First U S Military Medal History and Washington Decor
A Detroit News excerpt notes the first U S military medal awarded by Congress or General Washington, honoring the evacuation of Boston in 1778 and early Revolutionary feats. It mentions George Washington, Paul Jones, and the trio Paulding Williams and Van Wart, plus an 1782 decoration rule and wear on the heart badge.
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George Washington
Boston
Paul Jones
Paulding
Williams
van Wart
John André
Congress
Robert H. Wylile
General Araft
U. S
Not Loud Enough Trek’s got a new siren for his car
A fragment from London Mall notes a claim about a new car siren for Trek and a vanished blond companion, reflecting gossip tone and urban chatter from a city page.
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Trek
London Mall
Federal law governs migratory bird hunting rules
Federal regulation allows migratory game bird hunting every open season from half an hour before sunrise to sunset. Hunting after sunset or before sunrise can lead to federal prosecution under the migratory bird treaty act. A South Dakota law permitting after sunset shooting may be preempted if it does not extend the federal open season. Self-made men don't always make themselves agreeable.
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South Dakota
United Stated
Department of Agriculture
Use of Pullets as Breeders Not Wise
An agriculture bulletin warns against using pullets as breeders due to weaker hatchability. Yearlings yield stronger, larger chicks. heavy fall and winter feeding reduces egg quality. Doctor M A Tull of the US Department of Agriculture urges using yearling birds for breeding to improve hatching results.
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United States
M. A. Tull
United States Department of Agriculture
Juli
Doctor Tull
Complete Hurry Periods For Orchard Work From April To Winter
The article outlines two main rush periods in orchard farming from April onward. It details when plowing spraying and cultivating must occur, and that July to September bring cherry picking and pear thinning. It notes Bartlett pears and Kieffer pears timing, and describes an extended harvest window into November for apples, with Duchess extending two weeks. It also mentions hay oats wheat and corn filling gaps to create a near year round hurry time, ending around December.
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New Yorker
Fight on Tuberculosis Makes Rapid Progress in Cattle
The United States Department of Agriculture reports rapid progress in cattle tuberculosis eradication. About 6 million cattle are under supervision, 461,260 cattle are in fully accredited herds, and nearly 8 million have passed the first teat. Over 145,000 herds await testing as inspectors reach them.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Soy Beans Prove Useful Legume for Farmers
Reports to the United States Department of Agriculture indicate soybeans were grown on over 50 000 farms for the first time in 1022 or with cultivation methods modified. Cooperative extension workers helped expand the legume as a green manure to increase soil fertility and as a protein supplement for livestock feeding.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Legumes Boost Dairy Milk Production Across Farms
Dairy farmers are learning legumes raise milk output and soil fertility. Legumes like clover alfalfa and soybeans reduce grain needs, cut costs, and provide protein. Even skimpy forage can sustain winter production with proper lime and soil care. If legumes are unavailable plans should adjust now.
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Firma
Proper Feeding for Dry Cows in Dairy Farming
Specialists from the state agricultural college urge proper feeding during a cow’s dry period to support milk production during the next lactation. A ration of equal parts hominy bran ground oats and oil meal keeps a dry cow gaining flesh until calving, with bran alone advised if udder inflammation appears near freshening.
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Department of Dairy Husbandry
State Agricultural College
Partnership Bulls Boost Profitable Herds at Ithaca Co-ops
New York farmers form small cooperatives to buy bulls from the New York State College of Agriculture at Ithaca. Groups of two or three men who share breed plans acquire bulls together, lower costs, and improve herd quality. Bulls bought cooperatively yield bigger milk checks and more valuable herds than individual purchases.
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Ford
New York State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
New York
Formaldehyde Treatment for Smutty Wheat Seed
Field notes describe a method to treat smutty wheat seed with formaldehyde. Mix one pint of full strength formaldehyde with 40 gallons of water to treat 60 bushels. Apply with a sprinkling can and cover seeds overnight before planting. Do not plant treated seed in dry soil. planting rate rises about one half bag per bot? Actually keeps to practical guidance for seed treatment and planting adjustments.
Wider meat market opens via Netherlands pork shipments
United States Department of Agriculture and State department report a broader market for U S meats especially pork with the Netherlands now importing fresh pork. The expansion follows an English market opened about 18 months ago and comes as hog production peaks. The note highlights the external remedy as Allcock's porous plaster and includes miscellaneous ad copy and a quip about a secret worth telling.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
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State Department
Netherlands
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