Freezing Fruit as a Preservation Method Gains Attention
A report from the Bureau of Markets notes freezing ripe fruits like raspberries loganberries currants and cherries as a simple preservation method. Fruits frozen at about 10 degrees Fahrenheit in crates can be stored and later used in pies preserves or ice cream though thawing invites decay and mold may still occur.
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Middle Western
Pacific States
Office of
Bureau of Markets
Ives
United States
Treatment of Broody Hens in Summer Flock Losses
The article explains removing broody hens from nests as soon as breediness develops to reduce losses in summer production. It praises a pine coop with a floor about a foot high and slatted sides to break broodiness, promoting comfortable housing and good feeding for hens.
Cultivation Urged as Timely Garden Care Emphasized
The article stresses timely cultivation as essential for a productive garden. Delaying until soil is poor leads to scant vegetables and poor yields, while early attention prevents nutrient loss and supports steady growth.
Pasturing Woods Causes Deterioration in Pastures
The article notes pasturing of woods as a major cause of deterioration with severity tied to stock numbers and wood size. Heavy pastured woods show little or no growth with ragged patches of scrubby vegetation.
Poultry Breeding Care Advised by Agriculture Experts
United States Department of Agriculture cautions breeders to inspect breeding flocks closely. Ensure fowls remain in good breeding condition, check for lice or mites, and maintain clean houses to support healthy pheasant birds.
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United States of Agriculture
Well kept diary offers value to farmers
A well kept diary preserves farm happenings and experiences for future use. It helps locate tile drains and past treatments, aids in solving recurring problems, and supports farm accounting with records of investments receipts and debts. The diary, plus a farm diary system, adds personal interest to the farm ledgers and requires persistence to master.
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Ttme
Beate
United
Department of Agriculture
Honest figures of benefit in farm appraisals
Farmers should rely on good judgment and experience to approach fair farm appraisals. False figures waste effort and mislead. Use market values plus delivery costs and farmer purchases, then subtract marketing expenses to reflect true value.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Decline in US Crop Acreage After World War I
The bureau of crop estimates shows total acreage for all crops at 300 622 000 in 1900, rising to 352 332 000 in 1918 during World War I. In 1919 acreage was similar, but in 1920 it fell to 346 462 000, under 2 percent below the 1908 total.
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Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Inexpensive Rabbit Trap Described in Farmers Bulletin
A simple permanent contrivance for trapping rabbits is described in Farmers Bulletin 702 "Cottontail Rabbits in Relation to Trees and Farm Crops." Details from J. M. Walmsley explain using a 12 by 6 inch tee sewer tied and buried with the six inch opening below ground to catch rabbits in Kaubas and on other farms.
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J. M. Walmsley
Trap for Rabbits Using Sewers and Dens on the Farm
A homemade rabbit trap uses a 1 inch sewer tile laid horizontally with a side opening and covered by soil. A second tile or broken tile forms a den with rocks and brush hiding the entrance, a trained dog locating inhabited dens, and a removable cover to capture rabbits by hand.
Best Time to Prune Trees for Fruit
The best pruning time is spring though pruning anytime causes little harm. For apples and plums the aim is strong branches that resist breakage and produce well colored fruit. Young trees should have 3 to 5 main branches arranged to avoid bad crotches and crossing later. Severe pruning in one year is discouraged. For thicker trees remove crossing or excess outer branches. avoid large cuts and paint large wounds with white lead.
Setting Out Apple Orchard Varieties for Local Climate
The article stresses selecting apple varieties by climate and local trial. It advises observing neighbor orchards to gauge adaptability and notes most desirable commercial varieties bear locally, with a few performing best in specific totalities.
Deformed Tree Rejection and Pruning Guidelines
The notice warns against accepting deformed trees with knots or swellings at the root union, caused by crown gall. Do not trim tops to match roots or order overly large trees. Two years is old enough. Remove broken or injured branches and roots as damage control.
Programs for Veterans Benefits and Services Across Agencies
The notice lists agencies and offices handling war risk insurance compensation travel pay vocational training and other benefits for American Legion members. It directs veterans to regional or national offices across Washington and recommends contacting district supervisors, civil service commissions, or Adjutant General offices for claims, medals, lost papers, land, and employment. Continuous reference is made to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance and Army Finance Office in Washington, D C.
