Potato Beetles Do Much Damage Across Regions
United States Department of Agriculture notes the Colorado potato beetle and its young cause widespread damage from the plains to the Atlantic coast with new outbreaks in Washington and Oregon. It details beetle life stages, generations, and the large potential progeny, urging arsenate of lead as a preferred remedy and outlining application rates and methods.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Great Plains
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Region
Washington
Oregon
Paris
PLAN FOR SUPPLY OF SILAGE
The United States department of agriculture urges stockmen nationwide to plan early for ample silage to counter looming forage shortages and high feed costs next winter. Beef-cattle farmers should ensure enough crop to fill the silo, securing annual returns and protecting cattle from expensive feeds. Dry weather or hail can cut yields, so extra sorghum in the South is advised to hedge against shortages.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Losses From Fertile Eggs In Breeding Season
The article warns that major losses come from fertile eggs after breeding ends and warm weather, urging farmers to sell or confine male birds as soon as hatching seasons stop to prevent further losses.
Swine Pastured in Orchards and Navy Bean Prospects
State zoologist Prof H H Surface says hogs may be pastured in young orchards if they avoid rubbing and root disturbance. Many farmers plan navy beans this year due to high prices. Beans store over season, are easy to grow, and yield eight to fifteen bushels per acre.
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Pennsylvania
H. H. Surface
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
U. S
Ottawa
Duty of Civilians Promotes Civilian Service in Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture says soldiers and farmers are eager to do their full share and many civilians also wish to serve, though they may not grasp the chance to work in agriculture. The note emphasizes broad civilian involvement in wartime agricultural effort.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Surplus Corn Can Be Sun Dried For Longer Storage
Surplus corn, including sweet corn, can be dried in the sun or air dried if picked at the right stage, providing a method of preservation from earlier times before systematic canning was developed.
Yarding Little Chicks In Same Yard
When different sized chicks share a yard, ensure the smaller birds receive their proper share of the feed to grow evenly and stay healthy.
Beloved Friends Over Wealth and Strength
Quotation from Euripides on virtue noting that being beloved by many friends matters more than wealth or strength. The line emphasizes social bonds as a higher good than material power.
Savory Sandwich Ideas From Cottage Kitchen Scene
A list of hearty sandwich fillings and accompaniments with French dressing, watercress, and cheeses. Includes tuna, sardines, salmon, cucumber slices, apples, nuts, and fruit desserts, plus cheese tomato toast and peanut butter with rice.
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New York
The Difference Is Your Neighbor’s Garden Cultivated
A brief item notes a civility contrast and patience as the highest form of politeness. It cites a New York Fort Wayne notice dated 1918 issue number 25.
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Luripides
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Illinois
U.S.A
N. Y
Fort Wayne
Sappho
U.s.marine Corps
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