Irrigation a Key to Farm Profits and Intensive Practices
Australian expert Prof McIntosh urges middle western U S farmers to adopt irrigation and intensive farming. He argues high land values and labor costs demand capital and business methods, with private water supply and cooperative ventures as practical steps. Continuous double cropping and soil nutrition are essential for profitable, drought‑prone regions.
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Middle West
United States
McIntosh
South Australia
Chicago
Australia
Central States
Age and Independence Shape a Woman’s View on Men
A woman argues that age is not essential to enjoying the company of men and to pursuing intelligent companionship. She contends advancing years allow freedom to choose partners, and that a firm character can command respect regardless of age.
Nervous Energy as a Business Resource
An analysis urges the tired businessman to conserve nervous force as a scarce asset. It argues waste of nerves equals money waste, compares rushing to accomplish tasks with excessive time speed, and stresses guarding one’s nervous energy like time and money. The piece cites Aristotle on balancing extremes.
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Aristotle
Strong Appeal for Keeping Animal Pets
Argues that pet ownership is not limited to childless women and that loving animals spans all groups. Notes many devoted mothers enjoy pets, asserts both genders care for animals, and claims pet interaction teaches kindness and responsibility within families. Aims to counter stigma that only childless women keep pets.
Paper towels vs handkerchiefs in public restrooms debate
A reader argues against replacing towels with paper handkerchiefs citing personal use of cloth handkerchiefs and dismissing disease risk. The note questions public policy mandating paper products and advocates continued use of fabric towels or handkerchiefs.
Good Facts of Irrigation for Determining Water Needs
The article argues that irrigation requires experience and close crop observation to avoid over or underwatering. It notes that excessive water harms crops more than drought, and indicators include leaf color, drooping, pale lower leaves, and overall plant vigor. Soil moisture is assessed by ball tests and soil texture, guiding irrigation timing.
Cattle Poisoning in Sorghum Fields Reported
Reports from the Colorado extension bulletin warn of deadly sorghum poisons for cattle. Poisoning occurs when cattle graze second growth or stressed sorghum, with fatalities often rapid. No effective treatment exists and even an antidote would come too late. pasture trials should start with a single animal to test effects.
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Colorado
Dairy care tips for calves and cows from old guide
Dairy notes emphasize proper housing and clean water for calves, dry periods before freshening, limited milk after weaning, and routine churning. It recommends silage and green feed, sunlit calf stables, and careful feeding of a young bull, with seasonal storage of cream and use of warm rooms for cream ripening.
Western Farm Feeding Methods for Livestock Profit
A Western farming excerpt argues farms must market outputs like a factory, using alfalfa and other feeds to balance rations for cattle horses and beef. It explains protein carbohydrates fats, balanced ration concepts, and practical feeding for growth, breeding, and market readiness with emphasis on avoiding undernourished stock.
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Amd
Fatera
Jim
Utah
Bear River
Fragmentary literary chatter about a young girl with slate eyes
Disjointed lines reference a hasty speaker asking about a girl described as having slate colored eyes. The text includes scattered names and fragments such as Harold, Grinders, and various odd tokens, creating a garbled excerpt with no clear narrative.
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Harold “Grinders
Yeaz
Alis
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L. Jardine
Omaha, Neb
Herbert Schrecke
Wit
Ian
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