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Bureau of War
Washington
Db. C
American Legion Weekly
Ork
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Poaneee
Bay of
War Risk Insurance
Army Finance Office
Washington, D. C
Washington,d. C
D. C
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Federal
The
Public Health Service
Washington, D C
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Washing &C
Adjutant General's Office
Adjutant General of the Army
Bureau of Navigation
Pant
U. 8
Marine Corps
Signal Corps
Army
Public Land Office
Department of the Interior
Res
American Legion
Youngest North Dakota legislator backs Legion favored bills
The twenty five year old Robert J Boyd, member of Gilbert Grafton Post 2 in Fargo, is the legislature’s youngest representative. He supported many labor friendly bills including making a Legion day a legal holiday, establishing the Legion emblem, and boosting the poor relief fund. He led the effort urging Congress to pass the Fordney five fold compensation bill, a Legion backed measure.
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Robert J, Ert
Gilbert G. Grafton
WO ‘2
Fargo
House of Representatives
North Dakota
Boyd
Dakota Department of the
Aye
Legion Victory Shuts Markleton Tuberculosis Hospital
The United States public health service hospital for tubercular ex service men at Markleton Pa closes by order of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Ewing LaPorte. American Legion officials hail the move as a major win for policies aiding disabled veterans after prior denouncement by W Gilbraith Jr national commander and investigations prompted by 96 veterans.
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Legion
United States Public Health Service
Markleton
The
American Legion
Philadelphia
First in Membership Contest Led by Edmond Post in Kansas
In the initial published list of leading posts in the Kansas American Legion membership contest Cal Mathewson post No 280 Edmond takes first place. Following are posts at Sterling Elkheart Weir and Logan. Seventy eight Kansas posts have reached 1920 membership, ten posts remain incomplete.
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Kansas
American Legion
Cal Mathewson
Edmond
Kan
Legion
Sterling
Elkhart
Weir
Logan
Fragmentary Ocean Event Mentions Destruction and Wave
A damaged fragment notes a wave and destruction linked to the Messina area with references to ship damage and unclear cause. The readable text suggests a maritime disaster context but lacks concrete details or dates.
Seal Glue Market Hope Cited by Fur Seal Firms
In a report from the Pribilof Islands area, fur seal products including glue are discussed with production estimates ranging from 100 to 140 tons. The text references hopes to expand markets for seal glue and related manufacturers.
Keep House Plants Moist with Wet Sponge Technique
A damp sponge placed among leaves and stems keeps houseplants green and reduces wilting. The humidity inside the home, not heat, causes plant stress. press the saturated sponge near the plant’s center to improve moisture.
Islands in Great Salt Lake Support Large Bird Colonies
The text describes multiple islands in Great Salt Lake where birds such as gulls ducks geese and pelicans breed yearly. Antelope Island is highlighted as the largest and is about eighteen miles long, famed for its salt whitened shores and livestock presence.
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Great’ Sait Lake
Antelope
Raintelope
Ureb Island
Whale Meat Compared To Beef And Halibut Fishermen Rules
Whale meat described as boneless from skull to tail with a texture coarser than beef and venison like flavor. The heart weighs about 3000 pounds. Halibut fishermen are noted for honesty paying all bills before expeditions and sharing trip proceeds, with no wages.
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Pacific
Ambiguous exchange over family ties in grocery store tale
A grocer asks Marie who she belongs to and she says Papa. He then asks Maybelle who she belongs to and she says mamma. He asks about James with no clear answer, leaving the scene unresolved.
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Maybelle
Mamma
Brother James
Ingenious Phonograph Door Alarm Catches Night Thief
A burglar alarm uses a phonograph tied to the door. After hours, when the door is opened the device plays a loud call for help via a special record, aiding in catching the intruder.
The Other Fellow’s Game: Don’t Play to Win
A concise quotation argues that competitive betting hinges on the other side not offering to bet for fun. The only sure way to beat the game is to refuse to participate and not play.
Ladder Angle For Maximum Safety
A Brooklyn Eagle note explains that the optimal ladder angle for safety is a fixed degree regardless of ladder height, guiding proper setup for work at height. It emphasizes achieving the best balance between reach and stability to prevent slips or falls.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Rural exeh reports unconscientious conduct by chauffeur
A rural excerpt describes an old woman being unconscientious by a chauffeur who sped away. The piece voices the editor's opinion that the unconscionable party was Boston. Transcript.
