How to Gock Hay and Cure It Properly
Instructions from the United States Department of Agriculture detail curing hay in a cock to remove moisture evenly. It covers windrow and swath steps, optimal cock sizes around 75 to 100 pounds, weather effects, and methods to prevent heating and rain damage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Middle West
Safe Farming Favored in South
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture explains how Southern farmers adopt the safe farming program to grow food for families and feed for stock. In 1917, all food and feed crops rose in the South except rice and hay, rice dipping slightly due to protracted dry weather and salt water intrusion.
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United States Department of Agriculture
May Wool Consumption Sets Monthly Peak At 74.6 Million Lb
May wool consumption rose to 74.6 million pounds grease equivalent, the highest monthly total this year, per the Bureau of Markets report. April weighed in at 10.7 million, with March 71.9 million, February 68.7 million, and January 65.1 million pounds.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Prevent Sows Eating Pigs Feed Plan Tips
The article explains sow cannibalism stems from feeding and advises a balanced growing ration with limited corn or fattening foods. Include occasional roots or potatoes and ensure plenty of exercise to reduce incidents.
No Milk There
A proverb about economics notes that one cannot extract value where resources are lacking. The saying compares milk production to a cow without milk, implying unsustainable effort yields little return.
Wool and meat gains in beef and sheep breeding
The article discusses targeting body regions in beef cattle to maximize high value cuts and emphasizes selecting breeding stock with these traits. It notes British sheep breeds show potential for high wool and meat yields, predicting future flocks will focus on combined wool and mutton production.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Dialog Snapshot from a Sharp Exchange
A brief exchange reveals Pa noting an error in congratulating the bride’s father instead of the bridegroom while Old Benedict retorts that he understands the cost, citing his own daughter. The dialogue hints at practical marriage expectations and generational attitudes.
Financier Dustin Stax Considers Political Run
In a candid remark, Dustin Stax questions his chances in politics while noting his reputation as a financier. He suggests that public perception would treat any future endeavor as a new form of investment.
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Dustin Stax
Elimination of Waste
A brief line discusses speaking in sleep as a model for concise talk and waste reduction. The speaker suggests many adopting this habit could save time and effort, imagining a day when efficient speech becomes common practice.
Germans Use Prisoner Tours To Trick Public, Says Siddall
John M. Siddall quotes D C Rossiter a former Canadian soldier who was held in German camps. He describes moving prisoner trains through Germany shown to crowds as new arrivals to feign victors. Rossiter recalls harsh treatment without anesthetic and repeated transfers across nine camps before exchange.
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Ivan
Rossiter
Germany
Bismarck
Gutocracy
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American Magazine
Soldier on night duty Meets officer of the day
A sentry at a camp posts night guard and wrongly greets the arriving officer of the day with a casual good night when the proper response is due. The scene hinges on a morale lapse at a lonely outpost.
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Ogure
There and back again in Memphis political chatter
Miss Lucy remarks that a man who believes in Disse’s is misled, while Kun’ jokes about politicians recalling George for office just reelected. The Memphis Commercial Appeal captures a quick slice of local political banter.
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Lucy
Disse
Geyse
Memphis
Malarial Scourge Hits Rural Venezuela
Malaria remains the great scourge of rural Venezuela. In Carabobo state with a population of 198 808 there were 1 484 deaths from malaria last year.
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Venezuela
Carabobo
Parlor spark proclaims love amid candlelit fears
In a tense parlor scene a young man expresses ardent affection while insisting their modest means suffice to keep the electric light running, as his partner responds with cautious warmth and gratitude. The exchange blends romance with practical worry about expense.
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George
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumbled quote
A garbled text fragment lists stray phrases and misaligned punctuation. It offers no clear person, place, date, or event to identify a coherent news item.
The Exemption Board and the Somme Claim
In a local scene a young man seeks exemption on grounds of disability. A board member jokes about skating injuries, and the man replies he lost one flag at the Somme, leaving the room in silence.
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the Somme
Critical Period Observation on Income Tax Age Impact
A fragment notes a dialog about a woman with grown children and links prosperity to the income tax era. The exchange suggests social changes tied to tax policy and age dynamics, reflecting historical attitudes toward taxation.
In the Trenches Dialogue Between Allied Soldiers
In the trenches a British Tommie asks an American if seasickness plagued his voyage. The American Sammy confirms seasickness. The exchange praises the other’s spirit and willingness to fight, highlighting shared resolve among allied troops.
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Tommie
Sammy
Pimples and Blackheads Cure Promoted by Cuticura Trio
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment to remove pimples and blackheads, with a five minute wash using Cuticura Soap and hot water, offering free samples via Cuticura Depta X Boston. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50. A separate quip mocks flirty girls likened to counterfeit coins, claiming they never find true love.
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Cuticura
Depta X
Boston
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