Kerosene Emulsion and Plain Farming Tips from North Dakota
Agricultural notes describe kerosene emulsion for lice control made with soap and water mixed into kerosene, plus grass clipping feed for poultry and a simple cold pack canning method. Other items discuss second growth of sweet clover, land sale prospects in Belle Fourche Valley, seed testing and labeling by the North Dakota Agricultural College, and routes for field inspectors to aid seed growers in 1918.
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Agr
Dept
N. D. Agr. College
North Dakota Experiment Station
North Dakota
Care of Horse in Hot Weather Advice for watering and feeding horses on hot days
In hot weather horses lose water quickly from sweating. Provide liberal water from morning to evening, water in forenoon and especially in the afternoon, and feed carefully. Allow frequent breathing spells to prevent heat injury and maintain work capacity.
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N. D. Agr. College
State Fair Prospects Exceed Expectations
Grand Forks July 11 The North Dakota State Fair premium list mirrors recent years with additions including the Percheron Futurity for 1916 colts and the Duroc Jersey District Futurity. The fair runs July 17 to 21 with high hopes despite war and manpower strains and a strong amusements lineup featuring auto races and Katherine Stinson performing aerial stunts.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota State Fair Association
United States
Katherine Stinson
South Dakota Lands Open for Sheriff Auction Farm Sale
The Reclamation Service teams with South Dakota to open about 10 000 acres for homesteaders and buyers near Belle Fourche. Public lands of 3 000 acres and 4 500 acres state land offer units of about 80 acres with water ready. Auction by the Department of School and Public Lands at Belle Fourche courthouse on July 31. Terms: 25 percent cash, rest in four installments over five, ten, and fifteen years at 5 percent annual interest. Appraised values range from 10 to 25 dollars per acre.
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Newell
South Dakota
Depont
Pierre
Belle Fourche
Black Hills
Free Range
Northwest
Reclamation Service
Department of School and Public Lands
Court House
Seed Contest aims to list pure seed and connect buyers
The North Dakota Improved Seed Growers Association refines its Seed Contest to send smaller mailing samples, not displays. Members get field inspection for weeds diseases and admixtures, with lab testing for germination and purity, then seeds listed for sale. Also listed is a team of work horses with buggy and harness for sale in Williston.
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North Dakota
Agricultural College
N. D
H. L. Bolley
North Dakota Improved Seed Growers Association
Inquirer
Graphic
Williston
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North
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Ford
Ford Ecars
Williston Motor Sales CO
L. W. Coulter
Dakota Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Miller
Miller Tires
L. V. Coulter
Studebaker
Nomure
H. P. Four
H. P. Six
Tee
Stedebaker
Monroe Bros
Williston, North Dakota
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