King of Geysers in New Zealand's Waimangu Eruptions
The article recounts the Waimangu geyser in New Zealand, its 1900 eruption, and the dramatic 1903 near-miss when two explorers narrowly escaped a violent blast. It describes the crater basin, surrounding landscape, and the dangers of approaching the geyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
New Zealand
North Island
Rotorua
Mount Tarawera
Waimangu
New
Waimingu
Waitangu
Lake Rotomahana
Larawera
Cattle Tuberculosis Eradication Advances Highlighted
Dr. Hal Wight of the U S Department of Agriculture told the United States Live Stock Sanititus association that the nationwide campaign against bovine tuberculosis shows strong progress. Tests in 1931 indicated 1.5 percent infection from over 23 million tuberculin tests, with 216 counties added to the modified area since November 1930, totaling 1,271 counties.
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United States Department Agriculture
WNI
Jyruiig. Co
Sinek Mahady
al By Wight
United States
Department of Agriculture
Wight
Cunties
Aids to Usefulness on Ensilage Cutter
A reasonable objection to equipping farms with ensilage cutters is their limited annual use and space needs. Farmers convert standard feed grinders with added parts into versatile cutters, enabling year round silage and feed preparation, expanding utility beyond silo-season.
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Capaci Les
Grotipy
Erib
Giil
Missouri
Trench Silo Improves Feed Efficiency for Farmers
Report describes trench silos built in fields to store corn and fodder. It explains dimensions 12 to 14 feet deep and length adjustable by chamber size, with dirt removed to create a storage pit. Aimed at feeding cattle, poultry, and labor, the trench silo promises significant storage capacity and reduced waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiana
Biles
Jeri
Poultry Flock Profit Depends on Feed and Season
A truncated report notes that poultry profits hinge on feeding, breed performance, and seasonal factors. It cites U S Department of Agriculture guidance on grain use, proper ration, grit, exercise, and winter egg production cycles from March to June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikerd Plymouth Rock
Itrhode Islandia
Wyandotte
Dairy Herd Demonstration Shows Record Milk Yields
East Hount community in Wood County Texas conducts a dairy herd feeding trial led by Taylor and James W. McClinh county agent. Cows averaged about 20 pounds of milk daily using a three month ration including hay and ground roughages. Cows produced more milk than any previous year at this season while feed costs and milestones are reported.
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Taylor
East Hount
Wood County
Texas
Jas
James W. McClinh
Coutty
Jean Vilem
Ta Vhor
Unclear text about feed, crops, and farm remarks in Montgomery area
Fragmented notes discuss corn and kafir feed, sorghum, and hay handling. Mentions seed costs, forage, and concerns about horses and chickens. References winter losses, a person named Culahaty, and rough gardening terms with jumbled phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobigomery
Msoonai
Owen Cunhat
Katte
Hetter
Soybean meal and oil meal use in stock rations
The Soy Bean Marketing Association outlines feeding formulas for soy bean meal and oil meal. It notes summer mixtures use two parts tankage to one part soybean meal, and that meal can substitute linseed meal or cottonseed meal in more complex blends.
Cattle Tick Eradication Progress Faces Public Opposition
The article notes an 85 percent rout of the cattle tick and describes resistance to measures like dip vaccination tests and quarantines. Officials remain hopeful the campaign will soon eliminate the tick despite delays caused by public opposition.
Agricultural Notes on Feed Options and Corn Economics
Agricultural notes discuss alfalfa in red clover, oats providing more digestible protein, and corn must sell under 40 cents per bushel to be economical for horse feed. George Dowdle of Macon NC yielded 12 bushels per acre after turning under a lespedeza sod with fertilizer. Soybean oil meal, cottonseed meal, and linseed meal offer similar value in cattle rations. a mix of cheaper feeds is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dowdle
Macon
County
North Carolina
Castoria Promises Restful Sleep for Babies and Children
Doctors advise Castoria as a mild vegetable remedy to ease restlessness and colic in infants and children. The claims emphasize gentle, non narcotic relief and regular soothing effects for better sleep.
Relic Unearthed From Old Com Stock Days in Virginia
A striking relic found by Adbert Dresser in Berkeley is an advertising tin sign five feet long used to light electric signs for a famous cigar store fifty years ago. The object, a prisms laden device, includes glass and lights, valued at around 10,000 to 20,000.
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Virginia Ony
Adbert ‘Dresser
Berkeley
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Poultryman
Kafir
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Parker
Ae Ellis
Calleae
Seehe Ker
Hiscox Chemical Works
George . Grant MacCurdy
Yale University
France
Amuch
Dean
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