Modern Farm Show to Display New Machinery in Chicago
The national farm show in Chicago at the Coliseum opens November 26 with hundreds of items for the modern farm. Highlights include tractor mounted irrigation systems promising tripled yields, plus water fertilizer and chemical applications. The event features vacuum unloaders rotary hoes heated tractor seats and grain testers among the exhibits. The second annual interstate 4 H poultry judging contest on November 29 expects entries from at least 20 states, per H G Ware.
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Chicago
Chicago Coliseum
H. G. Ware
Foundation undermined by runoff risks to outbuildings
Farmers should be alert to runoff washing away footings under foundations. When footings are eroded the building settles, creating dangerous instability.
Bobwhite Traits and Survival Tricks in the Wild
The bobwhite quail shows remarkable survival skills, including disappearing when watched and feigning injury to protect young. Male quail may alarm and attack threats, sometimes entering barns during harsh winters. Forest fires threaten wildlife, as seen in a Montana blaze that killed 13 people, underscoring hunter caution in dry fields and forests.
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America
Bob
Montana
Kentucky College Warns Seed Needs If Grain Drops
Reduced grain growing in 1950 and beyond could prompt farmers to save more grass and clover seed for sod crops replacing grain. The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture notes seed demand rise and the Washington Bureau of Plant Industry says grain reduction means at least 25 percent more grass and hay.
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College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky
Bureau’ of Plant’ Industry
Washington
Barren Land Reclaimable With Fertilizer Know-how
Under proper management worn out land can be converted into grass legume pasture capable of carrying one cow and a calf per one and a half to two acres. Three acres of good permanent and supplementary pasture support a cow and calf through the year. Key factors are fertilizer willingness to grow non money crops and livestock knowledge.
Woodchuck shooting urged as sport for family and land owners
Remington's Henry P. Davis advocates woodchuck shooting for present enjoyment and future landowner goodwill. He cites father son participation building understanding, stresses stalking as key, notes open habitat requires alertness, and says decent sport can use a standard .22 rifle with hollow point rounds. Woodchucks become inactive in cold months.
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Henry P. Davis
Remington Arms Company
Davis
Chuck
Prodigal and Optometrist Moments
A little old lady consoles a heartbroken youth who insists he must cry his own way. An optometrist assures reading comfort, met with doubt about needing school. A classroom debate ends by labeling trousers as singular at one end and plural at the other.
Dusting Fryables and Stuffing Fowl Techniques
Dusting fryables uses pancake flour for flavor and a paper bag method to coat meat fish or fowl. If stuffing fails due to poor aim, use a wide mouth funnel like those used for filling preserving jars.
Properly Dry and Cool China to Prevent Cracking
To prevent glaze cracks in china ware avoid stacking freshly washed cups. Spread items in a single layer and allow ample time to cool before storing.
Nail Polish as Temporary Adhesive for Dishes and Glass
A transparent nail polish can serve as a temporary adhesive to mend items kept around and not used in hot water. It also works on glassware and dishes, offering a quick fix.
Technique for Freeing Stuck Glasses
To separate two glasses stuck together, dip the outside glass in warm water and simultaneously fill the inside glass with cold water. This temperature contrast loosens the grip and allows the glasses to separate safely.
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Woodward Blvd
Tulsa
Oklahoma
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Mrentholatum
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