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Boston
Transcript
Daily Ration of an Oyster
A late 19th century note says an oyster five inches long consumes one twelfth of a cubic inch of solid food daily and must drink eight or nine gallons of fresh water to obtain it.
First Printed Book and Humility in Class Debate
Discussion notes on the first printed book by Gutenberg and Fust at Mainz in 1455, now in London. The piece contrasts two human classes critics and doers and makers versus learners and lifters, with phrases about complaint and praise.
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Gutenberg and Fust
Mertz
Londo
Police Advice Captured In Odd Transcript Snippet
A fragmented transcript shows a police officer giving cautious guidance, contrasting harsh discipline with public admonition. The readable portion hints at tone rather than a full incident, with no clear names or locations.
Important Step Upward and the Secret of Lying
A reflective note argues that growth comes when we stop shifting blame for failures and accept responsibility. It frames accountability as the key to genuine improvement and honest exchange.
Gatosh Footwear Debate Sparks Public Fashion quarrel
A garbled item discusses footwear fashion and a long line of boots from historical figures. It mentions Captain, clergy, scholars, and professions debating modern gatosh versus traditional boots amid petitions to restrict boots.
Possible Ancestor Found By Smithsonian Scientist
J. W. Gidley, a Smithsonian scientist, reports discovering a skull in central Montana that may belong to an early ancestor of man. The teeth indicate it is not a monkey, marking a potential link in human evolution within the United States.
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J. W. Gidley
Smithsonian Natitation
Montana
United States
Rome
Pharma Normale
United States Se
Congrena
U. S. Uy
Diet and dental hygiene guidance from early health notes
The passage discusses the importance of foods that support digestion and dental hygiene. It cautions against hard foods like crusts and nuts that strain teeth and stomach juice, and emphasizes careful eating habits and the need for proper chewing.
Language shift study notes rise of English in Philippines
The piece notes a long term change as English usage surpasses Spanish after centuries of Spanish rule. It highlights how the Philippine population now largely uses English in daily life, marking a major linguistic transition from colonial language patterns to a dominant English presence.
Latopreys Nest Building in River Mouths
An eel like resid Latopreys thrive at river mouths where they construct nests by placing pebbles on the river bed. They use suction to dislodge sediment and deposit eggs in the nest, a mating and spawning behavior observed at the mouth of tidal rivers.
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Jning
Pagan Creed on Fire and Spirits in Ancient Worship
A fragment notes belief that fire and water are habitats of spirits and that ever-burning flames were linked to household gods. It warns that giving a stranger a burning brand was seen as dangerous in such rites.
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Ora
Deys
Machine Removes Old Paint From Cars Fast
A new machine replaces hand labor to strip old paint from automobiles, saving time and expense. A separate note reports a shark in Saigon harbor being fed pork with time to trigger an explosion in water, scattering shark meat.
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Saigon
Indo- China
Integrity as Basis of Greatness and Practice
Prominent reflection on integrity as the path to true greatness. The author notes men praise readily but practice slowly, warning that high positions demand self denial and opposition, yet the ultimate result earns universal homage.
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C. Simm
A Hair Problem on Hair Count Per Square Inch
A head averages a thousand hairs per square inch. Multiply by the scalp area to estimate total hair. If your scalp is normal, this method yields the approximate hair count based on visible surface area.
Water Power Potential From Niagara and Mississippi Falls
Analysis estimates that full utilization of Niagara Falls could produce 7,000,000 horsepower while the upper Mississippi basin could supply 2,000,000 horsepower in total power potential.
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Falls of
Niagara
Upper
Mississippi
Success at Last Golfer Follows Through After Ice Breaks
An onscreen performer intones success as a golfer slips on ice and declares at last a perfect follow through. The Boston Tram script captures a moment of resolve amid treacherous conditions.
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Boston
Westminster wife recalls missing husband after six months
A London Daily Mail report notes a woman stating her husband left home saying he would have a shave and has not returned in six months. The article also mentions a saying about forcing a bird to sing and questions how to compel it to sing.
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Westminster
London Daily Mail
Eyes of Night Birds and Daytime Flighters Compared
Large eyes of birds that fly by night near stores are described as nearly twice the size of eyes on daytime birds that travel abroad. The text contrasts eye size by flight time and setting in a concise observation.
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