Buck Raising Profitable for Meat and Egg Duck Production
The article notes duck raising as a profitable side venture for farmers, with Pekin and Indian Runner ducks dominating meat and egg production. It covers incubation periods, natural and artificial hatching, care of breeding stock, egg testing, and methods for brooding and feeding to produce both meat ducks and breeding stock.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Discard Lazy Hens Voice on Feeding and Market Fate
A saying declares the lazy hen that waits to be fed should be shipped to market. The remark frames a harsh rule about productivity and value in a rural or agricultural context.
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Walta
Tomatoes Require Warmth and Rich Soil for Early Crops
United States Department of Agriculture advises starting tomato seeds indoors in a seedbox, using mellow soil and shallow coverage, then transplanting to large boxes and finally to a garden bed. Emphasizes gradual outdoor hardening, warmth, and moderately rich soil with well rotted manure and fertilizer for strong growth. Plant spacing varies by training method, with 3 feet by 18 inches or 3 to 4 feet apart.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Draper Cave
Movable stock chute aids loading for Fremers fleet
Fremers who ship hogs sheep and calves year round value a movable chute for loading and unloading live stock. Shown is a design that uses a pair of old buggy or cultivator wheels to ease handling and repositioning.
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Fremers
Hard Fight Planned Against Corn Borer Infestation
United States and New York state specialists outline plans to combat the European corn borer this spring in western New York near Lake Erie. Actions include cleaning corn stubble, burning debris, and releasing 6 000 insect cocoons from France to combat the pest. Federal quarantines aim to prevent spread to the corn belt as infestations appear in New York and Massachusetts.
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United States
Canere
Menawille
France
Bustan Allice
Department
United Sixtus
Corn Belt
New York
Massachusetts
Federet
Market Demands Shape Potato Shipments
Specialists from the USDA Bureau of Markets urge shippers to follow market demands. Consumers dislike belly cut or decayed potatoes and items damaged by sunburn or heat. overloading markets worsens prices and causes losses for growers.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Ceaters
Care of Lawn Emphasizes Weed Control and Seed Purity
United States Department of Agriculture experts stress that lawn weed management hinges on mowing, rolling, fertilizing, and watering to promote desired grasses. Purchasing manure brings weed seeds. use pure seed in sowing to prevent infestation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Garden Planting Guidance for Shade and Sun Lovers
Arranging garden plants requires placing tall shade providers away from sun loving crops. Avoid planting high growers where they will block sunlight from shorter, sun loving varieties.
Why Whitey Stayed Home From Work
The New York Sun recounts Whitey the office boy’s excuse for missing work, describing a day at Coney Island with peanuts hot dogs ice cream cones popcorn water kisses red lemon aid and a pushboard game for candy followed by more peanuts and a hot fudge sundae.
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Coney
Teaven
New York Sun
Babes in the Wood Foundation Anchored in Norfolk Crime Tale
The historic foundation is linked to a fifteenth century crime with the tale carved on a mantel shelf in an ancient Norfolk house. The full history is described as part of the foundation’s lore and heritage.
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Norfolk
England
London Peace Rejoicing Turns to Silly Flasking Toss
In a West End restaurant during a peace celebration one night, guests leaning at upper windows threw roses and valuables to cheering crowds below. A woman discarded jewelry including a bracelet ring and a man tossed spoons and forks while an elderly man sent down an apple. The event ended with treasury notes becoming improvised ammunition as the crowd roared.
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London
West End
Treasury
Néven
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