Growing Food on the Farm in the Yard
U S Department of Agriculture guidance explains soil fertility, defining rich soil vs fertile soil, and detailing plant nutrient needs. It covers how humus, manure, and green manures improve soil, when to spread or plow under, and the role of commercial fertilizers and moisture in making nutrients available.
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Special Information Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Congress Should Preserve Federal Control Of Interstate Rates
The text argues against removing Interstate Commerce Commission authority over state rates, asserting constitutional and practical reasons. It cites the Illinois Central as an example, notes dangers of disparate state systems, and endorses centralized rate regulation to ensure fair, harmonious national pricing with intrastate duties kept to police functions. It highlights ICC expertise and recent rate reductions following the war tax repeal.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
United States
Estimating Fertilizer Value From Multi-Season Crops
The passage notes that effects of fertilizers vary by method and persist over years. When evaluating fertilizer value, consider results from several growing seasons, including stable manure green crops and mineral compounds, to capture long term benefits.
Pork on the Farm Killing Curing and Canning
The article summarizes Farmers Bulletin 1186 from the U S Department of Agriculture on home pork slaughter and preservation. It covers cleanliness, handling trimmings, using fat for soap, bone disposal, timing of cure, brine management, turning meat, smoking methods, mold prevention, and cooling before packaging.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Fresh Sausage Preservation by Lard Covering
Fresh sausage can be kept for several days when covered with a layer of lard. The method provides a simple storage option, protecting the meat from air and drying while maintaining usable quality for a period.
Victors Win Two More to Extend Winning Streak
The Fairbanks Victors extended their season mark to 17 wins in 18 by defeating Sandborn 40 to 23 at Fairbanks on Wednesday and then beating Terre Haute Bob Cats 27 to 15 on Friday. The Terre Haute match was rough with the Victors only pulling away in the final quarter. lineup included Horner Anstead Reed Johnson Fuller and others. Referee was Kirkham. Next games: K of C at Terre Haute Thursday and Sandborn at Sandborn Saturday.
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Victors
Fairbanks
Terre Haute
Horner
Anstead
Reed H. Johnson
Fuller Fou
Drake DeBaun
de Messat Dix
Johnson
Eisner
G Vun
Coffin Drake von Gun
Nineburger
H. Johnson
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Indiana Post Office 1922
List of unclaimed letters at Sullivan Indiana post office dated February 1 1922 shows both Ladies and Gents sections. Names include Mrs Ella Crawford Mrs Grady Smith Katherine Trimble Mrs G H Wilson James Akers Mr H Walters. Letters must be called for within two weeks and state Advertised with date.
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Sullivan, Ind
Crawford
Ella
Smith
Grady
Trimble
Katherine
Wilson
G. H
Akers
James. Howard
Walters
WM. E. Aydelotte
P. M
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Shelburn
James W. McHugh
Hymera Phone
Lil Walker McHugh
McHugh & Son
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