Federal Official Grain Standards Enacted in 1916 Law
The United States Grain Standard Act authorizes the secretary of agriculture to set official grade standards for interstate and foreign grain shipments. It requires inspection by licensed inspectors, outlines appeals, licensing, penalties, and provides funding. The act aims to standardize corn and other grains to improve market fairness and farmer incentives.
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Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Commierce
Store Honey In Dry Place For Best Flavor
After honey has ripened it can be stored in a dry pantry away from heat. Do not store in cellars or refrigerators as heat is better for honey. Use porter bee escapes to evacuate bees from supers before removal. Manure piles near homes attract flies and threaten family health, especially when close to the dwelling.
Testing Crimson Clover Seed Quality for Farmers
U.S. Department of Agriculture tests show crimson clover seed lots contain about one third dead seed and in some cases over two thirds dead. Farmers should test each lot for germination and sow heavily to ensure a viable stand. sowing untested, low-germination seed risks poor stands or failure even in good conditions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Highest Profit in Dairy Cattle Theory
A thrift condition for cows maximizes dairy profits by reducing feed waste and health costs. Efficient feeding, proper milking schedules, and preventive care drive higher yields and lower losses, supporting stronger margins for producers.
Silo as a Useful Auxiliary for Year Round Feeding
The article argues that a silo serves as a valuable supplement for both summer and winter feeding. It notes several intensive farming methods to maximize land use and cattle output. It cautions that experimental seeds and varieties should be tested on a small scale, as most new high-priced varieties fail about half the time.
Turn Feed Into Milk Says Dairy Rule for Cows
A dairy standard insists cows must convert feed into milk to be productive. The rule emphasizes digestive efficiency and proper nutrition as essential for dairy cattle operations.
Set Late Cabbage For Old Strawberry Beds
Late cabbage may be set on the land that the old strawberry plants grew on if the ground is plowed at once. The instruction notes quick action to prepare soil and ensure proper planting.
French gowns and directoire hats dominate New York fashion
The article surveys Paris couture arriving in New York featuring straight-line gowns from Callot, Bulloz, and Georgette with Grecian influences, corseted silhouettes, long trains, and directoire hats. It notes standout ensembles with amethyst velvet, black chiffon and satin, ruby tulle, and Georgette creations, plus a European trend toward high crowns and minimal ornament.
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New York
Paris
House of Callot
Vision
Bulloz
Callet
Empress Josephine
Bullez
Georgette
Groseille
America
McClure
La Creole Hair Dressing Promoted in Ad
An advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing as strongly alkaline shampoo for scalp cleansing and darkening gray hairs. It claims the product protects against scalp burn from constant use and lists a price of $1.00.
Cook Quits Over Saturdays Off
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip notes a cook quitting over wanting Saturdays off. The owner laments the clash between staffing needs and personal time, humorously recalling past concessions and the slow recovery from staff absence.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Don’t Neglect Kidneys Remedy Ad Claims Swamp Root
A 1920s style testimonial advert urges greater kidney care noting kidneys filter poisons and warn of trouble with signs like back pain and bladder discomfort. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a unique herbal remedy and offers a sample for ten cents, requesting readers mention the paper.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Bracing Weather Quip Highlights Day’s Harsh Chill
In light conversation, Brown responds to the chilly conditions with humor, noting he has been braced four times today as a playful remark about enduring the cold.
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Ad Promises Health Help
A Buffalo New York reader endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for menstrual pain backache and digestive issues. The ad urges young women to use the product and to write for confidential advice from the Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Matilda Kurtzweg
High St
N. Y
Lydia
EP Am Medicine Co
Wynt
Mass
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Federal Official Grain Standards
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Directoire
Callot
Worth
Kubis
Uncle Sam
Rittmann
Harvey Wiley
Pure Food
Pickatinny Arsenal
Coe Loa
Samuel Pitcher
Altomoniths
Young
Carter
Carters
Lydia E.eeree Bece
W.N. U
ST. Louis
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