What Leading Papers Say About the Dread Disease
Leading cattle authorities caution that foot-and-mouth disease is a persistent threat traced to imported material and spread through stockyards. Experts urge strict slaughter and quarantine until centers of infection end, warn of multi‑million costs, and foresee renewed demand and higher prices as Europe restores trade.
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National Stockman
Holstein Fresian Register
The
Stockman
Europe
Michigan
Germany
America
Register
Simon Flexnex
Rockefeller Institute For the
Timon
Agriculture in Public Schools of Pennsylvania Expands
The Pennsylva nia Farmer notes statewide push to include agriculture in township and vocational high schools. Programs range from one half to four years with lab work, field trips, and soil experiments. State funds cover up to two thirds of teacher salaries, expanding rural education.
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Pennsylvania Farmer
Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
State Department of Public Instruction
Potatoes Season Output At 884 Million Bushels
The Department of Agriculture estimates the U S potato crop this season at 884 million bushels. The forecast reflects larger yields across major producing states and increased planting area.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Worth Knowing on Winter Honey and Farm Practices
The article discusses high winter honey demand, cleaning and storing equipment, and honoring its service. It notes a 200 bushel per acre potato yield removes 46 pounds nitrogen 21 pounds phosphoric acid and 74 pounds potash from soil. It highlights weed spread risks in seed and suggests keeping sheep on each farm to help.
Corn Boys From Ohio Dominate Farm Prize Movement
Ohio prize winners in corn and domestic science tours inspire state pride. Sandles credits three year program with boosting Ohio crop value by about twenty million dollars annually and labels Arnett Rose as top yield winner with 181 bushels per acre last year and 153 this year earning a gold medal.
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Ohio
New York
Sandles
Arnett Rose
Lima
Allen County
Young Arnett
California
Ivory Made From Milk Promises New Synthetic Ivory
Synthetic chemists announce a milk based ivory substitute derived from cow’s milk. It polishes to a bright lasting finish and could replace ivory in piano keys and other items. The material also serves as a potential substitute for amber horn coral and celluloid, with the claim being hard to distinguish from natural ivory.
Farming From the City Demystifies Large Farm Managers
The piece argues that city fortune does not guarantee farm profit when run by hired managers. It notes many farms show strong yields and premiums but fail to cover expenses and depreciation. It criticizes applying factory methods to farming and questions the value of college graduates as farm managers.
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Atlantic
Pacific
New’ York Sun
Fragmentary overheard chat hints at theatre plans
A partial transcription shows No Husband Jones checking if Mr and Mrs Blank will attend the theatre. Blank is away, likely at the club, and Mrs Blank considers calling. The overheard exchange begins with a greeting and a question about the club.
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Vna
Hulloa
David Gordon
Hershey, Pa
J. E. Gruber
Hershey Derry Church
Yingst’s
John B. Curry
Swatara Station
Curry
New Holland
Hershey Store Co
Chocolate Avenue
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