Montana childhood school and Miss Lay remembered story
Mrs Maud Shawyer recalls her first Montana school near the Gallatin River built of logs with nine children. She recounts Miss Lay the teacher and a dramatic horseback escape story about a panther and a hat. The piece references Cahokia Mound and Cholula in Mexico, plus notes on coal heating and early printing.
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Maud. Shawyer
Amiiton
Montana
Gallatin River
Chroren
MicGuffys
Barnes Mistory
Missouri
Bee
Jook
Wes
Watsh
Panther
Valky
Sarvice
Frankfort
Green-Lot Feeding Gains Ground Across Regions
The article describes green-lot feeding as a pasture management method where green forage is cut and hauled to cattle rather than pasturing. It notes West Coast origins, recent spread to the Midwest and East, and credits new hauling machinery with boosting adoption while highlighting increased labor, feeding efficiency, and costs of equipment.
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West
Midwest
Selective Cutting Guide for Harvest-type Trees
The article explains periodic improvement cuts to remove cull and poor risk trees from farm woodlands. It defines cull trees as non saleable for merchantable wood and outlines signs of poor risk trees, wolf trees, and trees with little future value. It advises selectively removing inferior species only if enough growing trees remain.
New Float and Lever Water Control System Demonstrated
The article explains a lean water flow device using a seal can lever and a quick acting faucet. It covers sealing the can to prevent leaks and bolting the lever to the faucet handle. Adjustments may be needed to balance lever length for proper operation.
Birthday party planning for children in a wholesome fun style
The article guides mothers on arranging kids parties that balance active and quiet play. It suggests using phonograph storybooks with sound effects, followed by calm activities, then lively games like musical chairs and pin the tail on the donkey. Keep refreshments simple to avoid waste.
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Uncle Wiggly
Peter Rabbit
Safety lighting for farm machines on highways
Farm tractor and implement manufacturers move toward a uniform lighting code for night highway safety. Tractors and towed implements will use red rear and amber front lamps with SAE electrical sockets. Optional two tail lamps or two red rear reflectors will be provided to enhance visibility and reduce hazards.
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Farm Equipment Institute
Tangy Potato Salads And Deviled Eggs From Odds and Ends
Seasonal guidance on zesty potato salad and deviled eggs. Ingredients include potatoes onions radishes celery mustard horseradish mayo and sour cream with routines for serving garnishes and decorative piping.
Electronic detects green rot in eggs with UV machine
A U S Department of Agriculture team developed an electronic device that uses ultraviolet light to detect green rot in eggs. The machine measures green wavelengths to separate spoiled eggs, aiming at large scale operations like packers and grocers.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
New lantern uses disposable propane cylinder for long light
A new lantern provides bright output comparable to a 100 watt bulb and runs up to 20 hours on a single steel propane cylinder. It lights instantly and is leak proof with adjustable flame. Sells for about $10 and replacement cylinders are offered at nominal cost.
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Lanterm
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Hinesville, Ga
West Point
Womans World
New Lantern
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