Partnership Established Between Corn Root Aphil and Ants
United States Department of Agriculture explains the ant aphid partnership in corn fields east of the Rockies. The corn-root aphis relies on cornfield ants for care and honeydew, forming a subterranean dairy with ants as the handlers and profits. Control measures include crop rotation, plowing, dishing, ant disruption, nicotine sulfate spraying for exposed aphids, and direct ant hill treatment.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ant
Aphis
Rocky Mountains
Fim
Ann Ant Hill
California
Hand Pump Barrel Sprayer For Small Farms
The ordinary hand pump barrel sprayer suits the average farmer with small crop needs. It costs less to buy and to maintain, while a large power sprayer carries a high initial price. Some neighbors or custom sprayers with power units may handle the work, but timing can still be an issue.
Hawks And Crows Suggested To Protect Poultry Yards
The New York college of agriculture proposes trapping hawks with steel traps on tall posts over poultry yards. For crows the method is to kill one or two and hang them around the field where chickens roam to deter others. Do crows bother chickens much
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New York College of Agriculture
More Berries Are Favored in Fertile Berry Patches
The article argues many farms have suitable soils and locations for berry patches and stresses that farmers failing to maintain productive berry gardens miss essential farming principles.
Strawberries and Water Use in Tillage and Irrigation
Strawberries require ample water but surface sprinkling is often ineffective unless irrigation is deep and targeted. Water should soak several feet in one area before moving to another, irrigate deeply or not at all.
FEED FOR LITTLE DUCKLINGS GUIDE
Feed for young ducklings initially uses bread moistened with milk mixed with fine grit and a touch of charcoal. After the first days, switch to a mix of one part cornmeal and two parts bran with charcoal, moistened with milk or water to a crumbly paste.
Race in the Night of A W Peach
Dorothy Haines seeks love and independence while her guardian Steadman tracks a secret suitor Martel who lures her away. A nighttime pursuit ends in a collision but Steadman rescues Dorothy and declares his love, promising to reveal his true feelings once they reach home.
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Haines
Garrage
Steadman
Martel
Tie
Dornthy’s
Muartel
Dorothy
Mariel
Dot
Tile
The First Telephone and its Earliest Call
The first message carried by a wire in 1876 came from Alexander Graham Bell in Boston to his assistant Thomas J. Watson. Watson rushed up the stairs replying I heard you. The pair faced early obstacles before broader success. Bell and Watson spoke over a two rate wire between Boston and Cambridge the same year. Bell also showed a crane model of the telephone at the Philadelphia exposition, which drew little interest.
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Steadman
Dorothy
Martel
Brazil
Dorothy Haines
Haines
Mr. Haines
Dot
Tam
Buddy
Loolik
Garoge
Miss Haines
Marte
Dorian
Boston
Alexander Graham
Thomas J. Watson
Mr. Watson
Watson
Bell
Cambridge
Philadelphia
Butcher Bird as a Mouser in Hedge
A youngster recalls a butcher bird perched on a hedge during corn shucking work. The bird swooped to catch mice almost underfoot, becoming a steady, unseen helper as winter passed. The writer ponders how such a bird could catch far more mice than it could eat in a lifetime.
Telephones Near North Pole in Etah House
In Etah Eskimos welcomed electric aires and a telephone linking the author’s room to Eskimo igloos. A large doorway shishtight marked loading ledges for the long polar night. The setup, powered by an Ot engine, highlighted wireless equipment as a marvel of modern discovery.
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North Pole
Etah
White North
Donut TR
MacMilhin
Fragmentary quotes hint at theater viewing dilemma
The readable lines reference a data driven movie theater moment with a brief exchange about staying for the ending. Names are garbled, but a theater setting and mid feature interruption appear to be the core gist.
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Pitas
Motor clothing trends entice drivers with stylish coats and hats
The article surveys motor outfits from leather three quarter coats to camel hair and pongee options, noting their durability, adaptable styles, and new hat designs. It highlights leather, tweed, covert cloth, jersey blends, and innovative veiling absence, urging caution for shoppers tempted by road ready attire.
Gracious Summer Hats Dominate The Millinery Scene
The article praises spring’s welcome of midsummer fashion with airy hats in light fabrics. It highlights three hat types: wide brim white with beige border, soft ostrich plumes atop jaunty brims, and georgette crepe and braid designs with satin piping. Matinee and chrysanthemum motifs appear, illustrating the season’s refined, delicate headwear.
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Georgette Crepe
Braid
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Hawk
Crow
A.W. Peach
McClura Newspaper Syndicate
Butcher Bird
Mouser
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