Campaign Against the Typhoid Fly Urges Cleanliness
A health education drive outlines how the common house fly spreads typhoid and other diseases. It details fly habits, breeding in waste and manure, and urges households to seal screens, dispose of garbage properly, and use safe fly poisons. Officials promote posters and films to raise public awareness nationwide.
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Linnaeus
Merse Fy
Washington
Richard B. Watrous
American Civic Association
Han
Haa
Association
N. A. Cobbs
National Geographic Society
Cobbs
United States
State Board of Health
Fly
Improved Ventilation For Stable Cupola Vent Draft System
A detailed guide describes a wind assisted stable ventilation method using a cupola and a high shaft. Openings opposite each other align with prevailing winds to pull air out, with doors that swing to regulate flow. Additional compartments and multi side openings ensure suction from varying wind directions.
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Eas
Perfecting hoof of horse for correct gait and protection
A historical note explains trimming the forepart of a horse hoof to prevent elbow strikes, using a leather pad under the rear hoof. It contrasts with a correctly proportioned foot shown in the second illustration, where a line from the front part strikes just behind the center, indicating proper bone angles for strength and free movement while traveling.
Change Sheep Pasture Often by W M Kelley
The article argues for frequent pasture changes to control stomach worms in ewes and lambs. It recommends dividing pastures into small lots and moving ewes and lambs one pasture per week to keep mothers parasite free before lambs are dropped, noting the 8 to 12 day germination window.
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W. M. Kelley
Pasteurizing Milk Risks and Digestibility Concerns
Pasteurizing milk or cream involves heating to about 160 degrees then rapid cooling. It destroys germs that sour milk but may not eliminate ones causing putrefaction. Experts warn pasteurization can be dangerous as fermentation sites may be hidden. Some physicians say it reduces digestibility and may still allow harmful germs to remain.
Currants and Gooseberries at Hittinger Farm Near Boston
A. H. cultivates an extensive grove of currants and gooseberries five miles from Boston. The farm features a thriving nursery with thrifty plants. Both fruits root readily from hardwood cuttings and should be propagated.
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A. Hittinger
Boston
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Dea
Reese
Senate
Yonkers State
Geograph Society
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