Prairie Dog Control Cuts Crop Losses in New Mexico
The USDA report shows 1.23 million acres treated for prairie dogs in New Mexico last year with 212 992 acres of crops protected. Nearly 5 000 landowners joined the effort. total costs under 60 000 dollars and treatment cost under four cents per acre. If crop value drops to 20 dollars per acre the season’s crop savings reach about 500 000 dollars.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
Biological Survey
New Mexico State Council of Defense
New Mexico College of Agriculture
Extra Labor by Dull Tools and Its Payoff
A Michigan Agricultural College professor notes that sharpening tools yields up to a thousand percent return in efficiency. He argues farmers overestimate dull tools and miss large gains from better maintenance. Uncle Eben quips about boys meeting mothers’ expectations to imagine future presidents.
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Frof
H. H. Musselman
Michigan Agricultural College
Eben
United States
Sewing machine speeds compare motor and pedal models
A sewing machine with an individual motor averages about 1 000 stitches per minute while the traditional foot driven model reaches 200 to 400 stitches per minute at most.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Genuine Tablets with Bayer Cross
An advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine when marked with the Bayer Cross. It claims doctors prescribe it for a range of pains and colds and notes unbroken packages and handy twelve tablet tins. Druggists also offer larger Bayer packages.
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Bayer
Freezone promises fast corn relief with drops
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a cheap, painless remedy for corns and callouses. Apply directly to tender skin and the corn loosens and lifts out with no pain, and the product is advertised as not irritating surrounding skin. If stores lack it, ask your druggist to source a bottle from wholesale houses.
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Cincinnati
Cuticura Pimples Remover Ad Ends with Advice
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment to remove pimples and blackheads. It urges washing with Cuticura Soap in five minutes and maintaining clear skin for daily toilet use, mentioning Cuticura Taleum.
Allen's Foot Erase Ad Boosts Relief for Aches
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Erase for bunions and sore feet with antiseptic relief. It touts quick comfort for tight or new shoes and offers a free sample, encouraging readers to send payment and request.
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Allen
Allen 5
Olmsted
le Roy
Captain Kidd Lived on Site of Pearl Street House
The redoubtable Captain Kidd lived about two centuries ago in a house that stood on the present site of 119 121 Pearl Street in New York City.
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Capt. Kidd
Pearl Street
New York City
Rapid Breathing May Act as Anesthetic Say Scientists
United States researchers report experiments suggesting that rapid breathing of pure air can act as an anaesthetic and render a person immune to pain while the rapid inhalations are maintained. Pain returns after breathing ceases, but with training a person might induce sleep through deep rapid breathing for several minutes.
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United States
Desertion Tops Causes for Divorce in Historical Survey
The report lists desertion as the leading cause of divorce, followed by cruelty and adultery in second and third places. It notes social factors and legal implications shaping marital breakdown in the period.
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Friedlander CO
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Heilig Theater
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