Substantial Floor Options for Poultry Houses
United States Department of Agriculture researchers conclude no single best floor for poultry houses. Soil type and house use determine whether dirt, board, or cement floors are optimal. Dirt floors work on light well drained soils, board floors suit elevated or poorly drained sites, and cement floors suit permanent, large or incubator spaces for easy cleaning and sanitation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Browntail moth nests found in French fruit rose shipments
Federal and state inspectors report 85 browntail moth nests in 32 French shipments, far surpassing nine years of prior detections. All French fruit and rose stocks are fumigated at ports and inspected on arrival. States and cities across the region participate, with a warning that continued infested shipments could revoke import permits.
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Department of Agriculture
French Inspection Service
Connecticut
New York
Indiana
Iowa
New Jersey
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Cowpea Harvester Described by USDA Specialists
USDA specialists note that the bean harvester suited for cowpeas planted in rows works well. The most successful harvesters feature long knives that run under the vines and cut stems beneath the ground surface.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Control of Blister Mite Thorough Spraying Advised
Early spraying will control the blister mite on apple trees. Spray while trees are dormant or with swelling leaf buds using lime sulfur in a one to nine ratio of concentrate to water. Apply very thoroughly to cover every part of the tree. late spraying yields unsatisfactory results.
Resolution of Necessity No ll for Main and Oskaloosa Streets
City of Pella Iowa adopts resolution approving street improvements on Main Street from Liberty to Chicago Rock Island Railway and on Oskaloosa Street from Main to Hast First. Repairs funded by property assessments, railways taxed separately, five year guarantee by contractor, public meeting scheduled July 29, 1921.
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Pella
Iowa
Main Street
Liberty Street
Chicago Rock Island Railway
Oskaloosa Street
Hast First Street
A. C. Kuyper
Early Struggles Of Your Distinguished Gon
A reporter recalls an exchange with an old lady about a distinguished man’s early life. The woman dismisses any real hardship, noting only his fuss over washing his face. The anecdote frames a light, wry portrait of reputation and memory.
Bone carpentry advances in modern surgery
Surgeons graft bone by slotting and splicing fractured parts using screws from steel to the patient’s own skeleton. A hip bone fragment fitted into a broken jaw highlights wartime bone carpentry transforming medical repair with remarkable results.
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Popular Science Monthly
Chronicle Office Sold to Carbon Paper and Racks
A terse notice notes carbon paper and second sheets are at the Chronicle office, indicating office supplies or archival materials are being stocked or inventoried. The item list centers on typing and transcription supplies used in newsroom work.
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Chronicle
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H. H. Geelhoed
J. H. DE Vries
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Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davenport
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