Beet Nematodes Spread by Dirt and Crop Rotation Advice
A Farmers' Bulletin explains that dirt from beet dumps spreads the sugar beet nematodes and must be controlled. It urges tight wagon boxes, safe disposal in holes or swamps, and rotating crops to limit infestation. Community action includes avoiding infested soil, segregating beets, and restricting dump dirt on highways.
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Butleux
Gerald ‘Thorne
L. A. Gidding
United States Department of Agriculture
Elds
United States Core of Agriculture
Freshening Time Boosts Profit in Dairy Cattle
The article analyzes dairy herds and notes cows calving in fall and early winter yield higher meat milk and butter fat, resulting in greater net profit. It cites data from multiple co op associations showing this trend across regions.
Buy Only Best Dairy Cows for Profit
The profit from a dairy herd hinges on selecting good dairy cows to breed. It requires none to 75 percent of feed a cow consumes to maintain her body. A herd of ten cows can produce about 30 gallons of milk cheaper than fifteen cows.
Last Minute Hints for Chick Success
Poultry experts advise preparing nest and box with warm material before hatch. Remove disturbed chicks promptly, keep them dry and warm, feed soon after hatch, brood for 24 hours, and avoid grease on chicks as it can hinder growth. Use safe powders to prevent lice, and mark chicks by age before transfer to brood coop.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bruv
Egg production boosted by animal-protein mash ingredients
USDA studies show pullets on free range without meat scrap produced 0 to 0 eggs yearly, versus 125 to 150 with meat scrap in feed. Eggs without meat scrap cost 22 cents more per dozen. Alternatives include fish scrap, skim milk, buttermilk, clabbered milk, cheese, bone meal, and green cut bone to replace portions of meat scrap.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Feeder Hogs Study Under Southern Cooperation
The U S Department of Agriculture begins tests in Mississippi and nearby states to determine if feeder hogs weighing about 100 pounds can supply the corn belt's pork needs. Trials will assess lard and bacon hog types, with similar studies planned for the Northwest and Southwest.
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Ulied Stiles Department of Agriculture
McNeil, Miss
Willes
New Orlon
The Rose of Dreams in a House of Hushed Tension
May faces a love triangle as Fred Jerome, a charming employer, courts her while Jim, a steady warden, watches. A hidden poem and May's flirtatious dream set against household routines create romantic tension and risk of exposure. May hides, a maid spies, and the future of May’s affection hangs on a detected note and a looming confrontation.
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Betas
Myndinate
May
Bes
Jerome
Fred Terone
Emile
Tim
ParKon
Jim
Bopo
Bacoin Park
Aince
Abe
Fred Jerome
Jha
Pring
Fred
Hal
Har
The Poet and the Missing Roll of Wille
Fred confronts a thief in a tense scene as a roll of Wille goes missing. May, the poet, is accused. the lover’s courage and misfortune surface amid tears. Tins plans a simple life with a cottage by the water, while resigning to romance.
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Fred
Jim
May
RUSH CHILDREN AND reaction time in obedience
A parent guidance piece explains children cannot hurry due to longer reaction times. It notes that boys typically react faster than girls and that children lose focus in play, living in their own world. The article urges giving them time to adapt and manage changes calmly.
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Ian
Early sewing machine sketches from early inventors
The fragment cites Thome Satit in Engliste mat as an early inventor of the sewing machine around 1790 with at least one design for stitching on linen. It mentions a tailor factory disruption, Willow Hunt’s 1888 patent attempt, and Elias Howe’s later effort, ending with a move to Ragland.
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Thome Satit
Engliste Mat
Leadon
Willow Hunt
Inter Eilad Howe
Heing
Ragland
Child’s Church Lesson Ends With Sweet Confusion
During services, Louisa aged three and a half asked her aunt to take her home near the church. On leaving just as offerings were taken and communion was underway, Louise asked what people were doing and proclaimed, They were selling pop when I left, in a quoting misinterpretation that delighted the family.
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Louisa
Louise
Constantinople Cost of Living Soars for Refuges and Rent
A report from Constantinople to the department of commerce notes October first living costs up 40 per cent from prewar levels for workers and poor, with a 1200 per cent rise since July 1914. Rents and lodging show sharp gains, and refugees from Russia contribute to the high costs, making the city one of the world’s most expensive.
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Constantinople
Department of Commerce
Taxiplane Air Taxi Service Planned for Southampton
The London Times reports plans to run taxiplanes to connect with liners docking at Southampton and Liverpool this year. Arrangements will let pilots meet arriving passengers at sea by wireless orders, with pickups at the London air station to speed onward arrivals.
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Southampton
Liverpool
London
Jeon
Lordon Air Station
Overkeas
Hima
War Gases Suggested to Destroy Nuisance Birds and Rodents
Government researchers propose using war gases to kill destructive birds in the Imperial Valley California and to test poisons on burrowing rodents. Experiments with chlorine agents and phosgene show promise against gophers and ground squirrels, but safety concerns for humans and animals require masks and careful handling.
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United States Department of Acricuiture
Jon Bineknireta
The
Biological Survey
Chemical Warfare Service
California
Porto Rico
Ventomologiate
Haave
War Department
Formaldehyde Treatment for Potatoes Gains Interest in Minnesota
Minnesota potato growers explore a hot formaldehyde dip method to control rhizoctonia and fungi. A solution mixes two pints of 40 percent formaldehyde with 90 gallons of water heated to 118 to 122 F. Potatoes are dipped two minutes then covered for an hour to vent. With heating, single use reduces cooking time. without heating, longer cooking is needed.
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Minnesota
Plan For Greasing Wagons
A wagon can be greased by removing the tire from both wheels on one side, lifting the axle slightly, grease the wheels, leave them two inches apart, then repeat on the opposite side and move the wagon back onto the loosened wheels.
Hessian Fly Threatens Winter Wheat Crop In Field
Hessian fly infestations detected in winter wheat signal poor yields if not plowed under. Early signs include brown seedlike bodies on stems and stunted growth, with a life cycle of egg maggot pupa and adult fly. Volunteers and sample findings prompt immediate plowing and entomologist submission for verification.
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Heelan
Plans to Control Erosion in Farmers Bulletin
A government bulletin explains erosion causes and control methods. It details lime use, soil fertilization, terracing, planting trees, and building inexpensive barriers. Concrete walls or brush structures are recommended to protect land and reduce runoff.
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Farmers’ Bulletin
Washington
Plan to Eradicate Weeds With Copper Sulphate Spray
A misread plan describes using copper sulphate spray to kill sorrel weed by dissolving two pounds per gallon and applying repeatedly. The fragment mentions spraying water over plants and frequent applications to prevent growth, with unclear directions and terminology.
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Aluking Gaten
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