Nationwide forestry plan urged to curb timber shortage
Chief Forester W B Greeley urges federal state co operation to protect forests and expand national forests. He cites 926 million acres of idle land, 60 percent of remaining timber west of the plains, and 26 billion feet annual harvest with only 8 billion regrowth, linking fire protection to rising lumber and newsprint costs and urgent home building needs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Thuber
W. B. Greeley
Forest Service
Greeley
United States
Great Plains
Foresta
Good Bulls Raise Average in Dairy Herd Production
Dairy division tabulations show using 11 purebred bulls on purebred cows raises daughters annual butterfat by about 50 pounds each compared with their dams. The result suggests substantial herd improvement in average production from meritorious bulls.
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Dairy Division
Ikely
Winter feeding for hens under severe weather
The text explains the need for animal protein and succulence in winter poultry rations. It suggests sources such as skim milk by products meat scrap clover alfalfa leaves sprouted oats and vegetables like mangels and cabbage. Plans for sprouters can be obtained from the U S Department of Agriculture.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Novel Plan to Heat Water on Michigan Farm
A southwestern Michigan farm uses exhaust from a gas engine to heat stock trough water. Exhaust vents into an old hot water tank, then through wall piping to a trough frame, with an elbow near the rim to discharge into the trough.
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Michigan
Freez
Land of Wealth Prize Winnings at International Live Stock Show
The Western Canada exhibits at the 1921 Chicago International Live Stock Show earned about 150 prizes across live stock and grain events. Alberta produced winners in cattle horses and grain, including oats sweepstakes and a top alfalfa seed award. Saskatchewan dominated stock classes with many ribbons and a notable Clydesdale grand champion. Manitoba highlighted a high number of placements, underscoring Western Canada’s growing agricultural strength and export potential.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Western
Canada
Western Canada
Chicago
Manitoba Free Press
Prairie
Alberta
Montana
Prairie Provinces
Brooks
Ito
Saskatchewan
Canady
Manitoba
Vanes
Crandall
International
Live Stock Exposition Reflected in New Canada Farming Growth
The New York Herald notes Western Canada diversifies farming to boost agricultural income, reducing focus on grain alone. An ad parade includes light jokes about scarecrows and a caution about product fakes. Fletcher's Castoria marketed as a trusted infant remedy used for over 80 years.
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Chicago
The
New York Herald
Canada
Fletcher
Women Readers Urged to Try Swamp-Root Remedy
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and may not know the cause. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is advertised as a kidney liver and bladder medicine that restores health. Sample bottle offered for ten cents by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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Kilmer
Carbolic Salve Advertises Quick Healing for Burns
An advertisement claims J W Cole Co. Carbolic salve heals burns quickly without scars. It promises dramatic improvements and urges readers to order by mailing 30 cents to Rockford. The copy features dialogue about a serious illness and references beauty and learning as linked goals.
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Cole
J.W. Cole Co
Rockford
Lii
Have You A Daughter How to Take Care of Her Health
A fragmentary ad discusses a sixteen year old girl recovering from a severe cold and “woman's weakness” after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It urges Arlington Ave. readers to get the prescription today from local druggists in liquid or tablet form.
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California
Mastin
Supply Base of Winter Bird Food for Orchards
A. Burrill of the Missouri College of Agriculture recommends a winter bird supply base for orchards and gardens. Suet mixed with bread crumbs attracts native winter birds and helps them survive storms, while sparrows avoid hung suet balls in twine mesh.
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A. ©. Burrill
Missouri College of Agriculture
Sunflowers Proving Valuable for Silage in Canada
Canadian farmers increasingly grow sunflowers for ensilage with strong profits. The movement began experimentally a few years ago and proved so successful that hundreds of acres were planted last spring. Silo storage is expanding nationwide to accommodate the crop.
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Canada
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