California dream of farm settlement a model rural plan
The 1919 report highlights the California state land settlement program begun in 1918 at Durham, Georgia? No Durham in Butte County. It subdivided 219 acres into small farms for 120 families, aided by state funds, low initial payments, and 40 year terms. The board provides advisers, irrigation, stock, and cooperative buying to create a self sustaining modern farming community.
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California
United States
H. A. Crafts
Scientific American
Durham
Butts County
State of
Tate
Leland Stanford
Butte Creek
Vaud
Doe
Tramhouser
State Land Saint Board
California State Land Settlement Board
Settlement Co-Operative Live Stock Association
Tve
C. W. Baker
EB. O. Messenger
William Deveney
Carl Nelison
A. L Maxwell
E. E. Wil
Joseph N. Thornton
Frank M. Hall
Roy White
State Land Settlement Board
Stephens
Merced County
San Joaquin Valley
Te Whr
Sons Take Different Paths From Fathers at Reed College
study shows most sons of workers pursue higher education or professional paths rather than following their fathers trades. Farmers' sons attend college for business or professional careers while others like ministers' sons lean to engineering. Whale fishing history noted as early as 887 with Norwegian involvement and Greenland oil demand.
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Jennings
Portland ‘Oregonian
Reed
Wevers
Reed Farming
Greenland
Fatal risk as boy warns sister during lullaby
A fragile scene shows young Tommie Brown watching his baby sister as a nurse sings. He whispers that she is almost unconscious and the nurse confirms. Alarm leads him to tell her not to sing further or she will be hurt.
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Tommie Brown
Inez
Toramie
Courageous Pittsburgh physician fears a mouse during night
A renowned young woman physician at St. Francis hospital, famed for her nerve and composure during delicate operations with Pittsburgh surgeons, was visibly frightened by a mouse in her room at 2 a.m. She confessed the fear, remarking she was afraid to sleep and sought a mouse trap.
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St. Francis Hospital
Pittsburgh
Tam
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Cowpeas Prove Valuable for Soil Improvement and Feed
United States Department of Agriculture notes cowpea hay provides about 85 percent of fertilizing value, roots and stubble add 15 percent. Cowpeas improve soil structure on heavy clays and sandy soils, support next crops, and function well as green manure for vineyards. Plow under stubble rather than entire crop on poorer soils. feeding value largely recycles in manure.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Whole cowpea crop plowed under boosts soil health
Analysis from the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station shows cowpea forage contains 47 pounds of nitrogen 10 pounds of phosphoric acid and 20 pounds of potash per ton. Plowing under the entire green crop yields the greatest soil improvement especially on light sandy soils needing humus.
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North Carollinai Agricultural Experiment Station
Better Containers Needed for Perishable Shipments
A southern railroad official argues shippers should be required to use strong containers and proper carloading methods to prevent million-dollar losses from breakage in transit. The U S Bureau of Markets has conducted experiments and will advise shippers on best containers for specified fruits and vegetables as investigations continue.
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United States Bureau of Markets
Southern
Bla Opinisa
Bureau of the
Fertilizer Mixing Caution Wood ashes and manure should not mix in soil
The note warns against applying wood ashes and manure together as their nitrates can react with ash chemicals, producing compounds with no soil benefit. Both are good fertilizers separately, but should not be combined at the same time.
Substantial Floor Types for Poultry Houses
Poultry specialists note there is no single best floor type. Soil conditions and use determine preference among cement dirt and ford floors. Cement floors suit permanent laying houses and incubator cellars. dirt floors need good drainage. ford floors suit lifted or portable setups.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Brown tail moth nests found in French fruit rose ships
Federal and state inspections in recent months intercepted 85 brown tail moth nests in 22 shipments of French fruit and rose stocks, compared with 63 infested shipments over nine years. All French consignments are fumigated at entry and inspected at destination. Authorities warn French nurserymen and inspectors that continued infestations may lead to cancelling import permits. Interceptions occurred in Connecticut, New York, Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland and at New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC ports.
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Department of Agriculture
Furethermore
French Inspection Service
Connecticut
New York
Indiana
Iowa
New Jersey
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C
Cowpea Harvesters Compared by USDA Experts
Specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture say row planted cowpeas pair well with bean harvesters. The best harvesters feature long knives that run under the vines and cut off stems below ground level.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Control of Blister Mite in Apple Trees
Early spraying with mine sulphur spray in a 1 to 9 concentrated lime sulphur solution controls the blister mite on apple trees. Apply during dormancy or budding, ensuring thorough coverage of every part of the tree for satisfactory results.
Cheap Seeds Are Expensive for Gardeners
The piece argues that cheap seeds cost more in the long run as results depend on seed quality. It urges using purebred stock for breeding, warns against saving pennies on seeds, and notes New cultivars improve fruit canning in season. Red clover is highlighted as a key hay legume whose acreage is shrinking in southern regions.
Exercise Is Essential for Stable Team Vigor
The piece underlines exercise as vital for horses and warns against denying it in winter to maintain vigor. It condemns the idea of keeping teams idle and notes concerns about carcass visibility to hogs and disease spread among animals.
Landlord Tenant Plan Proves Stable Farm Management
A case study outlines a straight annual salary with a profit share used on two hog farms. Managers receive a monthly wage plus one third of net income after expenses and a fixed interest deduction. The system includes housing, garden, and personal farm supplies, with careful bookkeeping and periodic inventories.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Man Fm Hliness
Thun
Weil
Tomatoes Best Pruned Plants Yield More In Home Gardens
Garden specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture say staking and pruning tomatoes in home gardens save space and improve flavor, size, and late-season production. Pruned plants resist disease, require little extra effort, and can fit five other plants in similar space.
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United States Departent of Agriculture
Steett
United States Department of Agriculture
Stick to standard seed varieties for reliable gardening
Do not trust flashy novelties or unfamiliar vegetables. Stick to standard, well known varieties suited to your soil and climate. When unsure, consult your state agriculture college, USDA, county agent or a local experienced gardener for guidance. Place seed orders before stock runs out and buy from nearby seed firms when possible.
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State College of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Weal
Woodlot as Principal in Savings Bank Growth
A woodlot should be treated as the principal in a savings bank. The annual growth exceeds the growth drawn from the principal, illustrating how the woodland asset contributes to sustained gains.
Silo and Livestock Tips for Farmers in the Field
Agricultural notes stress proper silo building and filling with corn at the right maturity stage to avoid waste. Advice covers using well bred bull calves if you cannot afford a sire, and emphasizes quiet warm environments for setting hens. It also notes oats as a better grain for breeding ewes and suggests cautious feeding to start.
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