Christmas Gift Mystery from a Russian Star In New Haven
Two Yale men in a New Haven club discuss Christmas gifts when a Russian aristocrat visits with a companion story. A tale of a lost brother unfolds as John Clair helps track Leo Petromanoff, leading to a Christmas invitation from Dona and her brother. In a twist, Dona reveals the seeker found her husband, not her brother, and invites John to celebrate.
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John Clair
Gordon Lawson
New Haven University Club
Alfam
Jordan
Clair
John
Lawson
Selah
Aris
Marise
Awsoo
Tom Vile
Albn Clair
Europe
Walt
Christias
Yale
Santa Claus
Russia
America
New York
Boston
New Haven
Douita Petromanoff
Phick
Hartford
Dounla
eDear
Johnnie
Leo
Donnia
Westar
Blake More strawberry variety introduced to North Carolina
The Blakemore strawberry, a cross of Missionary and Howard 17, will be released this winter in North Carolina's coastal plain. Developed by USDA with Willard NC test farm, it resists disease, stays firm, and holds color for preserving. Named best for preserving by the National Preservers association, it suits eastern NC up to New Jersey and regions growing Klondike or Missionary varieties.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Coastal Plain
North Carolina
North Carolina Coastal Plain
Willard N. C
National Preservers’ Association
New Jersey
Practical pruning tools and care for fruit trees
The article outlines pruning tools such as a swivel blade pruning saw and hand shears, stresses cuts be clean and close, and warns against leaving stubs. It advises coating wounds larger than one inch with protective paint, notes safe use of white lead and raw linseed oil, and covers removing dead or diseased or crowded branches. It cautions against severe heading back except on very young trees or old peach trees that may respond to topping or dehorning.
Peach Moth Parasite Shows Winter Survival In New York
Geneva experiment station reports the oriental peach moth parasite identified on peach twigs in New York state, proving it endures severe winters. In New Jersey the parasite reduced the moth from about 75–80 percent to around 10 percent in older infestation areas. The pest was first found in Michigan last year. the parasite is the only practical control found to date.
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Geneva
New York State
New Jersey
Michigan
Spring-Sown Red Oats and Profits in 1927
United States Department of Agriculture issues Farmers' Bulletin 1583-F by agronomist T. R. Stanton on making spring sown red oats more profitable. Discussion covers regions in Ohio to northern Texas, acreage shifts from 1919 to 1927, Fergham and Fulghem varieties, drought tolerance, and advice on obtaining copies from Washington.
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United States Departee of Agriculture
T. R. Stanton
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Department
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Nebraska
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Stanton
Office of Information
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Increased Use of Home Ground Feed on Farms
The article notes rising demand for home and custom ground feed as farmers gain power from tractors motors and gasoline engines. It explains that home grinding becomes cheaper with 400 plus bushels annually and that a farm grinder can cut costs by about half versus custom grinding for around 700 bushels per year.
Roasting Corn Borer: Practical Heat Kill Method
The Wisconsin Agriculturist notes the corn borer can be killed by heat to prevent spread from seed corn. USDA data show 136.4 degrees for 24 hours or 140 degrees for eight hours, 145.4 degrees for five hours, 160.8 degrees for three hours, or 154.4 degrees for two and a half hours. The method offers a safe, low temperature approach to curb the pest's invasion.
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Wisconsin Agriculturist
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Notes on Erosion and Oat Smut Risk
Erosion is active on a portion of U S land and fertilizer quality is discussed. Creosote treatment for posts is described, including timing and cooling. Kansas farmers faced oat smut impact last year, implying seed lots this year may carry heavier spore loads and seed germ life for the oat smut fungus persists on seeds.
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Kansas
Notable Quips and Pledges From Silly Gossip Pages
A collage of witty, biting quotes from early gossip columns. The chatter riffs on marriage, wealth, and social pretensions with phrases about Mr Destyle and a cannibal island, reflecting sharp London humor in brief edits.
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Aunustiat Kristmas
Frances "MekKusick
Christina
United States
Agricultur
Bayer
Asisia
Baer Mas Miia Alco
Betty
Centrandard
WHO
Boston. Transcript
Barton's
Rip van Winkle
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