Poisoned bait for grasshoppers prepared by USDA
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture this guide explains making poisoned bran bait to control early grasshopper infestations. It details ingredients such as bran, arsenic or lead compounds, fruit, and molasses, plus methods for mixing, moisture adjustments, and best application times in different climates.
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United States
California
New England
Florida
Department of Agriculture
Powder Guns For Spraying On Farms
A writer argues powder or dust sprayers could be more widely used on farms. The device is described as a bellows with a quart capacity, loaded with a mixture of lime and poison such as Paris green. Variants include flour mixes, with arsenate or hellebore, noting flour is now expensive and used only in small quantities.
Sugar Beet Seed Demand and Planting Acreage Decline
The beet sugar industry requires at least 150000 bags of seed per year and 16000 acres dedicated to seed production. In 2016 less than one fourth of this acreage was harvested, indicating a shortfall in seed supply and planting.
Careful with Paris Green in Cabbage Heads
Cabbage should not be sprayed or dusted with poria green as the green may remain in the heart and poison someone eating the raw cabbage.
Fighting Pests in Garden Hints for Summer War
Gardeners face a host of pests through the season. Advice covers tomato worms with arsenate of lead, cabbage worms with arsenate of lead and plug soap, cucumber beetles with frames tobacco dust or arsenate of lead, nicotine sulfate for immature forms, cutworms with poison balls and collars, potato beetles with hand-picking and arsenate of lead, and cabbage aphids with hard soap or nicotine sulphate plus soap.
Superior pasture for pigs yields heavy frost tolerant crops
Rape withstands frost with no visible injury and can be cut multiple times. For selling, harvest about four inches from the ground. A well-managed seeding provides a fine pasture for brood sows and pigs, supporting 25 to 40 pigs per acre from June to October.
Rest Required by Horses
Remove the harness and heavy collars during the noon hour. Go over the horses with a stiff brush before replacing the harness. This will take only a few minutes, but will go a long way to keeping the team in good condition and full of nervous force.
Squirrel Rescued From Fountain Faces Whisky Clue
In Stanton Park a thirsty squirrel fell into the fountain basin and was saved by a passerby using a stick. The creature later climbed the tree and a half full whisky flask was found in its forks, prompting questions about fountain safety and animal rescue.
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Ashington
Hoover
Man
Stanton Park
Park
Women Fill Washington Jobs as War Draws Men Away
War drives thousands of vacancies in federal and private sectors. Washington becomes a city of women as men seek fewer jobs while women crowd into newly created posts in government branches. Cabinet officers announce preference for women to free men for duty on the firing line.
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Washington
Congress
Virginia
Lansing
Baker, Daniels
Redfield
Nurses urged to slim down for wartime service
Chicago women press for government camps to reduce nurses for efficiency and space on ships. Proposals call for two to six month courses, aiming to prepare nurses for France while arguing a plump, cheerful nurse remains best for patient care.
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Chicago
France
Washington Beauty Marred by Fenced Botanical Grounds
New York artist Paul De Lavigne lauds Washington as the most beautiful city aside from Paris yet condemns the fenced botanical grounds at the Capitol. He says the wall hides the view to the Statue of Liberty granting a socialite quip about imprisonment of Socialists in congress.
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Washington
United States
Paul de Lavigne
New York City
Willard
Capitol
Acros
Potomac
Virginia Hills
Paris
Mexico
Florence
Italy
Constantinople
Congress
Jell
Bartholdi
New York Harbor
New Rubber Cloth Hats And Bathing Fashion Report
The article describes fashionable bathing suits and hats using rubber cloth and silk or jersey. It highlights narrow drooping brims, soft crowns, veils, and trims in crepe, chenille, and tassels. Wearers may choose hats suited for motor outings and beach wear, with waterproof elements and varied colors.
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Neptune
Motor Wells
To Keep Wool Blankets Soft During Washing
Instructions advise against rubbing wool blankets in clear water to preserve softness. Use slightly soapy water with enough salt to dissolve for a gentle rinse, ensuring fabric remains soft when washed.
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