Real Struggle on Between Man and Insect Pests
The United States Department of Agriculture reports on the growing fight against insect pests affecting crops, live stock, and humans. It highlights boll weevil damage, dusting methods, airplane dusting trials, and control efforts for beetles, moths, grasshoppers, and stored product pests, plus forest insects and bee breeding research.
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United States Department
Agriculture
L. C. Howard
Bureau of Entomology
Secretary of Agriculture
Doctor Howard
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Orient
Europe
Japan
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Sleeper’s Question on Train Near Dunfermline
A lone young woman traveling to Fifeshire wakes on a morning train near Dunfermline and asks an old gentleman if they are on this side of the town. He assures her they are on this side, and she rests assured.
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Fifeshire
Dunfermline
His Kind Act Inspires Weekly Good Deeds
A Sunday school teacher urged students to perform one kind act weekly. She asked Robbie if he had made someone happy that week and he replied that visiting his aunt had left her happy when he left.
Father of Lying Applies for Information Bureau
A manager seeks a sharp information officer and proclaims a wideawake applicant. The candidate claims to be the father of lying, prompting a humorous exchange about truth and persistence.
Love Persists Across Ages For Both Sexes
A reflection on aging and desire, noting that men and women retain the wish to be loved even as they grow older. The text emphasizes enduring emotional needs beyond youth.
Essential that best potato seed be used in farming
W H Martin of New Jersey State College stresses that top quality seed is essential for profit and that certified seed potatoes yield significantly higher crops than noncertified seed. Certification ensures varietal purity disease freedom and high-yielding plants. Inspections certify seed meeting these standards.
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W. H. Martin
New Jersey State College
Y Agriculture
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
New Jersey
Early Rhubarb From Any Garden Is Not Difficult
Early rhubarb can be harvested a week to ten days earlier than usual with simple protection. Place half an old barrel or a small cold frame over plants to shield them from cold winds and freeze thaw cycles. A few forks of stable manure around the setup acts as a cheap growth stimulant.
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Portland-Cement-Association
Portland Cement Association
Protein and Mineral Feed for Colt Rations
For colts roughage from cowpea soy bean and alfalfa provides protein and minerals but must be balanced with grain. A 600 pound colt benefits from five pounds daily of corn and oats in equal parts, plus ample roughage as tolerated. Adjust proportions for other weights accordingly.
Economic Impact of Tuberculosis on U S Dairy Herds
The United States Department of Agriculture figures show an average dairy cow stays 4.2 years in the milking herd. If cows culled for tuberculosis are excluded, the effective life extends to 5.7 years, indicating TB eradiation could reduce dairy production costs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Costa Money to Feed Lice Mog Hee At Troublesome Season
Costa Money warns moths and pests threaten crops as lice and mog hee pests proliferate. If ignored they impair growth on a small nig, while roga cannot shield against this seasonal infestation.
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Mog Hee
High Grade Seed Ad Emphasizes Germination and Value
A historic ad extols high grade seed as the most economical choice for quick germination and vigorous young plants. It urges wise farmers to plant only selected pure seed to maximize yield and long term value.
Gambrel Roof Dairy Barn Design Promotes Cleanliness and Ventilation
The article profiles William A. Radford offering free advice on farm building, detailing a gambrel roof dairy barn with cement foundation and well-planned stalls. It stresses sun exposure, ventilation, gutter drainage, and layout to balance efficiency with cow comfort, including a north-south orientation and an inviting south yard for winter exercise.
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Wiliam A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Built In Features Cut Costs Plan for Home Layout
The article urges planning built in features in home design to save costs and space. It highlights kitchen cabinets with integrated refrigerator, work table, and pantry, a bed wall unit, and a breakfast nook as labor saving, space efficient options. It stresses wife led planning and modern conveniences reducing waste and improving comfort.
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Ata Winit
Changes During Progress of Work Increase Cost
On signing a contract with your builder both sides have duties. Delays in payment can end the contract and changes incur extra costs for the owner. Do not instruct individual workers. communicate with the builder. Inspect the work, follow the contract, and avoid ground tracking or constant orders. Interference and distrust cause most building problems.
Anthony the First Active Monk
An outline of early monk Anthony born near Comn in Heracleopolis around 251 AD. The text claims he lived about 100 years and spread monastic life abroad. Contains garbled notes on germs and illness with unclear scientific references.
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Anthony
Comn
Heracleopolis
Oved
Water’s Explosive Power Demonstrated by Experiments
The article reports experiments showing that a water sphere one inch in diameter can exert explosive force sufficient to burst a brass vessel with a resisting power of 27 000 pounds, illustrating water’s high impact potential.
Heroic Man Resigns Over Fare Dispute
A West Virginia street car conductor faces his wife’s arrest for refusing to pay her fare. The incident tests the company and may force the conductor to resign after his long service.
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West Virginia
Dandelion Butter Color Sold Widely for Half Century
Ady notes a harniess vegetable butter color branded as Dandelion has been sold by drug and general stores for 85 cents a bottle to millions over 50 years.
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Fletcher
Nee
Hades
Weeping for Jay Ts She Sentimental Vers
A fragmentary line from a 19th century item hints at a sentimental mood. The text appears to reference mourning or emotion connected to a person named Jay and a former spouse or partner, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Jay
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