Beekeepers Urged to Improve Knowledge for Honey Yield
United States Department of Agriculture urges better beekeeper education to raise honey production. It cites low per colony yields due to neglect or ignorance, stressing two phases: preparation after the main honey flow and the flow itself. Emphasis on wintering, brood rearing, swarm prevention, and space management with hive bodies and supers.
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United States Department of Agriculturor
United States Department of Agriculture
United Stated
Department of Agriculture
Keeping Permanent Pastures Stocked for Hog Grazing
Practical guidance from the Agriculture department encourages stocking permanent pastures to support hogs. Cattle help consume coarser herbage, spring mowing prevents overgrowth, and a rule of one acre per brood sow is advised. Grazing rates for supplementary forage range ten to fifteen 100 pound hogs per acre, adjusting for land quality.
Women in Bureaus Expand Farm Community Roles
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, the article notes that in over two thirds of states farm bureaus include women as well as men. Boys and girls participate in county organizations, boosting female involvement in community work and bringing broader perspectives to farm questions through mixed committees. Men support opening bureaus to sisters and wives, often more enthusiastic than the women themselves.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmer Advice on Crops and Practices in Agriculture
The passage extols clover hay and cull beans as protein rich foods while urging higher yields through fertilizer and better tillage. It advocates productive orchards year round, turnips for weed clearing, and attentive soil and market focus. Rye is recommended as a nurse crop and selling crop. The concluding note praises seed testing as essential for food supply and reliability.
Bungalow of Wood Makes Good Home Features
A William A. Radford study promotes wooden bungalow design opening with living and dining spaces on one floor. Describes room sizes, heating, porch, and interior comforts aimed at homeowners seeking affordable, efficient living with potential for design elaboration and concealed storage options.
1919 bungalow design advertised for home builders
The article discusses home building priorities for 1919 focusing on cost and comfort. It describes a 26 by 84 foot bungalow with sun parlor, four corners, and a four or five room layout including living dining and kitchen areas. It notes interior arrangement features such as the sun parlor placement and window planning for a pleasant living space.
To Explore British Guiana for Beebe expedition
Eighteen men and women scientists and artists will sail for British Guiana to aid exploration work in the Kalacoon Jungles near the New York Zoological Society station established in 1915 to enable William Beebe curator of birds in the Bronx to obtain a complete collection from the American tropics.
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British Guiana
Kalacoon
New York Zoological Society
William Beebe
Bronx
New York
Beebe
Digestibility of Cheese Experiments on digestion of cheese reveal factors
Experiments show that fat cheeses digest rapidly as casein molecules are separated by fat allowing vast surface exposure to gastric juice. Hard or soft texture does not affect digestion and water content shows no link to digestibility.
From Day to Day Health Advice
The column urges readers to take responsibility for their health rather than relying on doctors alone. It emphasizes daily habits like proper nutrition, adequate sleep, and consistent self care as essential to well being beyond medicine.
Conquest of the Air Postal Service For Passengers Merchants
An old notice promotes a mail and merchandise service linked to air travel. It highlights passenger routes, mail handling, and related services. The brief advertises availability and access details for merchants and travelers seeking faster delivery and transport by air.
Pan American Aeronautics Convention May At Atlantic City
Big Pan American Aeronautics Convention to be held in May at Atlantic City will showcase aviation progress and promote U S air service growth. Capt Charles J Glidden notes air travel will connect cities nationwide and enable invasion defense. Fifteen thousand recruits sought for air service with pay, training, and officer options. Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to First Lieutenant George St Hobbs at Camp Funston.
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Pan-American Aeronaute
U. S. Air Service
Atlanta City
New Jersey
Charles J. Glidden
U. 8 Air Service, Military Aeronautics, Nhow
United States Flying School
Southerfield
Georgia
Anda
Atlantic City
United States
Thea
Salina
Kan
George St. Hobb
W. H. Sage
Camp Funston
Lumber Prices Seen Rising For Five Years
Chicago Charles 8 Keith of Kansas City president of the Southern Pine Association and noted lumber statistical authority told the legislative commission investigating building material prices that current lumber costs are below what they will be in five years. He cited rising production demand depletion of raw materials and a surge in European rebuilding needs as likely to drive higher prices for at least five years.
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Chicago
Charles 8. Keith
Kansas City
Southern Pine Association
Asd Statistical Authority of Lumber
Legislative Commission
Europe
Combat Demonstration Preparations By Buenos Aires Youth
Buenos Aires reports that young Argentinians including January enlistees are arming to counter a Maximalist demonstration planned for May 1. Two thousand are already under arms with strong resolve to act decisively. The regular army consists of conscripts in less than two months of service.
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Buenos Aires
Allies Agree to Feed Russia Under Ceasefire Terms
Paris reports that allied powers will aid in feeding Russia with food, medical supplies, and other essentials if hostilities end within definite territorial lines. The understanding emerged from correspondence among Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, President Wilson, and premiers Clemenceau, Lloyd George, and Orlando.
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Russia
Paris
Fridtjof Nansen
Wilson
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Orlando
Aviators Die In Airplane Crash In Venice Residence
Tate Anne Curry an aviation instructor and Frank Zebella a Venice pupil were killed when their dual control plane went into a tailspin and crashed in a residential area. The instructor said the pupil’s sudden excitement caused loss of control as the plane fell about 2000 feet. Curry and Zebella had recently fallen from an aviation school.
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Venice
Annen Curry
Frank Zebella
Aviation School
Fire safety for motorists warns against open flames near gasoline
Fire principal danger to auto urges motorists to keep flames away from the gasoline tank and to install a shut off valve. Advice covers using a small portable fire extinguisher, keeping rags in metal containers, cleaning the engine, inspecting fuel lines for leaks, and applying graphite to wire wheel spokes to prevent rust and sparks.
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Electrica
Tow safety tip for careful driving and pedestrians
Advice for towing another vehicle urges patience on turns and slow speeds. Do not hurry when towing and watch for pedestrians who may step between cars, unaware of tow ropes.
Adjustment of Foot Brake by One Person
Instructions explain single handed rear jack support with a block against the seat panel and a jack to force the pedal down. Turn wheel and tighten brake band screws to equal tensions. Take up easily and ensure proper tension on both rear brakes.
Brake adjustment technique by wheel clicks guide
A Practical note explains turning the wheel by hand to adjust brakes. It advises counting clicks on the Jack 8 for each wheel and tightening the brake bands on the wheel that requires the most clicks until each wheel turns with equal effort.
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P, P. Avery
Popular Science Monthly
Enameling to Prevent Rust for Hood Parts
Enameling can prevent rust on under hood parts with durable black enamel. Use a proper enamel that dries slowly and resists chipping. remove parts, clean with a stiff brush, apply with a stiff varnish brush, and allow up to a week to dry in a dust-free space. Suitable targets include steel fan blades, brackets, elbows, nuts, shafting areas, collars, and even cylinder castings.
Fitting a New Carburetor
Guidance on installing a carburetor stresses firm mounting to prevent vibration. If looseness exists a broken range will result. add a small iron bracket from engine frame to the instrument to steady it and relieve stress on the intake pipe.
Small brush improvised tool for car maintenance
A five inch stiff bristle brush fitted to a foot and a half handle aids cleaning hard to reach areas and removing debris. Inspect the carburetor needle valve if gasoline leaks when the engine is off. Keep the motor belt tight and avoid racing the engine in traffic.
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