Hottest U S Region Greenland Ranch Death Valley Record Heat
Ten years of records from the United Weather Bureau at Greenland ranch Death Valley California show the area as the hottest in the United States and likely the world. Extreme max temperatures average around 125 F since 1911 with 100 F-plus in summer nearly daily. The 134 F reading on July 10 1913 is cited as the highest natural air temperature recorded under standard conditions. The report notes Death Valley’s extreme depth below sea level and scant rainfall less than 2 inches annually, with irrigation supporting 70 acres and four alfalfa crops yearly. It highlights the ranch primarily producing dressed meat and ongoing experiments in poultry vegetables dates citrus and deciduous fruits.
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United Weather Bureau
Greenland Ranch
Death Valley
Calif
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Panamint Range
Wash milk cans as soon as emptied claim USDA guidance
The United States Department of Agriculture urges immediate washing of milk cans after empting to prevent bacterial growth. Milk dealers have washing gear, but buyers must rinse cans to avoid souring and hard cleaning when they reach plants. Hotels, restaurants, bakeries and others buying wholesale milk are cited in the investigation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Plan What You Will Can Before You Plant Garden
Garden planning advice for beginners notes radishes and lettuce as early crops. It explains canning and storing vegetables like beans tomatoes spinach and more, with weekly winter allowances and a suggested mix of fresh, canned, and dried produce for a family of five.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Texas wool pools raise grower profits in 1921
Texas growers used county and state wool pools aided by extension workers from USDA and the State College of Agriculture. About 850000 pounds of wool and mohair were sold through the state pool with 300000 pounds graded by experts, bringing 2½ to 30 cents per pound, 10 cents above the national average. County pools in nonmember areas brought 1 to 3 cents more per pound, totaling about $20009 profit, with 2,000,000 pounds sold through pools nationwide in Texas in 1921. The USDA helped North Carolina arrange 40000 pounds of wool sales in 1921 where a market did not exist.
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Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
State College of Agriculture
North Carolina
Farmers Get Paid For Wool In Blanket Making
More than 1000 pairs of blankets were produced and farmers received from 50 cents to $1.25 a pound for their wool through this blanket making method.
Moisture and cultivation key to big cherry harvests
A State College horticulturist stresses conserving moisture and proper soil management to grow larger cherries. May and June are crucial for cultivation as dry-season moisture affects berry size, with dust mulch and weekly cultivation helping hold water and boost yields.
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M. D. Armstrong
The
State College
Doubles Flow Miles Longer Sire Boosts Holstein Herd
James Carstairs of Upper Satsop recounts adopting purebred Holsteins after war and notes dramatic milk gains in daughters from registered sires. He cites examples of daughters producing 60 to 75 pounds daily versus old grade cows at 35 to 40 pounds, and longer lactation.
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James Carstairs
Grays Harbor
Carstairs
James Jr
Cowan
Extension Service
Free bulletins aid home gardening and fruit growing
The article notes two free bulletins on plant disease control and insect pests from the Extension Service at Washington State College. It also reports C A Campbell’s return after medical treatment for a neck boil, with recovery ongoing.
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Extension Service
State College of Washington
Pullman
Hemstitching Attachment and Ford Car Upgrades
Classifieds note a Hemstitching and Picoting attachment for sewing machines sold by Lights Mail Order House, Birmingham, Alabama, for two dollars with ten cent checks. A Ford vehicle feature list highlights improved carburetor, wiring, steering, tires, seats, and reduced fire insurance rates, citing high production and low prices.
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Birmingham
Ala
Fly control and home economy tips in Extension Service News
A collage of domestic advice warns how flies affect health and mood, urges screen and swat strategy, painting worn items, and planting trees for shelter. It champions practical garments, clean water for pigs, well built roosters, and cheerful kitchens as part of farming and home life guidance from the W.S.C. Extension Service News.
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W.S.C. Extension Service
Ford introduces refinements to modernize cars
Ford Motor Company in Detroit announces numerous improvements in Ford car features. The firm claims better overall performance with lower fuel consumption, a more efficient engine, improved springs and steering, a new headlamp lens meeting state laws, and several minor enhancements. Redesigns to pistons and connecting rods reduce vibration and improve pickup, with lighter pistons and polished crankshaft bearings boosting smoothness and balance.
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Ford
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Local Visits and Travel Partial List
Mrs. Howard Blankenship and a baby visited Wenatchee yesterday for a short stay. Mrs. W. H. Moore traveled to Farmington for her grandmother’s funeral held Sunday. Mrs. Ray Hatch and her young son, from Chehalis, visited Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Dolson and returned home yesterday.
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Howard Blankenship
Baby
Wenatchee
W. H. Moore
Farmington
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Gee Gosn
Fightin
Wallop
Death Valley, Calif
DEPT
Miss C. L.B
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powder Co
William St
New York
Wate
C. A. Campbell
Soap Lake
Whitman St
Commercial St
Cyclone Johnson
Sylvester
Felix Genge
Centralia
Wash
W. S. Wheeler
W. Whitman
Echo
Jersey
S. H. Knowlton
Ladee DE Institution
Penney.Co
Leavenworth
Washington
White Cloth Oxfords
Franklin Lumber Co
Leavenworth, Wash
National Builders Bureau
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