Mexican bean beetle threat prompts crop resistance study
A USDA report warns the Mexican bean beetle will spread south and west, imperiling Southern crops. It notes 36 Georgia counties and other Southern states already infested, with resistant legumes like mung bean and horse bean offering potential relief. Research in Thamitesville Georgia and Birmingham Alabama seeks cropping changes as no satisfactory control exists yet.
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United States Department of Agriculture
South
Bureau of Entomology
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi River
Michigan
New York
Colorado
Florida
Altimuch
Time to Cut Sweet Clover for Second-Year Crops
The Tule note advises cutting sweet clover when Nossom sprouts appear to prevent stem shattering and loss of leaves. For a second-year crop, cut eight inches above ground to avoid crown propagation, since growth comes from buds on the lower stalks rather than crowns.
Fight Tuberculosis in Various States
United States Department of Agriculture notes growing adoption of cattle tuberculosis eradication. Louisiana lawmakers authorize indemnity fund and cooperation with federal program despite low infestation. Massachusetts extends cooperative framework with annual funding around sixty thousand dollars for indemnities.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United
States Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Bureau of Animal Industry
Massachusetts
State Bureau of Annual Industry
Rape As A Forage Crop For Hogs And Pastures
Iowa State College expert J C Eldridge touts rape as a top forage crop for hogs and pastures due to fast growth and high protein. Plant early for higher yields and sew any time until late summer. Recommend small patches beside corn to balance hog rations and use the Dwarf E variety for best results in hog operations.
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J. C. Eldridge
Iowa State College
Exhibit of Good and Bad Pigs in Riversid e County
Exhibit at a Rivers id county girls club show displayed two pig breeds with pies grown by club members. One pig gained 70 pounds at a cost of 8 cents a pound, while the other gained 206 pounds at a cost of 9 cents a pound.
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Aise
Rivers Side County
California
Individual house is best plan for hegs and hegs kept
A fragmented note argues that an individual house is best for housing and storage needs. It suggests sides may be lifted to prove an increased amenity for summer months, with plans furnished for shegs where only a few are kept.
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Shane Arme
Heart disease and care of the storage battery in cars
An article by B. W. Cooke urges careful maintenance of automobile storage batteries to prevent early junking. It explains excessive discharge during starting, the dangers of undercharging, and the need to regularly charge and discharge to extend life, warning careless owners about common neglect.
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B. W. Cooke
Chicago
Amir
Heat Deteriorates Rubber On Racing Car Tires
A damaged text notes how heat in racing tires accelerates deterioration of rubber versus normal use. Internal friction and sustained high speeds raise temperatures, causing wear beyond ordinary conditions. Designers seek tires resistant to heat from everyday propulsion, especially at high speeds, to prolong life.
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Oordaty Everday
Coamnet Jong
Arie
Shifting Gears on Hills A Driver’s Practical Guide
The article explains gear use on long hills, advising to start with high speed, then shift down as speed drops, and only use first or second gear for steep or unfamiliar loads. It warns against showing off and notes listening for engine knocks to adjust spark for power. It stresses driving by experience and avoiding undue strain on the engine.
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Wheeler Syndicate
Liep
Headlight control device for automobiles described
Scientific American reports a new headlight control by W. Muller of Uvenetulu. The invention links the headlight to steering to direct light along the travel path, enabling a straight ahead beam. The mechanism can be applied to any ordinary automobile construction.
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Scientific American
W. Muller
Uvenetulu
Hawi Ins
Automobile Gossip and the Hidden Wheel Woes
Fragmentary notes describe valve issues and steering concerns amid car wear. Jumbled phrases reference wheels, springs, shocks, and potential safety problems tied to ownership and maintenance.
Burnt Moth and a Spring Night Rescue
A repentant thief called Burnt Moth wanders city parks after release, sobbing on a bench until Martin Leonard encounters her. He helps, guides her toward redemption, brings her home to his mother, and she begins a wary recovery, promising to reform.
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Oshe
Rom
Martin Leonard
Worn Out After She Cooked A Meal In Cincinnati
A Cincinnati woman Mrs Carist Petroff credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after a year of nervous trouble and fatigue. She reports improved strength, ability to work, and care for her 19 month old son The ad highlights safety and lack of harmful drugs in the formula and ends with a quip about oratory decline tied to focus on salesmanship by Uncle Eben.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Mla
Carist
Petroff
Liberty St
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes and Bath Ad
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for soothing baby rashes followed by Cuticura Ointments and Cuticura Talcum. Claims purity and fragrance. Mentions Leominster Mass as a center affected by bobbed hair fad hurting local industry.
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Leominster
Mass
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