Right Marketing of Farm Produce
The United States Department of Agriculture reports marked improvements in orderly marketing of farm products driven by shipping point inspections, standard grades, warehouse supervision, and cooperative marketing. Over 600 shipping points in 25 states now offer inspections. 72,000 car inspections last year, with Colorado and California leading. Warehouse expansion, cooperative organizations, and expanded market news services unite to reduce waste, cut costs, and raise farmers’ net returns. The bureau consolidations enhance service from farm organization to retail distribution.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Colorado
California
Idaho
Washington
New Jersey
Shipping Point Inspection Service
United States
Department
Federal Market
Boston
San Francisco
Atlantic Seaboard
Excellent Ways to Start Grapevines in Your Garden
Basic grapevine propagation methods from an eastern college of agriculture offer home friendly steps. A single unopend cane buried beside a vine develops roots by fall, enabling simple transplanting next spring. For more plants, bury canes in dirt or use cuttings stored in sand or mulch until spring.
Hog Cholera Ravages U S Farms
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that about 4 percent of hogs on farms died from hog cholera in the year ending April 30, 1923. Iowa through South Dakota each lost over 104000 hogs, totaling more than 2250000 swine and about 20393000 dollars in value. Prevention hinges on serum treatment, sanitation, and thorough disinfection after outbreaks.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Annual Industry
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Iowa
Nebraska
Indiana
Missouri
Ilinois
Ohio
Georgia
Minnesota
South Dakota
Prevent Loss of Surface Soil Through Fall Plowing
Fields lacking grass or vegetation cover may lose productive surface soil in late winter or early spring if winds rise and moisture is low. Fall plowing is advised to reduce soil erosion and preserve soil productivity.
Ex-Royalists Seek Pensions Across Ranks
German ex-royalists apply for pensions by military rank with the former Bavarian crown prince claiming a general's pension.
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Bavaria
Coffee Arrives by Water to Chicago from Colombia
Reid, Murdoch & Co. at Clark Street dock reports a carga of coffee from Colombia, first South American shipment by water to Chicago. Coffee moved by mule to Girardot then water route to Chicago docks, reducing costs and signaling a shift from prior transport methods. John MacMahon, vice president, says most coffees will come by water in the future.
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Chicago
Clark Street
Reid, Murdoch & Co
Colombia
Girardot
South America
North America
John MacMahon
If a Burglar Entered the Cellar
A Washington Star quip wonders about basement safety as a burglar could target coal chute versus kindling wood, reflecting on home security in a concise, witty aside.
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Washington Star
Pimples and Blackheads Cleared With Cuticura Kit
A vintage advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment to remove pimples and blackheads. Apply the ointment, wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water in five minutes, then use daily for maintenance. Include Cuticura Talcum for complete skin care.
London Stirs Over Penny Bun Customs
A quirky claim heralds London as the only city where a man can eat a penny bun in the street without attracting attention. The remark underscores the urban myth of casual street snacking in the capital.
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London
Cascarets for Liver and Bowels
Ad cut price box listing claims for Cascarets cures of billousness constipation sick headache indigestion with a note that drug stores carry the product. Article also mentions a social remark about dressing to attract public attention.
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Ady
Cholera Hits U S Hogs Hardly Worth Saving
Hog cholera killed about 4 percent of farms hog herds in the United States in the past year, totaling over 2,250,000 swine lost and valued around 29 million dollars. A separate note shows a cheeky social exchange about a broken engagement and a bet on a town departure.
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United States
Watchmaking Craft Noted in Brief Observation
A remark notes that when a man sends any item to neighbors he may recover it only by stealing it. It also states about 175 different pieces of material enter into creating a high quality watch.
Quick Witty Riddle on Grasshopper and Grass Widow
A playful ditty notes that a grasshopper and a grass widow are ready to jump at the first chance. It adds that a person isn’t necessarily a brick just because they are made of clay, hinting at appearances versus reality.
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Hope
Waterman
Waterman Dealers
Easy To Buy
L. E. Waterman Company
Broadway
New York
Montreal
Miss Plainniug
Lumbago
Bayer
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