Stand Big Pull Fence Corner Post of Reinforced Concrete
An illustrated corner post for woven wire fencing uses reinforced concrete with a 12 inch square vertical section and six inch wings. It requires seven steel rods, a rich mix of cement sand and pebbles, careful formwork, four weeks curing, and daily moistening to reach maximum strength.
Soil Conditions On Night Temperatures
USDA weather bureau notes a link between soil temperature and the night air minimum. Sandy soils store heat better, reducing frost risk. land should be well drained and free of excess vegetation. Frost may appear in wet, covered grounds while dry, warm, clean soil sections stay frost-free.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
United States
Department of Agriculture
Gate opens automatically for vehicles at crossings
The invention by D. M. McCauley of Toas New Mexico provides a gate mechanism that normally blocks an entrance or railway crossing and automatically opens to let a vehicle pass then closes again without the driver leaving the vehicle. It uses weight-triggered latching to resist manual operation.
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Scientific American
D. M. McCauley
Toas, N. M
Fight Against Tuberculosis in Lyme Township Ohio Dairy Cattle
In Lyme township Huron county owners formed an association to fund a tuberculosis campaign after state and federal funds ended. Members paid 2 per head for grades and 4 per head for purebreds, with one fourth for organization and the rest for indemnities. 88 herds totaling 662 cattle were tested, 26 reacted. Reactors received salvage value and a $20 head indemnity for grades, doubled for purebreds. About 85 percent of local herds were tested.
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Lyme Township
Huron County
Ohio
Paint Will Help Machinery
The article urges painting metal parts such as rods and braces to extend life and prevent breakdowns. Barn red paint is recommended for weather resistance, with other colors possible to blend with surroundings. Cracks hidden to the eye let in moisture, causing rust. paint covers these areas and protects against freeze-related damage.
Why Washing Eggs Harms Fresh Eggs
The article explains not to wash eggs to preserve keeping quality. Natural shell coating seals pores. washing dissolves this layer, allowing air entry and speeding decomposition. Washing also hardens the shell, increasing moisture loss and harming egg vitality.
Feeding Dairy Cows as Individuals for Milk
The article argues dairy cows should be fed as individuals with rations ample for body needs and a surplus for milk production. It notes most cows are underfed, not overfed, and that balanced rations rich in first quality silage reduce overfeeding.
Care for asparagus beds in spring cleanup
Asparagus starts early in spring. Clean off beds and cover with a heavy coat of stable manure before winter ends. Manure protects roots from freeze thaw cycles and leaching nitrates into soil ready for spring use.
Lollipops Save a New Jersey Candy Firm
Receivers for a New Jersey candy factory facing bankruptcy after sugar price hikes in 1920 revived old-fashioned lollipops, also called all-day suckers. A fad among eastern flappers sparked demand, lifting the company to a clean profit of about $4,000 in the past year.
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New Jersey
Freedom from Laxatives
An eminent medical authority warns pills and salts cause temporary relief at the cost of permanent injury. A newer method, Nujol, offers a natural, gentle lubrication resembling Nature's own. Not a laxative, it cannot gripe, is harmless, and prescribed by physicians. Get a bottle from your druggist today.
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Scieffte
Did She Defy Her Mother In Kitchen Moment
Martha Ann's dignity was ruffled when her mother bumped into her with a tray. Following her mother to the kitchen she blurted out I will stick out my tongue at you mother. Martha Ann was very sorry a moment later.
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Martha Ann
Clear White Clothes Ad Promotes Red Cross Ball Blue
A housewife smiles at a basket of clear white clothes and thanks Red Cross Ball Blue in a grocer advertisement.
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Red Cross
Greatest of Conquests Quote in Shakespearean Wit
A compact quotation notes that the nobler mind conquers greed and distraction more surely than any external triumph, urging steady resolve against impulsive temptations and the lure of folly.
Never falter in action and stay the course
A concise directive urges steady progress without hesitation or retreat. It emphasizes firm resolve, forward momentum, and adherence to a chosen path regardless of obstacles or distractions. The stance reflects disciplined mindset and unwavering commitment to objectives.
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