Road Building Conference Aims Standardized Tests
Highway testing engineers from many states met at the Bureau of Public Roads in Washington to standardize tests for road materials. The National Association of State Highway Officials will promote the new tests, which states may adopt voluntarily to reduce confusion in road construction material requirements.
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United States Department of Agriculture
National Association of State Highway Officials
Bureau of Public
Advantages of Good Roads in Rural Communities
Good roads promote self respect and social intercourse in a community. They bring churches and schools within reach for all, help keep boys on the farm, and reduce the cost of transporting farm products to markets. They increase farm land values and reflect the civilization level of rural areas.
Good Roads and Driveways for a Well Ordered Farm
A well ordered farm should have roads and driveways around the buildings. Private farm roads are as important to the farm’s operations as public roads are to traffic and commerce. Proper planning and maintenance ensure efficient movement, safety, and access for equipment and personnel.
Federal aid approved for Missouri road projects
Federal aid for Missouri road projects totaling 00.29 miles of new highway and an estimated cost of 946,000 has been approved by the federal Bureau of Roads. The announcement details state highway or improvement work and outlines the federal grant and project scope.
Government designs peach size mining machine
Government workers unveil a new peach size sizer developed through the bureau of markets and tested in Leesburg Virginia and Mayfield Georgia. The 24 by 15 foot machine runs on under one horsepower, sorts through damaged fruit on an inclined roller, uses adjustable ropes and a hat rack to control spacing, and can process two to three car loads per day with up to 15 packers at once. It may also grade apples pears and oranges and possibly sweet potatoes with minor modifications. A patent application is pending and working drawings are available to growers or manufacturers for two dollars to cover costs.
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Leesburg
Mayfield
Bureau of Markets
Ita
Grades and Standards Project
Technological Laboratory
Patent Office
Bureau
Difficult to Eradicate Weeds in Canadas and Quack Grass
Difficult to eradicate Canada thistles due to strong underground root stocks. They rank with quack grass and horse nettle as the most persistent weeds, spreading aggressively and resisting removal efforts.
Buying Trees From a Reliable Nursery
Cheap trees may seem appealing but long term value comes from good stock. Choose a reputable nursery offering varieties suited to your region and recommended for your area to avoid losses and ensure healthy growth.
Chickens Need Much Water for Growth and Health
Growing chicks require ample water to develop normally and to regulate body temperature during hot weather. Adequate hydration supports growth, digestion, and overall well being of poultry in warm conditions.
Avoid Overfeeding Chicks In Confinement
Careful feeding of young confined chicks is essential to prevent leg weakness and health problems. The note warns against overfeeding and stresses controlled rations and monitoring in tight housing.
Avoid Crowding Chicks In Summer Poultry Ranges
A New Jersey agricultural study warns overcrowding on poultry range colony houses causes stunted growth and disease. Night air is crucial. keep 50 to 75 birds per colony house to ensure better ventilation and healthier stock. If emaciated birds appear, inspect night housing for crowding.
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Poultry Department
The
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Best pasturage for swine best annual forage crop for hogs
Vaughan at University Farm St Paul Minnesota reports rape as a top annual forage for hogs in the northern United States. Farmers praise rape pasture as highly suitable for swine grazing, noting its value among passive crops for hog feeding.
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United States
Mays BH. W. Vaughan
University Farm
St. Paul
Minoo
Elimination of Ant Hills With Bleulphide Fumes
A damaged farm guide describes killing ants by punching holes in ant hills and inserting wetted cotton with iron bleulphide. The fumes from the chemical penetrate the hills and kill the ants.
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Act
Allion's Youth Base Promises Pain Free Steps
An advertisement touts a shoe care product named Allion's Youth Base claiming to relieve corns bunions calluses and foot pain. It promises reduced shoe wear and easier walking by sprinkling the product inside shoes. The copy emphasizes long lasting effect and comfort for tender feet.
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Allion
Beans Made Hit With Him
A Wyoming cattle ranch correspondent recalls Hank a cowboy and woman hater who distrusted women after harsh family treatment. He becomes foreman and plans to marry a boarding house cook who makes balked beans like Boston cooks, proving a change of taste.
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Wyoming
Hank
Hiad
Boston
Why did you refuse summer boarders this year
A farmer explains he will not take city folks as summer boarders because he believes they cannot afford hearty meals after spending winter saving their appetites. This humorous exchange reflects rural assumptions about urban income and seasonal demand.
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Corntesses
Score One for Mrs Jones
A man, Jones, presents his wife with a small candy box in a grand gesture. Mrs Jones, surprised yet grateful, quotes him noting another man’s wife who he says shows appreciation. The exchange continues with Mrs Jones witty reply about practice.
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Jones
Mrs. Jones
Leap Year Proposals At Social Gathering
A hostess recalls a Leap Year party where single women discuss husbands while one married guest reveals a practical trap. A woman jokes she avoided garden chores by asking Henry if he would keep chickens and, upon his yes, claimed him as hers.
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Henry
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Peng Eng
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Dean
Milburn CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Beans
Vison Aef
Stlas
Sally Moana
Jock Mandars
Ike
Earth
North Wella St
Chicago
Postum Cereal Company, Inc
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