Lamb supply tight as western flocks shrink and wool tops rise
Reports from the western United States show a material shortage of spring lambs and a smaller wool supply. Observers estimate Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Nevada production at about 70 percent of normal, with lambs held for fattening to next winter and large western speculators contracting roughly half the crop. Prices for lambs and fleeces are rising, with lambs delayed in the summer market and ewes aged and young stock scarce.
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United States Department F Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Montana
Wyoming
Washington
Oregon
Kaho
Nevada
West
Idaho
Jericho Pool
Kambe
Insect Prevention for Stored Grain
Advice on protecting stored seed grain from insects. Inspect thoroughly before storage and use carbon bisulphide per directions if infestations are found. Clean and disinfect bins, remove refuse material and dusty sweepings to prevent insect harborages.
Sudan Grass Emerges as Emergency Crop in Plains States
The USDA reports Sudan grass rapidly supplants millet as a summer hay and pasture crop across Texas Oklahoma Kansas. Introduced from Africa in 1909, it thrives in semi tropical areas, resists drought, and yields strong feed value for work horses and cattle, with seed production currently unprofitable due to low yields and uncertain prices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Africa
C. V. Piper
Sudan
United States
Alberta
Australia
South America
Philippine Islans
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Cuba
Department
Department of Agriculture
H. N. Vinall
R. H. Getty
Great Plains
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Angleworms Indicate Rich Soil Health
Angleworms in soil are harmless and signal rich, productive soil. Their burrowing activity suggests soil quality benefits, not danger, and points to real value in the ground.
Quail Farmers Benefit From Insect-Eating Bird
Quaille Farmer's Friend describes how quails aid farmers by feeding on a range of insects. The piece lists pests such as chinch bugs potato beetles striped cucumber beetles wireworms cutworms army worms grasshoppers clover weevils and 108 other insect kinds.
Insects Cause Vegetable Losss Warn of Preventive Control
Officials warn that pests are responsible for substantial harvest losses in vegetables. Proper pest control measures are urged to reduce damage and safeguard supplies for farmers and markets.
Fragmentary Nature Study Note Reflects Planting Timing
Readable fragments discuss land importance and lunar influence on planting time. The text hints at around planting time and a belief in the moon’s role, but overall is incomplete and lacks clear actors or events.
Triangle Stuff and Satire Snippets
A fragment collection from the Birmingham Age-Herald includes quips on a chorus girl turned horse maid, cross advertising lines, marital sentiment, and a Solomon pun. The brief snippets mix social commentary and ad copy with a tone of wry observation.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Solomon
Old fashioned names return as Detroit brides favor Mary
Detroit brides favor traditional names again with Mary leading, says Bert Maloney, marriage license clerk. The piece notes a shift from Ermentrudes and Ysabells back to classic names, highlighting Mary’s enduring appeal tied to motherhood and timeless symbolism.
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Mary
Detroit
Bert Maloney
Byron
Isis
Detroit News
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