Hessian Fly Threatens Wheat Crops Nationwide
The Hessian fly, a major wheat pest, is increasing in infestation from last year with widespread potential to devastate hundreds of thousands of acres. Experts warn of scarce natural enemies and expect another outbreak soon. a Department of Agriculture poster outlines control methods and the pest’s origins tracing to the late 18th century.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Middle West
United States
Teach Thrashermen to Save Ale Grain
The U S department of agriculture with state extension directors will run three and four day thrashermen schools to teach operation adjustment repair and maintenance of separators gas and steam engines. The goal is to cut grain losses and extend machine life based on Minnesota tests showing high avoidable waste.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Thrasherman
Federal Department’s Bureau of Markets
Gopher
Minnesota
Famous Peace Treaties and the Schleswig Holstein Split
Irving Eking traces the 1864 Vienna treaty that severed Schleswig and Holstein from Denmark, highlighting Bismarck’s rise, Prussia’s military expansion, and Austria’s expulsion from German affairs as Prussia and Austria divided the duchies. The piece notes Prussia’s aims, Italy’s Veneto distraction, and the joint administration of the duchies after Denmark’s surrender.
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Vienna
Denmark
Austria
Prussia
Schleswig
Holstein
Germany
Frederick William
William
Bismarck
France
Italy
Hesse
Karolyi
Karoly
Confederation
Jesus
You Moltke
Russia
Poland
Schleswig-Holstein
England
Copenhagen
Depale
Alsen
London
Venetia
Jutland
Hessian Fly Destructive in Wheat Across Regions
The Hessian fly, emerging from a flaxseed like pupa, deposits eggs on wheat leaves. Larvae feed down the plant to roots, causing stunted growth or breakage at jointing. Two generations yearly, overwintering in the flaxseed stage, wide distribution from North Africa to the Americas and reaching into the Pacific coast of the United States.
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North
Africa
Asia
Europe
Hritish Isles
New Zealand
United States
Canada
Canadian
Georgia
Kansas
Dakotas
Pacific
Puget Sound
California
KiW Canadian Thistles Control via Frequent Cultivation
Frequent cultivation will help kill a patch of Canadas thistles. The tip suggests regular tilling to disrupt the weed’s growth and reduce its spread in the area, encouraging healthier soil management.
Payment terms wrong hint in soil menure note
Fragmentary OCR hints at a discussion of paying interest on deposits or manure in soil. No clear entities, dates, or amounts are readable to identify a specific event or subject.
Experience of Owners and Tractor Buying Guidance
The United States Department of Agriculture offers publications to help farmers decide whether to buy a tractor. Bulletins cover experiences in Illinois, eastern gas tractors, the Dakotas, the Corn Belt, and general farm tractor economics. Copies available free from Washington.
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United States Department of Agricultura
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Farmers
Ilinois
Dakotas
Corn Belt
Toads Aid Garden Insect Control
The common toad is the gardener s friend as it feeds on pests harming crops. A few toads in the garden help keep it insect free by preying on troublesome insects.
Careful With Poison Bait Left Where Children And Livestock Roam
Warnings urge careful placement of poison bait to prevent access by children, livestock, and chickens. Authorities stress securing bait in inaccessible receptacles and monitoring areas to avoid accidental exposure or harm.
Treaty of Frankfort Ends Franco Prussian War 1871
The Frankfort treaty ratifies Versailles preliminaries signed February 26 1871 ending the Franco Prussian War. Thiers opposes ceding Belfort. Alsace Lorraine ceded to Germany. Paris occupied by 80 000 troops under Arch of Triumph. indemnity set at six millards reduced to one billion two hundred million.
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Frankfort
Versailles
Prussia
Paris
Berlin
Bismarck
Napoleon TH
Chamber of Deputies
Gravelotte
Sedan
Bramarck
France
Thiers
Bordeaux
Louis
Belfort
Vosges
Jura
Germany
Burgundy
Lyonnais
Mets
Metz
Ead Hismarch
Alsace
Lorraine
Bismard
William
Napoleon I
Champs Elysees
National Assembly
Alsace Lorraine
Sloths Of Ancient America Compared To Elephants
The article notes that 100000 years ago giant sloths populated the continent with skeletons preserved in museums. One large species named the megatherium is highlighted. Today the sloth lineage in tropical America is reduced to a small degenerate breed.
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Tropical
America
Cattle Tick Eradication Gathers Steam Across States
A federal and state drive against the cattle tick reports record dipping numbers and broad progress. March 1919 saw 1,208,497 cattle dipped toward prosperity, with expanded dipping vats and funding in Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Oklahoma South Carolina North Texas and more. State laws and funding push eradication, aiming to end quarantines and release states next year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
South Carolina
North Texas
South Texas
North Carolina
Williikely
Texas
Feder
Prevent Big Loss of Grain
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture explains that average harvest losses arise from poor binder work, shattering during threshing, faulty separator action, and machine waste. It urges farmers to keep binders in good order, handle bundles carefully, and demand efficient separators to save millions of bushels and dollars this season.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Repair of Pasture Fences
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the article urges inspecting and repairing pasture fences early in farm work. It notes replacing weak posts tightening or splicing wire and occasional staples prevent future breakouts and reduce cattle temptation when crops are nearby. Providing water and salt helps keep fences in repair and minimizes trouble unless pasture is very short.
Beets Benefited by Sprays for Leaf Spot Control
Garden notes advise spraying beets to combat leaf spot which damages growth. Keeping Bordeaux mixture ready with copper sulphate and lime enables quick treatment in small gardens and larger plots, supporting rapid replanting if needed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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