Corn Borer Threat Expands Across Midwest Farmlands
The European corn borer caused about 300 million dollars in losses across six plains states last year with damage varying in 23 other states. Since its 1917 appearance from the Atlantic coast, the pest spread to Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas and the Tennessee Alabama line. In Iowa the borer cost farmers an average of 750 dollars each last year and experts warn the belt could face worse ahead without regular chemical controls.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Tennessee-Alabama Line
Iowa
Humans Susceptible To 80 Animal Diseases
Two public health physicians in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association warn that humans are susceptible to at least 80 animal diseases. They note many diseases are prevalent in the United States and stress veterinarians' role with health departments to prevent rabies and other dangers.
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Journal
The
American Veterinary Medical Association
F. S. Leeder
Michigan Department of Health
United States
W. P. Dearing
U. S. Public Health Service
Poultry Experts Advise Weeding Out Cockerels
Poultry experts report all cockerels should be removed from the flock by 12 weeks except those kept for breeders. Marketing at 12 weeks yields higher prices while older birds produce coarser meat and lower gain per pound of feed.
Familiar Lawn Swing Draws Favor Across Ages
A familiar old lawn swing remains a perennial favorite for both young and old. It is easy to build using a simple pattern and common hand tools, inviting backyard relaxation and nostalgic use.
Spread It Out A Humorous Hotel Exchange
A diner complains the silverware is dirty at a strange hotel. The waitress remarks that people say we must eat a peck of dirt before we die. The guest replies that it may be true but not all at once.
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Clifton Crum
West
Commerce Street
Greenville
Alabama
Greenville A8 and Coal Co
First U.S. Forestry School Founded Near Asheville
The first school of forestry in the United States was formed on the Vanderbilt estate near Asheville North Carolina. It was initially headed by Gifford Pinchot marking a landmark in American forestry education.
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School of Forestry
United States
Gifford Pinchot
Vanderbilt Estate
Asheville, N. C
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Mississippi
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Chaparral
Dallas
Texas
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Warren St
Lexington
Kentucky
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Iron
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Poplar Bluff
Missouri
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Meansville
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North Water Street
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