Partnership Established Between Corn Root Aphid and Ant
United States Department of Agriculture explains the corn root aphid forms a symbiotic alliance with the cornfield ant. The ant protects aphids on corn roots, harvests honeydew, and moves eggs to nests. Control methods include crop rotation, tillage, and insecticide sprays for garden aphids, with scalding ant hills as a simple ant attack.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ant and Aphis
Rocky Mountains
California
Hand Pump Barrel Sprayer for Small Orchards
The ordinary hand pump barrel sprayer suits small orchards and farmers due to low cost and easy maintenance. Large power sprayers demand high initial investment, delaying purchase for modest farms. Neighbors or custom sprayers may offer services yet timing remains a challenge.
Hawk and Crow Deterrents For Poultry Yards
A New York college study suggests hawks may be trapped with steel setups on tall posts above poultry yards. For crows the suggestion is to kill one or two and hang them around the field to deter others. Do crows bother chicks much?
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New York College of Agriculture
Berries Favored By Farmers With Suitable Soils
The article argues most farms have soil and location fit for a productive berry patch and that farmers who neglect to establish a proper berry garden waste opportunity and fail to learn basic farming principles.
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Darmers
Strawberries Benefit From Deep Watering
Strawberries need substantial water but surface sprinkling is often wasteful. Water should soak down several feet before moving to a new area. Irrigate deeply or not at all to maximize growth.
Feeding Ducklings From First Days To Weaning
The guidance describes the best foods for newborn ducklings starting with bread moistened in milk and finely ground grit charcoal. It then suggests a transition to a mixture of cornmeal and bran with grit and charcoal, moistened to a crumbly consistency.
A Night Ride Reveals Hidden Love and Duty
Steadman agrees to guardian Dorothy Haines while her father is away in Brazil. Dorothy and Martel spark concern as she prepares for a trip. Steadman tails them, but Dor othy drives off with Martel. He interviews the pair, then chases, rescues Dorothy, declaring love and promising to reveal his true feelings once safely home.
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Steadman
Dorothy
Martel
Brazil
Dorothy Haines
Haines
Vaines
Sladman
Mart
Travies
Kitthe
Miss Haines
Stendiman
Marte
Sreadman
Nore
Mariel
Dot
The First Telephone Story From Boston Boarding House
The first message carried by a wire with the human voice occurred in 7G as Alexander Graham Bell from a Boston boarding house room spoke to his assistant Thomas F Watson below. Watson shouted back he heard you. Bell and Watson later spoke over two miles between Boston and Cambridge in the same year. Bell exhibited a crude telephone model at Philadelphia expo, drawing little interest.
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Ag Ao
Boston
Alexander Cramwell
Thomas F. Watson
Fiventer
Nhs
Bell
Watson
Cambridge
Butcher Bird as a Mouser on the Farm Hedge
A winter scene recalls a butcher bird perched on a hedge above a corn shock. While the boy toiled gathering corn, the bird pounced on mice as they emerged, returning quickly for another catch. The bird became tame, gathering prey to near the worker’s feet, though the purpose of the catches remains unclear.
Telephones Near North Pole Reported in Eskimo Welcome
In Etah an electric digits system lit the house with a fishlight above the door and a telephone linked to igloos of the Pski mos. Eskimos from the south marveled at wireless gear and a beating engine, while two elders kept talking despite living in a stone age setting.
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North Pole
Etah
South Quad
Stedges
Tn Omy
Pskimos
Oaware
Linn
White North
Donald B. MayMilhin
Film Fun quip on movie endings and theater visits
A brief Film Fun quip notes how audiences dislike mid feature interruptions and the idea that if the ending is weak there is no need to stay for the whole picture. It reflects light entertainment commentary and theatergoing sentiment.
Motor Clothing For The Modern Touring Woman
Women are urged to choose specialized motor outfits from leather coats to tweed and jersey options. The article highlights three quarter length leather coats with practical pockets and cuffs, long two tone jersey blends, enamel hair coats in tan shades, and pongee styles. Matching motor hats with visors and minimal veils complete the ensemble for travel on continental tours or short drives.
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Jersey
Gracious Summer Hats Parade Quietly Impress
An early summer fashion scene highlights elegant hats and airy rolinery. Descriptions showcase white brimmed hats with beige borders, soft ostrich plumes, georgette crepe brims with braided edges, chrysanthemum motifs, and satin crowned frames. Muline and Pansy accents finish the floral comedy as designers praise light fabrics and refined shapes.
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Sumeter
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Hawk
Crow
McClura News Paper Syndicate
Butcher Bird
Mouser
Mimi
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