Reclamation Act Turns Twenty as Irrigation Drives Growth
Discussion of the 1902 Reclamation Act and the U S government’s irrigation program notes rising activity, district organization needs, and new cooperation between the Interior and Agriculture departments. Secretary Hubert Work appoints Miles Cannon to coordinate projects as 30 sites receive federal investment totaling about 172 million dollars with 125 million net value.
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Hubert Work
Interior
Colorado
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Agricultural Department
Department of Agriculture
Interior Department
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
National Forests
Alaska
Miles Cannon
Idaho
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Reclamation Service
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Secretary of the Interior
Davis
D. W. Davis
Ashurst
Arizona
Senate
Plan to Prevent Moths From Damaging Garments
The U S Department of Agriculture outlines a method to store woolen and fur items without moth damage. Thoroughly clean brush and sun garments, then seal in tight containers or cedar chests. If cedar is unavailable use tight wood chests with napthalene and proper cleaning, brushing, and sunning beforehand.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Poisoning Flies with Formaldehyde Warns Farmers
Agricultural guidance notes formaldehyde bait for houseflies using about three teaspoons per pint of milk and water, with bread or sponge to aid, and warns of dangers to humans and animals. It cautions against exposure and accidental ingestion and advises keeping baits away from children and livestock.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Have Old Carpets Rewoven into New Rugs
The United States Department of Agriculture notes old woolen carpets can be rewoven into durable heavy rugs. Strips about three fourths of an inch long are sewn and twisted to form chenile like filling, with cotton string as the warp. Six and a half pounds of old carpet yield about one square yard, colors vary and borders may be woven or dyed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Care Tips for Perishables and Leftovers
Keep fresh vegetables and fruits clean ventilated and cold when possible. Sort out decayed parts and use rest promptly. Wash all produce thoroughly before eating raw. Cool leftovers especially meat dairy and eggs and use promptly to avoid poisoning. Boiled cereals spoil quickly.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tea making guidance from USDA expert
An USDA guidance piece describes brewing tea by boiling fresh water, pouring over one teaspoon per cup in a preheated pot, steeping three minutes, then straining. Do not reuse leaves. For iced tea, brew ahead, chill near ice, and serve with sugar and lemon to taste.
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United States Department of Agriculture
The Housewife Tips on Jam Flavors and Kitchen Tricks
Orange peels add excellent flavor to peach jam. Green grape jam pairs well with meat. Boiled potatoes browned in butter taste superb. A liberal pinch of baking powder keeps meat dressing light. Clean a coffee pot spout with a pipe cleaner bent into a loop for hard to reach corners.
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