War Time Advances in American Farming Methods
The article credits farmers with rapid progress led by wartime demands. It notes shifts from indifference to proactive use of extension services, better fertilization, pest control, silos, and improved seed. A billion bushel wheat crop follows 49 million acres planted, driven by top dressing, plowing, and straw and manure. It urges businesslike farming, cost awareness, and expansion through livestock, particularly hogs, with examples from Indiana and 42 counties showing rising incomes from enhanced breeding and sales.
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United States
Agricultural Colleges
United States Department of Agriculture
Uncle Sam
Federal Department
Smutani
County
Indiana
Animal Unite
Mann
National Form Capper Endorsed At Union Convention
National form Capper of Kan endorses recommendations adopted by the union at its annual convent. The text urges Congress to address abuses by the packing industry and extortion, calling for legislation to curb dominance and to support farmers through organizing and favorable loan terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ator Capper
Kan
Union
Wiest
Belgian Boy Scouts Letter From Leopold On War Service
Scout Leopold writes on the Belgian Boy Scouts efforts during the war. He recalls early civil and military aid as messengers, notes occupation by the enemy, and reports resumed activity with renewed enthusiasm under royal oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Leopold
Brotherhood of Secutity
Belgium
Roy
Tam
Bridge Grafting Saves Injured Trees Guideline
The article explains spring time bridge grafting to save girdled or damaged fruit trees. It details selecting long selons from previous growth, shaping ends for cambium contact, and securing with waxed cloth grafting strips. An alternative bridging method uses two-year-old trees and vertical cambial grooves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor
Iminy
Eradicate Barberry to Save Grain Crop
A dramatic call from the U S Department of Agriculture urges eradicating the common barberry to prevent stem rust from destroying billions of bushels of wheat and other grains. Denmark led the way by removing barberry. now U S state governments and farmers join the effort to safeguard the wheat supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Denmark
Navy chaperons may come aboard ships in new plan
Rumor from the Kansas City Star describes a possible Navy reform to station chaperons on ships to oversee sailors. The piece notes social life ashore with youths and couples, and asserts chaperons would limit young romance on the streets while allowing visits to ships, signaling a shift in naval conduct.
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Gob
Kansas City
Hens Reduce Farm Insect Pests With Low Cost Care
Hens cost little under farm conditions and can eat many insects harmful to crops and gardens. They require grain and some green feed, but their upkeep remains affordable, while they help pay for their keep by consuming pests.
Tossing Stones Into Ditch Yielded Dual Benefits
A line notes that dropping stones into a ditch can protect soil and improve cropland. The text argues such simple action prevents erosion and preserves land for farming, framing it as a practical, land-saving practice.
Conserving Valuable Soil in Iowa Farmlands
A teaching problem about soil loss expands into a real concern as U S Department of Agriculture experts report Iowa counties lose six inches of topsoil annually. From 170000 acres, the volume washed away represents a significant agricultural cost, prompting farmers to value soil retention amid rising land prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Towa
Lowa
Superior hog feeding notes on meat quality gains
This passage advises that a hog in medium condition gains weight best yields high quality meat. Do not slaughter a hog losing flesh. A moderate fat layer provides juiciness. excessive fat is not essential.
Sell Crops Profitably by Holding Until Better Prices
Guidance urges farmers to prepare products for market and hold crops until prices justify selling. The article discusses delaying sales to take advantage of market fluctuations and maximize returns amid speculative pressures.
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Robert H. Moulton
FERIA
Hee Robber
BOY Scouts
National Counei Boy Scouts of America
Ann Scald
Navy
Riverside Drive
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