Charles Valentine Riley Missouri entomologist pioneer of biological pest control
This piece honors Charles Valentine Riley, Missouri’s first State Entomologist, highlighting his role in pioneering biological control, his rise from immigrant farmer to national leader, and his lasting impact on entomology with experiments, reports, and the recognition he received, including the Legion of Honor. It also notes his 1895 death and his legacy in American agriculture.
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London
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Colorado
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U.S Entomology Commission
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France
Bordeaux
California
Australia
American Entomologist
Insect Life
Charles Darwin
National Museum
School Enrollment and Activities Across Grade Rooms
Enrollment details by room and grade list students and teachers from Room 1 through Room 3 with names. Notes cover 4-H club wins, agriculture class, sports schedule, class officer elections, band assembly plans, and local social visits with named families and towns in Sullivan County.
County corn husking contest seeks five county teams
County Agent Hall invites Chariton Sullivan Livingston and Macon Counties corn huskers to a five county contest to be held in Linn County near Brookfield as soon as a suitable field of about 30 acres is found. Rev Harry Cook of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce assists in organizing.
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Sullivan County
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
Linn County Farm Bureau
Saline County
Missouri
Hall
Chariton
Sullivan
Livingston
Macon
Linn
Brookfield
Marshall
Harry Cook
Field near Brookfield Seeks Interested Buyers
A field near Brookfield with stalks standing tall invites contact with Mr. Hall or Rev. Cook for potential buyers or details.
Hamburger Creole Recipe from Weekly Scrapbook
A recipe lists 1.5 pounds beef round with salt onions green peppers celery paprika 1 egg flour tomatoes butter. Shape into six cakes coat with flour bake with tomatoes and butter 15 minutes then cover and bake 25 minutes, basting occasionally.
Kitchen Kinks for Better Cooking Tips
Practical kitchen hacks from old notes include greasing cups to prevent molasses sticking and adding water to pans before milks to avoid scorching. Leave onion stems on to use as a handle when grating, protecting fingers.
Fresh vegetables aid child growth in The Family Doctor
Fresh vegetables provide rich mineral salts for growing children. Spinach chard carrots beets and onions or lima beans are best. Starchy vegetables like potatoes may be boiled baked or mashed but never fried. Do not give hot highly seasoned sauces.
Letter to Poultry Raisers Blames August Slowdown on Tourism
Frank Priebe argues August U S business fell 2 percent while Canadians, Mexicans, and international travelers boosted spending abroad. He cites a Toronto paper noting 1 million U S autos entering Canada and waves of travelers by rail and ship. He suggests vacation outflows reduced domestic demand and prices, urging readers to return to work for better poultry and egg markets.
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Canada
Toronto
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Texas
Mexico
Europe
Orient
Frank Priebe
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James Creason
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M. W. Robison
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