Labor shortage in grain regions prompts city volunteers
With a farm labor shortage as acute as in 1918, the U S Department of Agriculture urges city men to spend vacations in grain fields as harvest helpers. Past volunteers included students and professionals. officials say such aid can curb rising food costs and support production. Local extension officers will connect volunteers with farmers through county agents and employment bureaus.
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United States Department of Neviculture
Kansas
Idaho
Nebraska
Egg packaging standards and defect handling guidance
Market reports separate white and brown shelled eggs into distinct packages. Eggs with irregular shapes or defective shells should be kept by producers for frame use to minimize breakage during transit.
Flies Reduce Milk Yield in Dairy Herds
The article notes flies harm dairy cows by biting and feeding, causing blood loss and distress that lowers milk production. It emphasizes that fly control is essential to keep cattle comfortable and able to feed, preventing a serious dairy-farm problem.
Meaning and origin of the phrase ski do into a cocked hat
The passage discusses how the phrase originated from a game involving sine pins arranged in a folded form resembling a cocked hat. It explains that the term has come to be understood as something thoroughly beaten or altered beyond recognition.
Federal standards prevent inequality in grain sales
Misunderstandings about federal grain standards caused dissatisfaction as buyers paid on average quality under mine run. With adoption, sentiment shifts to grade based purchases at country points, rewarding heavy clean grain and preventing unfair premiums for inferior lots.
SOW CUCUMBERS IN AUTUMN FOR CRISP PICKLES
Cucumbers should be planted by September 1 to avoid early frost. At this rate the harvest yields abundant, exceptionally crisp and smooth pickles, higher quality for pickling than those from hot weather.
Market Surplus Cockerels Pushed to Table Poultry
Market notes urge cockerels with surplus stock to be turned into market ready table poultry rather than risking aggressive behavior. Local buyers and sellers advised to realize value by processing or selling as ready meat.
Cows and Hens Alike
Cows and hens are alike in one respect good ones make money poor ones tax you for the pleasure of their company.
Exercise for Chicks From the First Day
The article urges inducing exercise in young chicks to promote health and growth. It emphasizes activity as a prime factor in development and welfare of poultry.
Success With Sorghume Growth
Advice outlines sorghum growing needs and pasture care. It notes that pastures suffer from over pasturing, that idle grasses can be used on many soils, and it recommends gravelly or clay loam soils for best results.
Purple Dominos and a Moonlit Masquerade Confession
Noel Ward and Paula Dare attend a moon fete at Watersedge while Inez Martha and Ann Caswell shadow the romance. A masked purple domino encounter uncovers a hidden confession in a rose arbor, restoring trust and sealing the couple’s happiness.
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Noel Ward
Inez
Paula Dare
Watersedge
Ann Caswell
Noel
Inez Martha
Paula
Cherie
Martha
Miss Martha
Mrs. Caswell
Ines
Columbine
Yaquis of Sonora and Yucatan Dialects in Mexico
In Mexico more than fifty dialects exist with western inhabitants largely Spanish speaking. Among Indigenous groups the Yaquis, about 8,000, are most prominent with hill forts and ceremonial dances. Federal troops classify Yaquis as Manzos while hill-dwelling bands are called Bronchos, a roaming, resourceful, sometimes hostile group reliant on cattle, burros, and beef.
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Sonora
Yucatan
Mexico
Bacatete
Charms of St. Helena and Its Strategic Revival
St Helena in the South Atlantic, once a key British possession and Napoleon I’s prison, saw population and utility decline after 1870 but has regained value this century. The island’s climate and abundant springs support irrigation, with its interior described as an emerald set in gray lava.
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St. Helena
South Atlantic
Africa
Suez Canal
England
India
Live Up to Standard and Buck Up for Greatness
A motivational exhortation urges 10 000 men to pursue the best standards, ignore detractors, and strive to exceed what others achieve. It calls for decisive action, speed, and turning every moment into a great occasion, following a path set by a great predecessor.
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Eldeiers
Indian Textile Workers and Their Spinning Weaving Varieties
The article notes four distinct spinning types and about six weaving types used by Indian textile workers in North America. It also highlights devices for warping shredding pattern making and numerous secret methods for dyeing, illustrating a rich technical tradition.
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North America
Parasele of Taffeta Parasol Styled With Bird Motifs
A navy blue taffeta parasol with a white beaded handle features a beaded plumage design. The parasols carry bird painted motifs, reflecting a favorite inspiration source for decorative accessories.
Locket Ribbon Featured Among Neckwear Novelties
Readers note a fashion page mention of a locket ribbon and variations like ribbee as new neckwear options amid quirky accessories during the period.
Fall Frocks Make Their Entry
A fashion note describes fall frocks as the season’s update, with one piece dresses in wool fabrics like serge and broadcloth gaining favor over suits on streets and in general wear. New details include embroidered skirts, long waistlines, satin girdles, fringe, and multiple vestees, offering versatile styling and a Spanish flair.
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Wade
Swan Song of Summer Hats in Exquisite Millinery Styles
A fashion notes piece discusses late summer hat designs as brief, exquisite works of art. Describes a chrysanthemum crown hat with a light braided brim, blue ribbon band, Chantilly lace edge, and black lace facing. Also mentions Paris models in Leghorn shapes with rose organdie petals and black velvet bands, plus a straw hat with braid and velvet trim.
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Millimnery
Signer
Paris
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Purple Dominos
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Ann Coldwell
Swan Song
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