Farm accounting urged to boost profits on American farms
Department of Agriculture specialists push simple, practical farm accounting systems to show whether wheat, cattle, or orchards pay. They recommend a direct-entry method, a yearly cycle starting after harvest, and a detailed inventory to reveal true farm profitability.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Farm Mantena
Department Agriculture
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Iipiete
United States
Gatment of Agriculture
den of Agriculture
Increase in Value of Farm Plow Lands
The bureau of crop estimates reports rising plow land values across the United States with the 1920 average at 90.01 dollars per acre, up 54 percent from 1916 and highest growth from 1919 to 1920. The South shows doubling in four years while New England and Middle Atlantic states show the slowest advance.
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Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States
South
New England
Middle Atlantic
Corn Belt
Garden planting and soil fertility notes from farm guide
The text discusses seeding moist soil, avoiding wet ground, spreading manure and old straw on fields, and using timothy or clover mixes for pastures. It argues that keeping garden records would reveal their value and emphasizes soil fertility through decaying matter or manure.
Cucumber Cultivation Tips From USDA Guide
The USDA advises rich soil and well rotted manure under vines, with rows five feet apart and thinning to twelve to eighteen inches. Plant in hotbeds for early harvest, and use shallow cultivation until vines fill the space. Protect seedlings from cucumber beetles with nets and light sulfuring, and favor White Spine Davis Perfect and Emerald varieties.
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United States Department of Agriculture
DIY tomato trellis from flexible materials
An article describes making a light durable movable trellis for tomatoes using readily available materials. It explains ground supports 1144x3 inches by 4 feet, 1x2 inch strips, cross nails, and a wire to steady the frame. Vines are tied to a fork in the trellis to limit suckers and keep fruit off the ground for clean harvests.
Poultry Eggs Vary In Size Across Domestic Birds
The United States Department of Agriculture notes egg size varies by breed with bantams laying the smallest eggs and large breeds like Light Brahmas producing larger ones. Average hen eggs measure 2.27 inches long and 1.72 inches wide, weighing about two ounces each.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Feeding grain to dairy cows when grazing begins
T. W. Wilson of the U S Department of Agriculture warns against stopping grain feed as cows are turned to pasture. He says some grain is needed to maintain milk flow and cow weight, since grazing alone cannot match the nourishment from regular concentrates, especially in early weeks.
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T. W. Wilson
University
United States Department of Agriculture
Fheee
Thisman
Hunt
Lids Valley Railway Co
Goldfield
Nevada
A. D. Goodenough
A. B. Richards Medicine CO
Sherman
Texas
Fresh Water Needs For Hens Says USDA Experts
Poultry specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture advise keeping hens well supplied with water. Avoid sun exposure and freezing, and in frostier weather offer slightly warmed water a few times daily. A 50 hen flock in good laying condition needs four to six quarts daily.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Purebreds Given Attention in Poultry Raising
The greatest influence of purebred poultry lies in the raiser’s interest in breeding and marketing. Scruples may be minimal, but dedication to purebreds yields the best profits for time and effort.
Keep Roads In Good Repair For Farmers
An editorial urges farmers to maintain and repair rural roads after heavy rains. It proposes individuals donate a day's work, drag roads along their fields, and form agreements to keep roads passable until official crews can respond. It stresses roads as essential assets and shared duty of individuals and the county.
Records Promised in 1920 Transforming Highways Nationwide
The year 1920 promises a revolution in highways and transportation as states fund millions for main and inter county roads. Pneumatic tired motor trucks boost demand for a national system, while only 200000 of 2000000 miles are currently improved. Road quality drives motor transport efficiency, aiding heavy loads over swamps and sandy groves.
Good Roads Aid Appearance
A comparison asks why farmsteads along improved highways look better than those on dirt roads. Better road conditions correlate with well maintained buildings fences hedges and grounds, suggesting road quality drives upkeep and curb appeal on rural properties.
Coal Ashes Beneficial in Soils Says Expert
Professor Voorhees notes coal ashes benefit soils by physical effects. Professor Van Slyke cites coal ashes for lightening heavy clay cells. Ashes should be carefully sifted and spread when sand is available.
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Professor Voorhees
Voorhees
van Slyke
Barnyard Manure For Sale In The Community
Local notice announces availability of barnyard manures for garden use. Farmers and residents may contact the listed supplier for pricing and delivery options.
Various Kinds of Highways Across Communities
A fragmented note outlines types of durable roads and their role in serving communities. It references exits and regional infrastructure, highlighting the need for lasting routes that connect towns and support local travel.
Peru's drifting sand dunes on the Andean plateau
The article describes drifting sand hills near Molendo Peru along the Southern of Peru railway. Giant crescent shaped dunes rise 15 to 20 feet wide, horn ends point south, and the dry desert pampa extends for miles with no vegetation. The plateau sits 4000 to 5000 feet up with fine gray sand gleaming white against a brown desert.
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Mollendo
Peru
Pampa
Crescent
Music as morale booster in wartime training camps
The article credits music with boosting morale in training camps during war. Song leaders organized at camps spread the value of music, with phonographs and records aiding rapid musical education. Returning soldiers are described as more musical, capable performers, and the public is seen as more receptive to listening and learning through music.
Fragmentary reflections on sleep and attraction
A dialogue notes a patient’s snoring and a young man’s confusion about his sister’s appeal to other men. The excerpt hints at private discomfort and social perception within a family scene.
Inducement and Attitude Reflections At A Fashionable Eatery
A witty note on steep restaurant prices drawing climbers as patrons. It remarks on vivacity and the contrast between eager minds and lazy bodies, highlighting social behavior in a fashionable venue.
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