Treasure State farm and livestock inventive device for short wheat
A. G. Thurman of Geraldine district has developed a home made heading machine attachment for binders to harvest short wheat. The platform uses a canvas, a floating roller trimmed on the binder, and corner braces with iron or steel rods. He offers to send directions to anyone requesting them.
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G. Thurman
Geraldine
Best Feed For Hens to Insure the Maximum Egg Production
A historical guide to optimizing egg production through continuous access to varied dry feeds, avoiding wet mashes, and allowing hens to select preferred mash textures. It argues against measured feeding and outlines how a rich, balanced diet with ample lime for shell supports productivity and reduces digestive issues.
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Nature
Hundred Hens Quota for Farm Debated in Circular 107
A recent publication from the office of the secretary of agriculture proposes a national standard of one hundred hens per farm and an average of one hundred eggs per hen, estimating 600 billion eggs annually from about six million farms. The plan, framed as a military resource, argues the target is modest and achievable, with suggestions for increasing production included in Circular 107.
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United States
Secretary of Agriculture
United
Record Hay Price Beats Western Montana Benchmark
Charles Mac of Woodside bought 65 acres of timothy near Victor for 19 dollars a ton in the field. Simpson Kane of Woodside agreed to pay. Harvest crews began cutting the crop. The price is viewed as a record breaker for western Montana.
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Timothy
Victor
Charles Mac
Montana
Seed Potatoes From Vigorous Vines Boost Yields
O B Whipple reports seed potato selection from the most vigorous vines raises yields by over 30 percent. Experiments at Bozeman show environments affect seed production, with 1917 yields per acre ranging 16 700 to 24 000 within the same variety. Thirty three varieties were tested and Perfect Peachblow noted as promising with 23 000 pounds per acre in 1917.
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O. B. Whipple
State College of Agriculture
Whipple
Russel Burbank
New Yorker
State College Farm
Two Million Americans in Europe by Winter War Outlook
Washington estimates suggest that 2,000,000 American soldiers will be in France before winter, with 3,000,000 available by spring 1919 when operations resume. The plan outlines rapid buildup as the conflict progresses and U.S. involvement escalates.
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Washington
France
New British Airplane to Carry Two Men and Bombs
Britain announces a new aircraft design capable of two crewmen, two tons of bombs, machine guns, and climbs to 20,000 feet with top speeds surpassing any existing planes.
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Great Britain
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