News Review of Current Events highlights Iowa primary shift
Edward W. Pickard II analyzes Iowa Republicans ousting Cummins for Brookhart, amid farm relief strife. Page notes White House opposition to corn price measures and Democratic defections, plus tangled Senate and international issues shaping the political scene.
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Albert B. Cummins
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Claude Forter
Washington
Dan Steck
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Control of Bee Disease Is Seen
The United States Department of Agriculture reports on controlling American foul brood in bees. Disinfectants like alcohol formalin show progress, but complete 48 hour sterilization remains elusive. A 20 percent formalin in water solution, used with precautions, best combines germicidal action and low cost for infected combs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Thea Culture Laboratory
Department
Washington, D. C
Poison Bait for Cutworms in Strawberries
An inexpensive bait recipe claims effectiveness against cutworms in new strawberry plantings. Mix bran 20 lb and Paris green 1 lb dry, with 3.5 gal water flavored by lemon juice and pulp, plus 3 gal syrup. Stir into the bran until evenly coated. Apply at dusk to target nocturnal feeders.
Raising an Orphan Lamb On Bottle Feeding Techniques
When an orphan lamb cannot be given to a ewe it can be raised satisfactorily by bottle. Start with frequent feedings and gradually reduce to three or four meals a day by ten weeks old. Provide a lamb creep with ground grain to encourage appetite and faster growth.
Alfalfa Weevil in a New Picture Film
The Department of Agriculture releases a one reel film titled Alfalfa Weevil in a New Picture Film explaining methods to control the alfalfa weevil. It covers dusting with arsenates and spray methods, showing treated and untreated fields to demonstrate benefits. The film is distributed through government and state institutions. copies available for borrowing or purchase.
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Wadsworth
New York
I. W. Cristman
Congress
Quebec
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Brennan
Wadaworth
United States
Department of Agriculture
Utah
Bureau of Entomology
Free Scouring Tests for Wool Samples Offered by USDA
Wool growers may have samples graded and scoured free of charge by filing with the Bureau of Agricultural Economics at Washington DC. A wool scouring lab is available, with G T Willingmyre in charge. Samples are mailed back scoured with shrinkage reports and official US wool grades.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
G. T. Willingmyre
Kent
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United States
Grass and Grasshoppers Help Turkeys, Rhode Island Study
The Rhode Island experiment station shows turkeys prosper on green food and milk with sparing grain. Keep birds out of wet weather and allow wide roaming when safe. Feed near home for nightly return, but wide range encourages natural foods. Healthy stock is key where grasshoppers are plentiful.
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Rhods Island
Staton
Grape and Field Care Tips From Historic Agricultural Notes
Readable fragments advise pruning vines for best grapes and compare maintenance to managing machinery. Guidance covers keeping potatoes, sweet clover, alfalfa, and crops in good condition with timing for seeding, grazing, and growth. It likens tree care to proper livestock management and emphasizes pruning, spraying, and proper housing.
Man's rubber qualities in blood cells studied
Dr William Selfriz of the University of Pennsylvania compares human elasticity to engineering tests. He reports that blood cells stretch to about three times their original size before they rupture, revealing limits to cellular resilience and linking biology to material science.
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Wiliam Selfriz
University of Pennsylvania
Market Plunges Spur New Class Graduates of Experience
The Detroit News notes a downturn as the market sinks and labels a new group as graduates from the school of experience. It underscores how seasoned lessons rise in response to rough conditions.
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School of Experience
Detroit News
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