Profitable spraying work urged by agriculture department
United States Department of Agriculture specialists note spraying is highly profitable for orchard work but requires knowledge of spraying methods and pests. The bulletin outlines insect feeding, biting versus sucking insects, and suitable stomach and contact poisons, with arsenate of lead as the primary control. It covers fumigation, safety cautions on arsenicals, and recommends Farmers' Bulletin 908 for spraying guidance and use directions.
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United Stats
United States Department of Agriculture
Sents
Jeathop
London
Division of Publications
Farm News Hints at Drought and Crop Diversification
Fragmentary text hints at drought impact on crops and the need for diversification to safeguard farm business. Mentions unfavorable conditions and risk to yields without adaptive practices. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Watering Garden Crops The U S Department of Agriculture Guidelines
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines garden watering methods to keep crops growing through drought. Key points cover adequate water supply, proper distribution, and avoid excessive surface sprinkling by allowing soil to dry between soakings. Three main application methods include overhead sprinklers, basins, and pumping when needed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Mae
Subsurface irrigation and harness maintenance notes
The article discusses sub irrigation methods using water through tiles laid 4 to 8 feet apart at 15 to 19 inches deep, directing moisture to roots while keeping the surface dry. It notes cost and installation effort as drawbacks and mentions mice damage and preventative measures around barns to protect harnesses. It also comments on harness material longevity and suggests durable, long lasting harnesses with proper attention to equipment manufacture.
Diversification Aids Farm Enterprise Stability
Agricultural specialists urge diversification to improve use of equipment and rotate crops. A farm with multiple salable products reduces risk from price swings and crop failure, but selection must match climate, soil, and topography to avoid gaps in rotation and ensure reliable production.
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United Ceater
Aariultere
United States
Balletorigs Strome Wits
Weeds as a Great Nuisance to Farm Crops
The farmer complains weeds cause constant trouble from spring through harvest, consuming labor and obstructing crop growth. They infest fields nationwide, spreading rapidly and lowering yields, yet farmers are surprised crops already reach high average yields despite the weed pressure.
Lime benefits soils and early vegetable planting advised
An application of about 50 pounds of hydrated lime can improve a 20 by 60 foot garden by loosening heavy clay, binding sandy soil, and correcting soil sourness with adequate drainage. Early vegetables such as radishes, lettuce, peas, onions, and spinach may be planted as soon as the ground is workable. Also notes harness cracks and wool use in fur production.
Sanitation and feed guidance for poultry workers
The article stresses sanitary practices in poultry work and warns against overemphasis on crowded quarters and feasting devices. It recommends a variety of grain rather than a single type and suggests milk for laying hens, as a supplement for both meat and egg production.
Farmers Lose Time Killing Weeds In Crop Cultivation
An article notes large time losses from weed control and highlights US Department of Agriculture efforts. It lists weed surveys and publications including Farmers' Bulletins and Department Circulars on weeds like wild oats, dandelion, and hawkweeds, with price details and where to obtain leaflets and bulletins.
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United States
Accus Tiger
Corton
Eradicating Weeds Offered by Agriculture Bureau
A notice states a pamphlet listing weed killers and lawn weed eradication methods. It invites readers to write Forge Crop Investigations, Bureau of Want Industry, USDA, Washington, CA, for details on products like Chemical Weed Killers and methods to remove dandelions, crabgrass, quack grass, bindweed, morning glory, and other perennials from lawns.
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Bureau of Want Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Seed mixtures costly and often misrepresented
Seed firms market Soralind clovertimothy mixtures at attractive prices but specialists say they cost nearly double the value of the seed. Bushels labeled as clover and timothy often contain only 5 to 6 percent clover, yielding little crop value. Buyers should learn exact proportions and seed quality to avoid exorbitant prices.
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Soralind
United States Department of Agriculture
Succeeding with Sorghums
Weather and planting tips for rain sorghums of subtropical origin. Seeds germinate poorly in cold soils and require warm temperatures for normal growth. Do not sow too early in spring. best to plant about ten days to two weeks after the average corn planting date.
