Indiana faces coal shortages and farmland shifts in 1920s era report
The state survey cites timberland decline to 1.6 million acres about 7 percent, while southern Indiana hills push waste lands to be reforested. It notes deplorable coal stocks in the Midwest, high eastern coal prices, and a large-scale farm and tax action. A moonshine arrest of Mary Misicke highlights enforcement, with farmers planning rail tours to study experiments and canning profits rising for potatoes and corn. The report covers price effects, commissions, population revisions, and projected school fuel shortages and county agricultural gains across Indiana.
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State Department of Conservation
Indiana
Department
Middle West
George Hipskind
Kenneth Yarnelle
Wabash
Eastern Pines
Mary Misicke
Hammond
Mary
Erie
Tippecanoe
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Lafayette
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Georgia
Purdue
University of Illinois
Madison County
Special Food and Coal Commission
Jesse E. Eschbach
Eschbach
New Federal Rules Tighten Plant Import Safeguards
New regulations issued by the secretary of agriculture take effect August 1 to curb escape of insects and plant diseases from vessels. Captains must report arrivals carrying restricted plants, allow inspections, and may be required to destroy or remove such items or disinfect ships to prevent risks at U S ports and waters.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Pew
Asf
Collector of Customs
Department
Straw as Roughage and Bedding Advised
The United States Department of Agriculture says fresh oat straw and wheat straw can serve as roughage for wintering stock. It also recommends using straw liberally as bedding to improve animal comfort and absorb the liquid portion of manure, the most valuable part.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Prep and Cull Fowls for Market Command
Cull out and prepare for market all fowls which appear weak slow or dull with drooping tails rough plumage or crowshaped heads. Cull all combs except those with laying points and all hens that moult early. Exclude males except those strong vigorous and of a rare breeding type.
Good as Chicken Feed Whea Seed Saving Advice
A short directive advises saving withered and small grains for poultry feed. It suggests fanning wheat for seed and scattering chosen grain in the coop straw litter to feed chickens.
Eradicating Poison Ivy and Sumac Requires Careful Timing
Fall or spring work minimizes poisoning risk. Hire resistant individuals if possible and wear heavy insulated overalls and gloves. Treat above ground parts with salt brine and saturate soil around cut bases to prevent new shoots. For detailed guidance, request ers' Bulletin 1166 from the U S department of agriculture in Washington DC.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Market Report: Savings From Cottonseed Meal Article
A New Jersey farmers’ exchange saved 2000 by delaying a ten car order after reading a Market Reporter article on cottonseed meal. The Market Reporter, weekly from the bureau of markets, covers livestock meats dairy fruit vegetables seeds hay and more, collecting data from market centers and about 474 railroads.
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New Jersey Farmers’ Exchange
Market Reporter
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Measuring Hog Prices in Bushels of Corn
The United States department of agriculture uses corn bushel prices to track hog values. Historically 100 pounds of live hogs equaled about 12 bushels of corn, with regional variation. Currently the ratio is unusually narrow, suggesting hogs may rise while corn falls over the next year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Corn Belt
New England
South
West
Alfalfa and Sorghum Preparations Highlight Farm Tips
Farmers urged to grow alfalfa where drainage is needed and to prepare seedbeds carefully for sorghum. Advice includes saving the best seed, allowing grass to cure before shocking, and noting limited motor tracks on small farms.
Federal Bureau Advises On Canned Food Contents And Honest Packs
Bureau of Chemistry inspectors promote full yet safe fill of cans under the Pure Food Law. They urge consumers to compare solids to liquids, favor firms with fair deals, and note net contents declarations including liquids. Investigations show wide variance in drained solid amounts across peas beans and fruits. The agency offers guidance and will send detailed information on applying the act to canned produce.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Washington, D. C
Wise Housekeepers To Use Less Sugar
The United States department of agriculture urges savers to can more fruit and vegetables without sugar this year as sugar supplies rise next winter. Despite a world shortage, domestic use has climbed 15 percent, with imports up over a billion pounds, yet hoarding and consumer access remain the main issues.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
Cuba
Use Care in Weaning Baby
Guidance from the Va and Public Health Service advises gradual weaning by replacing one feeding at a time with bottle feeding. Complete weaning should occur by the end of the first year, preferably in fall, with continued breast milk if the baby thrives. Sudden weaning is dangerous and should only occur under physician guidance.
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Public Health Service
Cleaning Nickel Articles for Longevity
Nickel items resist tarnish better than silver and benefit from frequent washing with hot soapy water followed by drying with a soft cloth. A fine scourer can brighten dull surfaces but may Scratch plating. if so replating is the only remedy.
Household Tips From An Old Magazine
Household Questions discusses removing burned bread crusts with a grater and suggests slip covers for furniture. It cautions against placing cold jars in hot water and recommends a lamp shade color and a short three inch blade for kitchen tasks.
Bayer Aspirin Packaging Promises Safe Relief 20 Years
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as safe for millions and prescribed for over two decades. It urges consumers to buy only unbroken Bayer packages with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. Tiny 12 tablet tins available and larger packages from druggists.
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Bayer
Green's August Flower Promises Digestive Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for indigestion nervous dyspepsia constipation and related digestive complaints. It claims fifty four years of use in thousands of households worldwide with no failure and mentions gentle laxative effects. The copy ends with a home-life adage about wealth and hustle.
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August Flower
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Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Rich Color for Fabrics
Diamond Dyes promise simple directions to dye wool silk cotton or mixed fabrics in a rich fade resistant color. Each package includes a color card and guarantees perfect results with no risk to material through incorrect dyeing. Druggists advertise Diamond Dyes as the preferred choice for home dyeing and color care.
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Hag
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