Indiana vote totals show Wood leads GOP in state primary
In Indiana the counties tabulated show Leonard Wood leading Warren G Harding, Hiram W Johnson and Frank O Lowden for Republican presidential preference with a 6 107 plurality over Johnson as 3 387 precincts report unofficial totals. Hammond reports Prohibition enforcement effects and sugar price notes, while Elkhart and Evansville report strikes and rising cane plantings. May 22 23 set for state Socialist convention in Indianapolis with candidates to be named.
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Alfalfa Weevil Control Demonstrations Prove Costly Cure
A USDA report details spraying alfalfa fields with arsenate of lead to curb the alfalfa weevil. Demonstrations in the Great Salt Lake valley treated 4262 acres, saving an estimated 413,371, with costs around 1.50 per acre. In Sevier county Utah trials covered 71,700 acres yielding about 500 additional pounds per acre and a countywide potential saving of 173,060 dollars.
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Farmers Gain Efficiency in Corn Production Across Eras
The article notes that mid century farmers averaged just over two bushels per ten hour day when husking by hand and using simple tools. A half century later mechanization with plows planters binders and shelling machines raised output to about 10 to 26 14 bushels per day per farmer, per USDA data.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Proper Feed at Farrowing for Hogs
Hog raisers relying on corn as main feed avoid corn near farrowing. One farmer says two months before farrowing he feeds no corn, instead offering a thick slop of ground oats and a little oil meal. Feed is reduced just before farrowing and not increased until the piglets are about a day old.
Harlequin Cabbage Bug Threatens Crops Across States
The harlequin cabbage bug or fire bug damages cabbage cauliflower kale turnip radish and related crops with several generations per year. Clean up old stalks burn infested patches destroy insects with torches and use trap crops as recommended by Farmers Bulletin 1061 from the US Department of Agriculture. Cooperation among growers is essential and the bulletin is available free while supplies last.
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Right Time to Apply Lime for Clover and Wheat Fields
Advice from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines when to lime fields to optimize clover and wheat. It recommends two tons of ground limestone or one ton of burnt lime per acre as a general starting point, with timing tied to fall plowing and spring harrowing as needed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Development of Marketing Machinery Progress
Marketing machinery evolves gradually through better methods and procedures not instant perfection. U S Department of Agriculture experts say marketing workers can aid development of better practices similar to production workers aiding efficiency gains.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Novel Houses Of Worship
A missionary built a seal skin church on Blackhead island Cumberland sound for Eskimos. Severe cold left them hungry, and dogs consumed the church leaving only whalebone ribs. A second missionary built a snow church with seat pulpit and altar of snow, explaining warmth advantages over stone churches.
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Blackhead Island
Cumberland Sound
Blacklead Island
New High Wattage Lamp Tests Colors in Textiles and Wallpapers
A standardized fading method uses a powerful 2,800 watt lamp with specially designed electrodes to test colorfastness in about 40 samples simultaneously. During exposure a portion of each sample is shielded to provide a post test comparison.
Carpet man on time via talk and nail down
A witty exchange shows a wife securing a visit from the carpet man by skillful conversation that both won his attention and fixed a date. The humor rests on the idea of forcing punctuality through cleverness and insistence.
Honey From Dandelions Inspires Beekeeping Debate
Beekeepers report dandelions provided some honey in 3910 though this evidence is not strong enough to support broad, continued cultivation. The debate centers on whether the plant should be grown freely for honey potential.
Scout Courtesy Shines As Young Helpfulness Told
The Indianapolis News recounts a Scout meeting where boys praised acts of kindness done in a week. A boy recounts helping an old lady across the street and bringing his teacher water when she was unwell, prompting the lesson that a scout is courteous.
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Indianapolis News
Real Proof on Dobbss Love for His Wife
The speaker claims Dobbss shows no romantic devotion yet notes he provides money to his wife on demand without question. The dialogue contrasts affection with finances, suggesting a pragmatic form of caring.
Salvation is Free But You Must Follow The Rules
The note asserts salvation is free yet requires adherence to rules, implying a conditional path to spiritual acceptance and discipline for believers. It frames obedience as essential to obtaining spiritual benefit.
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