Ideal conditions for swine raising guide
The document from the U S Department of Agriculture outlines ideal hog farming conditions across the United States. It emphasizes location on well drained farms with forage and grain, the benefits of rolling terrain, road access to markets, and using waste products for feeding to maximize profit. It notes hog numbers should match local conditions, with higher densities in Iowa and emphasis on waste utilization and market access.
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United States Department , Agriculture
United States
Corn Belt
Iowa
Meat and Soil Fertility From Corn Stover Use
The U S Department of Agriculture promotes feeding corn stover rather than burning or plowing under to boost meat production and soil fertility. It argues that proper handling, chopping, or shredding raises feeding value, reduces need for concentrates, and lowers production costs, aiding stock upkeep and farm profitability.
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United States Department of Agticulture
United States Department of Agriculture
Stover
Lessons From Farm Notes On Beans Cattle And Horses
Soil for Beans advises well drained soil as moisture stunts beans. The piece also notes layer profitability and the hen that scratches and sings stays healthy and profitable. Horse breeding is costly, risky, and potentially more profitable if successful. Cows suffer from exposure, especially dairy cows before winter begins.
Plowing Destroys Weeds by University Agriculturist
Andrew Boss, Agriculturist at University Farm, St. Paul, Minn, explains plowing destroys weeds and prevents weed spread. He advises sowing grain and grass seeds after thorough seedbed cultivation, plus good rotation. Hand hoeing and pulling aid eradication in gardens and crops alike.
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Andrew Boss
Agriculturist
University Farm
St. Paul
Minn
Arctic explorer MacMillan returns after four years
New York reports Daniel B. MacMillan, American explorer, back from a four year Arctic stay near Ellesmere Land. He survived multiple rescue attempts and extreme frost, aided by Bartlett on the Neptune. The voyage yielded new mineral findings, maps, and the discovery of a major glacier while flight plans foretell future air-assisted exploration.
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New York
Daniel B. MacMillan
Globe
Greenland
MacMillan
American Museum of Natural History
North
MacBlillan
Sydney
Diana
Barge Point
Labrador
St. John’s
Erik
Etah
Peary
North Pole
Neptune
Bartlett
Ellesmere Land
Smith's Sound
Crocker
Crocker Land
American Museum
Museum
American Geographical Society
University of Ilinois
Evkimoiri
Penny
Pole
W. Elmer Ekblaw
Morton P. Porsild
Godhaven
Disco Island
Ekblaw
Doctor Poralld
Orderly Work by Hannah Patterson in National Defense
Miss Hannah Patterson of Pittsburgh, a noted suffragist, serves as efficiency expert for the women's section of the council of national defense. She reorganized the committee in Washington, finding fitting quarters and outlining a plan for the entire work, serving as executive secretary pro tem.
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Hannah Patterson
Pittsburgh
Council of National Defense
Washington
Misa Patterson
Denver Sends Pershing Smokes For France
Denver volunteers gathered nearly a thousand dollars worth of tobacco for service members. Girls staffed cigar stands while boxes and barrels filled with cigars cigarettes and tobacco were collected for shipment to France under Navy League chapter auspices.
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Denver
Pershing
Colon
John J. Pershing
France
Navy League
Pershing and Sibert A Pair Shaping WWI Command
An Edward Washington cable reviews Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing and Maj. Gen. William L. Sibert, contrasting Pershing's quick decisive style with Sibert's methodical, engineering mindset. It argues Sibert’s under fire performance proves he is a rapid fighter, not merely cautious, and suggests a controversial promotion to major general due to a pivotal fighting program report.
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Edward Washington
France
John J. Pershing
William L. Sibert
Pershing
Libert I
Clark
Sibert
Heutenant
Ftte
Custer
War Department
Lake Lanac
Philippines
Ives
Nowas
Sthert
William L. Sthert
Theodore Schwan
Schwan
Reilly
Setlly
Pe‘ing
Maj
Wood Oridge Geary
Socks for the troops stir Kansas City woman
A Kansas City woman, inspired by news of U S troops en route to France, knits warm socks through the night as a selfless “bit” for the boys. She rushes to a church to deliver them before dawn, hopes one might belong to a son abroad, then learns the mistake from a draft board member.
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Kansas City
France
Speed signal for cars copied from police tech
Popular Science Monthly describes a five lamp speed indicator for automobiles. Lamps light in sequence from amber at 10 to blue at 15, green at 20, white at 25, and red at 30 mph, with red staying lit if over 35 and the car slows. An officer notes the device could aid law enforcement or a motorist.
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Auf
Intelli- Kevice Bureau
Popular Science Monthly
Sectional motor car body promises record freight savings
A South African inventor, Robert Booth, developed a knockdown sectional car body that bolts together in half an hour and packs into a case small enough for chassis shipment. Tested in England, it traveled 1,000 miles without loosening joints, proving performance equal to a single-piece body and potentially doubling box car capacity for freight, cars, and essential supplies.
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Scientific American
Robert Booth
Johannesburg
England
New York
Device aids leaf spring jacking for easier wheel work
A market device spreads leaf springs to raise wheels, reducing jacking effort. It operates on the screw and wedge principle, separating leaves as needed to lift and position components during repairs.
California boy invents device to couple cars safely
An eighteen year old California youth has created a device that allows ordinary vehicles to be coupled behind automobiles. It enables cornering without danger of overturning, promising safer, more versatile movement for motorized transport.
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California
Tire neglect costs motorists millions in waste
Tire manufacturers warn drivers to care for tires to reduce wear. In 1916 motorists wasted about $30 per year per car, totaling around $150 million nationally. Shortages in some sizes may arrive in a couple of months, underscoring the need for prudent tire care and foresight by dealers.
Making Auto Into Tractor Headline
A reader asks how to convert an automobile into a tractor when traction is poor and the engine cannot pull the road. The simple method suggested involves attaching a couple of devices to improve grip and mobility on mud or soft ground.
Inventions of an Illinois man pace car with tractor attachment
Makes Auto Tractor attach to front wheels allowing a car to move at horse speed. Carlo Resta and Barney Oldfield would balk at the speed, but for farmers the device promises practical uses beyond pleasure driving.
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Carlo Resta
Barney Oldfeld
Right Place for Gasoline
Gasoline should be stored in a place with nearly uniform temperature, whether in the house or the garage, to prevent dangerous vapor pressure that could push gasoline from the tank or cause leaks. The best option is an underground tank, which remains cold year round and avoids above ground risks.
Car makers design mica rear-panel signatures for tops
Manufacturers explore mica backed rear panel designs on automobile tops to signal car name initials, shields, or trade marks. The feature aims to make the vehicle distinctive from the rear, offering a stylish identification element.
Cleaning an Automobile Top Dust and Mud Care
Use a stiff brush when the top becomes dusty. For mud spots or oil, apply water and castile or white soap to clean.
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