Behind the Lines of Battle Women in War Effort
In World War I the vast mobilization reaches behind front lines as women and boys supply, feed, clothe, and support armies. The piece notes organizations overseas enlist noncombatants to aid the war, completing the broader national effort.
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Diet Deficiency Cuts Crop Yield
Diet deficiency appears as tell-tale signs in seedlings and foliage across crops. Potash and nitrogen shortages redden leaves, scorch edges, and create yellow streaks, while phosphorus lack delays color changes. Corrective fertilization and soil testing before planting help prevent losses and boost yields, as shown by a 15.8 bushels per acre gain from midwestern corn with early July potash side-dressing.
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State Agricultural College
Farmers Work Together To Keep Soil at Home
Farmers in Greeley County Kansas unite to curb wind erosion by listing all land under AAA conservation rules. They use cover crops and strip cropping to slow wind, requiring full land coverage for payments, with rapid increases in cover crops and fallow plans yielding wind control and optimism for completion.
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Greeley County
Kansas
Insect Defense Edges Attract Wildlife To Farms
Insects injure crops often at field edges not centers. Birds along fence rows or field margins can reduce pests before eggs are laid. Making field edges wildlife friendly adds a defensive line aiding farm protection.
Ailing HI House and Home Repair Inquiries
A reader asks about insulating a two story summer house and heating options. Advice favors wood sheathing, insulation, and hot air ducts. mentions creaking floor boards from humidity and beams, and suggests nails and plug repair for floor loosening. Additional items cover roof removal, FHA loans, plans for tourist cabins, Ping-Pong table finish, wall coverings, door sticking from cold weather, and proper fumigation by licensed firms.
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FHA
Quick Summer Menu for a Busy Homemaker
A homemaker can plan a Mother’s Day Out meal with long cooking casseroles and ready ingredients. The menu features Scrambled Eggs with Creole Sauce, Mixed Green Salad, Hot Rolls, Strawberry Jam, Fresh Fruit, Cookies, and Beverage with prep guidance and make-ahead steps.
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