Sparrows and Orioles Key Insect Control in Farm Studies
A United States Department of Agriculture yearbook notes wild birds dramatically reduce pests on crops. English sparrows fed their young on cotton boll weevils in Utah, while orchard orioles consumed many boll weevils. Green bugs, aphids, and other pests were suppressed on farms in North Carolina and beyond, with birds like ducks and fowl aiding in pest destruction.
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North Carolina
United States Department of Agriculture
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United States de B of Agriculture
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Utah
Carothere
Simple Poultry Care Beats Fancy Buildings
Advises purebred stock and simple, economical methods for successful poultry farming. Emphasizes minimal cost, proper housing without overbuilt ventilation, and using wood with well drained floors. Notes that the cost of maintaining laying hens is about two thirds of grain and mash plus other expenses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Purim Bureau
Santa Cruz
Winter Rent Relief Plan Ongoing For Cold Season
Officials discuss a temporary rent relief during freezing weather to ease residents' discomfort. The plan targets households facing higher heating costs and aims to stabilize housing during severe cold.
Proper Housing for Implements and Farm Tools
Advice on pre spring maintenance stresses proper storage and annual overhaul of farm tools and machinery. It warns careless handling causes losses and outlines creating repair schedules, arranging accessible records, and housing equipment to prevent rot and rust.
The Headlight Law and Its Enforcement Challenge
In 1917 a headlight act set light output limits dimming rules and spotlit restrictions. Section 15 of 1921 charges the secretary of state with fixing standards to improve highway safety and sets fines for a second offense, while enforcement rests with law officers.
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Secretary of State
Care and Repair of Farm Implements Emphasized
The article stresses proper storage and maintenance of farming tools to prevent rust and wear. It advises storing under shelter after washing, lifting teeth to avoid ground contact, removing moldboards, and applying leather dressing. It notes drying periods, pest protection, and consulting Farmers' Bulletins 946 947 and 1086 from the U S Department for full guidance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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