Vitamin discovery traced to beriberi and hens in Java
Chickens in Java contracted beriberi in 1897 when fed polished rice but recovered after rice polishings were added to their diet. Dutch physician Eijkman linked the cure to nutrients later called vitamins. The term vitamin was coined by a Polish chemist to denote a vital unknown substance.
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Wriama
New York State College of Agriculture
Heribert
Eijkman
Jaya Lig
Fight on Tuberculosis in Illinois Successful
The Illinois Department of Agriculture reports a extensive poultry tuberculosis testing program reduced disease in tested counties and offers a method for flock owners in other states to rid stock of tuberculosis without tuberculin tests. In Cass, Livingston, Bureau, and McLean counties 1823 of 2302 flocks reacted, 67 percent. Old birds 12571 of 96088 reacted, 13.08 percent. young birds 4002 of 25002, 16.0 percent. Wet birds show higher infection than pullets. earlier testing age lowered pullet infection.
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State Department
North Gentral
CaSalle
Livingston
Bureau
McLean
North Central States
Poultry Raising Seen as Profitable With Careful Management
A Nebraska farmer notes the long term profitability of poultry farming under steady management. He cautions that low market prices require tighter economics and smaller profits, while sustained effort yields gains year after year.
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Nebraska
Time to Do Calling With the Laying Flock in Winter Quarters
Advice on inspecting laying birds in winter quarters to find those out of condition or diseased and removing them to prevent outbreaks. Emphasizes vigilant feeding times and noting birds slow to roost, with careful handling to identify and remove weak birds to make room for pullets later.
Select Attractive Feeds For Laying Rations
In preparing a laying ration select feeds that are digestible wholesome and palatable Palatability affects egg production and feed intake A heavy compact mash is hard to digest while a lighter mash supports better digestion and egg output Make the ration attractive to hold the hens attention and encourage consumption.
New York Porkers Show Strong Potential In State Farms
New York's hog industry posts a $7.949 million gross from hogs, with January census listing 231000 hogs in the state and June figures expected to rise. Chester White leads breeds, while most purebred hogs come from small herds. many crossbreds sold for fattening. Commercial pork is not highly profitable, though some farmers feed pigs largely on garbage with some grain.
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Werkshire
Duroc Jergey
Poland
China
Hampshire
Mice and Rabbits Damage Fruit Trees During Snow
Winter snows drive field mice and rabbits to fruit trees as food is scarce. They gnaw bark and circle trunks, risking tree death. Prompt bridge grafting with stored scions at sap rise, and dirt mounding to prevent drying.
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Ptates
Washington Star
Trapping Japanese Beetle Traps Deployed Across Regions
The bureau of plant quarantine operated nearly 60 600 traps last year from Florida to New England as the season advanced northward. Traps set in traffic centers warned of beetle appearances in new areas and provided early protection by luring beetles from flowers and foliage. Columbus district installed 3600 traps this June and they are emptied daily.
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Bureau of Plant Quarantine
Florida
Ohio
New England
Columbus
Home Made Brush Burner for Orchard Prunings in Maine
A homemade brush burner built in Clifton and Liverett Derby of North Central Massachusetts speeds disposal of prunings. The device is a 10 by 6 by 3 foot scrap iron box on skids, vented with holes, pulled through orchards by a tractor to pile pruned branches inside and burn them.
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Clifton
Liverett Derby
North Leon
Agricultural Road Costs and Farm Waste Use
In 1991 about $35.5 million was paid by farmers for road support in Ohio, a 34 percent rise from 1921. New Zealand reports high farmer ownership in agriculture and farm waste potential for medicines and other products.
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Harmers
Ohio
Hat Trends Rise With Velvet Touches In 1933 Styles
Fashion notes show hats this season feature daring brim angles and one eye emphasis. Velvet flowers and wreaths decorate crowns with taffeta domes and low flat crowns highlighted by bows and ribbons in a lively millinery revival.
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Paris
Unico
Women Embrace Transformable Dresses for Double Duty
The article notes women increasingly prefer transformable clothes that can be worn as two outfits from one dress. It explains the thrift appeal and design feature that allows rapid changes without obvious signs of transformation, signaling a shift in fashion toward multifunctional garments.
Capes and Checks Dominate Spring Fashion
Tastes shift to capes in all forms from capelets to fur trimmed models while checks surge in popularity. The feature notes spring fabrics in soft heavy cling silks and gray fox bordering provides appealing color blends, suggesting a chic wardrobe update.
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Flores
Utah Legislature Discusses Unemployment Aid and Tax Plans
The Utah legislature considers numerous measures to aid unemployment and taxpayers. Proposals include a two mill county tax for two years, a state emergency commission with emergency warrants, and funding shifts to cover the deficit. The session also debates wage limits on public works, protection for children from illegal labor, and a range of fiscal and educational bills.
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Washington
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Industrial Commission
Ewsboys
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Watoe County
United States
Tax Commission
Regents
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State Board of
Velvet Eaters Field at Collar and Cuff Fashions
A fashion piece notes Velvet Eaters showcase velvet tricks as trimming bits of copper steel and semi precious stones for collars cuffs and ties. Copper fastenings echo Schiaparelli style while Isinglass colored sets contrast ensembles. Cleaning tips suggest a light wash with warm water.
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Schiaparelli
How to Change Necklines of Last Season’s Dress
Fashion note advises modifying old dresses with low necklines into more modest styles. Suggested ideas include adding standup collars, starched linen plastrers, and cutouts. Snitted yokes and cuffs are proposed as practical features to achieve the transformation.
Early US Presidency and Continental Congress Roles
A historical note outlines the evolution from Continental Congress leadership to the presidential office. It lists several presidents of the Continental Congress with dates, noting John Hancock as the first signer of the Declaration of Independence and clarifying the title variations before the Constitution created the US presidency.
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United States
George Washington
Constitutional Congress
Iel Gorham
Massachusetts
Arthur S. Clair Pennstvante
Cyrus Griilio
Pennsylvania
Continental Congress
John Hancock
Cleveland Plain Dealer
End Coughs and Colds with Creomulsion Remedy
Persistent coughs and colds prompt action with Creomulsion a creosote based emulsion. It soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth while the creosote acts in the stomach and bloodstream to target the illness. The ad claims it cleanses the system after flu or cold and offers money back if not relieved.
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