Bureau of Soils Studies Shape Nation’s Agricultural Knowledge
The Bureau of Soils in the U S Department of Agriculture has researched soil chemistry and physical properties across the nation. It studies alkali, hardpans, nitrogen fixation, soil erosion, and moisture dynamics, providing field methods and public advice while surveying lands in all states and developing potash from Pacific kelp in Summerland California.
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Bureau of Soils, United States Department of Agriculture
Ourefiu
Bureau
Arlington
States of
the Union
Maliya
Forest Service
Pacific Coast
Summerland
California
Farm Ice House Construction Costs and Considerations
Guidance on farm ice house planning weighing local conditions, ice availability, and cost. Explains choosing construction quality, storage methods, and economics including harvesting, storage, interest, and depreciation. Advises against cheap makeshifts and references Farmers' Bulletin 1078 for details. Ends with seed-keeping reminder.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Oats as a Financially Sound Farm Crop
A farm management survey advocates oats as economical crop for cash income. It suggests one fifth of total revenue should come from crop sales and four fifths from livestock or livestock products, underscoring oats as a profitable crop option.
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Proftebie’ S
Market for surplus truck boosts farmer sales
The motor truck express routes enable farmers to market surplus fruit and vegetables in small quantities. This method helps prevent waste and should be used when there is more than enough for canning purposes.
Paris Adopts Bold Black and White Plaid Fashion Craze
Parla's streets and races showcase a sudden trend toward black and white plaids and stripes in skirts suits and jackets. Designers feature plaited braid and white chiffon with black embroidery while parasols and batik prints revive vibrant contrasts.
Snakes Supplant Bluebirds in Fashion Trend
The piece notes last season's teal Bluebirds patterns fading as a Bluebird motif returns to its native milieu. It cites patterns featuring a wriggling green snake a cannibal nude garment or a group of alligators as examples of the bizarre designs dominating the trend.
Fabrics Named for Cities
A York Evening Mail writer traces fabric names to places. Woolen worsted originated near Worsted Norfolk. Linsey-woolsey at Linsey. Kerseymere from Kersey Suffolk. Gaza or gaure linked to Gaza. muslin to Mossoni in Turkey. Tulle from a French city. gingham in Brittany’s Guingamp. damask from Damascus. calico from Calicut. cambric from Cambray. tweed from the River Tweed.
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W York Evening Mail
England
Worsted
Norwich
Linsey
Mossoni
Turkey
Asia
France
Brittany
Guingamp
Damascus
Calicut
India
Simple frocks for kiddies guide mother in dress selection
Simple frocks and plenty of them guide mothers to well dressed small daughters. Styles change little by season and clean, well groomed children look attractive. Avoid elaborate trims and tailor to child type with plain or fluffy options. For warm weather or gandie and volle fabrics drift. cottons favor plain colors and small checks.
Autumn Hats Askew and Colorful in New York Style
Feminine New York declares autumn hats should cover the eyebrows and brim uneven. They favor vivid tones such as copper, royal and Algerian blue, mahogany, cerise, jade, chow brown and canary yellow. Embroideries in soutache and metallic threads complete an Eastern influenced look.
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New York
Scrim Curtains for Efficient Washing and Drying
The article discusses scrim curtains mounted on rods both top and bottom. When stretched tight they can be washed and hung to dry at the same time, saving time and easing curtain care. The curtain is especially effective with an appropriate draping.
Woman’s three year ailment cured by Vegetable Compound
Lowell Massachusetts resident Mrs M Theall Bessey testifies she suffered three years with right side pain constipation dizziness and fatigue until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her regain energy and work capacity. The ad promotes Pinkham's remedy for female illnesses and offers confidential advice from a woman at the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Lowell, Mass
M. Theall Bessey
Appleton Street
Lowell
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
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Paris Plaid Mad
Fashion Land
Jersey
Loia E. Pinkham
Absorbine Telinen
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V. F. Young, Inc
Tempte St
Springfield
Dan Pomres
Turnhout
Belgium
Bellans
Pati
N.U
Fort Wayne
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