County Agent Pioneers Rural Growth Across States
Officials credit county agricultural agents with driving U S farming expansion by bringing scientific knowledge to counties. Stories include a snowshoe trek in Colorado to analyze a farmer’s business, promotion of pure bred cattle in Williams County North Dakota, seed corn efforts in Indiana Illinois, and cantaloupe programs in Kentucky showing increased yields and farm enthusiasm.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
el Paso
Colorado
Tve
William County
North Dakota
Williams County
Indiana
New Jersey
New York
Delaware
Illinois
Chicago
State Council of Defense
Cantaloupe enterprise boosts farmer confidence in county agent
In 1917 farmers in the area sold 20 carloads of cantaloupes earning over $12,000 with receipts per acre from $150 to $250. Land values rose from $25 to $75 per acre in two years. The cantaloupe program helped farmers adopt winter crops, sought silos guidance, and increased trust in the county agent across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
What farmer thinks of the county agent
W H Harvey of Long Beach Cal writes that farming has become a science requiring organization, method, system, and scientific knowledge. A county agent, trained and skilled, connects farmers with scientific support to solve myriad farm problems.
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States Relations Service
United States Department of Agriculture
W. H. Harvey
Long Beach
Cal
Cities Must Fortify Against Rat Infestation
Cities are the primary defense center against rats the article argues. It urges strict rat proofing of new buildings and retrofitting of existing ones with sealed openings, plus inspection regimes. Dogs cats and traps are noted as helpful aids in reducing urban rodent populations.
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Biological Survey
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Gardening guide for fall plantings after spring harvest
The article urges continuing garden work into fall, planting new crops for autumn harvest to maximize food plot yield. It notes most U S regions can start autumn vegetables in August and listsBeets Brussels sprouts late cabbage cauliflower celery sweet corn kale peas spinach and turnips as late season options.
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United States
Federal plan to regulate road repair materials
The United States Department of Agriculture and the fuel administration will approve applications for petroleum asphalt tar products used in roads. State highway departments review, then send to W. Page, chairman, for committee consideration. Permits issued to curb road deterioration while meeting material needs.
Fuel Oil Priorities Reducing Road Work in War Effort
Officials in the oil division of the fuel administration say the United States is increasingly relied on for petroleum products especially fuel oil. Bituminous materials are scarce so new road construction using these materials should be deferred this year unless essential for the war. Priority goes to maintenance and repair. Petroleum asphalt and tar forms must be filed with state highway departments detailing length location use and military necessity of highway work.
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United States
Oil Division
The
Fuel Administration
State Highway Departments
Office of Public Roads
Graded road kept in best condition by road drag
The road drag removes projections and fills low spots to prevent water from standing, maintaining a well crowned, smooth, hard road bed. Regular use minimizes ruts and dust since dust largely comes from grinding ruts and rough spots left by horses.
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N. D. Agricultural College
Value of Motortruck to Farmers Highlighted
Farmers realize the motortruck and good roads bring prosperity to the tiller of the soil. The motorcar is praised as a major invention contributing to the health wealth and happiness of farmers, reflecting its broad impact on rural life.
Prison Labor Expands in War Road Projects Nationwide
Reports to the national committee on prisons and prison labor indicate the war increases use of inmate labor in road construction across the United States.
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National Committee On Prisons and Prison Labor
United States
Potato Heist At Greengrocers Sparked By Childrens Sympathy
In a London Chronicle tale, greengrocery stalls near schools report potatoes mysteriously vanishing. A teacher receives a warm potato from a small boy who insists it is not cooked, claiming he only minded it to warm his jersey. The anecdote suggests stray sympathy for the outcast and the mystery of rifled sacks remains.
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Bobby
Jersey
London Chronicle
Toward the Vanishing Point in Bathing Suit Fashion
A brief exchange notes competing views on women’s bathing suit styles. Kidd mentions higher hemlines, while Kidder claims he saw lower cuts in person. The dialogue captures urban gossip about changing norms and fashion cues.
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Kidd
Kidder
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