Conservation urges higher yields per acre for wartime needs
The wartime committee on conservation at the New York State College of Agriculture urges prioritizing yield per acre over expanding tillage. Recommendations include contour planting on slopes, using existing demonstration farms, and promoting soil and water conservation to prevent a repeat of World War I waste. The panel, composed of agronomists, economists, pomologists, engineers, and soil conservationists, supports targeted land expansion only for clean tilled crops on low-loss land.
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Committee On Conservation
New York State College of Agriculture
Beet Sugar Industry in Agriculture Driven by 1937 Act
Florence C. Weed outlines how sugar beet farming supports industry in the western states. It notes Napoleon’s role, the 1937 Sugar Act, and the 1.5 million tons of beet sugar produced by about 80 factories across Colorado California Nebraska Michigan Utah Wyoming Montana Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and the Dakotas with byproducts like beet pulp and molasses used for feed yeast and fermentation.
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Napoleon
Steffen
Colorado
California
Nebraska
Michigan
Utah
Wyoming
Montana
Midwest
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
North
South Dakota
Proper metal roof installation advice for farm buildings
G. R. Shier of Ohio State University warns that faults in laying corrugated metal roofs and using improper paints cause future trouble and expense. He says roofs laid over slats lack stiffness unless using corrugated metal, and all metal roofing must be nailed every eight inches along the side. on nearly flat-topped sheds leaks are likely.
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G. R. Shier
Ohio State University
Tree Tobacco Insecticide Could Become Valuable Crop
United States scientists report anabasine, a valuable insecticide, extracted from tree tobacco. Once a weed in arid Mexico and the U S Southwest, the plant may become a cash crop after its 1935 discovery in the tree-tobacco plant, with earlier synthesis and Asian plant precedents.
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Mexico
United States
U. S
Summer wardrobe slacks outfit and patchwork apron flyer
The piece presents a slacks ensemble with a weskit topper over a blouse or sweater, notes ample fullness at the trouser top, and advertises Pattern No 8152 in sizes 12 to 20. It also suggests cotton scraps can form a pretty patchwork apron with a bib top.
Apron Pattern No 8133 for sizes 14 to 20 and 42
This advertisement promotes Pattern No 8133 for use in household chores. It lists sizes 14 to 20 and 42, detailing yardage requirements for plain and print portions and bias fold, then instructs readers to send their order to a listed address.
Updated Dresser With Painted Scallop Pattern No 207
An old dresser without a mirror gains a modern base and open top shelves. The owner switches from jigsaw scallops to painted scallops using pattern No 207. Pale gray finish, orange pulls and scallop motifs unify drawers and top cross boards. Pattern No 307 offers many designs for varied spaces.
Red Cross Volunteers Step Up War Efforts and Training
The Red Cross boosts wartime services with motor corps expansion, new canteen aide cadre, and enhanced home, hospital, and staff assistance. Volunteers train in map reading, stretcher drills, and convoy driving, coordinating with police and fire departments for emergencies.
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The
Red Cross
Motor Corps
Hospital and Recreation Corps
Staff Assistance Corps
WNU
Cooking Beet Greens With Bacon and Kitchen Care
A brief, practical note describes cooking beet greens with bacon and serving with hard boiled eggs as a border. It adds guidance on custard color from cinnamon, and detailed cleaning steps for coffeepots waffle irons pastry boards and tables to prevent dough buildup.
Uncle Phil Says Insights on Luck and Labor
The piece reflects on luck and effort with a quip about flying and landing, noting that many seek easy harvests from unseeded ventures. It hints that those unafraid of work pursue profits by readying for another try and that some men sleep beside their toil.
Hard to Take Advice in a Crowd Proverb
A lone Arabian saying notes that taking advice amid a crowd is distasteful. It reflects caution about seeking guidance when surrounded by many voices.
Five symbols of good luck from common lore
Lists five familiar luck symbols and briefly notes their cultural associations and origins for readers.
Quiz on Historical Figures and Legal Roles
A quiz item notes Napoleon as a world figure whose portrait never appeared on any country's postage stamp. It also defines a jurist as a legal expert and a juror as one who serves on a jury, with a mention of New York City.
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Besebell
Napoleon
Washington
New York City
List of lucky charms and a language tip
The item list includes horseshoe wishbone blue bird four leaf clover and rabbit s foot. Onions. Dismas. Giraffe. Balsa wood. Sinuate is to wind in and out Insinuate is to indicate or suggest indirectly. Lou Gehrig.
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Lou Gehrig
Trial Treatment Sufferer Finds Comfort in Wife’s Support
A patient laments toothache seeking drops but finds relief through mind over medicine. His friend notes the power of affection. Mrs Green shows off a new hat while joking about finances with Mrs Gray. The quick-witted reply claims the husband funds trips by fear of losing his daughter.
How Did Smith Hurt His Hand In Reckless Driving Dustup
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a minor injury to Smith’s hand after a crash. The exchange suggests a finger issue rather than a nail loss, framed by a broader scene about rumors and grounds for disapproval.
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Smith
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War’ Production Board
Dwight Davis
HSE
Phil
Ruth Wyete Spears
Bedford Hills
New York
Are
Jean
Joan
Chey
Navy
Army
Maines
Coast Guard
Mary
Fleischmann
Standard Brands, Inc
Madison Ave
N.Y
J. Fuller
Jerry Link
Relloss Compary
Goethe
D' Scholls Zino Pads
Voltaire
Wong Etion
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