Forecasting Spraying Schedules Aids New York Fruit Growers
The Weather Bureau forecasts are crucial for New York fruit spraying, guiding growers and the state college of agriculture. County agents lead the service, notifying farmers when spray applications are advised to control pests like apple scab.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New York State
Weather ‘Bureau
New York State College of Agriculture
New York
Weather Bureau
Oregon Farmers Boost Wheat Yield With Hybrid 128
Union county growers followed the county extension agent’s winter guidance selecting Hybrid 128 winter wheat. Tests show an average yield gain of 6.1 bushels per acre over other varieties, with about 92 acres of the 1922 planting certified for seed.
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Oregon
Union County
United States Department of Agriculture
Protecting Farm Livestock From Flies Says Entomologist
Kansas state entomologist George Dean recommends repellants or coatings for animals when fly breeding sites persist. He urges destroying horn fly breeding clusters on cattle in pastures by scattering manure and removing old rotting straw piles which harbor stable flies.
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George Dean
Kansas State
Dean
Grit Essential to Health of Fowls and Economy
Grit is vital for fowls aiding digestion in the gizzard and replacing teeth in feed preparation. Poor feed handling strains the system and wastes nutrients. Every pen should keep a box of grit, aiding strong bones and bright plumage as recent researchers claim.
Diseases of Raspberry Plants Hard to Detect
Many raspberry diseases are unseen on the plant until dug up. Avoid using plants with hard knots or root galls as they spread to others and make infected fields seldom profitable.
Drying Plants Favored Co-Operative for Small Orchard Growers
United States Department of Agriculture outlines how community drying plants can boost profits for small orchardists with surplus fruit. A careful district canvass estimates usable unmarketed fruit and determines plant size, avoiding overstatements and focusing on mature sound fruit for evaporation.
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United States
Department ‘of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Dust Mix Controls Cucumber Beetle Says Entomologist
State entomologist Carl J. Drake of Town State College advises dusting young cucumber plants with a mixture of one part calcium arsenate to 20 parts gypsum. Apply with a shaker, first after emergence, then two to three times weekly, 10 to 12 applications typical per season, more if beetle pressure is high.
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Carl J. Drake
Town State College
Destructive Qualities of Heavy Motor Trucks
The piece discusses the destructive effects of heavy motor trucks on smooth roads and the ongoing investment in road construction. It notes rising long distance touring and increasing motor truck transportation as factors prompting better road surfaces and infrastructure.
Sudden Change in Milk Affects Laying Flocks
Farmers who feed milk or milk byproducts to laying flocks should maintain regular feeding. A sudden shift from sweet to sour milk or vice versa causes digestive troubles and stops or disrupts egg production. Buttermilk skimmed milk and curd are useful but must be fed consistently or in small amounts if a change is needed.
Silage Corn Should Be Cut Fine for Best Packing
The United States Department of Agriculture advises cutting corn for silage to one-fourth to one inch. Shorter pieces pack more densely and feed better, though one inch is often too long to pack and be fully consumed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Knitted School Frocks Spotlight Autumn Styles for Girls
An autumn display highlights knitted frocks for young girls as practical schoolwear. Emphasis on simple lines, wrinkle resistance, and comfort with touches like Peter Pan collars, side ties, and ribbed patterns. Models range from toddler to twelve year olds with colors including sistine blue and mauve tones.
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Mother
Big Sister
Dle Inc
Captains of Adventure: Marco Polo’s Global Odyssey
In 1260 the Polos travel from Venice to Kublai Khan’s court through Mongol realms. Marco Polo grows into a trusted envoy, travels for seventeen years, then returns with rich gems and a famed Asia geography. His journeys shape Europe’s view of the wider world.
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France
Henry III
Khan Kublai
Europe
Pacific Ocean
Kublai
Peking
Bagdad
Constantinople
Baldwin
Michael Paleologus
Polo Brothers
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Matteo
Crimea
Volga
Khokhara
Persia
Rome
Asia
Venice
Marco Polo
Vatican
Theobald
Acre
Palestine
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Kublai Khan
Marcos
Mark
Messer
Polo
Privy Council
Marco
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Levant
Cathay
Great Khan
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Beegana
Messer Marco
India
Messer Nicolo
Messer Matteo
Casan
Poles
Genoa
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