Insect Outbreak Threatens Missouri Wheat and Corn
The United States Department of Agriculture warns of a severe chinch bug outbreak spreading from northern Texas through Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Nebraska Indiana to Michigan. Infestations affect Missouri wheat rye and corn with migrations expected as wheat ripens. Barriers creosote repellents and trap crops like millet are advised to delay and reduce damage.
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United States
Missouri
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Indls
Indiana
Michigan
St. Louis
Art Criticism Frightens Boy After Institute Visit
Arthur nine returns from an art institute trip with gloom. His mother asks if he liked it. He notes many figures with their heads cut off and images of people doing things they shouldn't. He also mentions some artists showing themselves unclothed, even in union suits.
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Arthur
Art Institute
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Comfort in Shoes
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease as an antiseptic powder for feet. It claims quick relief from discomfort in new or tight shoes, prevents blisters and corns, and soothes sore, tired feet when shaken into shoes or used in a foot bath.
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Allen's
Allen
Meat Imports Show U S Dependence on Foreign Lamb
The United States imported 160 million pounds of meat in the past year, about two thirds from New Zealand lamb, which is now being exported to England. Imports rose from the prior year but did not reach 1914’s record of 323 million pounds.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
New Zealand
England
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promises Safe White Laundry
An old advertisement extols Red Cross Ball Blue for home use claiming it makes clothes white as snow without harming fabric and notes supply by grocers at five cents.
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Red Cross
All Good Grocers
The Taxman and a Witty Exchange
A humorous exchange centers on income tax with remarks about Bill being a statistician and his talent for figures yet failing to pay a ten owed. The quip underscores household financial banter and a light tax joke.
Township declares purebred stock in all animals
Jackson township in Hardin county Ohio reports no grade or scrub sires after an Ohio agricultural extension survey. Prof John W Watcher notes it is 100 percent on the right side with 165 arms housing 21 purebred boars 26 purebred rams 6 purebred deer bulls 3 purebred dairy bulls and 2 purebred stallions all sires proven registered.
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Ohio Township
Jackson
Hardin County
Ohio
United States Department of Agriculture
John W. Watcher
Ohio Agricultural Extension Service
College of Agriculture
Deep plowing boosts effectiveness of rye trap crop
Farmers are advised to plant rye as a trap crop and to plow the trap strip seven inches deep as soon as bugs migrate into it. After plowing, pack the soil with a drag harrow or roller. The method requires little time or cost and has proven highly profitable.
Demonstrate Sound Farming Practices at State Pig Club Show
United States Department of Agriculture reports show Pennsylvania pig club members outperforming average gains. Huntersville leader Robert Webster achieved 2.48 pounds per day with a purebred Poland China pig, illustrating superior feeding and care.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Club
Robert Webster
Huntersville
Lycoming County
Robert
Poland
Water of Much Importance in Free Range Poultry
The article stresses that watering free range poultry is crucial for development. Absence of water on hot days seriously injures birds and slows growth. It urges ensuring an adequate water supply at all times.
Alfalfa Bud Stage Yields Superior Feeding Value
Alfalfa hay cut at the bud stage shows higher feeding value than hay cut at later stages, based on two years of experiments at the Kansay station.
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Kansay
Making Alfalfa Hay Cited Methods for Quality Cure
The best cured alfalfa hay is green free from weathering and with all leaves retained. Some growers used to recommend cooking and capping to reach this goal.
Keeping the Cream Sweet on the Farm
A cooling tank for cream and milk storage is essential farm equipment. It preserves dairy quality by chilling the dairy yield after milking and before use or sale.
Increase in Acre Yields to Boost Future Food Production
The passage argues that future growth in food supply hinges on higher acre yields, stating that profits will follow from increased output per acre. It emphasizes prioritizing yield improvements as the primary path to greater production.
Disposing of Sewage The Septic Tank Best Farm Method
A farm advice note endorses septic tanks as the best method to dispose of farm sewage. It discusses cost, maintenance, and environmental considerations for rural homes and outbuildings, urging proper installation and regular tank cleaning.
Genuine Bayer Aspirin Warning Prompts Caution on Packages
An alert stresses only Bayer labeled Aspirin is genuine and safe for common ailments. It notes the drug’s uses from colds to headaches and neuralgia, with small twelve tablet tins sold by druggists. The ad mentions the Bayer trade mark and the modest price of basic boxes.
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Bayer
Pottsville Woman Credits Vegetable Compound Healing
Mrs Sallie Siefert of Pottsville Pennsylvania says four to five years of female trouble left her unable to work. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she gained weight and regained strength and now recommends it to friends. The testimonial urges other women to try the remedy for relief from weakness and pain.
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Pottaville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sallie Siefert
Fourth Street
Pottsville
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Parker
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Patchue Ue
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Salt Lake City
Utah
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Olio
Premevr Mfg. & Sales Co
EL Grand Bivd
Deter
Mick
Eatonic
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Michlaan “Ave Dee
W.N. A
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