Portable Exhibits Expand Department's Public Outreach
The article describes expanding use of portable exhibits by the U S Department of Agriculture to reach people nationwide and at international fairs. It notes displays at 100 sites including Brazil and plans for livestock judging at club camps, plus dust bath benefits for poultry to control pests.
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United States Departmr of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Office of
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Pure Bred Sires Improve Tennessee Sheep Flocks
Woolgrowers in several middle Tennessee counties signaled 78 agreements to secure pure bred sires under the Better Sires Better Stock plan. Reports to culture from C C Flanery of the Tennessee extension service note many back woods communities adopting the program to improve flocks.
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Middle Tennessee
United States Department of Agriculture
C. C. Flanery
Tennessee Extension Service
Kill Horse Nettles by Keeping Them Cut Close
The article explains that to kill horse and bull nettles one must keep them cut close from July through December. If the tops are always kept short, the plants cannot store food in their roots and will die during winter.
Root Crops Boost Chicken Flocks in Small Plots
Various root crops like turnips beets carrots and mangels are excellent for hens. Mangel beets provide bulk in the crop and aid digestion while yielding more per plot than other roots. Plan a portion of ground for at least one root crop.
Oat Improvement Plan Yields Big Dutchess County Seed Gains
United States Department of Agriculture reports show Dutchess County farmers expanded oat acreage after a seed improvement program. Local meetings with Millerton committees led to a carload of oats and 200 bushels of Alpha barley, with 1000 acres sown countywide as improved oats spread through publicity and warehouse support.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
X. Y
Millerton
Iseal
Dutchess County
Hogs in Good Tone With Mineral Mixture
A stable tip states hogs kept in good condition by a front of charcoal, hard wood ashes, air slake lime stone and salt mixed together. The mineral blend is said to improve tone and health of the hogs.
Legion Man In Baseball Work For Seattle Club
John J. Sullivan of Seale a Legion member aims to form a fast Seattle baseball club with Wade Killefer and Charles J. Lockard purchasing the team Harry Wolverton chosen to manage Sullivan who arrived in Seattle in 1904 studied law at the University of Washington and later served as assistant United States district attorney He helped convict I W W members after Armistice Day 1920 and defended Kennedy slayings suspects Sullivan aided the Seattle Pacific Coast league club case against gamblers which supported eviction rights He helped found the American Legion and wrote the alien slacker resolution and led the Legion on the Japanese question
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Seattle
John J. Sullivan
Seale
American Legion
Wade Killefer
Los Angeles
Charles J. Lockard
Washington
Harry Wolverton
West
Sullivan
Massachusetts
Cape Cod
University of Washington
United States
Centralia
Wash
Madalyn Okeneham
Arthur Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Seattle Pacific Coast League
Supreme Court
Northwest
Congress
Legion
Honors for French Veterans The Legion of Honour Voted to Wounded
The Legion of Honour founded by Napoleon in 1802 has been granted to thousands of French World War veterans maimed by service. National officials of the American Legion report the award goes to men 100 percent incapacitated or with limited life expectancy. Recipients receive an annuity according to rank.
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Legion of Honour
Napoleon Bonaparte
American Legion
Kansas to Have Official Band at Legion Convention
Kansas to select an official band at the American Legion convention in San Francisco this year. A state wide contest held with the state convention in Hays this fall will choose the band. Drum corps competition plans will be considered.
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Kansas
San Francisco
the American Legion
Hays
Scouts to Use Legion Camp on Island Home
Boy scouts from Toledo Ohio plan a summer camp at the island camp of the Toledo post of the American Legion. The camp is named for former National Commander Frederick W Galbraith Jr of the Legion.
Three-Piece Suits Forefront In Fall Fashion Forecast
A Kansas City Star fashion forecast emphasizes three piece suits as a main feature for winter with matching blouses. It details jacket lengths from wrist to seven eighths, ripple cuffs, and fur and embroidery in street costumes.
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Kansas City Star
Lace and fur trends dominate early winter fashion show
The article notes heavy lace and black furs preferred for daywear, brown furs for coat trimmings, and a range of pelts from Persian lamb to seal for neckpieces. It highlights metal laces in Italian and Spanish designs, Chantilly sheers, bold embroideries, and tunic shirts with Spanish influence shaping fall gowns and tailored outfits.
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Sears
Chantilly
To Make Wrapped Turban
The makin s of a turban may consist of a length of crepe de chine with a beaded ornament attached at one end. Place the ornament in the center of the forehead for a smart new effect.
Batked Stockings Trend Fashions Colorful Hosiery
A noted hosiery fad features batked stockings described as colorful and gay. The article suggests pairing this style with the cretion in current fashion circles.
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