Nature speeded to overcome shortage flaxseed supplied from Porto Rico
The United States Department of Agriculture details how flaxseed seed from Porto Rico was grown in East Lansing Michigan in 1918 and shipped back to the United States for spring planting. The program aimed to increase flax acreage after wartime reductions and improve seed quality through pedigree selections and increase plots.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United
United States
East Lansing
Mich
Porto Rico
Box Transplanters Handy
A described seed germination box features movable zigzag partitions and a bottom on flanges for easy removal of sections. When removing rows, the bottom is taken out and the sections lifted so the dirt around plant roots remains undisturbed.
Movement to standardize agricultural terms in use
The Bureau of Animal Industry and the Division of Publications lead a plan to standardize terms like corn belt across agriculture work. About 30 terms are under review with field scientist and English usage viewpoints considered. Final approval will come after input from interested groups and dictionaries editors urged to cooperate.
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Department of Agriculture
Fiber flax cultivation expands across Midwest and West
The cultivation of fiber flax has become an established industry in eastern Michigan and the Willamette valley in Oregon. The crop was grown in western Washington southeastern Minnesota southern Wisconsin and western New York during the past season.
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Michigan
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Washington
Minnesota
Wisconsin
New York
Efficient farmers cut costs by reducing horses
Farms can trim operating costs by selling one or more horses without hurting the operation. With annual horse upkeep about 200 dollars, a prudent farmer lowers expenses by removing unnecessary mounts.
Farm terms not in dictionaries move to standardize usage
The Department of Agriculture plans to secure uniform national usage of agricultural terms. Many vital terms such as vitamin are not yet in major dictionaries, leaving spellings and definitions unclear for public understanding. Extensions of established words and breed terms like Bloodline and Standardbred need formal recognition.
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Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Robbery at Frank Chix restaurant in St Louis
An intruder at 5 a.m. startled night manager Joseph Matthews and August Koppell at the Frank Chix restaurant in St Louis, took $20 from the cash register, and said he broke their breakfast routine before fleeing. No injuries reported.
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St. Louis
Joseph Matthews
Koppell
Notice to settle claims against the estate of Elias P. Janney
Persons holding claims against or owing the estate of Elias P. Janney will please settle with undersigned. Jas. P. Reardon, Admr. E. P. Janney. 4-3p-101)
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Elias P. Janney
Jas. P. Reardon
Admr
E. P. Janney
Notice to claimants for White Palace Restaurant
All persons with claims against the White Palace Restaurant are notified to present them for adjustment with Pick n Choucleris Props at 26 6p 1W.
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White Palace
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