Most Troublesome Pest in Orchards
The oyster shell scale is the most widespread scale insect in the United States attacking apple and other trees. It overwinters as eggs under old female skins, hatches in spring, and spreads by crawling or hitchhiking on insects and birds. Adults form a white fibrous shell and males become winged flies. Control relies on dormant sprays in late autumn or early spring.
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United States
Good Sires Increase Herd Production in Dairy Crosses
A South Dakota experiment shows Hereford and Shorthorn foundation cows bred to beef bulls, then to dairy bulls, yielding grade beef cows producing 4 155 pounds of milk and 170 pounds of butterfat per year. First generation helfers reached 6 707 pounds milk and 260 fat, a 61 percent milk and 52 percent butterfat increase over the dams.
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South Dakota
Wheat Makes Strong Feed For Chicks And Layers
D C Kennard of the Ohio Experiment Station says wheat is a good feed for young chickens and laying hens and can be profitable when prices are low. He provides two mixes: equal corn and wheat for dry feed and a mash of ground corn 4, medium ground wheat 4, and meat scraps 2. or with oats, corn 4, wheat 4, oats 2 and a mash of ground corn 3, wheat 3, oats 2, and meat scraps 2. Change feeds gradually to avoid harming egg production.
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D. C. Kennard
Ohio
Hardiest of Small Grains Rye Survives Freezing Temperatures
Rye, normally slow to start in autumn, is among the hardiest small grains. It will grow in winter as long as temperatures stay above freezing, proving resilient when cold sets in.
Kota Wheat Promises Rust Resistance For Dakotas
The Kota hard red spring wheat, resistant to black stem rust and drought, was developed by the U S Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. Introduced in 1903 from Russia, Kota yields about three bushels more per acre than Marquis over five years and could replace much durum wheat in eastern North Dakota and adjacent regions.
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United Ste State Department
North Dakota
United States Department of Agriculture
North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station
Russia
B. L. Bolley
Department of Agriculture
South Dakota
Profitable Cows Every Dairyman Should Know
A. Baer of Oklahoma A and M College notes every dairy owner should check if cows meet profit by weighing milk daily and testing monthly. A profitable cow yields about 6000 pounds of milk or 200 pounds of butterfat in 300 days. testing options are available through local creameries or schools.
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A. ©. Baer
Oklahoma A. I and M. College
Dairy Department
Oklahoma A
M. Boliege
Thunderstorms Don't Sour Cream in Iowa Dairy Work
Iowa dairy workers report thunder storms do not sour cream when kept cold. Town State College dairy dept says proper cooling prevents effects, as milk and cream in water cooled cans stay safe. Installing cooling tanks is easy and affordable, boosting income from dairy herds via higher prices for sweet cream.
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Iowa
Town State College
Immense Loss From Insect Attacks on U S Forests
Foresters and entomologists of the United States Department of Agriculture report annual losses of 180 million dollars from insect attacks on living trees and forest products. The study urges expanded education and the development of systematic control measures, which are currently woefully inadequate.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Ralee Dairy Production and Pure Bred Bulls
Replacement of acrab and grade bulls with pure breds would quickly raise average dairy herd production and efficiency across Ralee operations.
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Ralee
Time and Labor Saver Spreader Highlights Efficiency
A mature spreader is showcased as a time and labor saver, emphasizing its efficiency and practical benefits for workers. The device is described as durable and user friendly, with potential cost reductions for ongoing operations.
Restraining Turkey Hen
A fragmentary note describes restraining a turkey hen with a vague reference to handling and wing feathers. The text is unclear and lacks concrete details or identifiable entities.
Fall Fashion Signals Return of Jacquette in Blouse Line
A fashion authority notes the jacquette remains popular for autumn wear, evolving to a style close to the costume blouse. Sashes fade, buckles or belts appear, and opulent materials like duveryn and cut velvet define the new blouses with bold color pairings of yellow and red.
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New York Tribune
Color and fashion in Parisian influence across imports
An article notes how new imports display shades from pale green to bright red, reflecting fashion trends. It discusses how a Parisienne matches colors to complexion and current style dictates, illustrating social color influence in dress.
Fashion designs blend ancient motifs with modern tower inspired forms
The passage notes fashion embracing Persian Byzantine Euromanian Turkestan and peasant motifs while tower designs gain favor. It highlights rose red and gentle blue colors and silk brocades printed to near legibility. Designers report unprecedented demand for new patterns as a silken rainbow greets the eye.
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Gentlan
Ribbon Powder Cases in All Colors
The article notes powder cases for women, emphasizing fashionable ribbon designs. A new envelope-shaped model features a flap decorated with gold sealing wax rosebuds and ribbon rosette accents. Available in emerald green coral and peacock blue to match various frocks.
Gown of Orchid Ribbons Impresses at Dinner Attire
A recent dinner gown showcases a skirt built from horizontal orchid ribbon bands and a neckline fully covered in ribbon embroidery. A royal blue faille ribbon band encircles the mid skirt with loops on the left, and another ribbon band finishes the hem. Subtle silver and gold thread spider web motifs accent the embroidery.
Circular Panels and Flounces in French Design Era
The article notes French dressmakers blending circular elements with straight lines to please American tastes. It describes circular panels flounces on frocks, circular bands, side skirts, and decorative insets, plus tracing embroidery on burlap and Russian crash for pattern work with a simple method using long machine stitches to transfer outlines.
Seed Buckles Spark Curio in Fragmented Note
Fragmentary text describes seed and pearl buckles with unclear meaning, mentioning Pearle Beed and phrases like am toned things very much in Seed pearl buckles. The readable lines suggest a catalog or decorative item but lack coherent context or complete facts.
Celery Recipes Highlight Creamy Uses and Varieties
A wartime style kitchen note extols celery as a versatile season helper and lists several preparations. Celery Soup uses milk and onion, Creamed Celery in Cheese Shell blends with oysters, Celery Groquettes combine potato and celery with pecans, and Stuffed Celery offers a cheese filling served on lettuce or with dressing.
Fragmented Thought on Filing a Place and Growth
A brief, puzzling line contrasts two methods of filing a place. It suggests growth from within versus outward swelling as alternative approaches, leaving interpretation to the reader.
Fruit Dishes and Breakfast Apples Recipe Fragments
Readable fragments describe banana dishes and baked bananas with a lemon grape sauce. Also includes fried apples recipe steps with butter, sugar, and cinnamon notes, served with breakfast meats.
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