Dinosaurs in Alberta Revealed by Red Deer River Fossil Cruises
The National Geographic account details Alberta 3,000,000 years ago when dinosaurs roamed the Red Deer river valley. It describes layered geology from the Pierre to the Edmonton formations, fossil-rich canyons, and the careful riverboat expeditions by the American Museum of Natural History to uncover scattered bones and complete skeletons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Africa
America
Alberta
Canada
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
Canadian
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Red Deer
Banff
Red Deer River
United States
Florida
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Calgary-Edmonton
Paskapoo
Edmonton
Big Valley
Dairy Sire Cooperation Boosts Cow Herds Says USDA
The USDA explains co operative dairy bull associations for affordable access to pure bred sires. Daughters of association bulls show improved milk and butterfat, with records of notable sires achieving large gains. Also notes rising mule use on farms with markets in St Louis Kansas City and Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States’ Department of Agriculture
Bull Association
Farmers’ Bulletin
Bureau of Dairy Industry
Bull-Association
Washington, D. C
St. Louis
Kansas City
Atlanta
American mule sustains farm work despite machinery
Athal V. Wilcox notes the mule remains vital on U S farms as motor machines rise. In eleven years after 1914 the mule population has grown to over 5.41 million, with government officials observing cotton tobacco rice and sugar cane growers still relying on mules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athal V. Wilcox
Dearborn
United States
Pine tar treated husking mitts said to last longer
Nebraska Agricultural college authorities report that crude pine tar smeared on husking mitts several times daily extends mitt life and aids shucking. Tar increases roughness for faster shuck pulling, except in wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Agricultural College
Lime for Alfalfa Year in Advance Is Favored
A Minnesota bulletin by F. J. Alway and C. O. Rost advises lime for alfalfa seeding be applied one to three years ahead for best effect. Thorough soil mixing during plowing, disking, and harrowing enhances benefits, while applying lime a year before allows planting corn afterward if desired. The limestone is safe for young alfalfa and can be spread early without harming crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Alway
C. O. Rost
Soils Division
Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station
Division of Publications
University Farm
St. Paul
Ualfalfa
Farmers' Bulletin 1435-1 aids farmers in horseshoeing
The US Department of Agriculture presents an illustrated bulletin to help farmers shoe and care for work stock. Regular hoof trimming and shoe refitting every four to six weeks keep horses efficient. Ready to wear shoes in various sizes are now available, and copies can be requested from Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Agricultural Facts on Barley and Cover Crops
Barley serves well as a cover crop when alerume is undesired. Shallow cultivation protects roots better than deep stirring. Canada field peas provide strong cover to prevent wash. Use only good seed potatoes free from diseases to protect crop and profit.
New Diamond Dyes Offer Color Tricks For Lingerie
A 15 cent envelope of Diamond Dyes claims to duplicate delicate tints for lingerie and stockings without streaking. It promises new colors over old fabrics and suggests visiting a druggist for a free Diamond Dye Cyclopedia and Color Craft book from Diamond Dyes, Burlington Vermont.
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Dept. NO
Burlington
Vermont
Indian buyer uses beaver skins to buy car in Stewart
Fred GunneNoot, a Northern Indian, visits Stewart British Columbia where a dealer agrees to accept 50 prime beaver skins as payment for a car, after his initial disappointment at the dollar price gives way to a successful trade. The skins average about 410 dollars each, closing the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred GunneNoot
Stewart
British Columbia
Fred
Not Necessary Tom-Ethel Fashion and Promoter’s Promise
A fragment references Tom and Ethel in dresses above the knee and a sharp remark about the fool and his money being the stock in trade of a shrewd promoter. The lines suggest social commentary on attire and promotional schemes.
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Pierre
Judith
Belly
NEW
Sycamore
Ohio
DeBey'’s
Logan
Kansas
Tom
Ethel
Rod
the Doctor
Toledo
Tilden Produce Co
ST. Paul, Minn
Soutit
Dakota
Sifalia
Idea
L. C. Fink
Newport
Neb
Sioux City, NO
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