Minnesota Leads Co operative Organizations in Farmers Sector
A USDA prepared survey shows 12,000 cooperative purchasing and marketing groups in the United States led by creameries, cheese factories, and farmers elevators. 5,424 groups reported activities with combined business in the tens of billions, detailing state by state distribution and the impact of law and antitrust provisions on farming co operatives.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
United States
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
California
Texas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Kentucky
New England
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Means to Prevent Girdling of Trees
A Kansas State horticulture expert outlines emergency methods to protect young apple trees from rabbit girdling. He recommends killing rabbits and rubbing trunks with a scent, painting with lime and sulphur, applying Bordeaux mix or creosote, wrapping trunks in screen wire, or stuffing cotton to deter borers. If girdling occurs, bridge grafting offers a salvage option.
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Bonny
D. E. Lewis
Kansas State Agricultural College
Lewis
Sucker Growth Warning After Graft Care Tip
The excerpt cautions that a new shoot may grow after grafting and advises that care is needed to ensure the sucker does not emerge from below the original graft point. It highlights the importance of removing unwanted shoots to protect the grafted plant's health and productivity.
Saving Hog Manure Through Smart Feeding Practices
Hog manure, a valuable farm resource, can be returned to land via pasturing crops, temporary pasture feeding yards, or hauling to fields. Pasturing hogs reduces labor and avoids manure transport, while careful pen placement and protection from leaching prevent fertility loss and pollution.
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F. L. Daley
Cooking with corn meal and olive oil recipes collection
A miscellany of kitchen notes and recipes focusing on corn meal use in cakes doughnuts and breads, with tips on replacing flour, olive oil for healthier cooking, beets in olive oil, fried oysters, rarebit, corn pudding and nut stuffed dates. It reads as a period home economics piece with practical, step by step instructions and ingredient substitutions.
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Boston
Meals for Invalids and Festive Dishes From Scarce Key
Instructions on careful food service for bedridden patients emphasizing neatness, proper serving temp, and comfort. Then practical recipes for festive dishes using limited key ingredients, including boned leg of mutton and jagged hare with stock gravy, plus cornmeal scrapple.
Winter War Garb in Italy
A description of the new winter uniform designed for Italian soldiers fighting in the mountain passes. The gear is tailored for harsh conditions and cold terrain, reflecting the needs of troops in Alpine warfare.
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Italy
French Hold Hill 204 Trench At Verdun
French forces retain command of Hill 204 trench at Verdun after stiff clashes with German troops. The hill has changed hands multiple times, with heavy fighting and high casualties reported as both sides pressure for control.
Pieasen and Newed Exchange Quick Witty Banter
In a brief social quip, Bob Pieasen notes a preference for tennis over eating while Mrs. Newed congratulates Charles on choosing bridge over cooking, reflecting lighthearted domestic leisure.
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Bob Pieasen
Mrs. Newed
Charles
Be Worth Something Stock Forage Plant Value
A brief note discusses the value and potential of a forage plant used for stock feed, highlighting its growth prospects and usefulness as a crop option. It notes market demand and possible profitability for farmers considering this plant.
Hindu Babies Named At Twelve Days Old In Tradition
A traditional note explains Hindu baby naming occurs when infants are twelve days old and typically names are chosen by family elders. The excerpt hints at cultural practice without detailing specific names or regional customs.
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R W. Helms
France
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East Mediterranean
Verdun
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