Experimental highway work at Arlington continues
A seasonal program at the Arlington Experimental station near Washington will extend road building research. Tests cover bituminous surfaces to explain waves and irregularities, wear resistance of concrete aggregates, and impact simulated by a moving truck on 65 concrete sections.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Arlington
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Public Roads
Tyne
Bureau
Pasi
Feeding horses a balanced ration guidance note
The text prescribes one pound of grain and one pound of roughage per 100 pounds of horse weight for typical work, with more grain in hard work and less during idle or light work. It compares alfalfa and clover unfavorably to timothy and other roughage and notes timothy hay is valued for dustiness avoidance rather than cost. Well cured legume days are noted as superior for food value.
Hogs Need Mineral Salts For Healthy Growth
Article notes hogs require mineral salts and charcoal for proper development and health. It explains their rooting behavior stems from this nutritional need.
Goose Farming Prospects Highlighted in Local Guide
The article notes geese are hardy easy to raise and profitable where pasture land and range are available, presenting a favorable view of goose culture as a small but steady agricultural activity.
Rotten Sweet Potatoes Cure Houses Save Crop
The statement notes that rot in one year of sweet potatoes would fund curing houses to save the entire crop, emphasizing the financial impact of storage and processing for preserving value.
Delay Cutting Alfalfa for Better Bloomed Yield
Delaying alfalfa cutting until near full bloom improves stands and yield compared with mowing soon after blooming starts, according to field practice observations.
Outwit the Weeda with Timely Shallow Cultivation
The piece argues that frequent shallow cultivation can outwit weeds and conserve soil moisture, claiming it requires no clever gardener. It promotes regular light cultivation as an effective weed control method to save moisture.
Profitable Garden Part of Any Farm
The piece argues a vegetable and fruit garden adds profit to a farm and urges establishing one now on the place. It emphasizes timely action and practical value for farm profitability.
None Is Too Small to Give to the Lord
A minister tells a thrifty parishioner’s boy to save a penny for the church basket, but the child quips that he will save it till Sunday to put with his father’s pennies. The minister notes None is too small to give to the Lord, while readers glimpse a jumble of brief vignettes and quotes about faith, travel, and social scenes.
Three Wise Men Named in Syracuse Orange Peel
Prof states the three wise men known as Stop Look and Listen are referenced in the Syracuse Orange Peel column. The piece names and positions these figures within the cultural context.
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Syracuse
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