Border Method of Irrigation Suited for Alfalfa and Crops
The border method divides fields into strips by low levees, letting water run as a thin sheet down slopes. Suitable for alfalfa, clover, grains, and various forage crops. is economical on loam soils with a pervious top layer and a somewhat impervious subsoil.
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Farmers’ Bulletin
Samuel Fortier
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Saving from Poultry Cullings Across States
Extension workers report big savings from culling scrubs in 14 Maine counties and Texas flocks. Maine examined 15,964 hens with 4,648 culled, saving feed costs while egg production diverged between kept stock and culled birds. Texas culling reduced flock counts and altered a week’s egg output.
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Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Maine
Plant Shade Trees This Spring For Preserving Shade
If you have no shade trees, plant some this spring. The note urges residents to add trees to provide shade and improve surroundings.
Keep Compost Heap Moist and Fertilizing
Guidelines advise keeping a compost heap consistently moist to preserve microbial activity and ensure steady decomposition. Avoid drying out the pile and water as needed to maintain an even moisture level for optimal fertility.
Typhoon Missing Governor General's Family Located
A Japanese language Tokyo dispatch reported the governor general Wood and his family aboard a small yacht were erroneously listed missing after a Luzon coast typhoon. The storm struck suddenly, hindering ships from reaching safety, but the Wood party has been located.
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Honolulu
T. H
Wood
Luzon
Tokio
Hawaii Shimpo
Manila
Reconsiders Retirement In Sixth District Race
Congressman Moses P. Kinkaid of the Sixth district reevaluates retirement and announces he will not run for re election after all. Secretary of State Amsberry has filed for the Republican nomination for the same seat in the Sixth district.
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O'Neill
Ned
Moses P. Kinkaid
J. Weeks
Kinkaid
Amsberry
Congress
Rivers and Harbors Bill Adds Deepening Survey
The rivers and harbors bill passed the house with a deepening river provision added by M. D. McLaughlin for J. Jefferis of Omaha. The amendment requires the army engineer corps to conduct and finance a survey for the river at Sioux City.
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Washington, D. C
M. D. McLaughlin
York
Jefferis
Omaha
McLaughlin
Army Engineer Corps
Sioux City
West growers push livestock loan firms under war finance plan
Fred W. Thomas, regional War Finance Corporation chairman in Nebraska, says growers in western grazing regions seek organization of livestock loan companies guided by federal district banks. They also call for increased capitalization of the firms to support financing needs.
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West
Fred W. Thomas
Nebraska
War Finance’ Corporation
Immigration policy aiding persecuted Jews as haven
The Pa-an immigration proposal in the United States would permit those persecuted for religious reasons to seek a haven here. It seeks to offer asylum to individuals facing religious persecution, advancing a humanitarian approach within U.S. immigration policy.
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United States
Trade Reports From Last Five Months Highlight Seperation
Reports show foreign trade patterns across five months, detailing shifts in import and export activity. Analysts note changes in balances and suggest policy implications for ongoing separation efforts and national economic strategy.
Is That You Scat Look Over Before Home
A dialogue excerpt shows Mak Duthwaite asking Scat on the phone about a touch and whether the stenographer is present. Scat confirms and mentions buying a new outfit, implying plans to return home in a cheerful frame of mind. The Birmingham Age-Herald caption hints at a humorous or salacious tone.
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Scat
Mak Duthwaite
Birmingham Age-Herald
If You Need a Medicine You Should Have the Best
A druggist voices a belief that those in need deserve the best medicine. The text suggests concern for customers and questions sales practices amid a critique of excessive profiteering.
Red Cross Ball Blue Promises White Linen Shine
Advertisement urges use of Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry to keep table linens sparkling white and reliable, sold at all good grocers.
Talent Sparks Debate in Way Side Tales
Fragmentary lines praise a singer nicknamed Zeb-Am Elysia and imply admiration for a child prodigy. The overheard exchange hints at a musical genius under discussion among peers in a casual, informal setting.
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Zeb
Elysia
Zeke
The Man Who Agrees With Everybody
A concise adage notes that a person who agrees with all opinions tends to become irritating through a lack of discernment and independent stance. The saying warns against excessive conformity in social discourse.
Caffeine Content From Dried Leaves Reported
A report notes caffeine extraction reaches up to about one and a half percent from dried leaves. The finding highlights variability in plant materials and potential use in manufacturing processes.
Son Declares Sale Share Right In Quotation
A quoted line shows a son declaring that taking his share is right. The remark emphasizes his stance on fairness and ownership in the family context.
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