Electric lights combat oriental moths in New Jersey peach orchards
Swedesboro, N J. Isine Weatherby owner of a large southern New Jersey peach farm uses an electric lighting system in a 60 acre orchard to attract and kill Oriental moths, with kerosene-filled pans beneath bulbs. He reports moth activity varies by hour and moon phase as he fights the pest.
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Swedesboro
N. J
Isine
Weatherby
New Jersey
Westherby
Mr. Weatherby
Milk Essential for All Children Says USDA
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture this note urges milk as essential for children citing vitamins lime and protein. A quart daily is ideal with a pint and a half minimum and emphasizes iron from eggs meat greens and certain fruits. It also stresses butter green vegetables and vitamin A when milk is scarce and advises varied whole grain cereals when fruits and vegetables are limited.
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United States Department of Agriculture
January 24 1925 Total Solar Eclipse Opportunity
United States Naval Observatory officials note no eclipses this year but announce a total solar eclipse on January 24 1925 visible in the eastern United States. The event begins near Lake Superior at sunrise and extends into New York and southern New England.
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Washington
Sol
United States Naval Observatory
Lake Superior
New York State
New England
New York
Africa
Indian Ocean
Sumatra
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Roasting Lamb and Mutton Cuts and Methods
Guidance on roasting lamb leg shoulder and rib cuts with prep tips cleaning skin removing fat browning in a hot oven then slow roasting at about 15 minutes per pound. Includes stuffing a shoulder, water in pan to control drippings and optional sauces from USDA bulletin 1324.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Useful Mop For Oiled Or Polished Floors
A guide to making and maintaining an oiled floor mop from stock fabrics. It describes cutting strips, sewing them to a cloth foundation, attaching to a broom handle or clamp mop, and renewing by oiling the mop or letting oil soak in. It also notes washing mops in hot suds and rinsing in hot water.
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United States Department of Agriculture
The Kitchen Sein ers and Sabbath Day Feast Glory
A brief poetic note citing Eugene Field about the Kitchen Sein ers and the enduring joy of a Sabbath day feast through the passage of years.
Emergency Foods for Visiting Guests
The article offers quick meal ideas for surprise guests using emergency pantry items. It recommends cream soups, milk, simple salads with fresh lettuce, nuts, and French dressing, and canned fruits and fish like salmon or tuna. Marshmallows added to cream pie improve the dessert.
Old Scrub Bull Speaks On Use and Sense
A rustic quip from the scene describes the old scrub bull as saying the man who uses him lacks sense. The crabbed farmer voice reflects practical humor in rural life while musing on value and judgment.
Unfading Mental Pritz Recalled Across Years
A brief reminiscence recalls a woman described as Brown and Black in youth, noting perceived age and familiarity. The dialogue reflects a past acquaintance and a casual, informal tone about growing older.
One Sure Success Phrase in Fliegende Blatter
A Munich report quotes a speaker claiming six of his sons study to be artists and writers while the seventh trains as a bricklayer. The remark prompts skepticism about the ability to support all children.
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Fliegende Blatter
Munich
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