Food essential for armies breeders must rear more hogs now
The United States Department of Agriculture urges increased hog breeding to raise meat for armies and civilians. States are advised to boost sow numbers by up to 80 percent in some cases, with a national goal of about 15 percent more hogs to meet wartime meat needs and leverage abundant feed crops. Pork’s transportability supports rapid distribution to troops, and rising hog prices reward farmers who expand production.
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Planting of Trees Delayed By Vitality Loss
The article advises delaying fall planting of fruit trees to late November or December due to vitality loss. It notes northern regions should wait for spring, with apples tolerating earlier planting than peaches. Missouri experiment station findings show minimal root action until ground freezes, risking vitality loss for early fall plantings.
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Soda Lye Not A Valid Worm Remedy For Hogs
Department of Agriculture specialists report that soda lye is not effective against hogworms or other intestinal parasites. Tests fed hogs with soda lye daily for two and a half months showed infestation persisted or worsened, with no preventive value for other animals.
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Worm remedies for livestock urged to be tested
The department states that a drug showing no effect on hog worms likely has no value for sheep and other ruminants. It warns soda lye makers to remove claims of worm remedies or face liability under the 1910 insecticide act.
Year 1917 broadens migratory bird protection in states
The 1917 game laws were widened across over 200 statutes by U S state and federal bodies. Thirty eight of forty three state legislatures amended rules, codifying seasons for migratory birds and restricting kills of sage grouse quail prairie chickens wild turkeys doves and shore birds. Mount McKinley Alaska became a federal game reservation and forty state preserves were created led by California Montana Wyoming and others. Big game protections targeted deer elk antelope and sheep.
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The Lure of Maca a Morton College Romance Revealed
Professor Gray, a famed Greek head and bachelor trustee at Morton College, falls for Jean Prescott, head of domestic science. His sudden generosity clears an obstacle to a new domestic science building and hints at Prescott’s departure as she plans marriage, with Gray’s changes in taste and life.
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Absent-minded husband vows to note aunt visit rules
The husband agrees to remember to wear evening dress if needed and to avoid mentioning Aunt Tabitha's brother Bill. He also promises to guard against draughts after his two-week visit to his rich aunt, while his wife gives final instructions and asks him to think of her daily.
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Flying Fish of Southern California Surpass Birds in Flight
The American Boy notes flying fish near southern California that leap from the sea and glide like birds. The species Exocoetus Californiesis grows up to 18 inches and over a pound, forms schools, and achieves swift flights up to a quarter of a mile aided by a propeller like tail and rigid fins resembling monoplane wings.
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Immense Stone Crusher in Rogers City
A massive stone-breaking machine sits idle in Rogers City Michigan. The crusher capacity is 68 tons of material per load and it processes about 1250 tons per hour.
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Bowser Reflects On Night Moonlight And Loss Of Sentiment
Mr. Bowser sits on his front steps with his cat as the moon rises and the night air stirs his memories. A string of visitors including a cobbler a sewing machine agent and a cucumber peddler interrupt his mood. By dawn his sentiment fades and he returns to practicality as a whippoorwill voices fade.
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