The Sugar Camp in Old New England
A reminiscence by Elmo Scott Watson on maple sugaring traditions. It recalls tapping trees, spouts, and sap gathering, the sugar camp shanty, and the boiling kettle fires. The piece notes Native origins, pioneer adoption, sugaring parties, and the winter-to-spring cycle of maple sugar wax on snow.
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Charles Dudley Warner
New England
Wokels
Moqua
Voksis
Rosekusheth
America
Maple sugar memory and modern sugar making contrasts
Rural reminiscence recalls maple sap season across New England and mid western states. The piece contrasts old fashioned sap gathering and evocation of "sugar camp" life with today’s highly organized, pipe‑driven production, noting enduring camps still use traditional kettles and wooden tubs.
Farm Works Project Could Help Towns and Farms
LW Foster argues for a farm works exchange to use farm surplus grain hay and fruits to pay for repairs paint roofs and masonry on farm buildings. Unemployed craftsmen would gain work while farmers get needed improvements at low cost, reviving old-fashioned cooperation and prosperity for spring.
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Foster
Hilnots
WNU Service
Rubber tires aid tractor work say professor
Prof. FP Fairbanks of the New York state college of agriculture says low pressure pneumatic tires outperform iron or steel tires on rough ground. They ride easier, reduce denting and increase drawing power about 25 percent, while mud or snow clings less to rubber tires. Chains help when fields are slippery.
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FP. Fairbanks
New York State College of Agriculture
Buckwheat Varieties Suited To Quebec Soils And Weather
A Montreal Herald correspondent notes that pure buckwheat varieties are scarce with Silver Hulled being best for this country. Common black buckwheat performs well under favorable conditions and buckwheat tolerates poor soil but yields best on good soil with suitable weather. Planting should avoid very late June or early July unless sown as early as wheat.
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Montreal Herald
Vitamin A in Potatoes Replacing Old Varieties
The article notes old potato names like Irish Cobblers and Early Rose fading as new names such as Katandin Chippewa Rural New Yorker Busola Aroostook Wonder Suttons Flourball appear. It credits discoveries of Vitamin A in South American potatoes and mentions efforts to breed better potatoes in the United States.
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New Yorker
Fodder Value Delineated For Dairy Cattle
Fodder corn fodder rivals timothy hay in feeding value and, due to its succulence, suits dairy cows best. It yields leafy forage with equal or higher per acre value than standard corn, with nutrients largely retained in the stalk. Palatable for cows horses cattle and sheep per Hoard’s Dairyman.
Legume Seed Shortage Amid Farm Acre Reductions
The report notes a shortage of legume seed as over 30 000 000 acres of cotton wheat corn rice and tobacco are taken out or to be taken out of production. It highlights a strong demand for legumes despite reduced cultivated areas.
Fruit bats killed after quarantine caution in Los Angeles
The quarantine service halted importation of fruit bats, noting San Pedro would not pass them due to their status as a major fruit pest. The bats were killed and given to the Los Angeles museum for stuffing and preservation. The article warns the species is common in the Philippines and the Far East and is a voracious consumer of fruit and blossoms.
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San Pedro
Los Angeles
Ferry's Seeds Sold Only in Fresh Dated Packages
Advertising copy states Ferry's Seeds are sold in fresh dated packages ensuring the finest quality. The notice urges buyers to choose fresh packaging for guaranteed product quality.
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Ferry
Adv
And Boiled Over Vern Story About Family Stew
The dialogue pits Vern and Larry in a kitchen metaphor as they discuss storytelling failures at home. A playful exchange hints at a strained marriage project turning into a domestic clash over expectations and honesty.
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Larry
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Instant Relief Ad
A vintage ad advises if you have acid stomach to follow simple directions and take Phillips Milk of Magnesia to neutralize stomach acids. It promises immediate relief from headache and stomach pains and urges buyers to ensure the label shows PHILLIPS MILK OF MAGNESIA for authenticity.
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Philips
Creomulsion Promoted For Coughs And Colds
Advertising copy touts Creomulsion with creosote as a fast rem edy for coughs bronchial irritation and colds. It claims doctors favor creosote and promises a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved after use. Warns to beware lingering coughs and keep Creomulsion on hand.
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Elmo Scott Watson
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Houghton, Mifflin and Company of
Boston
Clifton Johnson
Charles Dudley Warfier
Vermont
Maple Grove
Sugar House
President Coolidge
N.R.A
Phillips’ Milk
Magnesia
All Druggista
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
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