Warfare against English sparrows urged by Vermont professor
Professor Harry F. Perkins of the University of Vermont urges intensive warfare against the English sparrow. He says they originate from Germany and seek sunlight, driving away other birds. Spring is ideal for nests removal and burning eggs, and traps or poison food are proposed as control methods with Farmers' Bulletin No. 494 available for details.
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Harry F. Perkins
University of Vermont
Germany
Professor Perkins
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Perkins
Vermont
Winooski
Lake Champlain
Burlington
Lititz Show Awards Vast Variety of Canned Goods and Produce
Farmers Bank and local committees offer prizes for heaviest potatoes best collection of apples vegetables fruit and grains. Exhibits by Joseph Bucher W. W. Gibbel C. D. Corn Haverstick and others span apples pears grapes corn beans and more with cash prizes from 25c to 2.00 and special prizes for best displays at the Lititz show with entry rules and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank
W. W. Gibbel
Green Mountain
New York
Walter Raleigh
Farmers National Bank of
Lititz
Joseph Bucher
Baldwin
Smith's
Dominic
Grime
Jonathan
Stayman
York Imperial
Delicious
Rome
Wealthy
Stark
Wagner
Greening
Paradise
King
Hubbardson
Belle Flower
Krauser
Leaman & Leed
B. L. Miller
J. Springs National Bank
B. TL. Miller
D. Lancaster Co
Littz Springs National Bank
Pfantz Bros
John L. Peiffer
Gold and Other Valuable Metals in Telephones
Materials used in telephone manufacture come from all over the world. Gold, silver, copper and wool from the western United States. iron, lead, zinc, nickel and aluminum, plus coal from the east and south. Copper from Africa. linen from eastern Europe. mica from India. tin from Malay. platinum from Russia. rubber and asphaltum from South America. Gold alloys aid transmission. metals resist corrosion to keep voice currents smooth. The receiver is handled by twenty workers, showing the scale of production.
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United States
Africa
Europe
India
Russia
South America
Automobile 2 Gossip
The article explains common engine noises from valve clicks to slaps and warns that neglecting bolts and grease cups causes trouble and breakdowns. It urges regular oiling of springs, wheel bearings, steering, and universal joints and suggests owners inspect their cars while recommending periodic professional checkups.
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Ioek
Landor
Lititz, Penna
M. W
Ella Sturgis
Bird Bay
P. F. Snyder
Warwick
Penn, Clay
Ephrata
Elizabeth
West Earl
Manheim
Rapho
Fast Hempfield
Ite
C.D
Corn Haverstick
Lancaster Co
Minorca
Brown
Rees
C. S. Zartman
JG. Brubaker
J. W. Bruckart
VIC
Cema Hall
Sale Bill House
Lititz Record Printing House
Broad Street
Buck’s Clothing Store
ERS
Altoona
Svere
Altao Na Tribune
Boston
H. P. Gingrich & Co
Grube’s
Lewis N. Moyer
Main St
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