Control of Bee Disease Is Seen
United States Department of Agriculture reports progress in disinfectant methods for American foul brood. Alcohol formalin solutions show promise but vary in effectiveness. 20 percent formalin in water provides best sterilization with cost efficiency, if combs are thoroughly prepared and treated for 24 to 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bee Culture Laboratory
Department
Washington, D. C
Alfalfa Weevil in a New Picture Film
A Department of Agriculture film titled Alfalfa Weevil Control explains insect combat methods and highlights western agriculture. It covers the weevil’s spread from Utah to seven states, quarantine measures, and two control options dusting arsenates and chemical sprays with wide boom sprayers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Utah
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Poison Bait for Cutworms in Strawberries
An inexpensive bait formula effective against cutworms in newly planted strawberry plantations. Mix 20 pounds bran with 1 pound greens, 2 quarts cheap syrup, the juice of three lemons, and 3.5 gallons water. Combine dry bran with greens, soak lemon juice in water, add chopped rind pulp, dissolve syrup, blend into fruit mixture, then dampen bran evenly. Apply in the evening to target night feeding pests.
Bottle Feeding Lambs When No Adoptive Ewe Available
If an orphan lamb cannot be given to another ewe it can be raised on a bottle. Start with frequent feedings and gradually reduce to three or four times daily by six weeks. Provide a lamb creep with ground grain for the lambs to access and learn to eat grain, speeding growth.
Free Scouring Tests of Wool Samples Offered by USDA
Wool growers may submit samples for free grading and scouring by the USDA Bureau of Agricultural Economics in Washington. A wool-scouring lab is available and tests will reveal shrinkage and grade according to official U S wool standards. Applicants receive a parcel post sack and drawing instructions. samples are returned scoured with a shrinkage report and classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
G. T. Willingmyre
United States
Grass and Grasshoppers Good for Young Poults
Rhode Island experiment station findings show turkeys tolerate green food and milk, need limited grain. Keep them dry in wet weather, allow broad range when safe, feed near home to secure nightly return, and choose healthy stock. When grasshoppers are plentiful, turkeys fare well, with emphasis on natural greens and insects.
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Rhode Island
Agricultural Guidelines From an Old Farmer Manual
The text discusses practical farming tips including pruning vines for better grape quality, oil versus machinery costs, checking tractor crank cases, storing potatoes for late planting with greening and sun sprouting, and the care of sweet clover and trees. It contrasts plant needs with animal care, emphasizing soil, pruning, spraying, feeding, and housing for trees.
Plan for a flexible American home with future expansion
Advice from William A Radford on designing a versatile 7 room dwelling suited to growing families. The article covers finishing the second floor later, converting rooms, and using space efficiently with options like a playroom or billiard room. It discusses exterior styles, porches, garages, and service entry to the kitchen and basement.
Midsummer Best Time For Interior Decorating
A longtime habit, spring decoration is discouraged in favor of midsummer. Warmer, drier weather suits interior work, and avoids conflicts with spring cleaning and dampness that harm paint and varnish. This timing is more convenient for housekeepers and reduces paint problems.
Use Small Rugs Sparingly In Living Rooms
A home study recommends using small rugs sparingly to avoid breaking up floor space. Large rugs cover more area and create cohesive transitions between rooms. Small rugs look best between rooms, in odd jogs, halls, and in front of key furniture.
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Wiliam A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
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Fletcher
Allen
Allen’s
le Roy
N. Y
All Drug and Department Stores
Coleman
Northwestern Yeast Co
North Ashland Ave
Chicago, NL
Standard Oil CO
New Jersey
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