Sorghum production urged amid higher prices across states
The United States Department of Agriculture urges expanded sorghum planting to meet rising demand and prices. Initial wartime yields averaged about 100 gallons per acre, with experiments showing higher potential, and experts warn prices may stay strong as sorghum can be grown in all states except Maine.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Sina
Sor Elie
Maine
Sorgium
Ambre
Effect of Manure Rotting on Plant Growth
A university study notes rotting manure releases nutrients as organic matter decays. It suggests chemical stability declines but breakdown enhances microbial activity, affecting plant uptake. Researchers warn about timing in application and differences between fresh and rotted manure regarding growth impact.
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Kaye
Daleg
University of Minswart College
Pedenware
Look for Injury to Trees in Paintings and Grafting Benefit
Fragmentary OCR mentions tree injuries and healing via grafting and painting wounds. References Cunard, mice, rabbits, and a pigeon or horse name appear garbled. Context unclear but suggests horticultural wound care and grafting as a remedy.
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Cunard
Rabbita
Pigeon Care Tips From Historic Column
The article provides practical pigeon keeping advice such as nesting box setup and feeding, warning against neglect and stressing regular duties. It mentions dangers like disease and the need for fresh water throughout the year.
Culling Poor Hens Proves Profitable for Farms
The article states that about 40 percent of hens in average farm flocks are nonproductive and should be culled or sold. It cites U.S. Department of Agriculture efforts in training poultry workers and indicates culling saves roughly 50,101 dollars for owners on a sample. It notes women largely care for poultry nationwide and urges better practices in selection, feeding, housing, and marketing.
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Missouri
Vintan
Weenta
United States Department of Agriculture
Stat Agricultural College
Department of Agricultes
Fermivermeninne
Averake
Water Supply for Pasture Improves Livestock Watering
The article describes keeping pasture spring water pure by fencing the spring and routing flow downhill to a cement trough. It suggests a half-hitch fence and a concrete trough as a permanent improvement to protect the water and provide reliable watering for cattle.
Sweet Clover Gains Favor In Cropping Plans
The article notes farmers favor sweet clover as a legume crop that improves soil when plowed under. It explains clover yields a heavy green manure crop in the same year, reducing need for nitrates and aiding future planting. emphasis on clover's soil-building value and its role in inexpensive nitrogen supply.
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Mauch
Termine
Emergency Crop For Swine Grows High Protein Feed
John M. Eygaard of the Iowa agriculture experiment station outlines a rapid crop for hog feed with high protein value. A good stand of rape is expected to yield 12 to 18 bushels per acre, providing superior forage over other crops.
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John M. Eygard
Anim Tishanitey Department
Lowa Agrivalutivs Experimentatation
Stable Fly Threat Linked to Vegetable Matter and Manure
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin explains the stable fly breeds in decaying plant matter and manure. It notes the insect bites horses and cattle, resembles the house fly, and outbreaks occur after wet straw stacks thrashings. Spraying is not highly effective. proper disposal of straw and refuse reduces numbers.
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United Boliee Departent of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Itrives
Raise Succession of Crops for Continuous Harvest
The article explains continuous gardening by keeping the beds stirred and fresh, enabling multiple plantings of crops through the season. It recommends early spring corn followed by biweekly sowings into midsummer for fresh sweet corn, beans, radishes, and other staples, with intervals from April to July and careful spacing between rows.
Summer spraying boosts apple profits for Lowe farmers
Profit reached 10.79 dollars from a 0.69 investment as Lowe farmers, with the Lown experiment station and county agent, tested summer spraying. Sprayed trees yielded about ten bushels per five trees, while unsprayed trees produced roughly two bushels. Sprayed apples sold for two dollars to four dollars per bushel, while unsprayed fetched about one dollar. Four spray applications occurred through the year at moderate costs covering materials and labor.
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Lowe
Lown
High Egg Prices Drive Demand for Improved Poultry Breeds
The notice highlights enhanced egg production from White Leghorns Wyantottes Higmouth Rocks and Rhode Island Red varieties. It stresses better food and shelter, clean storage, dry conditions, and frequent marking with protection, selling in cash on a tack of mixed quality to cut costs and attract buyers.
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Higmouth
Rhote Island
Scientists Boost Blueberry Industry With Department Help
New Jersey grower expands to 20 acres using protected wild stock and hybrids from the Bureau of Plant Industry. Blueberries yield up to 100 bushels per acre on peat and sand soils, proving the crop can revive marginal lands with department guidance on best varieties and culture.
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New Jersey
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Witeshog
Brown Mill
Department of Agriculture
Feeding Trough for Swine Design Notes
An OCR fragment describes a pig trough aiding feeding without injury. It mentions a feeder pouring steps into a thin trough, pigs climbing and spilling feed, and a setup with two uprights to hold the trough. The text notes preventing slop and spills by positioning the trough.
Sore Shoulders in Working Horses Linked to Collar Fit
A fragment notes horses suffer sore shoulders from ill fitted collars. It suggests remedying by using a different collar or tightening the tie to avoid pressure at the withers, indicating collar size as a cause.
Soy Beans Planted With Corn Improve Moisture and Silage
The article notes soybeans imbibe more moisture when planted with corn than with weeds and their leaves produce rich silage. It claims the labor of caring for soybeans with corn is greater than for corn alone, but the crop is relished by all at stock.
Rape Meal Takes Rise As Protein Source For Swine Diet
Readable text notes rape plant leaves high in protein percentage and mentions using barley and rape fodder to balance swine rations. References to tankage and skim milk as balancing feeds appear, but details are unclear.
The Major's Sacrifice Reveals Hidden Romance
In a banquet scene Major Whitaker schemes to secure a match for Leo Kingston. A mysterious stranger recalls a past promise and Luce Kingston’s ordeal, forcing a choice between duty and love as the Major guides a quiet exit and a risky future.
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Tout
Emir
Eng
Lee Kingston
Panipetia
Loo
Stranegers Oro
Kingston
Lou
Tam
Soktive
Otlendorf
Panion
Magaine
Nan
Whitaker
Ile Dema
Leo
Armingementat
Blu
Hemet
Casini
Tye
Sympathy and the true heart in suffering
Dr. J Bateson argues that genuine sympathy arises from shared pain and duty not mere words. He warns against hollow consolations and urges active, under the skin engagement to comfort the sorrowful, viewing sympathy as essential to faith and community stability.
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Dr. J. ©. Bateson
Scranton
New York
Job
Mirandy Saye and the Public Mind in Gand Howekeeping
Dorothy Dix discusses Mirandy as a symbol of female intellect confronting public grief and judgment. The piece critiques societal pressures on women to display composure and restraint while bearing personal burdens.
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Mirandy
Dorothy Dix
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