War on Moles Netting Profit for Farmer
The article reports annual crop and grain losses due to rodents in the United States estimated at 300 million dollars. It notes a cooperative campaign by the biological survey and states to exterminate moles and other pests, with mole pelts worth 50 to 60 cents each and Northwestern moles commanding high demand. It cites about 4 million acres covered in campaigns and a crop saving of about 10 million dollars yearly from mole and rodent destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Biological’ Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Oregon
Washington
The
Biological Survey
States Relations Service
Rats Cause Enormous Loss Across States
Entomologists from University of Minnesota report Minnesota losses from rat depreciation rising to 10 to 12 million dollars annually. Officials estimate Montana losses up to 20 million, North Dakota six million, Kansas twelve million, California twenty million, with ten to fifteen percent losses in Wyoming and Nevada. Health experts urge rat proofing buildings and waste elimination to curb disease and harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
Kansas
California
Wyoming
Nevada
F. F
Washiura
University Farm
Boards of Health
Superior Grit for Poultry and Grit Quality
The article argues that poultry grit should be of known hardness and used in sufficient quantity. It claims soft grit leads to better digestion, fuller gizzard function, and more efficient feed use, reducing waste and increasing egg production. Hard grit is expelled slowly, while soft grit enhances digestion and laying results.
Weed Seeds Harm Woodlots and Gardens
The text argues that weed seeds must be eradicated from woodlots as from gardens. It notes profits in removing weed seeds from woodlots and burning weeds from crooked or defective trees and from poor timber species.
Farmer Needs Letterhead for Progressive Image
A readable item urges farmers to use neat letterheads for business correspondence, arguing that a tidy appearance strengthens their professional image and serves as an effective advertising tool for progress. It compares farmer needs to those of merchants and other businessmen.
Order of Publication in Darlington v Whitacre Decree
The court orders reference to a Chancery Commissioner to report on the real and personal estate of Harrison P. Whitacre deceased and to convene creditors to settle accounts of Elizabeth Darlington and R B L Whitacre. The commissioner will assess liens and taxes and report other pertinent matters. He will proceed January 1921 in Winchester Virginia to execute the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison P. Whitacre
Gaid
Herrison P. Wiltacre
Elizabeth Darlington
Chanelry
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Winchester
W. Waterstreet
Order of Publication for Charles Hardy Estate
Publication notes an order in the Frederick County Circuit Court Va regarding Charles Hardy deceased. William G. Hardy is appointed administrator with bond and the commissioner must report on estate assets debts heirs and distribution. Hearing scheduled January 3 1921 at the chancery office 47 West Water Street Frederick Va and to continue until completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Iekanal
Virginia
Moon Study Captures Night Visitor Amid Lunar Maps
A close up of the Moon reveals a nightly visitor and hints at mapping the lunar surface. The fragment notes a measurement scale and suggests near constellations or features guiding future sky surveys.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coty’s
Mary Garden
Djerkiss
Waterman
Conklin
Edgon
Weare Aents
Park & Tillford
New York
Norris
Atlante
Belle Meade Sweets
Trenton
J. Locks
Atlanta
Mics Holladay
Paris
Kysherry
People’s Drug Company, Inc
North Main St
Butler & Gray
Water Street Electricians
Lionel
A. C.gilbert
W. Water St
DR. Fahrney
Diagnostician
Hagerstown, MD
Carver.& McVicar
Fred. Barr
Masonic Temple
Coiggie
Tee
Micabeth Janney
Darlington
Wm. G. Hardy
Admr
Charles Hardy
Wm. H. Hardy
Circuit Court of Frederick Co
Wiliam G. Hardy
Ereby
Frederick Jopnty
Ofice
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