oats cost less than corn on western Canada land
An article from Cottonwood Citizen discusses a Minnesota farmer Albert Tomer comparing costs of growing corn and oats. It notes $18.18 to grow an acre of oats versus $31.40 for corn, a $13 per acre advantage for oats, given suitable land and yields. Western Canada offers cheap land around $20 per acre with potential 50–60 bushels per acre and high quality oats, many exceeding 40 pounds per bushel.
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Western
Canada
Arc
Ord
Minnesota
Albert Tomer
Cottonwood County
Mion
Cottonwood Citizen
Inmer
Kent
Dominion Grain Inspector
We Canadian Government Information Byreai
United States
Earthquakes Traced to Tectonic and Volcanic Causes
The origin of earthquakes is traced to two main causes: tectonic plate movements and volcanic activity. The tectonic explanation involves crustal shifts, possibly driven by cooling and contraction of the Earth's interior.
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Kenown
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised In Omaha Testimonial
Omaha reader Mrs J C Buyquet credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with twenty years of help for female troubles. She notes Sanative Wash and ongoing use, urging others to write for confidential advice to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Omaha
Lydia E. Pinkharm
Lydia EB. Pinkham
J. C. Buyquet
20Th Street
Nebraska
Lydia
Pinkhams
Pinkham
Lydia i
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Maas
Packages Help to Sell Goods In Dark Barrels
A farmer loses about 8 cents per pound on a single shipment of butter due to dark un salted barrels that misled buyers. Repackaged butter sold after rework, but the initial appearance reduced demand and caused losses around $360. The bureau notes attractive packaging as crucial to selling quality products.
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Button
Gay Specialsis
Lmreau
Marketa
United States Department of Agriculture
Benna
Bireny
Bureau of Markets
Fonts & Pond
Plan to Make Yard for Poultry Flock
A guide on constructing movable or permanent poultry yards with rotated green feed. Recommends 70 to 80 sq ft per bird for permanent sod, or 85 to 140 sq ft if yards serve as exercise grounds. Describes hexagonal wire netting, fence heights by breed, wing clipping, and gate access. Also suggests planting fruit trees to provide shade and edible yields in yard areas.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Fall Vegetables After Summer Heat
After the hot season ends and autumn rains begin, plan a fall garden. Many vegetables will mature in a suitable time and provide additions to the harvest, including items not gathered in spring or summer that can still be produced.
Well Selected Corn Seed Practices in Seed Harvest
Guidance on selecting seed corn during husking emphasizes choosing medium size ears with straight rows, even color, and proper end quality. Do not save ears lacking these standards and keep seed corn dry by spreading it in the barn loft or on the threshing floor.
Striped Cucumber Beetles and Fall Garden Ciring Tip
The article argues fall garden cleanup and burning debris to reduce striped cucumber beetle numbers. It claims this one day of fall work can equal ten days of spring fighting insects, noting birds such as thrush, wren, godwit, and warbler feed on beetles observed in the area.
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Soma
Tinka
Fall green beans favored for canning and preserving
Fall green beans are ideal for canning or pickling as the lingering mild weather favors their harvest. Red Valencia is a preferred variety for autumn growing, maturing quickly and yielding heavily, making them a reliable choice for storage and dishes.
Itching Skin Diseases and Blood Purifier Claim
Fragmented text discusses a blood purifier S S S that supposedly cures severe eczema and skin conditions by clearing disease germs from the blood. Includes a rural anecdote about a child and a dentist visit and a household scene.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Hints for Summer Weather in Poultry Rearing
In hot weather chicks require space and proper ventilation to prevent overheating. Provide ample shade shelter with good circulation around the brooder and limit chick numbers to what can be kept comfortable under heat.
Location of farm home planning guidance
Statement advises selecting a site near favorable conditions for a farm home using data from the United States Department of Agriculture. Emphasizes using existing shade and resources, maximizing daily summer enjoyment, and cherishing established plantings to extend usefulness.
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United States Department‘of Agriculture
Princeton tale of Professor Alfred Noyes and a student
A circulating Princeton anecdote recalls English poet Professor Alfred Noyes, who enjoys reading his works aloud to friends and his 80 youthful pupils. He once asked a junior to wait, saying he would show proofs of a new book, but the student declined, saying his word sufficed. A stray line about killing a pretty girl ends the fragment.
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Marshall
Princeton
Alfred Noyes
Professor Noyes
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Hqulvacation
Postum
Postum Cereal Co., Inc
Battis Creek
Michigan
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Bellans
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Indiana
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Agenta
Universal Mie
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Tims
Rest Valley
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New MT
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Bi Paya
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