Old Advice for Garden and Farm Use in 19th Century Text
The article details practical tips on soil treatment with coal and wood ashes, advising screening coal ashes for heavy clay soils and mixing thoroughly. It cites Pliny the Elder's ancient gardening maxim and warns against near-tree plantings. It also touches on livestock, sanitation, and notes fat-related health issues in animals.
Our Scenic Jewels by Gilbert Grosvenor
Travel essay recaps the nine first order US national parks Yellowstone Glacier Rocky Mountain Mesa Verde Crater Lake Mount Rainier Yosemite Sequoia Grand Canyon. Highlights Old Faithful geyser, Glacier Park topography, Worthy alpine scenery, Mt Rainier glaciers, Yosemite sequoias, and Sierra Nevada birds and blooms with educational notes. The piece blends natural wonders, wildlife, and historic trees like the General Sherman within a period voice.
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Gilbert Grosvenor
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
United States
Mississippi Valley
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Glacier National Park
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Mount Ratnier National Park
Washngton
Yosemite and
Sequoiia
California
Grand Canyon Park
Arizona
Nature
Glacier Park
Glacier Oational Park
Hudson Bay
Arctic Ocean
Pacific
Missouri
Mississippi
Atlantic
Ginder National Park
Lake St. Mary's
Lake McDermott
Lake McDonald
Switzertond
Traly
Long’s Peak
Sequoia National Parks
Moses
Israel
Egypt
Joseph
Nile
Babylon
General Sherman
Ajax
Yosemite Natonal Park
Yosemite Valley
Desmond
Mount Lyell
Tyrone Meadows
The
Sierra Club
Thinnest in Winter Says Body Burns More in Cold
The article argues that people typically believe summer heat causes more weight loss, but it claims the opposite. From September to March the body gradually uses reserves to maintain warmth, leading to a steady, subtle wasting process as cold weather begins.
Sun-Bathing Advice From a Dated Voice
A fragmented essay advocates moderation in sun exposure and reflects on modern habits. It parodies Roman customs of meals and shelter facing the south. The text critiques excessive pendency and suggests limiting the first bath to five main ideas.
April Tesh and Fat Accumulation Share by August
A fragment from a 19th century diary style prose notes April Tesh beginning to reform until August when fat reserves must be allocated as heat. The piece includes quips about manners and a joke about an office boy and a stenographer. It mentions Charcoal Eph and a Boston Transcript joke.
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Boston Transcript
Moving Man and the Trunk That Tricked a Pair of Runaways
A boy and girl escape a scheming Moving Man and Miss Rolling Stone who trap them in a trunk. A mysterious patched heart-faced creature guides them to a soda fountain and toward the Hospitality Hotel, contrasting patience with the Moving Man’s restlessness.
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Rheipl Gal Venturers
Rolling Stone
Steerela
House of Secrets
Rolling Store
Mr. Wood
One Petticoat Too Warm and a Morning of Laughter
A playful scene from a Sunday school room unfolds with children and jokes. Elizabeth, age four, bursts in asking her mother to remove her warm attire as stories of Goliath, baby feeding, and word games spark lighthearted banter among youngsters and a patient teacher.
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Elizabeth
Suffering Women Endorses Lydia E Pinkham Medicine
Ravenswood West Virginia woman says seven years of illness ended after using Lydia E Pinkham Medicine. She reports relief from feral fercale tulle inflammation and regained ability to do housework after eight bottles. The ad promotes Mrs Liering's Five Dollars and doctor prescriptions for complexion.
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Ravenswood
W. Va
Lydia
Pink
Lydia E
Lienine
RB. F. D
Meg Cape
Liering
Swamp Root Kidney Ailment Cure Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's SwampRoot as a premier medicine for kidney and liver ailments. It urges immediate treatment and offers a sample bottle by mail from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton after sending ten cents.
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Switzerland
Europe
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Mineral King
Franklin Pass
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Sierras
Alpa
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Newfoundland and Labrador
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Charcoal Eph
Richmond ‘Times
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Wario
Charle
David
Janes
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Tom
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Yale
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Fletcher
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