Soldiers urged back to farms by agriculture drive
The U S Department of Agriculture broadcasts to demobilized soldiers about agricultural work, listing farm types and openings in their home states. County agents coordinate job placement, credit help, and introductions, with posters in barracks prompting soldiers to consider farming as a viable postwar option.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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United States Department of Aericulture
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Honey Shortage Forces Call for Increased Production
United States Department of Agriculture urges boosting honey output through better beekeeping methods among the nation’s one million beekeepers rather than expanding the number of beekeepers. Demand fluctuates with supply, and advertising could lift consumption as honey remains underutilized in households.
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United States Department of Agricult
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United States Department of Agriculture
Community markets link buyers with farmers during wartime
The article describes how community markets benefit both city buyers and rural producers. Direct contact fosters trust and knowledge of farming practices, while farmers gain insight into urban demand. The arrangement supports fairer prices and encourages regular customers with fresh fruit and vegetables.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Fragmentary notes on farming and garden terms from a diary
The text outlines varied farming ideas such as timing chestnut paste, curing timbers, and farming soils. It mentions soybeans responding to good soil conditions and notes that gardens are usually well drained. It contains stray lines about weather and general farming practices.
Breakfasts of the Past: Fruited Meals and Home Cookery
A historical home maker’s guide extols fruit garnishes for morning meals, simple grain dishes from wheat to oats, and economical soups with almonds. It offers kitchen tips on cleaning, seasoning, and basic desserts such as cream pies and gelatin salads, plus vegetable and mushroom ideas and a few moral couplets.
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Hans & Variety
Poultry Feeds Critical for High Yields Says USDA Guide
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the guide urges poultry owners to balance rations and provide essentials like oyster shell grit and green feeds. It emphasizes avoiding unbalanced mixes, using mash with meat scraps or skim milk, and adjusting scratch grain with limited cottonseed and linseed meals.
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Poultryman
Poultry Ration to Get Best Results
Poultry experts note there is no single best ration. Fowl on free range forage green feed, bugs, seeds, and surplus skim milk can improve balance. Many farmers rely on homegrown grain and adjust feeds by price and availability.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Goat of Producing Eggs and Grain Costs
A fragmented note discusses the link between grain costs and egg production. It mentions charging hens for grain, including home-grown feed, and references an order that aims to determine core reductions. The text appears as a partial OCR snippet with unclear context and authority.
Feeding Chicks Soon After Hatching
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, the guide says young chicks should not be fed for 24 to 36 hours after hatching and may not need feed until the third day. The yolk absorbed at hatch provides nourishment, enabling long-distance shipping of newly hatched chicks. It advises five feedings daily, alternating a soft mash like Johnnycake with hard grain or scratch feed.
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Uited States Department of Agrisaure
Poultry Feeding and Brooder Care Advice Notes
Practical tips urge using sand as grit for chicks and Mus milk for better digestion. Emphasizes clean brooder to prevent lice and segregation of sick fowl. Recommends ventilated incubator areas and avoiding contaminating drafts.
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