Radiant Heating Gains Ground in Farm Buildings
A summary from American Builder highlights radiant heating as a valuable farm-building advancement with a Washington state example. The W E Wright Mitchell County Iowa turkey house uses hot water circulating through copper tubing in concrete floors to heat zones independently, maintaining 50 to 70 degrees in winter. The 60 by 220 foot double quonset houses about 3,500 breeder hens or 20,000 poults, managed by three workers, with an oil burner supplying heat and supplementary unit heaters for extreme cold.
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W. E. Wright
Mitchell County
Iowa
Turkey House
American Builder Magazine
Making Rain Work for Farms Through Soil Management
Agronomists say erosion losses depend on water handling on sloping fields. Soils rich in organic matter absorb water faster and store it for crops. Well managed land with soil-building rotations, deep-rooted legumes, ample fertilizer, and conservation tillage slows runoff and keeps soil nutrients.
Tractor wheels need regular servicing for dusty conditions
S. L. Vogel of the North Dakota agricultural extension service notes front wheels of farm tractors require annual servicing and bearing replacement costing about 37 dollars per bearing for four bearings. Two lubrication methods exist, including hand packed lubrication, with wheels removed yearly for cleaning and repacking bearings.
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S. L. Vogel
North Dakota Agricultural Extension Service
Vogel
Feedlot Meat Tonnage Rises on Strong Corn Crop
Feedlots reported higher meat tonnage for fall and winter due to favorable feed ratios, according to HLBM Conway, livestock market analyst. The near record 1949 corn crop and strong carry-over feed into a larger meat supply for upcoming months.
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HLBM
Conway
Transit System Logs Eight Million Daily Miles
Urban transit networks in the United States run over 8 million miles daily with streetcars trolley coaches and buses moving passengers across cities and regions.
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United States
Enlarge A Small Room With Light Color Painting
If a room seems cramped, apply light colors to walls and woodwork to visually expand the space. Painting in pale hues reflects more light and minimizes shadows, creating an impression of openness and brightness throughout the room.
Barefoot Indians In India and Logs Record
Barefoot Indians in India notes large barefoot population. Historical record reports the largest log haul by horse drawn sleigh: 50 580 feet of logs about nine carloads weighing nearly 250 tons. Originated at Pine Island Minnesota in 1909.
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Pine Island
Minn
Baby Pig Disease Transmissible Gastroenteritis
Transmissible gastro enteritis has emerged as a leading costly illness affecting newborn piglets nationwide, threatening swine production and farm profitability. The disease disrupts piglet digestion and can cause high mortality in young animals, prompting heightened biosecurity and vaccination efforts.
Dust With Tale Girdle Help In Half The Time
A light dusting with powder helps you into that girdle faster with less effort. The tip emphasizes ease and speed in slipping into waist garments.
Assam Hills Weather Records and Unusual Monsoon Rainfall
The world's wettest spot lies along the Assam hills where monsoon winds from the west and southwest meet northward Bay of Bengal breezes. The region records 50 to 60 feet of rain annually, far exceeding the U S high average of about 50 inches.
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Assam Hills
India
National Geographic Society
Bay of Bengal
United States
Wanted nurse and manager for mall hospital
Classified ad seeking a registered nurse and manager for a mall hospital offering $300 per month maintenance. also lists farm and ranch properties for sale in Montana and realty listings in Bozeman and nearby areas with various acreage and prices. separate notices include property for sale in Colbert Washington and Provo Utah, plus a writing address in Auke Bay Alaska.
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Poplar Hospital
Poplar
Montana
Valley Insurance & Realty CO
Bozeman, Montana
Adjustable louvre doors for seasonal ventilation
A proposal suggests fitting louvres with doors controlled by a long cord and catch. This permits summer ventilation while allowing immediate closure whenever desired.
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Louvres
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