Federal Grades of Big Benefit in Standardizing Farm Products
The U S Department of Agriculture reports rapid growth in federal grades for fruits and vegetables, now adopted by 25 states for intra and interstate commerce. Since 1915 the program expanded from onions and potatoes to 30 commodities, with growing international recognition and statewide adoption in Virginia and Georgia.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bermuda
Food Administration
United States
United States Food Products Inspection Service
Department
Virginia
Georgia
Hens Exercise Feed Regimen For Cold Weather
The article advises deep litter feeding to make hens exercise while foraging mash and scratch grains. Feed mash wet or dry to balance mash and scratch roughly one to one. In cold weather give one third scratch in morning and two thirds at night to increase activity and ensure ample intake.
Legume Hay Favored For Farm Flock Of Sheep
The article notes legume hay is premier sheep feed with alfalfa and red clover near top. Sweet clover, millet, corn stover, and straw aid roughage in moderation. timothy hay is poor for sheep due to constipation and risks to pregnant ewes.
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Hmit
Timothy Hay
Farm Facts on Modern Poultry and Farm Practices
Practical farming notes cover barn drainage, rock or gravel fill, and tile systems. Emphasizes soil analysis for fertilizer value, regular sanitation for poultry and livestock, clean straw around cellars, and roosting pullets in trees. Provides egg handling, temperature guidance, and safe containers to prevent zinc poisoning. Mentions a Bordeaux linseed oil mixture for fruit tree wounds and a shift from old to science-driven farming.
Mailing various kinds of seed and plant material
The U S Department of Agriculture issued Circular 323 guiding collectors and shippers on collecting labeling packing and shipping living plant material for long distances. It warns that improper packaging and careless handling cause total losses and stresses clean healthy material and proper wrappings to prevent sweating molding or damage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tropics
Department
Washington
G”. Cc
Loud Colors in Evening Wraps Make Bold Fashion Statement
A fashion writer notes evening wraps diverge from past dress norms with lavish fabrics and bold colors. Velvet and metallic brocades lead, with furs and embroideries, while silhouettes vary from straight cloaks to capes with a flare.
Sleeve Styles and Evening Wraps in Luxurious Robes
The sleeved model features a contrasting sleeve color and varied shapes from baggy to tapered cuffs. Capes depend on rich fabrics and clever details, with the evening wrap described as cape or cloak, straight or flared, bright colors, sumptuous fabrics, and an Oriental atmosphere contrasting robe du solr.
Plaid Taffeta Tunics Highlight Ensemble Costumes
Plaid taffeta tunics form an integral part of ensemble costumes for school girls and sisters of debutante age. The season features plaid chiffon dance frocks in pastel tones, a plaid flannel sports frock, and a plain material tailored suit with plaid accents as standout items. A dark blue flannel model with three quarter tunic trimmed in red and blue plaid over a plaid skirt is noted among the prettiest styles.Lining coats with plaid or using two faced woolens that are plain on one side and plaid on the other marks a distinctive vogue in the latest modes.
Floral motifs on frocks highlight floral fashion trend
The article notes flowers everywhere on outfits from embroidered lapel nosegays to corsages of orchids. Camelias, roses, orchids and mixed small blooms dominate popular styles.
Woolen Stockings Guide For Cold Weather Wear
Readers are advised to buy wool stockings a half size larger than the feet to allow for shrinkage and comfort. Use soft water for washing to reduce felting, dry on wooden forms, and consider silk and wool blends for softness and easier laundering. Indoors use lighter stockings to avoid tender feet.
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Kansas City Star
Savory Mutton and Turban of Chicken Recipes Presented
The article presents kitchen tips and recipes for Savory Casserole of Mutton and Turban of Chicken. It discusses selecting mutton, removing wooly flavor by skinning, and details a casserole method with stock currant jelly olives peppers cloves lemon juice and flour. The chicken dish uses minced meat mixed with butter flour milk eggs and tomato garnish, steamed in a mold and served with celery or oyster sauce.
Poetic Thought as Center of Knowledge
The passage emphasizes poetry as the core and boundary of knowledge. It suggests poetry encompasses all science and to which all science must refer, attributing this view to Shelly.
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Shelly
Crown Roast of Pork and Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes
A vintage kitchen guide describes crown roast prep with six ribs on each side, stuffing, and tied ends. Garnish ideas include parboiled onions and a sweet potato apple roast with butter and brown sugar, baked until tender and golden.
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