Treatment of Oats and Wheat Seed With Formalin to Prevent Smut
H. W. Barree of Clemson Agricultural College provides a method to prevent oat and wheat smut by treating planting seed with a 40 percent formalin solution. Mix one pint formalin with 40 gallons water, soak one bushel per sack for 5 to 10 minutes, drain, dry rapidly, and store in clean vessels. Disinfect used sacks with formalin solution before reuse.
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H.W. Barre
Clemson Agricultural College
Are Your Cows Efficient Test With Babcock Tester
The dairy text argues for using the Babcock tester and milk scales to judge cow efficiency amid high feed costs. It notes some cows appearing poor may produce the best butterfat and invites Clemson College dairy division to offer advice on milk testing and record keeping.
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Babcock
Ford
Clemson College
Clemson College Extends Livestock Aid Across South Carolina
The extension division of Clemson College operates a large, well equipped animal husbandry program with two full time beef cattle and swine specialists, dairy and poultry experts. Farmers may access free expert help across the state, one of the largest extension forces in the United States.
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Clemson College
South Carolina
United States
Training and pruning the grape yields profitable crops
The grape is a reliable fruit for South Carolina with high chances of annual crops when properly cared for. Proper vine training prevents rotting and poor yields. early mistakes include haphazard planting and lack of pruning. A three-bud first year, a two-wire trellis by year two, and a four-arm frame by year three structure the vine for 75 to 100 bunches annually. For details, contact Sidney S. Rittenberg at Clemson College for Bulletin No. 15.
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South Carolina
Sidney S. Rittenberg
Clemson College
Why cross breeding is not advisable
A Clemson Agricultural College associate professor warns against cross breeding, noting it creates unpredictable outcomes and often defeats the purpose of selling at purebred prices. He explains that grading, not cross breeding, builds a safe, economical herd and emphasizes the superiority of pure blood in cattle breeding.
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J. M. Burgess
Clemson Agricultural College
Clemson Extension Urges Wheat Oats and Livestock Drive
Clemson College extension urges sowing wheat and oats again and adds livestock emphasis. It urges saving manure, using winter legumes to boost soil humus and nitrogen, reducing fertilizer costs and improving yields.
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Clemson College
Persimmon Use and Propagation Encouraged by USDA
A USDA bulletin urges more value from persimmons in the southeastern United States and beyond. It notes edible uses, baking recipes, and the fruit’s potential in markets, nurseries, and ornamental plantings, plus propagation methods and grafting guidance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
United States
Iowa
Nebraska
Rhode Island
New York
Michigan
Maryland
Virginia
Carolinas
Missouri
Arkansas
Persimmon Belt
New Bulletin
Mrs Thomson Praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Philadelphia resident Mrs Thomson recounts six years of severe change of life pains and says Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound relieved her. She urges others to try the remedy and notes the company will respond confidentially to letters.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Lydia I. Pinkham
Lydia KE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Daring coastwise voyage ends with dockside rescue
A frightened passenger fears torpedo as a Savannah to Baltimore ship is anchored to the dock. The captain calmly reveals the danger is over and warns self reliance. The humorous gag follows a man who must eat his words after the scare.
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Savannah
Baltimore
Emeral
FEED CHILDREN On Properly Selected Food
A mother praises feeding changes using Grape-Nuts and Postum, noting healthier, sturdier children after adding fruit, varied cereals, and less meat. She reports her baby’s teething and stomach troubles improving with Grape-Nuts softened in milk, attributes gains to Postum and cereal ingredients.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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