Durum Wheat Varieties and Their Adaptations
The USDA notes twelve spring durum wheat varieties grown in the United States. Kubanka is high yielding and rust resistant, suited for macaroni and bread, while Acine and Monad are rust resistant with lower macaroni quality. Mindum leads in Minnesota yields. Acine, Monad excel in rust resistance. the bulletin covers each variety's traits and adaptation.
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Difficulties in Getting a Start of Alfalfa
The article notes spring obstacles to starting alfalfa and warns against sowing on sour soil without limestone. It explains alfalfa relies on lime or humus for nutrients and that humus decay in dry periods may fail to feed the crop, risking failure without limestone.
New and Effective Method to Protect Cucumbers
The Iowa State College experiment station reports a new method to protect cucumbers from striped beetles. Dust applications, recommended by the entomology division, have been found more effective than older techniques.
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Towa
Lessen Fence Bills With Concrete Postg
Concrete fence posts cut fence costs for American farmers by reducing yearly post usage and value. Authorities estimate about one billion posts are used annually in the United States, totaling around 250 thousand dollars in value. Properly made and set posts offer permanence but hinge on the strength of end and corner posts to bear the main strains.
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United States
Tensioned wire fence brace system illustrated
The text describes sturdy end and corner posts set in firm soil with large posts and concrete braces. A five inch square reinforced concrete bar spans diagonally from base to near the top of the corner post to transfer strain, aided by wires from the line post top to the corner post base to support the line post and keep the brace bar secure.
Cocklebur Declared a Serious Weed Pest in Many Areas
The cocklebur is described as a serious weed pest in several sections. It competes with crops and its burs are troublesome, but eradication is possible with consistent control. As an annual, fields infested require two to three years of vigilance since only one seed per bur sprouts the first year while the other remains dormant for the next season.
Hasten Rate of Growth and Maturity of Chicks
The article explains that chick growth speeds up with high protein feeds like meat, tank age and milk. It advises early hatched pullets risk, suggesting removing such feeds once full growth is reached, while continued use can counteract late batching.
American Women Are Best Dressed
A fashion writer in the New York Tribune argues the American woman is among the best dressed in the world and counters claims of uniformity. The piece notes diverse styles, including side plaits and front plaits, with varied silhouettes and a crepe de chine frock featuring embroidered garden flower designs.
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New York Tribune
Embroidered Bead Frocks Describe Bright Chemise Style
The embroideries are done in bright colored beads. Many frocks of this type resemble a chemise form with the blouse caught up on the lining. Some garments feature all over embroidery using moltation pearls combined with brillants.
Sport Clothes Fashion Highlight of Silhouette Trend
The article notes the ongoing vogue for sport clothes emphasizing a straight, fat silhouette. It suggests ensembles including a mid length skirt, wide enough to waltz, a tuck-in blouse, a colored sweater, and a neat jacket with a possible brushed wool crepe outfit for individuality and color.
Use Ribbons and Cords to Hang the Pictures
The article explains replacing wires with ribbons and cords to hang pictures and mirrors. It describes ribbon cockades and floral decorations as functional hooks, with ribbons catching on molding or walls. For heavy objects a wire or cord supports the ribbon, and small items need one hanger while larger items need two.
Choosing Colors to Brighten Eye Color and Face Shape
The neckline cut defines facial contour and head setting while ribbon ties bows and jabots in varied colors refresh a blouse and create variety. Colors near the face influence eye shade, with right hues brightening eyes and wrong ones dulling expression.
Thinning Plants Might Challenge Green Thumbs
The article notes that thinning is hard for both professionals and amateurs after long experience. It discusses pulling up surplus seedlings and wasting seeds, and explains why only properly spaced plants are kept to grow to full capacity in the long run.
Plaited Linen Skirts Shown In Pearl Gray and Oyster White
Knife plaited linen skirts attract shoppers in smart shops. The designs are especially appealing in pearl gray and oyster white.
Actress Advocates Nail Care As Refined Art
A movie star promotes nail care as a fine art for women, urging careful treatment of cuticles and nails. She advises soaking in warm water, pushing back cuticles, olive oil treatment for brittleness, drying, and polishing to avoid a dull finish.
Style notes point to a green sport ensemble trend
A description highlights a white crepe de chine skirt with green stripes paired with a green cardigan, green felt hat, and matching green sandals and stockings. The look emphasizes monochrome green accessories and coordinated fabrics, signaling a fashion pattern in sports style.
Attractive Coats For Travel And Steamer Wear
Attractive coats described in Hinglish woolens feature long shawl collars in beige or caramel caracul. They are designed for travel and steamer wear and are tied on the left side.
Hand Care Tip Promotes Daily Gentle Routine
A brief note highlights that a few minutes daily of hand care supports beauty and health. It emphasizes starting with small, consistent effort to nurture skin and nails over time.
Ribbon sachets find new uses beyond perfume
Ribbons and perfume form a noted pairing as the ribbon sachet appears in varied places. Easy to make by sewing two ribbon pieces with ends frayed and stuffing with cotton and sachet powder. Used to line wardrobe trunks, drawers corners, or joined to create flower petals on cushions.
Velvet Tulips Trim a Tan Felt Hat Scene
Velvet tulips framed in brown and tan shades evoke a life size decorative trim on a tan felt hat, blending botanical motifs with millinery detail. The composition highlights subtle color gradations and textural contrasts.
Widow Wins Loving Cup After Husbands funeral
In Jackson Ohio a widow who married just before her first husband’s funeral wins the loving cup in a small town tale that blends marriage timing with prize luck. The report notes the ceremony and resulting honor drawing local curiosity.
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