Lamona Fowl Breed Progress Report From U S Dept of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture reports progress on a new poultry breed named Lamona, conceived by Harry A. Lamon. The white fowl with red ear lobes aims to weigh four to six pounds, resist weather changes, and suit market demand for white meat. Breeding began in 1812 with crosses among White Plymouth Rock, Dorking, and Leghorn varieties to achieve four toes yellow skin and white plumage. The project emphasizes careful selection for high egg production, white skin, andTemperate resilience, with sale and introduction contingent on further development.
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United States Department of Agriculure
Af Helteville
Harry A
Denariment
Selecting Ideal Fowl Progeny for Regional Testing
The text discusses obtaining fowl specimens with fixed ideal characteristics to ensure a high percentage of progeny of the ideal type. Once sufficient stock is secured, samples will be sent to state agricultural colleges and one other stations to test their adaptability to different sections and conditions.
Cooperative Grain Marketing Methods Compared Across Regions
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin analyzes how an excellent system for one region may fail in another. It compares farm elevators and line-horse farm producers across the United States and Canada, noting central office led cooperatives versus independent farmer elevators, and weighing reliability, seasonality, and regional conditions for grain marketing systems.
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United Biator
Ameleutime
Bureau of Turkeis
United States Department of Agriculture
Canada
United States
Ivent Charaeter
Winter vegetable storage tips from the U S Department
Practical guidance on storing surplus vegetables for winter from agriculture authorities. Topics include trench cooling for cabbage and root vegetables, tomato ripening after frost, and building outdoor storage pits with straw earth and ventilation. Full details available in Farmers Bulletin 870.
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Nella
Decrease in Potato Yield Reported by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture notes potato acreage up 1.6 percent from last year while July weather trimmed the expected harvest. August 1 forecast shows 815,018,000 bushels versus 428,968,000 in 1920 with a 2,? billion. Prices across markets shift, with Virginia and Maine highs in mid August and Idaho futures around 60 to 90 dollars per 100 pounds.
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Bureau of Workers and Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia Raster Shore Colyblere
Kansas
Virginia
Shore Cobblers
Ghiow
Idaho Ruruis
SLAC
Hens Given Feed Variety for Winter Production
Farmers urged to provide hens with a varied feed during cold weather as they begin laying. Adequate nutrition supports heavier production, with emphasis on balanced rations and steady access to sustenance.
Improvement Noted in Wool Marketing
The United States Department of Agriculture reports improved wool quality at concentration points due to demonstrations last season. Officials say better handling and preparation reduce defects, with graders enforcing updated grades and trusts expanding pooling in the Midwest and Northwest.
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Department of Agriculture
Ueber States
Concentrathon Point
Tong Dante
Middle West
Pwcuiations
Northwest
Runts Not Profitable Says USDA Survey
A USDA questionnaire of 1,000 leading farmers and breeders shows about 78 percent of farm stock in the United States consists of runt and undersized specimens. Farmers say incomes would rise 78 percent if runt elimination is achieved through better feeding and breeding, purebred sires, proper dam care, sanitation, parasite and disease control, and removal of deformed stock. About three quarters say it does not pay to raise runt stock, while the rest insist success requires well bred stock, ample cheap feed, and accessible markets.
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United States
Parmners
Barberry Plants Thought To Cut Wheat Yields
Federal workers found over 490000 barberry bushes and destroyed 5500000 plants, linking barberry to reduced wheat yields and higher bread costs. One box can ruin acres. farmers urged to inspect fields and remove barberry to protect crops.
Office Boy Interferes With Edna's Home Sketch
Edna learns a prank altered her house plan by Schlatter and Red in the office. She hides the changes, confronts him, and later learns the plan becomes real as Schlatter asks to build a new home wing for their family. Edna feels a surge of joy at the match of affection and ambition.
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Vreiy Kina
Herok
Abe
Howe
Rome
Iim
Eden
Chen
Hanna
Royal Menefee
Royal
Rane
Kina
Red
Jerin
Mle Elief
Harry Schinnier
Kana
Edna
AL Schlatter
Fed
Emn
Schlatter
Ronnie
Edwan
Ehier
Thea Iina
Raorh
Buna
Edia
Tony
Cela
Ted
Hales
Tur
Setlater
Exon
Baia
Chemist taps earth for cheaper coal tar products
A chemist explains extracting from coal tar water power and hinestane to produce starch sugar and other essential needed for mankind. The process speeds production and lowers costs while rivaling natural products. The text notes infancy of such chemistry and its vast potential for color dyes perfumes and medicines from earthly resources.
Cliffs in Pyrenees Sing Like Harp and Organ
In certain Pyrenean cliffs natives report musical sounds as wind moves. Two ledges are named The Sores, with wind thundering through deep gullies like organ pipes. When wind sweeps from the southwest, the openings echo a plaintive strains amid rock and air.
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Pyrenees
Muasty Eal
Trent
Etnaum
Alt
Why the Kettle Sings murmuring classroom tale
A school teacher recounts a stream of imi ecoscopic creatures in ordinary water to her class. A late girl bursts home exclaiming she knows what makes it all begin to dahe things squealing, reflecting confusing dialogue and fragmented imagery.
Prison reform remark from Drawing a Ling quoted
A quoted remark by Bi the Burg reflects on prison form. He argues not to put in excessive refinement and education that might disadvantage a leave a feller who has attended a recent penitentiary.
Why the Malle Are Quicker Stimulated by Talking Machine Music
Post office night clerks at Minneaporte have faster, more accurate work after tests stimulated by talking machine music. Postmaster I A Purdy announced results at the end of the trial period.
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Minneaporte
I A. Purdy
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