Missouri Leads in Lead Mining Record Output in 1915
European demand driven Missouri ore production to a record 1915 level with 195,634 tons refined valued at $18.39 million based on $94 a ton New York price. Missouri supplied 36 percent of U.S. lead ore, surpassing Alaska and other states while Gov. Major plans speeches and addresses state finances and pension issues as road, prison, and railroad plans unfold statewide.
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The Silo Advantage and Cost of Filling It
A well built silo minimizes spoilage and waste while preserving top silage layers with a cheap wet roughness. Filling costs are high but comparable to extending corn harvest time. silos reduce field shocks, husking, and theft, and improve overall feed economy for cows hogs and poultry.
Thorough Drainage Pays for Iowa Farms Says Expert
M F P Costello at Iowa State College notes less than 5 percent of Iowa farms are thoroughly drained. He cites an average $4,000 cost to drain a 160 acre farm and claims drainage can raise corn yields by over three bushels per acre, justifying the investment. Draining rough land also helps prevent washing.
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M. F. P. Costello
Iowa State College
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Fall Selection Of Potatoes Pays Well
University Farm notes seed potato selection should begin in the field at digging time. pick uniform true to type tubers from vines, discard tubers with scab rusts blight rot black leg and brown ring discoloration. inspect fields before vines dry. discard seed from infected plants and destroy wilted plants to prevent spread.
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A. G. Tolaas
University Farm
St. Paul
Diseases ruin potato seed reduce yield and run out
The report notes that dwarf and mosaic diseases destroy seed potatoes and no tubers should be saved from them. Infected seed lowers yield and can cause potatoes to “run out.” Details are in Minnesota Station Bulletin No. 158, available from the University Farm publication office in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Office of Publications
University Farm
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Heavy frosts threaten seed corn germination and yield
Seed corn with germination below 90 percent is unfit for planting. Killing frost on standing corn often destroys germination ability, especially as crops mature. Shocking at about 90 percent dent preserves germination, and cutting too late risks reduced seed value.
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Pou Ae Farm
How Much Soil Weighs A Soil Acre Foot
J D Marshall explains the common method to estimate soil weight by the acre foot. An acre foot equals the volume of one acre by one foot depth and weighs about 3.5 to 4.0 million pounds depending on soil composition and organic matter. This helps compare cropping potential by moisture, humus and plant content.
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Y J. D. Marshall
Colorado
Nore Rural College
Fort Collins
Chinese Trade and the War
United States trade with China rose in 1915 while global exporters lost over 100 million dollars in exports to China last year. Despite an unsettled China, foreign trade climbed until the European war crippled it. rail lines spurred new routes and markets along the upper Yangtze in Chungking, a region of about 75 million people with poor transport. A Bohemian butter substitute made from coconut oil egg yolks and a touch of cream is noted.
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Very True Teacher Question on Forgiveness
Walter answers that forgiveness requires sinning first, framing the exchange as a moral inquiry about mercy and wrongdoing. This dialogue-style fragment presents a provocative view of repentance.
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Walter
Froth's Playful Quote Sparks Cheerleader Joke
A whimsical exchange features Froth joking about being a florist cheerleader. The line I root for them is presented as playful wordplay, with a light, humorous frame. No broader context or names accompany the quip.
Schoolhouse Fire Shocks Town During Vacation
A local schoolhouse caught fire last night shocking residents who are on vacation. No injuries are reported, and authorities are investigating the cause as residents assess the damage. The blaze disrupted plans and drew a crowd outside the burning building.
Scarecrows Ordered Cleared of Old Clothes
An official notice in a small country paper orders peasants to remove old clothing from scarecrows in fields to prevent escapees from exchanging garments with the effigies. The report notes escaped prisoners of war have used scarecrow outfits to disguise themselves.
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Wurttemberg
Doctor Promotes Nuxated Iron For Strength Gain
A New York physician touts Nuxated Iron claiming anxious, fragile patients gain strength and endurance in ten to fourteen days. He says iron deficiency causes fatigue and various ailments, and recommends two five grain tablets three times daily after meals to test personal improvement.
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