Normalcy and Decay Across Cultures in Letters
A collage of quotations contrasts racial and geographic stereotypes about health and beauty. References to civilization decay, a Washington Star exchange about ingenues, and musings on love reveal early 20th century biases and social norms through quoted lines and brief asides.
Value of the Farm Garden Overlooked by Many Farmers
A USDA prepared discussion argues farmers neglect garden value while focusing on crops. It notes gardens yield high returns per area, with market values from one tenth acre reaching 73 to 150 dollars and a well cared for half acre producing about 150 dollars per season. It cites farm family nutrition, backyard gardens, and youth club projects shaping garden valuation.
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Benin United,States
Department of Itsulture
Maintaining Harness in Repair for Harsh Weather
The article outlines steps to renew and maintain horse harness. It stresses rest for horses during severe winter weather and a full overhaul of straps breeching back hand and bridle. It advises washing with harness soap drying thoroughly applying neatsfoot oil and polishing brass mountings.
Oats Good Growing Feed for Young Stock and Horses
The United States Department of Agriculture notes oats as a superior growing feed for all kinds of young stock and a standard grain feed for horses. It offers high protein content and easy digestion.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Rhubarb and asparagus planting tips for spring and fall
Gardeners in the North favor spring planting for rhubarb and asparagus with fall plantings better for the South. Rich sandy loam aids growth though non wet soil works. Plant rhubarb with roots one or two eyes three inches deep four feet between rows two to four feet within rows. Popular varieties include Pinnaeus and Victoria. Apply shallow cultivation and remove seed stalks as they appear. Asparagus requires similar care.
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Victoria
Making Use Of Currycomb
The currycomb is a favored grooming tool for quick work but should not be used on the head or legs and only on dirty area. It is best for cleaning the body brush and may ease grooming on thick coated or thick skinned horses with care.
Soybean Grown With Corn Enhances Corn Belt Crops
Soybeans can be grown successfully with corn and are gaining popularity in the Corn Belt. They help balance hog feed rations and require inoculation the first time. The hay has high protein content and palatability, boosting silage value when grown with silage corn.
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Corn Belt
United States Department of Agriculture
Wireless links proposed for Australia and England
Plans mature to build a two way wireless system between England and Australia enabling messages at two cents a word. A well enjoyed by a man invites him to political meetings while speakers welcome his attendance. Dialogue fragments reflect public discourse and literary exchanges as critics brace for harsher reception.
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Australia
England
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