Orchard Oriole family tale of song and nest
A playful dialogue between Mr and Mrs Orchard Oriole and their young Oliver describes spring arrival, nest building, and fashion versus voice. The Elves invite the Orioles to sing at a summer concert with the Baltimore Orioles as guests, highlighting valued talent over attire.
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Mrs. Orchard Oriole
Mr. Orchard Oriole
Oliver Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
Mr. Baltimore Oriole
Mr. Orchard Orioles
Mr. Orchard Oridle
Uttle Oliver Oriole
Mother Oriole
Orchard Oriole
Baltimore Orioles
Suits Made to Order at Eighteen Dollars
A mislabeled item advertises made to order suits at eighteen dollars with a note about two thousand samples and a reference to Sam Woole.
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Sam Woole
Increase in Mutton and Wool By Dual Purpose Sheep
Specialists from the US Department of Agriculture observe a rising sheep industry nationwide driven by farm states increasing wool and mutton production. Flocks shift from range to mixed farming as wool and meat markets stabilize, with continued growth expected after wartime price boosts.
Plenty of Room for Sheep Expansion in Central East States
Specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture say there is ample room for expanding the sheep industry in the Central and Eastern states. A nationwide survey finds immediate opportunities to raise the sheep population, aiding western range producers in wool and mutton output.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Appala
Sheep farming potential across northern midwest region
The text highlights underused land on farms in the ehian region spanning Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and the South Atlantic and Gutt states. It notes half the unimproved land could boost sheep numbers and that current use as stock pastures is limited. It suggests rearranging cropping and keeping other livestock to provide summer grazing and winter feed for sheep.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Sheep population and wool production rise in United States
The bureau of crop estimates reports a 12.6 percent rise in sheep from July 1 1917 to July 1 1918, with January 1 1918 estimates showing 2.7 percent more sheep than the prior year. Wool production for 1918 is estimated at 257,021,000 pounds, up from 245,578,000 pounds, not counting about 48,000,000 pounds of pulled wool annually.
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United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Cottonseed meal as a dairy cow feed and its pros and cons
Cottonseed meal provides 37 percent protein with 41.2 percent carbohydrates and fat. It is the richest protein source among common cow feeds and usually the cheapest, but it can cause digestive troubles if fed long term in large quantities. Start with 1 to 2 pounds daily, increasing gradually. in some northern herds 5 to 6 pounds daily may be fed with caution, while southern herds show less or no negative effects. It is best used mixed with bulky feeds like bran and some succulent roughage. Despite northern digestive concerns, its low cost makes it a prominent protein source for dairy cows as limits permit.
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Mr. Oriole
Sidney Transfer & Implement House
E. L. Uptegrove
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