Farming Regions Guide Shapes Crop Choices and Risks
The U S Department of Agriculture outlines how physical biological and economic factors determine profitable farming across regions. Temperature rainfall pests and market competition shape suitable enterprises and caution against abrupt shifts from cotton wheat corn oats or dairying.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
Gulf
Atlantic
Illinois
New England
Bulletin
Washington, D. C
Scab Disease Slashes Wheat Yield Across Central Regions
Scab seriously reduces wheat production in infected fields spanning the central states and eastward. The disease also affects other grains and grasses. It is caused by a tiny fungal parasite that grows within the wheat plant.
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Central States
Insect Pests May Be Destroyed By Seasonal Burning
Ohio experiment station entomologist H A Gossard notes many pests winter in dead plants trash and grass along field borders. He cites tarnished plant bugs squash bugs and slugs as examples and urges community efforts to remove winter shelter. Fall plowing also destroys cutworms white grubs corn earworms armyworms and grasshopper eggs where pests are numerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Gossard
Ohio Experiment Station
Weekly Press Bulletin
Curing Potatoes Prevents Decay From Excess Moisture
Excess moisture promotes decay in stored potatoes. Growers cure by piling 30 bushels or more and covering with vines until dry, then place in storage. Ventilators may stay open after storage to aid drying, but care must be taken not to over dry and cause wilting.
Turning Under Clover for Soil Benefit
The article argues turning under a clover crop yields hay and nutrients. Farmers should plow under clover and feed it to livestock, returning manure to the soil to improve fertility and productivity.
Battle On Cane Borers Aids Raspberry Crop Control
Fall or winter timing recommended to apply control for red necked raspberry cane borer in raspberries blackberries and dewberries. Lack of management weakens canes causing die back and poor yields. Cut and burn infested canes and extend treatment to nearby wild plants for year to year cooperation. Farmers' Bulletin 1286 available from USDA Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
F. H. Chittenden
Washington
Sheep club members in Big Horn sleep under homegrown wool blankets
Reports from the United States Department of Agriculture note that every member of the pure bred sheep club of Big Horn Wyoming sleeps under a wool blanket made from his own sheep. The detail emphasizes self-sufficiency and local wool production.
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Pure Bred Sheep Club of
Big Horn
Wyo
United States Department of Agriculture
Hardware for Emergencies Supplies Bolts Nuts and Washers
Farmers seek a sturdy selection of bolts nuts and washers for quick repair jobs to handle emergencies. Local suppliers advertise ready stock and bulk pricing to aid farm maintenance and on hand readiness.
Influence of All Nations in Dress and Style
A fashion column surveys autumn trends with European influence on American wear. It highlights coat dresses for fall street use, Russian motifs, and gowns from Worth Bernard Lanvin Jenny and other maisons. Strong emphasis on international sources shaping American wardrobes.
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New York Times
Paris
London
Worth
Bernard
Lanvin
Jenny
New York
Armenia
Russia
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Sweden
Costume Styles in Brown Kasha and Russian Turban Trends
Fashion notes describe a brown kasha cape with tight bodice and sable weighted skirt, a black Bailey kasha robe d intereur with vivid embroidery, and a bold Russian turban. Paris keeps secrets, fashion eyes a straight tube silhouette, aiming for a youthful yet embowpointed look as fifty somethings seek elegance.
Lighting tips for optimizing room brightness
The best lighting comes from light colored ceilings and walls. They act as secondary light sources by receiving and reflecting light from lamps to brighten the space.
Lydia Pinkham Pillows Health Restored Narration
Mrs Hinckley of Memphis Tennessee describes a recovery from nervous exhaustion after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with renewed health after months of fatigue and limited work capacity. The notice offers a free booklet on female ailments from The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Memphis
Tenn
To pay compliments is easier than to pay debts
A concise proverb notes that giving praise costs less than settling owed money, contrasting social kindness with financial obligation and implying practical burden in debt repayment.
Women Dye Faded Garments For A Fresh Look
A local advertisement proclaims dye or tint services for worn or shabby garments and draperies, promising a refreshed appearance. The piece urges women to restore clothing with color enhancements.
Diamond Dyes advertisement promises easy color for all items
Diamond Dyes offers 15 cent packages with simple directions so any woman can dye or tint worn fabrics even with no prior experience. Choose any color at drug store and transform faded goods.
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United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Mrs. Hinckley
Hall
FR. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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