Pea Seed Quality and Canner Guidance Issued
A USDA bulletin cautions canners to buy seed directly from seed growers, not jobbers, to ensure purity of Alaska peas used in canning. It notes uniform ripening, usable pods, and green peas after processing as essential traits, and explains seed yields and stock preservation. The bulletin No. 1255 by D N Shoemaker is available from Washington, D C.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Alaska
D. N. Shoemaker
Department
Washington, D. C
Hoeing Strategy as Last Resort for Crops
The guidance urges using hoeing only after other options fail to control weeds. It recommends keeping the team moving to continuously address weed growth and prioritize hoeing as a final step.
Good Place for Trees in Poor Land
A short note suggests planting trees on land unsuited for crops as a viable use. Timber grows slowly but offers a productive alternative for degraded or marginal soil areas.
Turkeys Yield Good Profit in Oklahoma
A Greer County woman followed USDA and state college guidance to switch from scrub stock to Mammoth Bronze purebreds. Starting with 10 hens and 1 tom, she raised 122 turkeys despite a hail storm, selling breeders for about 12.50 each. A second run produced 51 breeders worth 624 after losses. Extension reports total profit of 2418.90 from 210 turkeys and 12 dozen eggs across several flocks.
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Oklahoma
Greer County
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Cape Dresses Garner Noted Attention In Summer Wear
Cape dresses and summer costumes attract buyers as taffetas canton crepes and georgettes take center stage. Crepe frocks in straight lines, three piece outfits, and silk dresses on linen bases draw demand, with Roshanara and heavy cantons favored for straight, conservative styles.
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Roshanara
Put Trees on Waste Spots
Modern conditions demand elimination of wastes and leaks and turning all land to some use. Even if annual crops can’t cover every farm, forestry offers profit. Set aside one twentieth of farm land for trees, using cliff and hillside treeless zones for post timber. Black locust and catalpa prove most profitable for posts, locust favored for smoother growth and timber quality.
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Catalpa
Seeding Raisins for Drying and Cooking
Boil water and pour over raisins then let stand a few minutes before draining to extract seeds. This method loosens seeds making them easier to remove for recipes or processing.
Long gloves shape summer fashion for gowns
Summer frocks drive a demand for long 16-button gloves as styles align with short sleeves and white all glove outfits. Designers introduce novelty options with elastic puffings and bracelet variants featuring contrasting wrist bands.
Wedding gown adds green color to white satin design
A bridal robe showcases a long trailing veil with squared ends weighted by orange blossoms and a bold green panel along a long loosened skirt. The white and green combination mirrors the bridal bouquet, creating a striking fashion note for weddings.
Fringed Sport Skirts Display Coordinated Scarfs
Fringed sport skirts are smart and often paired with scarfs. Scarfs made of the same fabric are sold as complements to the skirts, and when not worn with a coat they complete the ensemble.
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