Probable Spring Pig Increase Indicates 1923 Prospects
The USDA reports sow breeding plans for 1923 may rise 13 percent from spring 1922, with 11 corn belt states showing a 15.6 percent rise. Southern states show declines, and price trends for hogs and corn will influence farmers' follow-through.
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Rat Virus Exposé Findings on Unreliable Pest Control
A USDA and North Dakota Agricultural College study finds rat viruses unreliable and costly. Survey across 27 states shows rats remain a widespread public problem. Utah and Iowa campaigns mobilized large communities with schools, bulletins, posters, essays, and poisoned baits leading to substantial rat destruction and building rat proofing.
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Sorting Vegetables to Prevent Rot in Storage
Warming the storage bin for sweet potatoes helps limit rot. Sorting vegetables removes decayed ones, but avoid culling if sweet potatoes are already rotting to prevent bruising and skin damage that may invite black rot germs.
Care for Farm Implements in Winter Maintenance
Farmers are advised to service and repair plows, engines, and other implements during winter and early spring to keep equipment in good running order, similar to regular auto maintenance. The guidance highlights this as the best time for repairs and upkeep.
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Department of Agriculture
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Wealth and alimony haunt a man in a punny local line
A Washington Star quip features Uncle Eben noting that wealth does little to buy happiness, as he jokes that most men’s riches merely fund alimony, reflecting a humorous take on money and marriage.
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Fly is a Grigat Insect with notable intelligence
A note describes the ordinary deuseidy as the cleverest insect, claiming its intelligence surpasses that of the ant and bee. An authority asserts it can think Tu times quicker than ct tian.
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