How to Get the Last Tick Circular Gathers Eradication Insights
The United States Department of Agriculture presents a circular by W. M. MacKellar on eradicating cattle ticks. It emphasizes accumulated scientific experience, ongoing challenges in remaining tick regions, and practical field guidance for inspectors and officials. Copies available from the Agriculture Department in Washington.
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United States Department of Agriculture
W. M. MacKellar
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Change Pig Pasture Often To Prevent Hog Worms
The article argues frequent pasture changes reduce internal worm spread among hogs. It notes worms spread from contaminated feed water and soil and urges dividing pastures so pigs rotate and rest areas while maintaining clean, healthy conditions.
Superior corn for silage selection guidance
Prof A C Arny of the University of Minnesota Division of Farm Crops says corn good for grain works for silage too. He notes silage need not mature beyond dent stage before cutting and advises northern growers to use slightly larger corn varieties whose ears reach the beginning dent stage before killing frosts.
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A. C. Arny
Division of Farm Crops and Farm Management
University of Minnesota
Pigs Grow Vigorously on Clover Pasture and Milk
The report notes pigs thrive on clover pasture and skimmed milk with a touch of barley or oats. They gain quickly and profitably when placed in feed lots or moved to corn fields.
Pigs Profitability in Feeding Heavier Rations
A fragment discusses feeding pigs on pasture or corn to grow heavier, noting it is seldom profitable to feed two hundred pounds per hundred pounds of corn and implying lighter rations may be more efficient.
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Geo. H. Glover
Colorado Agricultural College
Calf Rearing Tips Stress Cleanliness and Routine
A historic agricultural note emphasizes breeding quality calves and strict care before maturity. It advises dry off six weeks before calving, clean stalls at freshen, iodine navel disinfection, early colostrum, and substitute milk if the cow dies. Maintain equal milk portions, temperature, and timing from clean buckets, and avoid mixed-sized calves.
Cattle Tuberculosis Maps Show Regional Infection Rates
United States Department of Agriculture releases a map from five years of cattle tests. In the South and Southwest less than 1 percent infected. other areas show 1 to 15 percent with pockets over 25 percent in over 50 000 square miles. Findings guide eradication efforts.
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Contre
United States Department of Agriculture
Leaders in Extension Work in Colorado
Reports to the United States Department of Agriculture show that 42 young men and women who were club members as children are now local extension leaders in Colorado communities. Former club girls head canning clothing and millinery clubs, while a former corn club boy now farms independently and serves as community livestock chair.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Colorado
Lvestock
Disinfectants and disease control for farms
The United States Department of Agriculture explains that disinfectants are not insecticides or deodorants and that antiseptics are not disinfectants unless they kill disease germs. Proper selection and liberal application, with careful preparation, prevent losses from animal diseases and require careful handling by the user.
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United States Department Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Hay Baling Transforms Farm Handling and Trade
The shift from loose hay to baled hay greatly eases handling and transport. Before balers, hay was bulky and costly to move beyond nearby towns, causing local price variation. The hay press increases storage efficiency and enables long distance shipping at lower costs, with up to ten percent of farms in some states now using balers.
New Races of Skunks Described by USDA Survey
The USDA biological survey identifies two new geographic races of the hog-nosed skunk Conepatus. The Arizona hog-nosed skunk occurs in southern New Mexico and Arizona, while the Nelson hog-nosed skunk is native to Mexico. The fur is less valuable due to texture and white tail and back, but the long snout aids roving and may help control certain insects.
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Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
South America
Arizona
New Mexico
Foch's Peace Pipe Tale Confirmed On Metz Trip
During a return trip to Paris Marshal Foch shared two pipes given by American artists. President Poincare noted the beauty and asked about his smoking. Foch replied his first pipe was July 18 1918 the day he began the offensive that led to victory.
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Foch
Metz
M. Poincare
Poincare
Marshal Foch
le Sifflet
Manchestaire Tickets For A One Way Trip
A Frenchman and his wife visited England. He asked the booking clerk for two tickets to Manchestaire with one return for himself and a one way ticket for his wife. He would travel to Manchester to visit relatives and then return to London for his business.
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England
Manchester
London
Manchestaire
Unclear Maxim About Effort and Snake Teeth Statement
The text asserts that low effort yields poor results in the end and notes harlequin snake teeth resemble those of a cat. No identifiable people or organizations.
Ancient Roman tablet found near York England by street diggers
Workmen uncover a five foot high Roman tablet on The Mount at York with perfect preservation. The inscription praises the wife and family of a famed Roman author. Nearby are impressions of two Roman men. officials call the find highly important. The site once hosted the ancient church of St James.
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York
England
Tadcaster
Minster
St. James
Bishopthorpe
Wise Woman Talks To Every Man About Himself
A wry aphorism notes men enjoy hearing a clever woman discuss their own concerns. It jokes that reform spawns tasks for idle hands, or that Satan does. The tone blends irony about motivation and social change.
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Satan
Faint Praise Versus Silence in Domestic Life
The quote argues that faint praise is preferable to complete lack of praise and notes the average husband as the silent partner in the home. It highlights gendered expectations and communication within marriage.
Early to bed and rise gripe puzzled readers
A fragmented line reads about sleep habits, suggesting a saying on rest and its effect. No clear event or individuals identified. The garbled text hints at health or discipline themes but lacks concrete details or names.
Nightly curbs and closed doors in Clay county fields
Two newspaper correspondents in Clay county coal fields where martial law is in effect wander to a village for entertainment. They find the public drinking fountain and a drug store locked at nine o'clock. A local says it is past nine and one notes the hotel may close as curbstones are moved.
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Clay County
Main
Mack
Indianapolis News
Child’s church mix puzzles neighborhood speaker
Dr Samuel McGaughey notes in Indianapolis that his five year old daughter Mary Jane has attended events at several churches near Acton. When asked which church she belonged to she replied she is half Presbyterian half Baptist and half Catholic reflecting a playful mix among the churches in the area.
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Samuel McGaughey
Acton
Mary Jane
Intifianapolis News
Probably a Hard Worker Debts Question Sparks Family Talk
A brief exchange about careers and debt arises as a parent asks about the son’s line of work. The remark hints at a practical, hard working household attitude and concerns about financial obligations.
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