Food Administration Notes on Potato Market Speculation
Food Administrator Wattles reports investigations into reports of speculators attempting to corner the potato market. He warns action will follow if proof is found and stresses protecting consumer interests. A district supervisor for perishable foods, Geo F Munro, is named to oversee marketing and preservation.
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Food Administration
Wattles
Nebraska
Watties
Washington
Geo.f. Munro
Omaha
United States
Livestock Prices at South Omaha and Wheat Seed Outlook
Livestock prices in South Omaha show strong demand for cattle and hogs with a large sheep and lamb run. Prices range for beef steers from 9.00 to 17.00 and hogs topping at 18.35, while feeder lambs and feeding stock show higher bids. meanwhile Nebraska state defense urges wheat seed sales at government-set prices to ensure fall planting.
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Nebraska State Council of ‘Defense
State Council of Defense
State Council
O. B. Omaha
Nebraska
United States
Theovernment
George Coupland
Nebraska State Council of Defense
Omaha
Rate of Seeding Wheat in Well Prepared Seed Beds
Early sowing on well prepared seed beds uses less seed than late sowing or on rough dry soil. Four beds sown early in eastern Nebraska is a fair rate, western Nebraska may use less if favorable. A five year North Platte test found 2 pecks yields 1.3 bushels less than 5 pecks on Summer tilled land, as Stolling compensated a thin stand.
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Nebraska
North Platte
Good Rubber Rings For Jars
Specifications describe rubber rings for pint or quart jars. They should be 1 4 to 5 16 inches wide with an inside diameter of 2 1 4 inches. Twelve rings stacked equal one inch thick and must withstand boiling water or steam for at least three hours without damage. Rings should stretch and return without changing inside diameter and be reasonably firm and bendable without breaking.
Sows Farrowing Diets Emphasize Bone and Muscle Gains
University animal pathology notes indicate keeping sows healthy without overfat improves litter value. Heavy corn feeding leads to fatness and smaller healthy litters. Breeding stock should be separated from fattening pigs. Recommended rations plus alfalfa hay include six options with corn, shorts, and supplements like oil meal tankage oats or barley and grow mind oats.
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University Department’ of
Treating Oats Cuts Smut in Demonstration Tests
In Thurston county tests led by county agent R H Camp with seven farmers, treated oats saved 7.8 bushels per acre and showed little smut, while untreated seed fields had 3 to 10 percent smut. Treatment cost 5 cents per acre.
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R. H. Camp
Thurston County
Hogs urged to stay worm free for profit
The Department of Animal Pathology at the College of Agriculture stresses worm prevention as essential for hog profitability. Avoid worm infestation by ensuring clean conditions, well drained housing, and secure feeding practices with worm-preventive measures before exposure.
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College of Agriculture
Dairy Department
The
Department of
Good News From Osceola On Kidney Relief
Osceola residents spread the word about Deans Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and kidney spells. Mrs Mary Addison reports severe back pain and mobility loss, finds relief with Doans Kidney Pills, and says she keeps them on hand for use as needed. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Osceola
Mary Addison
Doan
Dean
Addison
Foster
Milburn
Buffalo
Cautious Dependence Sparked by Senator Sorghum
A quotation frames Senator Sorghum as endorsing the wisdom of the plain people only if it comes through courses of instruction he oversees, highlighting a stance on popular sovereignty and control of education.
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Senator Sorghum
Care of the Tractor During Wet Weather
The guide urges protecting all gears and wearing surfaces with a heavy grease covering to prevent rain damage. Without protection the tractor may suffer serious harm and cause long delays in readiness for next season.
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Cheyenne
Jay Hastings
Osceola, Nebraska
Osceola Lumber Co
North Side Square
Frank H. Anderson, Maninger
Central College of Osteopathy
Troost Ave
Kansas City
Firestone
Meridian
South Omaha
Clean
Clacey Entertainment
Baily
H. J. McBeth
Monson Block
Oscliola
King Bittner
Campbell Attorneys-At-Law
R. E. Sturdevant
Sens Osceola
First National Book
Polk County
Alvin EB
H. ‘Ball
Bill
U. S. Dept. of
Agriculture
Sar-Ben
Rourke’s
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Samson
Wortham
Schmoller & Mueller
Schmoller& Mueller Piako
Farnam Street
Nanie
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