Purdue Summer School for Teachers 1912
Purdue University will run a summer school for teachers from June 17 to July 20 1912 focusing on agriculture domestic science and manual training. The program aims to equip rural teachers with practical methods and materials for effective classroom work and vocational training, led by Purdue faculty with G L Roberts guiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Purdue University
Indiana
Purdue
George L. Rob
Department of Education
G. I. Christie
Silos and Silage in Dairy Field Work
An overview of the history and benefits of silage from 1875 to present. It notes pioneers Aguste Goffart and Francis Morris, government and scientific influences, and advantages such as higher milk yield, better digestibility, winter feed, drought resilience, and reduced harvesting costs. It covers silo construction materials, round shape, wall smoothness, and daily removal guidance.
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H. C. Mills
Aguste Goffart
France
America
Francis Morris
Elleart City
Maryland
Iie
J. M. Bailey
United States
Indiana
Extend Experimental Work Adds Two Field Sites
The soils and crops department has leased two new fields for experiments at Worthington and North Vernon. Research will study rotations, tile drainage, lime manure and fertilizers with emphasis on conserving soil fertility by returning crop residues. Clover and cowpeas will be tested as soil rejuvenators with results to be published when available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soils and Crops Department
Worthington
North Vernon
Experimental fertilizer trials yield gains at Wanatah fields
At Wanatah Indiana experimental fields using commercial fertilizers and proper management produced surprising returns on land once deemed unproductive. Crops like corn soy beans wheat oats potatoes clover timothy and cow peas were cultivated with promising results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soils and Crops Department
Wanatah
Ind
Sunshine and Ventilation in Hog Houses
A farm forestry article discusses hog house design emphasizing sun and air. It praises a 1905 north Omaha example 22 by 36 feet with ten pens costing 275 dollars, featuring removable gate hardware, outside pens, and daylighted interiors to boost pig yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Warren
United States Department of Agriculture
Omaha
Forty Acre Farm Subdivided For Rotating Crops And Pasture
A U.S. Department of Agriculture study proposes a 40 acre farm subdivided into eight five acre tracts with a central homestead. A seven year rotation moves potatoes cabbage onions corn cow peas and clover across fields to maximize market crops forage and year round pasture with strategic use of fertilizers and winter grain.
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Roda
Candid Ads and Humorous Anecdotes From a 19th Century Page
An assortment of early 20th century advertisements and light humor pieces. Piles cure claims for PAZO VINTMENT, Mrs Winslow teething syrup, Dr. Pierce pills, and quips about bachelors and theater, plus a bored art connoisseur joke from The Twice-a-Month Popular Magazine.
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D. P. Seerley
Chicago
Seerley
The Evil Eye and the Dominant Eye Theory
A discussion cites Charles L. Smith of New York who defines a dominant eye as the source of handedness and argues against forcing ambidexterity. It warns of potential lifelong distress and suggests restoring natural eye dominance through correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Smith
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Purdue Summer School
D. Harper
Purdue University Agricultural Extension
J. W. Spillman
Office of Farm Management
Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
N. Y
People’s Medical Adviser
Phillips Brooks
Dr. Pierce
Carter
Dairy Association CO
MFRS
Lyndonville, Vt
U.S. A
Long Beach
California
City
Te LA
Los Angeles
Iuativai
Westcoast Art Go. (Inc
Douglas Bldg
Cal
Goon
J. W. Horner
Ill
Western Newspaper Union
Adame St
Chteege
Brown
Jon L Brown
Sos
Boston
Mass
Prinefield CO
Waltz Ave
Buffalo, N.Y
Nebraska
Alex, Rogers
Sullivan
Western Canada
Jan West
Prince Albert
Sask
Woodward
Sec. Board of Trade
Pt. L
British Columbia
Graham Island
Pacific Coast
Merrill & Merrill
Geandulie Snt
Vancouver
B. C
Southern Landon
Hotel Merton
Indianapalls
Gallagher Bros
State St
Litchfield
Montgomery Co
Best
Isboro
Pike CO
Dil
Prairie Farm
Morgan Co
M Po
Add. Mills
Chico
Morath
Kings Co
Gal
Berery
Scott
Box
Dallam CO
Texas
Anchor Land Company
Keagoses
Parecre Tis
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