Danger of spontaneous hay fires urged by agriculture dept
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that hay fires from spontaneous combustion can be largely prevented by proper curing with low moisture. Moisture is the key factor. alfalfa and clover pose higher risk. Ventilators, curing frames, and avoiding stirring hot hay help reduce danger, with oily materials also posing fire risk.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cabbage Cutter Made From Old Spade
A cabbage cutter can be improvised from an old spade. A wedge-shaped portion is cut from the spade forming a sharp edge suitable for cutting cabbage. The design relies on repurposing existing tools to aid kitchen prep.
Texas Rats Exterminated In Statewide Drive Prize System
The United States Department of Agriculture and partners report six hundred seventy thousand rats eliminated in Texas last year. Counties used zones and cash prizes to motivate killing, with schoolteachers aiding pupil participation. Dei ton and Williamson counties saw top individual tallies, while total damage prevented valued at about 670000 dollars. Skunks snakes toads and owls are praised as farmers friends. If anyone goes bad, Kill him.
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Dust Keeps Insects Away Uses Nicotine Dust Mix
S Leon ard Bastin notes a dust composition involving nicotine sulphate approved by the United States Department of Agriculture upon request. The formula aims to prevent striped cucumber beetles on cucumber, melon, squash, and pumpkin vines.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Shallow Cultivation Guidance for Early Weed Control
A historical note recommends shallow cultivation for crops after height reaches about eight inches. The method aims to kill weeds and retain soil moisture, serving primarily weed suppression and moisture conservation.
Watch Horse’s Shoulders in Heat for Farrier Care
A clipped note on watching a work horse’s shoulders in hot weather. It cautions that extra salting and cleaning may relieve sweat from the collar and prevent galled shoulders, advocating practical horse care over improvised remedies.
Allen's Foot Ease Ad and Court Jest in Old Column
An old column fragment mixes an Allen's Foot Ease advertisement promising relief for sore feet with a humorous courtroom exchange about a visiting guest and a pink ribbon. The piece also includes brief notes on British Columbia iron resources and Cuticura products, plus brief quips about social scenes and gendered banter.
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