Illinois college opens new swine plant for improved hog research
Prepared by the College of Agriculture at the University of Illinois describes a newly completed swine plant on a 40 acre site. The center tile barn 159 by 85 feet features eight feed bins atop and a ground level mixing platform with a concrete runway for each inside pen. The facility includes 24 pens, Complete ventilation, wire-gate pens, and pasture rotation for sanitation. The design aims to accelerate hog research and enhance sanitation and sunlight access for young pigs.
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Plan Lets Illinois Farmers Exchange for Pure Bred Bulls
A new state wide exchange plan lets farmers swap grade and scrub bulls for pure bred bull calves. Coordinated by Farm Advisers, county bureaus, breeders, and the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, the program aims to replace about 500 inferior bulls with pure bred sires next year, boosting dairy heredity and industry quality.
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University of Illinois
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Farmers Adopt More Businesslike Methods Across Illinois
Illinois farmers increasingly keep books and records, with the number of counties using farm advisers and college guidance doubling in two years. A statewide program trains farmers in simple account keeping across 63 counties, using a uniform book to analyze operations, identify leaks, and compare results with peers. Each user spends 15 to 30 minutes weekly, with the form available for 20 cents from the University of Illinois College of Agriculture.
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Morrow Plots Started in 1875 Marks 50th Year
Old records from the College of Agriculture at the University of Illinois confirm the Morrow plots on campus began in 1875, making this the fiftieth anniversary of their soil investigations. One plot shows corn grown yearly with no soil treatment yielding under 25 bushels per acre, while others test continuous treatment and rotations with manure limestone rock phosphate and bone meal.
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University of Illinois
Morrow
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Carpet Beetle Household Pest Warns and Control Tips
A USDA prepared piece explains carpet beetles common in homes and differing larval forms in the North and South. It outlines storage fumigation with naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, camphor as slower option, cedar chest limits, and alternative methods including heating, laundering, ironing, and dry cleaning to kill larvae and eggs.
The Importance of Thermometers in Home Food Prep
The article explains how dependable thermometers ensure exact oven temperatures for baking and candy making, proper meat doneness, and accurate sugar cooking. It covers general purpose and dairy thermometers, their use in deep fat frying, pasteurizing milk, and checking refrigerator temperatures for safe food storage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cottage Cheese Cutlets Economical Recipe
United States Department of Agriculture presents cottage cheese cutlets as an economical way to use leftovers. The recipe uses mashed potatoes, stale breads, or cereal remnants. Mix cheese with onion fat, soda in milk, peanut butter, and seasoned crumbs, form into flat cakes, coat, and fry to a delicate brown.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Accessories in the Limelight Highlight a Harmonious Ensemble
Accessories take center stage as the key to a chic costume. Hats, shoes, stockings, gloves, and even a boutonniere must harmonize in color or tone. Simple shoe styles and two tone leathers dominate while rainbow pearl chokers remain in fashion. Bag color accents and bright zipper bags add modern flair to neutral outfits.
How to Choose Hats to Suit Facial Features
A Kansas City Star fashion piece explains hat fitting to flatter noses and chins. It advises brim placement to balance facial proportions, cautions turban shapes that sharpen profiles, and suggests canted tops or drooped brims for contrast or concealment as appropriate.
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Kansas City Star
Embroidered Petit Point on Moire Background Bag
Old petit point embroidery motifs set into faille moire and heavy linen, mounted on an etched or embossed frame, forming a decorative bag with fine needlework display.
New Raincoat Decorated With Posies
Rubber garments rarely charm yet a raincoat is described as attractive and ornamental. The thin lacquered blue rubber features large natural color flowers and matches with related items like sewing aprons bathing caps and traveling cases, offering comfort and style.
Fancy Shoes Adorned with Flowers and Silver Details
The display features pale yellow evening shoes stamped with flowers and trailing vines in silver. Black kid shoes show gilt designs, and white pairs are decorated in silver. Doe skin slippers in yellow with coordinating stockings and garters join beige, black and white ensembles with striped stockings and Biarritz gloves.
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Umbrellas For Service In Plaids And Stripes
Parisian designers craft umbrellas with bold plaids stripes polka dots and floral patterns to match new dress fabrics. Handles vary from plain to carved and jeweled while cords tassels or straps are standard.
Summer hats for midsummer wear described
Wide crin hats banded with velvet folds form a backdrop for flowers in contrasting or harmonizing shades. The piece notes stylish midsummer headwear and its decorative possibilities.
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