Federal guidance on marking fruit and vegetable package contents
Officials of the U S department of agriculture reiterate the net weight labeling rules for interstate shipments of fruits and vegetables. Instructions cover marking by weight or dry measure, including crates and barrels, with emphasis on largest unit and standard bushels, with free copies available from the Bureau of Chemistry in Washington.
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Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Junior club boy wins big at Idaho State Fair
William Stuart, fourteen, of Welser Idaho, won first prize with a Poland China pig at the Idaho state fair earning a $176 free trip to the International Live Stock Show. He defeated Idaho swine breeders in the open Poland China class for pigs under six months. The victory showcases pig club work benefits and growing bank support for agricultural extension programs.
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William Stuart
Welser
Idaho
Dan H. Stuart
Webner
Boise
Poland
China Sons
William
Artificial Lighting and Tree Wound Covering Report
Artificial lighting improves the winter environment for hens by increasing their activity and eating. Hard asphaltum covers tree wounds satisfactorily when applied warm.
Oats Demand More Attention From U S Agriculture
Oats rank beside corn and wheat in U S crop acreage and value yet production has received less attention from specialists at the United States Department of Agriculture. Yields have often been unsatisfactory and the crop sometimes unprofitable.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Proposal to Save Vegetable Seeds This Year
The article urges conserving vegetable seeds amid growing need. It notes seeds should be saved as much as possible this year and claims the process is typically not difficult.
Lice and Mites Harmful to Flocks and Fowls
Lice and mites are common pests that harm the flock and hinder comfort and results. The pests reduce health and productivity, affecting the birds’ well being and overall flock performance.
Caring for breeding ducks and laying Pekins feeding guide
Agricultural guidance outlines rations for breeding ducks and Pekins after hatching. It specifies two mash formulas with corn meal bran flour green feed beef scrap and grit, plus a separate egg laying diet starting December 1 with measured portions and a midday grain supplement, all by weight.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Feeding Fowls for Profit and Early Chick Rearing
Article advises poultry profit hinges on early hatch and rapid growth to reach laying maturity before cold weather. It emphasizes feeding chicks small, frequent meals with soft and hard feed, starting with three soft and two hard meals in the first two weeks, then adjusting as they grow, and warns against overfeeding moistened soft feed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Increased Poultry Profits From Regular Egg Marketing
The article stresses egg marketing boosts farmer profits. It cautions farmers to gather eggs regularly and take them promptly to market, noting failures reduce profit under meat conditions and stressing prudent handling and timely sale.
Painful Operation
A quip about an old friend BIN being superseded and Bil receiving an unspecified anesthetic prompts a wry exchange. The dialogue hints at change and discomfort in a light, cryptic tone.
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Bin
Bil
Cuticura Toilet Trio Ad Promises Clear Complexion
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for the complexion daily and Ointment for periodic use to keep skin clear. It also highlights Cuticura Talcum as part of a fragrant trio for clean scalp and soft hands.
Had Forgotten the Clock
A man named John Spooks awakens in terror as his heart pounds and his wife rushes for medicine. He discovers the alarm clock under his pillow, which had begun ringing two hours earlier, causing a horrific sensation and mock-imagined danger.
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John Spooks
Evelina
Gold Rings Shared by Chile and Peru Bridegrooms
In a traditional practice, plain gold wedding rings are bought in duplicate by the bridegrooms of Chile and Peru. One ring is given to the bride, and the other is kept by the groom as a symbol of shared union.
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Chile
Peru
No Such Animal in Opinion of a Deceiving Husband
A judge comments on a man who repeatedly deceives his wife, calling him a myth in response to a question about his character. The remark sits as a witty aside in a broader discussion.
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J. Fuller Groom
Was Not Matter of Love in Village Inn Tale
A London Answers quip recounts a Wondoner debating happiness between country life and town life while in a village inn. He cites a man who says he held his wife’s hands for two hours by the clock, prompting a sharp reply about the dangers of showing affection.
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London
Opinion on trial marriage ideas sparks debate
An editorial quip and exchanges argue over the notion of trial marriages. One speaker dismisses the idea as boring while another defends it as new. The discussion touches on long-running skepticism and the moral tension between profit and propriety.
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