Turkeys Spread Gapeworm Pest in Poultry Flocks
A United States Department of Agriculture study shows turkeys host gapeworms that infect young chickens, while adult chickens remain largely resistant. Keeping young chicks on uncontaminated ground and excluding turkeys from brood areas can greatly reduce losses.
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Farmers save labor with third horse team plow
USDA specialists say hitching a third horse to a two horse walking plow lets a man plow at least a quarter acre more each day. The extra work adds about five acres in 20 days, cutting 2 to 3 days of labor during a busy spring season.
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Campaign boosts purebred sires rise in enrolments nationwide
The United States Department of Agriculture reports 431139 animals enrolled in the Petter Siresa-Better Stock drive. Purebreds climbed in share, with 22605 purebred sires among enrolees, while scrubs remained high. Ohio leads enrolment activity, with Nebraska second, as states push to improve stock quality across the nation. Emblems of recognition were sent to Guam during the period.
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Preserving Soil Moisture and Irrigation Conservatism
Specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture warn against letting natural moisture escape soil. They say retained moisture supports soil organisms and plant foods, but irrigation costs money and labor.
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Personal Visit to Market Boosts Farm Marketing
The United States Department of Agriculture says a personal market visit can repay travel costs by improving relations with distributors. It helps growers select trustworthy representatives and learn the hurdles of doing business.
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Potato Storage A Success Says USDA Bureau
The United States Department of Agriculture bureau of markets reports successful potato storage dependent on tuber quality storage temperature air moisture pile size and light exclusion. Proper storage temperature ranges from about 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Practical Farmer Quote on Field Agents
A Dry Seaman A Knapp remark declares field agents must be practical farmers not carpenters or tailors. The line argues practical farming experience outweighs unrelated expertise when guiding agricultural work.
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Baby in Peril as Cyclone Strikes Simpson Home
Betty Simpson and her family face a cyclone emergency as the cellar floods and the baby is found near the storm’s edge. Jim Brown reappears to rescue the infant, exposing clues about missing Liberty bonds and a conflicted love triangle within the Simpson clan.
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Knife Named for Inventor Sparks Notorious Frontier Weapon
A misread tale describes an infamous knife called the hewie koffe linked to inventor Cob dimes Bayete, a soldier born in the Darke COHN region. It recounts a Mississippi melee near Natches that left six dead and fifteen wounded, with Maj. Norris Wright killed by a weapon his own maker later built in Philadelphia.
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Afghan Women Secluded and Veiled in Society
Afghan women live under strict seclusion and veiling, with limited education access. The article notes the Afghan tradition discourages literacy for women, contrasts with nomadic desert communities, and mentions the role of mullahs in teaching. It reflects a historical view of gender roles in Afghanistan.
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The Patagonians and Varatagonians Profile
The Patagonians or Vatagonians are described as a tall muscular nomadic race averaging six feet, with black hair thick lips and dark brown skin. They live in many tribes, mainly hunting and cattle breeding, with rapid population decline noted. Tata gonia was first discovered by Magellan in 1520.
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Two Summer Capes Highlight Couture in Vivid Hues
The article reviews two summer capes in distinct styles. One features soft wool with embroidered guipures and a long collar, while the other showcases taffeta silk in vivid orange with ostrich feather trims. Both capes pair with white taffeta outfits and accessories for evening wear.
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Fashionable summer gowns in taffeta silk designs
The article previews summer silhouettes in taffeta silk, praising its color versatility and timeless appeal. It describes two afternoon outfits featuring black and white decorations, white beading, and a blue rose changeable silk option with a tunic bodice, lace borders, and fitted sleeves.
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