Farmers Approve County Agent Work In Agriculture
A Mississippi farmer near Hattiesburg praises the county agent and assistant for aiding in seed supply stock marketing grain thrashing labor and fertilizer discounts. He notes cooperative effort benefits the whole community and urges continued support for county agents amid past prejudice against agent work.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Hattiesburg
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Unsafe sources of farm water supply warned
From Farmers' Bulletin 641 by the U S Department of Agriculture the text warns that streams ponds irrigation ditches and open reservoirs are unsafe for farm use unless purified by filtration boiling or chemicals. It notes contamination risks to livestock and human consumption and urges avoiding surface water without treatment.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Public Roade
Load In Well Bedded Cars to Prevent Freight Loss
Do not overcrowd livestock for shipping says P. K. Hoerwagen of Colorado Agricultural College. Overcrowded stock from a Denver shipment led to seven deaths and $300 in losses. Shipments should use well bedded cars with snug fit to avoid tumbling and damage. Extra care reduces loss and insurance costs.
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P. K. Hoerwagen
Colorado Agricultural College
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Denver
Prices Not Cut By Larger Production In 1918
Abnormal war related conditions created a special relationship between prices and total value of crops. The report notes larger production often led to lower prices and total value for barley, cabbage, onions, and broom corn, while wheat, buckwheat, rice, sweet potatoes, tobacco, apples, oranges, and cranberries saw higher prices and values. Potatoes and hops diverged with lower production and price. oats, hay, sugar beets, peaches, and sorghum syrup followed the trend differently. Corn and beans had smaller crops and lower prices but total value rose, reversing in some cases.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop Extrantest
Gardeners Urged to Plan Seeds and Tools Now
Swisa chard and other seeds are needed for aterns while gardeners prepare for spring. The piece notes better corn yields, red clover supply, greenhouse starts, and the value of hardening plants. It also mentions seed hats, blue litmus testing, harness and machinery repairs, and cleaning gardening tools for the season.
Food and household guidance from a vintage kitchen and ethics piece
Practical tips mix cooking instructions with personal conduct. It covers pantry prep for emergencies, menu planning, thrift in meals, bread and dessert recipes, and a note on optimism and civic duty. The tone reflects domestic advice and social exhortation of the era. It also lists many recipes and homely suggestions for leftovers and bird feeding.
Variety of Pie Recipes for Chicken Pie and Fruit Mince Pie
Instructions describe preparing chicken pie with neck giblets and skinless foot, boiling and peeling foot, dicing celery carrot onion, assembling meat and vegetables, thickening gravy, and baking. Then a Fruit Mince Pie recipe uses dried fruits, cranberries, sugar, citruses, apples, suet, spices, and cider to simmer, cool, and preserve.
Proper Feeding Increases Egg Yield
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture guidance on winter poultry care. It covers cleaning and ventilating houses, temperature control, feeding strategies, and the use of beef scrap or skim milk to boost egg production. Emphasizes dry air, regular exercise, and using green feeds to sustain output during winter.
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United, Baten Department of Agriculture
Damp houses blamed for troubles in farm flocks
Dampness in poultry houses triggers cold rhinitis and rheumatism. leaky roofs and walls, low doors, and poor ventilation worsen conditions. Improve roofing, keep windows open for ventilation, sun and air each day, and properly seal floors to prevent moisture buildup.
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Hoase
Market Farming Process Described in Marksting Notes
A fragment discusses farming methods in Marksting, noting emphasis on marketable crops and measurement of 400 units for pricing. The readable text mentions processes, inputs, and implied agricultural discipline guiding produce sales.
Big value of ducks for meat and eggs
The Pekin breed is kept mainly by green duck producers and on many farms for meat. They fatten quickly and respond to chicken feeds, with better results from green and vegetable seeds and more maize. For egg producers the Runner duck stands near the Leghorn in poultry utility, larger than the common duck, hardy and a good layer, aiding a market for high quality duck eggs. Eggs should be sold frequently to maintain quality.
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