Birds as farmers allies in pest control and conservation
An overview of how birds aid agriculture by feeding on crop pests, with emphasis on hawks owls and passerines. It covers economic value, groups like woodpeckers and thrushes, and laws protecting migratory birds, plus guidance on boosting bird habitats for pest suppression.
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Biological Survey
United States
Washington, D. C
California
Phoebe
North America
Union
Great Britain
King Lion Seeks Party Invitations and Courtly Dignity
In a fairy tale recount, King Lion muses on parties and social nerves. He contrasts his wild majesty with human rituals, dreaming of an invitation to a child’s party and asserting his courage when speaking, a self confident royal voice compelling quiet observers.
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Nero
Glen
Nona
Lina
Lion
Nice Hon
King Lion
Ike
Effect of sun on clothing fabrics in various fibers
A London chemist notes sun exposure harms fabrics differently. Dark drab colors resist sun less than brightly colored fabrics. wool and silk deteriorate faster than cotton under strong light. Dyeing offers protection, and coarse materials last longer than fine ones. Brushing and cleaner air improve wear, while acidic town air hurts wool.
Give Brood Sow Variety and Exercise Boosts Pig Quality
Experiments at North Dakota Agricultural College under Professor Shepperd show sows eat alfalfa readily and perform best when fed a mix of half barley and half shorts at 2 1/2 pounds daily for a 200 pound sow. Equal parts barley bran or shorts also work well. Scattering grain on the floor encourages hours of activity and better results, with varied feeds and Plenty of exercise reducing hairless pigs.
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North Dakota Agricultural College
Shepperd
Profit in feeding steers confirms Iowa expert outlook
H. H. Kildee of Iowa State College says feeding steers can be profitable this winter as cattle numbers fall 50 percent and Iowa feed lots shrink from last year. He expects higher meat prices in spring and notes feeding maximizes grain margins with cattle bought now likely to perform well.
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H. H. Kildee
Iowa State College
Minnesota College of Agriculture
Iowa
Feeding Grain for Variety in Livestock Diets
The article argues for a varied grain diet rather than a single grain. It recommends mixing grains or rotating different grains on different days to mirror natural feeding patterns and improve nutrition.
Pigs Fed Milk Diet Until Reaching Target Weight
The plan uses Mik for Pige to feed pigs with milk until they reach 1 or 100 pounds. If ordinary sim milk or buttermilk is unavailable, substitute with commercial pili feeds as an alternative feeding option.
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Farmers’ Bulletin 730
Division of Publications
Department of Agriculture
Hard for Wille Tercher Willie and the ages
A dialogue features Willie saying history is hard. Tercher replies that humanity has progressed through the stone, bronze, iron ages and now faces a hard boiled age. The exchange plays on how difficulty evolves with time.
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Tercher
Willie
The Last Word Ring Return Exchange
In a witty exchange the speaker notes that Ethel mailed back the engagement ring and had the nerve to label the package Glass handle with care. The remark reflects domestic humor and a playful tone about a past engagement.
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Ethel
No More Victims Left On The Block Drama
Fragmentary dialogue suggests a street level confrontation or warning as voices discuss moving and gear. The garbled text mentions Jimmy and Mamma and claims of mentoring or scolding children on the block. Further context is unclear.
Rich blood and vitality through Pepto Mangan use
An advertises that strong rich blood comes from adequate red cells and that overstrain weakens blood causing fatigue. It claims Gude's Pepto Mangan enriches blood and improves appetite, sleep and exercise, with all druggists selling the product.
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Jose
Marriage Customs Across Lands Describe Turkish and Nordic Practices
The article outlines arranged Turkish marriages where families select brides through a showing of handiwork and parental approval, with dowries and house visits guiding the match. It notes Swedish and Norwegian practices requiring certificates of vaccination marks before a marriage could proceed.
Boschee's Syrup touted for cough relief across generations
An old advertisement claims Boschee's Syrup soothes and heals throat and lung irritation from coughs bronchitis and lung troubles. It emphasizes its fifty five year global use and promises a good night's rest free from coughing with medicine available at pharmacies.
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Enay
Boschoo
Advertisamont
Canada Fur Farms Growth in 1920 Report
A Dominion government report shows 632 fur farms in Canada in 1920, up from 2019, with farmed value rising from 3 008 001 to 4 082 003 dollars. Domesticated animal ranches exist across the Dominion, including 14 in the Yukon. The text also discusses gender equality in a concluding line.
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Canada
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W L. McAtee
Bureau of Biotogical Survey
Ad Unites
States Department
Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Lion's
Bowee
London
Wille
Jimmy
Mamma
Turkey
Min Wlahes
Calla
Sweden
Norway
Boschee’s Syrup
Doan
Ohio
G. I. Gowans
Lincoln Ave
Essh Pateen
Hese
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