Foreign trees trial arboretums planned by US forest service
The United States forest service is establishing groups of immigrant foreign trees to test their suitability. At Wind River near Portland Oregon an arboretum holds about 75 alien species in small clumps, monitored by Pacific Northwest forest experiment station staff. Local climate and soil data are collected for evaluation.
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Arboreums
United States
Torcat Service
Wind ‘River
Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest Forest Experiment Station
Iowa news and local notices from Decorah to Waterloo
Scattered Iowa items report a milk-robbery scare in Decorah, county board votes on bond proposals, state budget hearings by E L Hogak, druggists contribute to a national HQ fund, and a Keystone of road paving opened in seven counties. Also noted are tuberculosis drives, crop value shifts, a Denmark mail letter to Miss Anderson, and Des Moines welfare clinics aiding poor residents with $74,000 in care.
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Decorah
Jim
Board of Superviadra
Plymouth County
Towa
E. L. Hogak
Towa Drugista
National
United States
Deperdiboth
County Engineers
County Auditora
Waterloo
Black Hawk
Tubarculos ® Association
Jasper County
Iowa
Carroll County
Wen
Pottawattamie County
Denmark
Annetta
Anderson
University of Iowa
White
U. S. America
Engorse
State Farm Bureau Federation
Towa Tuberculosis Association
Los Angeles
Cedar Rapids
Robert Scharfenberg
Railroad Postal Service
Des Moines
Welfare Bureau
Health Center
Wapsle Township
Muscatine County
Lightning Rods Gain in Favor
United States Department of Agriculture notes long advocacy for lightning protection in buildings. A study of lightning fire losses shows U.S. annual losses around 12 million dollars, with Texas and New York among high-loss states and Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa cited as having substantial protection where over half of farm buildings are rodded.
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United States Department ‘of Agrieulture
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Marvin
United States
Ilimoiga
Texas
New ‘York
Lesdes
Agricul ‘Tural
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnnexola
Towa
Proper silage preparation and maturity guidance
Clemson College expert J P La Master stresses care in placing corn or sorghum in silos to preserve food value. Ensure hoops and joints seal tight doors fit, use roofing paper for airtight doors, and harvest silage when grains are dented glazed and leaves brown to avoid loss of nutrients and palatability issues.
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J. P. LaMaster
Clemson College
Silage as a Top Feed Investment for Farms
The piece argues for widespread use of silage to cut forage costs amid high prices. It urges growing and supplying silage in liberal quantities, noting wage as a substitute, and claiming a well-managed silo can pay for itself in the first year and boost stock profitability. It stresses economy in feeding and highlights competition driving costs down.
Green Corn and Hog Cholera Myth Debunked
An article counters a belief that green corn causes hog cholera. It explains hog cholera is viral, not due to green corn, and notes coincidences in seasonal disease spread. The text critiques the assertion while acknowledging a possible indirect link.
Egg Water Content Affects Poultry Feed
An old note states eggs are two thirds water and that flocks laying well require ample fresh water. It highlights water needs for pellets and for growing stock amid higher feed consumption due to increased size, stressing ongoing access to water.
Mexican Beetle Spreading Across States Warned
The Mexican bean beetle, spreading rapidly, has extended its range across Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming. The USDA entomology bureau notes serious impact and recommends magnesium arsenate spray or dust and plowing under heavily infested fields as control measures.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Virginia
Carroll
Kentucky
Butler
Hamilton
Hancock, Wayne
Tuscarawas
Pennsylvania
Washington
Green
Wyoming
Moisture in Silage Key For Proper Fermentation
Ontario Agricultural College notes moisture is essential in silage to prevent excessive fermentation temperatures. Dried or frozen corn requires liberal wetting. add water via a hose into the cutter and through the blower to thoroughly moisten fodder before ensiling.
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Sevgnaon
Ontario Agricultural College
Proper Alfalfa Hay Storage Guidance From Wisconsin
Wisconsin College expert L F Graber explains alfalfa hay storage in mow layers of 8 to 10 feet for about three weeks before adding more. He warns against damp dew soaked or overly green hay in humid conditions to prevent excessive heating and possible spontaneous combustion. Spread hay evenly to ensure uniform drying and safe storage.
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L. F. Graber
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Farm Facts on Efficiency and Care in Livestock
Farm facts emphasize that efficiency lies in field per cow and per acre, not total production. Balanced rations and selective breeding matter, with fattening necessary for lambs and hogs to fetch good prices. Caution urged on veterinary medicine and safe handling to avoid dangerous vapors.
Message to Legion at St Paul reads Coolidge peace speech
The sixth annual American Legion convention in St Paul heard a message from President Coolidge praising the world turning toward peace and urging leadership through nations cooperation toward eliminating war. He thanked Legionnaires for their history of service in war and peace and for adding to the nation’s respiration in times of crisis.
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The
American Legion
St. Paul
Coolidge
Hall
Liew
Légion
Legion
Thelrsa
Women Legionnaires Live On In Shreveport Post Heroism
A shattered shell overturned an ambulance near Chateau-Thierry, injuring driver Mrs. J W Atkins lightly. She is celebrated as one of Lowe-McFarlane post's five Legionnaires and recalls her six months as an ambulance driver with Anne Morgan's unit in World War I. Also highlighted is Mrs. Butler, London born nurse turned Shreveport poultry farmer, active in Legion affairs.
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Chateau- Thierry
J. W. Atking
Lowe-McFarlane
Legion
Shreveport
Atkins
Anne Morgan
American Committee For
France
Chareau-Thierry
Mrs. Atkins
Lowe-McFarlane Post
Walla
Butler
St James Palace
London
Camp McArthur
Waco
Tex
Mr. Butler
Blue Bird Cottage
Legion Men Build Raft for Waterless Woodstown Lake
In Woodstown New Hampshire residents built part of a large raft for Memorial Lake to float on the waters. Litigation with a neighboring property owner left the lake basin dry as a Sahary desert. Citizens will vote at the polisgoon to decide if water will fill the lake and float the raft. The Legionnaires adopt the slogan Till the lake to float our raft.
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Sahary Desert
Woodstown
Polis Goon
Legionnaires
New Department Commander Raymond Littlefield Named
Fragmentary text notes Raymond Littlefield as department commander for Rhode Island at a legter mention. Readable bits identify Janey Stanton and Rhody Teland in context as names connected to the Rhode Island department leadership update.
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Raymond
Littlefield
Janey Stanton
Sentra Fata
Rhody Teland
Rhode Island
Legter
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Multiple Electric Products Co., Inc
Ogden Street
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Arias Products
Pudrantead
Pete
Soni
Munyon
Faw Pilla
Tia ‘Apericova
Chicago
Hawkeye
State News
U.S Th
Weather ‘Bureau
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohis
Florida Times- Onion
Daniel G. Carey, M
Carey
Elmira
Humphreys
Ann Steel
New York
Warners Tonic
Warren Chemical CO
Newark
Lydia HB. Pinkham Medicine Co
Boston
Massachusetts
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