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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
3
A US Department of Agriculture report finds turkeys are major spreaders of gape worm among young chickens. It recommends keeping young chicks on uncontaminated ground and excluding turkeys to reduce losses.
Specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture say hitching a third horse to a two horse walking plow lets a man plow at least a quarter acre more each day. This amounts to about five acres in 20 days, cutting two to three days of work, a major saving in a busy spring season.
The Better Sires Better Stock effort shows a 14 percent rise in the average for purebreds in the first quarter of 1921. A total of 451,189 domestic animals and fowls were enrolled, including 22,605 purebred sires. Ohio leads enrollments, with Nebraska next, as states accelerate to improve stock quality despite a rise in scrubs. Five emblems were sent to Guam as a recognition feature in the period.
Specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture warn that letting natural moisture escape from soil is harmful. Retained moisture aids soil organisms in making plant foods available. They caution that irrigation costs money and labor, and precipitation is nature’s gift.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture statement notes personal market visits repay trip costs. They help growers meet distributors, choose trustworthy reps, understand dealer concerns, and improve marketing practices.
The bureau of markets of the United States Department of Agriculture says successful potato storage depends on tuber quality storage temperature air moisture pile size and light exclusion. Proper temperature ranges from about 86 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
The counsel stresses that field agents should be actual farmers not carpenters or skilled tradesmen. Practical farming experience is essential to effectively guide agricultural work.
The article surveys how fringes and ribbons dominate spring styles, detailing fringe triumphs by Gabrielle Chanel and lavish ribbon trims on wraps, dresses, hats, and blouses. It notes the shift toward black outfits and the drift to colorful accents, with numerous decorative techniques and care to fashion history.
This piece cautions readers on common myths about mushrooms and explains that edible versus poisonous cannot be judged by simple tests. It cites the USDA and Farmers Bulletin 706, urges knowledge of gathered species, and offers several cooking methods including frying, baked tomatoes, creamed mushrooms, stuffed peppers, and bacon-wrapped preparations.
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin warns flies menace health by carrying disease germs to exposed foods. It explains breeding places and prevention methods, including screens fly papers poisons and traps. Readers can request a free copy from USDA Washington DC.
Armchairs should have lower backs for comfort. Do not leave brushes bristling. A celery and almond salad pairs well, radishes can be baked tender then gratined. Freshen lard with sliced potatoes. olive oil boiled removes rancid taste. A day bed suits small apartments. Pasta water gains prevention with a dash of fat. Clothes in a basket wrinkle more than folded care. Camphor in soft water kills plant pests when plants are dry.
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