Increased Uses for Soy Beans
The USDA notes a decade of rising soybean acreage and value, expanding from feed to oil and human food. It highlights feeding tests, economic value for dairy cattle, oil crushing mills, soil improvement uses, and free bulletin availability from Washington.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Japan
Matiners’ Bulletin No
Nye
Iowa
South
Middle West
Office of Information
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. G
Grain Storage Building at Iowa State College Features Hollow Tile Elevators
A new grain storage facility at Iowa State College uses hollow tile with a silo at each corner resembling an elevator. Three bins will hold about 10 000 bushels of corn and the fourth about the same amount of small grain. Filling and emptying are by air hoists from the central floor housing the scale dumplogs shelter feed grinder and electrical equipment. One bin uses hollow corn crib tile while the other two use solid tile walls with false bottoms to enable air circulation.
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Iowa State College
Agricultural Squibs and Farm Hygiene Notes
Agricultural squibs discuss soil protection with pasture soybeans as valuable stock. tomato and celery essentials for planned farming. advise daily or every third day surges. Pullets grow fast and lay early but molt soon, soybeans reduce high protein concentrate costs, and farm harnessing needs monthly off use and biannual cleaning and oiling.
Potatoes Need Regular Spraying to Fight Insects
Experts urge frequent spraying of potato crops to combat beetles and pests. Dr A J Pierstorff of Ohio State says start when the crop is up or when insects appear, using Bordeaux mixture with arsenate of lead and high pressure. Regular applications every 10 days early season and weekly in July and August are advised, with late potatoes needing 8 to 10 sprays. Flea beetles cause small leaf holes and require side spray nozzles to reach the underside.
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A. J. Pierstorff
Ohio State University
Pierstorff
Smuts of Small Grains Discussed in New Circular
Colorado Agricultural College extension service issues a free circular by Waldo Kidder on smut in small grains. It explains the disease, its damage, control methods, seed treatment with copper carbonate or formaldehyde, and a home made barrel wheat duster illustration.
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Extension Service
Colorado Agricultural College
Waldo Kidder
Extension Agronomy
Sudan
Careful Capping to Reduce Silage Loss in Silos
A silage cap prevents fermentation and decay losses, especially in summer. Roofing paper or tar paper weighted with silage or dirt seals moisture, prevents evaporation and mold. Some advise smoothing the top, packing tightly, and sprinkling salt to seal the surface. Old newspapers can work as a cover too.
Shorthorns Profitable Both for Milk and Beef
The article argues that dual purpose Shorthorns can yield profits from milk and calf sale, with good beef conformation and calves that make strong feeders. It notes breeders should not expect to rival dairy or pure beef breeds in isolation but can achieve high net returns over a year.
Clean Seeds and Fields Keep Out Noxious Weeds
Farmers ignore weed seed pollution as a problem while many reclean seeds to avoid spread. The article compares weed control to fighting fires and mosquitoes and argues proactive destruction of seed weeds is cheaper than ongoing battlefield like effort.
Gold Medal Flour “Kitchen-tested” promises consistent baking results
Gold Medal Flour advertises a “Kitchen-tested” flour that is never sold in bulk and reduces baking failures. It claims the new-type flour standardizes results for bread and pastries, removing the need for watching and worrying during baking.
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Roy Smith
GoLtp Mepal
Betty Crocker
Washburn Crosby Company
Russia Bans Kisses as Moscow Campaign Rages
A disjointed collage reports on Russia's ban on kissing, quoting travelers and literary figures, and contrasting old embraces with new Soviet campaigns. It also notes a Doughboy anecdote and a grain of rice gift from Delhi, plus assorted remarks on health elixirs and social mores.
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Moscow
Russia
Alexandre Dumas Pere
Foun
Diamond Dyes advertise rich colors for home use
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as the finest home dyes with high quality anilines for soft bright colors on dresses drapes and lingerie. It claims easy even application without spotting or re dyed look and notes a 10 pack size and availability from all dealers.
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