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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1917

Page

13

Embargo on Cotton Seen Having Little Effect

Washington press dispatch quotes Secretary of Agriculture James C. Wilson noting the embargo on cotton to neutrals should not significantly affect export volumes. The analysis argues U S exports to Germany and Austria fell due to wartime bans, but neutral trade and overall demand remain robust, with prices unlikely to drop and U S stocks and shipping capacity shaping future movement.

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Railroads Warn Of Coal Shortage If Rail Traffic Falls

Advise shipping now as rail supply improves but warn that delaying coal movement could worsen conditions. Burlington official Holden says railways can furnish orders now, with car supply better than any time since the war. He notes labor issues easing and freight flow increasing, urging action before bad weather and reduced railroad capacity later.

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Fall Garden Planting and Soil Prep Advice

Agricultural expert G. U. Everatt outlines fall garden planning and soil preparation. He stresses dry weather in the state, drought impacts, and high meat prices driving home garden efforts, with specific steps on soil conditioning, shallow deep tilling, weed control, and careful irrigation for vegetables like lettuce onions celery and cole crops. Recommendations cover seed depth, spacing, transplanting timing, and protecting beds in cool periods to maximize yields before winter.

Gardening Tips from Old Farmer Instructions for Planting

The text provides guidance on sowing and spacing many vegetables including chard, Chinese cabbage, endive, beets, beans, squash, onions, and kale. It covers drill depths, row spacing, and succession planting, plus notes on soil care, fall planting, and general garden maintenance for careful crop production.

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White Sweet Clover Worth Trial for Soil Benefits

An article discusses white sweet clover as a promising crop for soil improvement and forage. It notes biennial growth, reseeding tendencies, and advantages in mixed farm rotations, while warning of plant diseases that can hinder growth. The yellow variety is not recommended for cover crop use.

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Tick Eradication at Heart of South Milk Battle

J I Relay, inspector in charge, argues for cattle tick control to boost milk and beef by lowering tick fever. He cites reduced beef yields, improved dairy output, and national security links as Congress funds a new law to support dipping programs supervised by the USDA. Cost of dipping is modest compared to expected gains.

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Conservation plea urges cutting food waste nationwide

Fragmented excerpts show a federal plea from the Agriculture Department urging immediate action to conserve food and curb waste. The document highlights disposal of leftovers, improper storage, feeding pets with human food, and the need for better kitchen practices to reduce losses and bolster national energy supply.

Valuable Hints On How To Can Fruits

Instructional guide on drying and canning fruits including steps for washing, coring, slicing, and pretreatment. Describes drying times, heat steps, and storage methods, with tips on avoiding pits and using trays and single-layer drying. Also covers pest prevention and proper sealing for long term storage.

Supplying Railroad Equipment for War Effort in WWI

A London Railway Gazette summary discusses American and Allied demands for standard gauge locomotives and freight cars to support war logistics. It notes French and American clearance limits, plans for supply to the Pairs-Lyons line and other routes, and how U.S. rail industry mobilization targets meeting European needs.

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Home storage of vegetables recommended by U S Department

The United States Department of Agriculture outlines natural storage methods for vegetables to keep food through winter. It details in cellar or outbuildings, banks or pits, and explains construction, ventilation, and temperature considerations for storing crops like potatoes onions turnips cabbage and squash. Guidance covers insulated rooms outside and inside, straw layering, earth coverings, and timing for harvest and cooling before storage.

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