Thanksgiving reflection on gratitude and national pride
A Chicago American essay urges readers to honor Thanksgiving by recognizing the suffering of others in war and the resilience of the American republic. It praises pioneer forebears, defends national loyalty, and calls citizens to thank God for being Americans while saluting the flag and homeland.
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Atlantic
Europe
Republic
Bunker Bill
Valley Forge
Sarazoga
Yorktown
Motherland
Chicago American
U S Troops May Use Cactus For Water In Desert Pursuit
United States troops, in pursuing WBis and bandits through northern Mexico, traverse cactus belts where the plant stores moisture in leaves and roots. Experts note varieties like peyote deter depredation with bitter sap, and studies by Dr. Leon Landone tested cactus as a food source by feeding two secretaries and himself a two week diet of cactus leaves and fruit.
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Wbis
Mexico
United States
Southwest
Cactus Belt
New York Herald
Arizona
Leon E. Landone
Los Angeles
Cactus Squad
Agriculture Details Immature Citrus Sweating Penalties
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines actions for preventing interstate shipment of immature citrus fruits that have been sweat dyed to look ripe. It explains the eight to one test for oranges and the seven to one test for grapefruit, and offers to send growers official testing directions upon request.
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United”” States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Bureau of Chemistry
Tar repellent for trees and rabbits in 19th century notes
Fragmentary OCR reads of an editor's note describe tar used as a rabbit repellent around tree trunks and posts. Mention inexact prices and ages, with details on application and potential protection for years, but text is garbled and difficult to interpret.
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Vee Variou
Advice on Egg Production and Handling
Guidance for improving egg quality advises keeping males away except during breeding, collecting eggs twice daily, and keeping nests clean. Do not wash eggs as it harms keeping quality. Store eggs away from vegetation, musty grain, and oils, and market twice weekly if possible.
Addition of Acid Phosphate Favored in Manure Value
An Ohio experiment bulletin reports untreated barnyard manure valued at 2.60 per ton. It notes manure on older farms is unbalanced and recommends adding acid phosphate to boost nutrient content and improve value. The finding appears in Bulletin No. 286.
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Ohio
Importance of orchard windbreaks and tree placement
A New York Experiment Station note emphasizes placing trees to gain high altitude wind protection while avoiding excessive exposure. Windbreaks require careful design. mixed tree types often outperform all evergreen barriers, as evergreens block winter winds but may hinder air flow in other seasons. Spruces grow quickly and figure among favored options.
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L. Arny
New York
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