War on cripples ends with U S re education plan
The article argues for a national program funded by war insurance to re educate injured soldiers. It highlights Europe’s lessons and cites examples of workers retraining after losing limbs, blindness, or other injuries, with the aim of returning veterans to productive civilian roles and supporting their families.
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America
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France
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Jean Poilu
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London
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Missouri
Maintaining Orchard Soils for Peach Fertility and Frost Resilience
The article stresses keeping orchard soil fertile to ensure good peach yields. It links soil humus and proper cultivation to fruit quality, warns that neglect leads to poor crops, and notes best soils are loams and clay loams. It advises cover crops, manure, and careful use of commercial fertilizer, plus planting legumes to enrich soil.
Home orchards urged for farm profits and shade
Dr. J. C. Whitten of the University of Missouri argues every farm should have a home orchard. He says a properly chosen and cared for orchard yields more per land area than other crops, provides background for buildings, shade for livestock, and a fruit succession, though many neglect or overplant it with unsuitable varieties.
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J. C. Whitten
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Ben Davis
Feeding order boosts steer fat gains in silage
An old farming tip notes that placing silage before dry corn fodder makes steers eat the first and then finish the second, since palatability aids digestion and more digestion leads to greater fat. The advise underscores palatability as a factor in feeding efficiency.
Wire wrappers: a sturdy defense for young fruit trees
F S Merrill of Kansas State Agricultural College advocates galvanized wire wrappers to shield young orchard trees from rabbits and borers. He notes high initial cost but long term savings, compares window and quarter inch mesh screens, and details construction methods including burying the edge. He warns against risky poison baits and recommends adhesive repellent washes as a safe alternative.
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F. S. Merrill
Kansas State Agricultural College
Keep Best Turkey Hens as Breeders Next Spring
Farmers should retain the top two, three, and four year old turkey hens for breeding next spring as pullets have not proved satisfactory for that purpose.
Chicken Fowls and Leftover Dishes From A Pantry Guide
A vintage guide offers methods to use old fowls in dishes like chicken pie and curry meat balls with stock, plus soups and salads. It covers bean soups, corn bread, banana links, and creative uses for leftovers, emphasizing variety and economical meals.
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Bishop Williams
California to destroy wild morning glories with arsenical spray
Green's August Flower reports that California will apply an arsenical spray to eradicate wild morning glories. The plan targets invasive blooms to protect crops and residential areas.
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