Road Problem Is Yet Troublesome
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the piece argues for better co operation among local road authorities near large cities. It notes 2 75 million rural miles and 1 million miles under town control with 3 066 counties and uneven administration. A minority run competent programs while many lack organization. Suburban growth worsens congestion without a unified plan and proper funding.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
United States
Bureau
New England
Many Alfalfa Failures Tied to Seed Variety
A writer in the Farmer's Guide argues that alfalfa failures stem from using unsuitable varieties. Varieties cannot be distinguished by seed or plant appearance, leading buyers to choose low priced or low vitality seed. The writer notes uniform bloom color and attributes failures to wrong variety.
Farm Notes 28:9 Water, feed, and chick care tips
A cow needs three quarts of water per quart of milk. Soy beans high in oil may reduce hog appetite if fed long term. Brood sows require extra protein and minerals for strong litters. Hulled oats are good for growing chickens and oat flour aids mash mixing. Chicks a week old should shift from mash trays to feed hoppers. Cod liver oil in mash is advised for early hatched chicks in brood houses during bad weather. use one quart per 100 pounds of mash.
Sweet Potato Disease Bulletin Promises Higher Winter Supply
United States Department of Agriculture researchers say profits from sweet potatoes could rise if field storage and transit diseases are reduced. Farmers often sell dug crops immediately due to poor storage, depressing prices. Bulletin 1059 F, "Sweet-Potato Diseases," outlines disinfection seed immune varieties crop rotation and other measures to prevent losses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Keeping Records on the Poultry Business Best
Farmers often treat poultry keeping as a secondary task and neglect full accounting of income and expenses. Good poultry management can provide steady year round income, yet flock bookkeeping frequently stops at income and ignores costs of upkeep.
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Urthermore
Feeding and management tips for breeding ducks
Guidance for duck care covers mating ratios for drakes, incubation periods 28 to 35 days, careful handling to avoid leg injury, and laying habits. It urges housing ducks during laying, feeding with whole grain and wet mash, plus continuous access to oyster shell and sand for strong shells and digestion.
Crossbred Sheep Used for Producing Market Lambs in Colorado
Colorado expert Charles J. Bray reports crossbreeding Hampshire ducks with grade Rambouillet ewes to produce market lambs. The recommended cross is a long wool buck on a fine wool ewe, used by range-state growers for meat and fleece quality. Romneys Lincolns and Cotswolds common, Romney Marsh cross yields refined lamb type. Romneys are bulkier with shorter legs.
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Hampshire
Colorado
Charles J. Bray
Animal Husbandry Department
Colorado College of Agriculture
Bray
Brooder House Urged For Young Chicks
Article stresses urgent need for a brooder house to protect baby chicks. Highlights that a simple shed with warm floor and tight walls can pay its cost in one season. Advises heavy building paper inside walls to prevent cracks and maintain even temperature. Notes 60 percent heat loss through roofs in cold weather and suggests extra insulation under the roof.
California Fig Syrup promoted by mothers for children
An appeal by a mother praising California Fig Syrup as a trusted remedy for ill stomachs and bowels in children. The ad notes long physician endorsement, gentle cleansing, and energizing effects, and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Joseph W. Hill of Omaha plus a reminder to insist on the genuine California Fig Syrup.
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California
Joseph W. Hill
Bedford Ave
Omaha
Nebraska
John
Handkerchief Mixup Leads to Comic Misunderstanding
In a crowded car an elderly sight-impaired man sits as a young woman drops a handkerchief into his lap. A bystander cues the man to the item. The old man, misreading the scene, pockets the handkerchief as if it were his shirt and rides on, unaware of the loss.
Red Cross Ball Blue Boosts War Era Table Linen
The ad notes war conditions raise table linen value and suggests using Red Cross Ball Blue to improve wear. It urges readers to use the product and buy from grocers, claiming enhanced durability and brightness during wartime.
Not the owner What is Schmidt doing now
Not the owner reports on Schmidt who recently opened a shop but was subsequently caught in a legal or disciplinary matter, as noted in IFliegende Blaetter from Munich. The brief mentions mixed results and ongoing questions about his current status and future plans.
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Schmidt
Ifliegende Blaetter
Munich
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