Injury by Weevils How to reduce bollworm damage in cotton fields
Special agent G H Alford explains pest control by early fall destruction of weevils and punctured squares, plowing ground and removing winter quarters, plus picking off weevils from little cotton before squares form, to cut future generations and protect yields.
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G. H. Alford
Jackson
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W. D. Hunter
Bureau of Entomology
Nature
Robeon
Victoria
Texas
Alfalfa Hay Compared With Bran For Dairy Cows
Hoards Dairyman outlines a dairy ration using thirty pounds daily corn silage and substantial cowpea and oat hay. A supplement mix of corn chop bran and cottonseed meal supports milk production while noting alfalfa hay quality varies and matters for feeding value and dairy type.
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Query &S
Why Does Not Paper Burn Experiment Explain FireSafe Box
A simple at home demonstration folds ordinary paper into a hanging box with water and water absorbs heat, keeping paper below ignition. An alcohol lamp allows observation as water boils slowly, illustrating why paper doesn t burn. The concept mirrors boiler safety where water absorbs heat to prevent overheating, until water runs low and danger rises.
Feeding Cotton Seed to Steers
Cotton seed can be fed to steers with good results but many producers now use cotton seed meal left after oil extraction. Feeding cotton seed in large amounts has a pronounced laxative effect.
Capital for Hog Raising Energetic Farmer
The passage notes the capital needed to start a hog raising venture is not large and with careful management a fair profit can be earned in the first year. It emphasizes frugal investment and cautious business practice.
Temperature of Cream Keeps Steady Through the Year
The article explains that regardless of atmospheric temperature changes, the cream for churning should be kept at a nearly constant temperature in both winter and summer.
Belated Tribute for John Barry Memorial
Arrangements are completed for a memorial at Washington to John Barry, founder of the American navy. The San Francisco Chronicle notes the country delayed recognition, a common pattern where posterity honors notable figures after long delays.
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Washington
John Barry
Barry
San Francisco Chronicle
Parachute Toy From Indiana Men Amuses Town
An amusing toy devised by two Indiana men uses a globular hinged shell packed with a parachute and a weighted ball. A loose pin on the ground triggers release as the ball is thrown, the parachute then opens and the shell leads the descent for another throw.
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Indiana
Thread and heedie tree described as handy backyard plant
The article extols a tropical tree with needlelike leaf tips that form a natural threaded thread when pulled. It notes the tree grows in warm climates, including some near home, and mentions its use by Mexicans for weaving coarse cloth and sewing.
Humorous Exchange About Fake Teeth In Sermon
Little James tells the minister that his father has a new set of false teeth. The minister gently asks what will be done with the old set. James replies that they will be cut down and worn by him.
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James
Little James
Top Spinning by Japanese Masters
The article surveys Japanese top spinning, noting variety in size and construction. It highlights feats such as spinning on the neck, along swords, and down sleeves, with a rope ascent and recall as the pinnacle of skill.
Pendulum Trick and Mistress Brown Tale
A party trick demonstrates a pendulum coin swaying to dodge a glass. The verse about Mistress Brown chronicles a wife who bans servants and vows to become a cook herself after years of housework and inequality.
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Brown
How to Lift Small Plate with Water and Paper
A glass filled to overflow with water is covered by blotting paper and a small plate. Invert the assembly and hold it tightly to prevent air entry. As the paper wets, the plate remains adhered to the glass, creating a hanging seal.
Making a Cork Dancer with a Blue Dress
Instructions describe selecting a large cork, hollowing one end for a bullet, packing with shot and putty, shaping edges. The opposite end gets a blue tissue dress with ribbon sash and a painted face, then a girl figure is posed to dance.
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Adancing
Relics of Past Grace in Quiet New York Hotel
A business woman staying at a West Forty fourth Street hotel observes two elderly men kneeling and praying together in the back parlor, causing her to wonder if she has entered a strange house. Her moment of doubt reflects the era's sensational press tone.
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New York
West Forty Fourth Street
Counterfeiter’s Plea Recounts Past Trade Crushed
Hungry Henry tells a kind lady he once made money before money powers crushed his trade. He admits he was a counterfeit er and folds in a confession about his past line of work. The exchange centers on the collapse of his illicit enterprise and its consequences.
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Henry
The Cartoonist Exposes Labor and Capital Labels
A cartoon shows two figures labeled Labor and Capital debating their symbols. The cartoonist removes their headgear, tossing Labor’s square cap and Capital’s silk hat downstairs to strip their labels from the imagery.
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Capital
Labor
Daughter Rejects Offer as Diamond Ring Proves Fake
A magazine editor's daughter refuses marriage, keeps a ring as "evidence of good faith." She later discovers the diamond was a paste dupe and not real.
Monarch's Fine Library of Philip the Good Burgundy
The fifteenth century library of Philip the Good of Burgundy surpassed European collections with nearly 10,000 vellum illuminated volumes. Its damask and velvet bindings with gold clasps reflected luxury, and Bruges hosted skilled crafts that produced works still visible in the Belgian royal library.
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Philip the Good
Burgundy
Bruges
Vanity’s Use Shapes Pride and Ridicule
The text argues that excessive vanity invites ridicule while a total lack of vanity arouses contempt. Ridicule is viewed as mild harm, since mockery can curb extreme vanity and refine it into healthier, elevating pride.
Otton Trae Script Club Gag Draws Laughs
A brief exchange in a club scene features a joke about playing by ear with a witty reply about not letting the ear get in the way. The fragment hints at a lighthearted moment between Parks and Trae in a social setting.
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Marks
Parks
Oston
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