War on Horse Parasites Marks Illinois Campaign
The USDA WNU report notes progress in eliminating bats and internal parasites from 21 University of Illinois military horses, with an average 46 pound monthly gain after two months. One severely undernourished horse gained 255 pounds in six months and became a top mount. The program extended to 20,857 Illinois farmers, directed by Drs. Graham, Slatter, and Park of the Illinois Experiment Station and University of Tennessee. Preliminary results show 100 percent farmer satisfaction. Campaigns spread to other states with township or county organizing, aiming to reduce complex chemical treatments by using veterinary expertise and standardized methods developed by US Department of Agriculture entomology and animal industry bureaus.
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United States Department of Agriculture
WNU
University of
Illinois
Robert Graham
E. E. Slatter
S. E. Park
Ilnois Agricultural Experiment Station
University of Tenois
Towa
Bureaus of ‘Entomology and Animal Industry
United States Department of ‘Agriculture
Data on Farm Classifications From United States Census
The census shows one sixth of US farms, about 1 044 266, are general with under 40 percent value in any one crop. Self sufficient farms total 498 019, supplying most family living from farm products. Specialty farms include dairy 604 837, animal 479 042, poultry 166 017, fruit 141 418, truck 4 561, cotton 1 640 025, cash grain 454 726.
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United States
Feeding Small Pigs Grain For Winter Pork Production
Missouri Farmer reports on feeding regimes for pigs at the Agricultural College in Lincoln Nebraska. A standard ration for sows and litters includes ground corn oats shorts tankage linseed meal salt and bone meal with 200 pounds of each grain and 15 pounds of linseed meal plus 6 pounds salt and bone meal. Self feeding is used, with options for hand feeding and creep access. Young pigs begin with shelled corn and protein can be added as pigs age. Fall pigs should have pasture as long as possible with rye for late fall and spring pastures and leafy alfalfa hay to substitute pasture during winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
Lincoln
Nebraska
Potato storage temps reduce rot and water loss at 65F
Cornell University station reports after three years that storing new potatoes at about 65 degrees Fahrenheit for the first ten days cut rot and water loss by about half. The skin thickens during storage to reduce moisture loss, then a cooling to 35 degrees follows for the remainder of storage.
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Cornell ‘University
Losses by Erosion Threaten U S Crops
The article notes soil erosion lowers yields and raises costs across crops like cotton and corn, despite better methods. It cites cotton yields dropping from 186.4 to 152.9 pounds per acre over 1871 1880 to 1921 1930 and corn from 27.04 to 26.18 bushels per acre, with erosion partly blamed. It mentions terraces sods and other controls reducing erosion in parts of the United States.
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United States Department of Agriculture
WNU
United States
Molasses Improves Gains in Ohio Steer Calves
An Ohio Experiment Station trial with twenty steer calves over 40 weeks shows molasses at half to one pound daily increases feed intake and weight gain. Lot 2 outgained Lot 1 by about 45 pounds per steer, with traders noting no extra fat. Molasses may boost rapid gains for feeders choosing efficiency.
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Ohio
Let Corn Suckers Grow
Prairie Farmer notes that corn suckers or tillers should not be removed as removal lowers yields. G H Stringfield of Ohio State University, collaborating with the USDA, reports late removals hurt more, especially in thin stands, disproving the old belief that suckers take food from the main stalk.
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G.H. Stringfield
Ohio State University
United States
Farm Women Earn Surplus Home Goods Revenue
Extension service of the U S Department of Agriculture reports farm women market surplus home products earning nearly two million dollars annually. In 1930 farm women earned about 1.75 million through organized markets in 19 states. Alabama alone surpassed 1.5 million since 1923, with one market in 1931 handling 137 450.
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Extension Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Agricultural Hints and Crop Notes Across Regions
The hay crop in Wisconsin was the smallest in 15 years. Grapes may be pruned any time during winter except when the wood is frozen. Wool production in sheep depends largely on feed. Canada apple crop projected at 3 428 500 barrels, down about 364 000 from last year. Intercepting ditches should follow contour along slope with a modest fall for self cleaning flow.
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Canada
Cirenaica
Mediterranean
Scotland
Italy
Libian Desert
North Africa
Darrow
Nile Valley
Cirenaica and Libyan Coast: Ancient Trade and Growth
A National Geographic styled report describes Cirenaica in Libya as a historic crossroads with Greek origins, later under Italian rule. It traces Cirene’s rise from a Greek settlement to a coastal port city, its universities and arts, and notes desert renewals, sponge fishing, olive crops, and the region’s transformation under Italian colonization.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Nclent
Amenies
Fezzan
Libia
Cirene
Aegean Sea
Cirenaica
Athens
Lithia
Republic
Rome
Cient
Tripoli
Sahara
Yimbuktu
Lake Chad
Sudan
Chegaria
Brindisi
Bengasi
Prince Seaport
Europe
Tidis
Paris
Italy
Indian hieroglyphics link Easter Island to India study
Paul Pelliot reported to the French academy that Sir John Marshall found six thousand year old hieroglyphics in India matching inscriptions on Easter Island. Guillaume de Hevesy identified exact correspondences, suggesting a common origin for the two scripts.
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Easter Island
Pacific
India
French Academy of Sciences
Paul Pelliot
John Marshall
Academy
Lof
Guillaume de Hevesy
Hevesy
Beware the Cough or Cold that Hangs On
Persistent coughs and colds lead to trouble. Creomulsion soothes inflamed membranes and stops irritation while creosote attacks germs. Guaranteed satisfaction with money back if relief is not achieved after following directions.
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Adv
Spinning Wheel Faces Decline in Mayville Industry
The Indianapolis News reports that Spinning Wheel Passing owner Prank Fell, who has manufactured in Mayville Wisconsin for 35 years, notes two thirds of current output serves utility use despite common belief about the business downturn.
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Fell
Mayville
Wik
Indianapolis News
Woman Loses 45 Pounds Fat with Kruschen Program
A customer testimonial from Mrs. Carl Wilson of Manton Michigan reports losing 45 pounds and 6 inches off hips and bust after using Kruschen for three months. The ad urges taking a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning and suggests avoiding fatty foods while promising money back if not satisfied.
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Carl Wilson
Manton
Mich
America
Cheerful Alarm Clock Aims for Timely Rail Meet
A bright alarm clock helps wake a traveler before heading to the railroad station to rendezvous with an old friend, adding a cheerful touch to the journey and avoiding delays.
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Wisconsin
Tripolitania
Iv’'S
Sultor
London
Lydia E. Pinkham
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