality in U S agriculture
The U S Department of Agriculture reports color as the most important single quality factor in selling American fruit, tying color to price levels while noting size, maturity and defects from pests and poor handling also influence market value. It cites inspector findings on grading, packing efficiency, and storage impacts on fruit quality.
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United States Department of Agriculture
F. G. Robb
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Farm Products Inspection Service
Federal Bureau
Mr. Robb
U. S
Prune Raspberries Says University Horticulturists
Horticulturists at University Farm in St. Paul report red raspberries need little spring pruning if fall removal of suckers and deadwood occurs and too many canes are not left. With ample moisture longer canes yield more fruit, while severe pruning should be avoided especially when supports are present.
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University Farm
St. Paul
Horticultural Hints for Orchard Pruning and Care
Advice urges starting pruning early in apples and suggests deep furrows for surface drainage in poorly drained orchards. Questions readers on their practices, whether pruning was excessive or insufficient, if trees lack fertilizer, and whether more fruit thinning is needed this year.
Nevada Builds Turkey Industry Says Federal Expert
H L Shrader ex extension poultry specialist of the U S Department of Agriculture visited Nevada and praised farm flock turkey production. He noted 150 to 300 birds per unit, co op work with other crops, milk and alfalfa feeds reducing costs, and the role of farm wives in care. He warned against mixing turkeys with chickens and urged strong farm sanitation for disease prevention.
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Nevada
H. L. Shrader
United States Department of Agriculture
Shrader
DAI TRUST NO BULL ADVISES HOPPER
Professor H A Hopper of the New York State College of Agriculture warns against trusting bulls. He urges early handling and halter training, nose rings, dehorning, and strict supervision to prevent danger. Readers may request Bulletin B-614 from Roberts Hall, Ithaca, for more on dairy bull care.
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H. A. Hopper
New York State College of Agriculture
Hopper
Roberts Hall
College of Agriculture
Ithaca
New York
Cod Liver Oil Boosts Fowl Vitality and Egg Quality
The article promotes cod liver oil in poultry feeding during winter and spring for laying hens and young chicks. It credits vitamine D for aiding mineral absorption, improves shell texture, and reduces leg weakness. It warns substitutes vary. choose tested or guaranteed products to ensure efficacy.
Turkeys Thrive When Roosting Open Weather Helpers
Turkeys prosper when roosting outdoors without a house though a shed is useful during storms. Small flocks of 15 females per one male work best if the male is vigorous. For flocks of 25 to 30, use two males alternately to avoid fighting and fertility loss.
Eliminate Bedbugs From Hen House Tactics
The method urges thorough cleaning to remove dust and straw, then painting walls with carbolineum and spraying with a 20 percent stock dip. This kills live bedbugs but likely misses eggs, necessitating a second application for effectiveness.
Spring Freshening Cows Have Little Advantage
Spring freshening cows start milking under ideal pasture, but the advantage is brief. Summer heat reduces pasture, farming work limits care, and flies worsen conditions. Cows often drop in production with no feeding method reliably restoring output. Butterfat prices also dip in spring and summer.
Feeding Heifers Before Breeding and After
The article advises careful feeding of heifers before breeding to avoid over fattening that can stunt growth and cause a pony type. After breeding, feeding may be more liberal to build nutrient stores for the first lactation. On good pasture little grain helps. fall fresheners on poor pasture should receive 3-5 pounds of grain daily plus green feed if possible.
Underfeeding Wipes Out Profits in Dairy Herd
A reader argues that complete ration feeding boosts profits in dairy herds, noting cows bred well but underfed yield lower returns. The piece asserts liberal feeding is an investment, not an expense, and emphasizes feeding cows as much as they convert into profit.
One Essential Theophilus Proposing Dialogue
The Pathfinder magazine mentions etiquette for marriage proposals with Theophilus urging to ask the father and Theodosia advising seeking the preacher for ceremonial guidance. The brief exchange highlights formal authority and traditional ceremony steps.
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Theophilus
Theodosia
Pathfinder Magazine
Kidney health guide urges drinking water and Jad Salts
The article advises Americans to guard against kidney trouble by drinking plenty of water and using four ounces of Jad Salts in a glass of water before breakfast. It explains Jad Salts, made from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia, helps flush clogged kidneys, neutralizes system acids, and relieves bladder disorders.
Swindled James Ends Matchmaking Deception
James laments a scam that cost him 50000 dollars and thwarted a plan to marry the swindler’s daughter. Peter questions the method used, while James explains the motive centered on preventing the marriage.
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James
Rascal
Peter
Nujol Endorsement Promises Health and Happiness
Dr Martin J Dobson of Los Angeles extols Nujol as a safe non drug internal lubricant essential for daily elimination. The ad claims physicians and nurses recommend regular use, citing 5000 letters praising happiness and success from internal cleansing and urging readers to buy Nujol at drugstores.
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Martin J. Dobson
Los Angeles
Per
Nujol Laboratories
Dr. Dobson
Nujol
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