Easter and April Fools Day clash through the ages
The piece traces how Easter Sunday sometimes falls with April 1, detailing historical origins of both holidays. It notes a cycle every eleven years, cites 1866 1877 1888 1899 and 1945 as examples, and explains how ancient sun worship lunar timing shaped symbols like the rabbit and egg while describing the church's historic effort to fix the date.
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Persia
Aries
India
Hull
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Neptune
Christ
Astarte
Isis
Diana
Eastre
Easter
Israel
Alexandria
Egypt
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Acquitaine
Britain
Rome
Whitby
Yorkshire
British Isles
White House
Cleaning cisterns with soft water pumping method
An agricultural bulletin describes using a funnel shaped suction pump to remove bottom sediment from a pressurized cistern without draining the entire supply. If saving water is not required, the entire cistern can be emptied for thorough cleaning, brushing walls and removing refuse.
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M W. Lehmann
Ng Department
University of Uilhole
WNU
Heated Water Treatment Kills Seed Borne Diseases
Dr Charles Chapp of the New York State College of Agriculture reports that soaking cabbage seed in heated water for 25 minutes kills black leg black rot and leaf spots among other fungi. An 18 minute bath at 122 degrees also kills diseases in cauliflower brussels sprouts and turnips. Seed vigor may drop with old seed but disease free plants offset the loss. Seed firms in New York state are treating and testing seeds with cannery water heating equipment used by canneries and creameries. Work began four years ago after Ontario county farmers sought help for losses from cabbage plant diseases.
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Charles Chapp
New York State College of Agriculture
Chapp
New York State
Ontario County
Dehydrating Hay Promises Better Feed Quality
A new dehydrating hay method gains traction with reports of improved digestibility and higher protein in legumes and grasses. While promising, it has not yet become a staple in dairy farming and remains limited in widespread use.
Weed seeds live long and threaten crops
University of California extension warns planting clean seeds helps crops stay weed free but existing weeds remain a risk. Morning glory smartweed dock clover jimson weed nightshade plaintain ragweed and lambsquarter seeds can sprout after up to thirty years, while reed canary grass purslane mustard sugar beet burdock and Canada thistle may remain viable for twenty years.
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University of California Agricultural Extension Service
Ohio Grading Law Tightens Labeling Requirements
Grading Laws Ohio introduces a new rule mandating label details including grade name, weight or count, and the grower’s name and address. Many fruit growers with existing regulation experience will adjust easily, while others not updated may face hardships enforcing these requirements.
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Ohio
Seed Corn Testing Becomes Profitable This Spring
Seed corn testing will become a profitable pastime on many farms where seed was not well parted this spring. The article notes practical steps and suggests farmers may see gains by evaluating germination and vigor to guide planting decisions.
Sobbing man complains about trade for new baby
A man in Cincinnati sobs that someone will trade him in for a new baby, a brief quoted moment reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Sam
Hill
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ferry's Seeds Ad Campaign Promotes Fresh Dated Packages
An advertisement touts Ferry's Seeds as sold only in fresh dated packages. It promises top quality and assures buyers of the freshest stock available.
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Ferry
Adv
Soup Seller's Father Turns Bouillonaire Jibe
City Times jokes about a man whose father built wealth in soup sales labeling him a bouillonaire amid light remarks on money and status. The item captures a playful city feuilleton tone with local humor and social wit.
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Kansas City Times
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