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The Angora goat.

Description: Describes the characteristics, benefits, and uses of the Angora goat. Discusses methods of managing goats on the range.
Date: 1941
Creator: Williams, G. P. & Spencer, D. A. (Damon Alvin), 1887-
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Bacterial Wilt of Corn

Description: This bulletin discusses bacterial wilt, which is a destructive disease of corn and is particularly destructive to sweet corn. It describes the causes and symptoms of the disease, methods of transmission, the effect of weather, and control measures.
Date: 1941
Creator: Elliott, Charlotte
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Brucellosis of Cattle (Bang's Disease, Infectious Abortion)

Description: This bulletin discusses the infectious disease common in cattle called brucellosis (also known as Bang's disease), which causes abortion. The causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of the disease are discussed as well as various treatments, prevention and control measures, and attempts at eradication.
Date: 1941
Creator: Eichhorn, A. & Crawford, A. B.
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Diseases of raspberries and blackberries.

Description: Describes the characteristics of diseases that infect raspberries and blackberries as well as their respective treatments.
Date: September 1941
Creator: Dodge, B. O. (Bernard Ogilvie), 1872-1960.; Wilcox, R. B. (Raymond Boorman), 1889-1949. & Demaree, J. B. (Juan Brewer), 1885-
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Diseases of strawberries.

Description: Describes the multitude of diseases that afflict strawberries, and methods of controlling them.
Date: November 1941
Creator: Demaree, J. B. (Juan Brewer), 1885-
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Establishing Cranberry Fields.

Description: Describes the requirements for growing cranberries and provides instructions for establishing cranberry fields.
Date: 1941
Creator: Darrow, George M. (George McMillan), 1889-; Franklin, Henry J. (Henry James), 1883-1958 & Malde, O. G. (Ole Gustav), 1880-
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Feeding Horses

Description: Revised edition. "This bulletin explains the computation of rations for horses, suggests certain feed combinations which approximately meet the needs of horses under differing conditions, and reviews such factors of feeding as tend to make the horse more efficient." -- p. ii
Date: 1941
Creator: Bell, George A. (George Arthur), b. 1879 & Williams, J. O.
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Foundations for Farm Buildings

Description: This bulletin discusses different ways of constructing the foundations of farm buildings. "The following general recommendations point out common errors and are intended to assist farmers to provide suitable foundations for ordinary farm structures except where unusual soil conditions are found. The foundation of a farm building may consist of (1) continuous walls, (2) a series of piers either built in place or precast, (3) a combination of walls and piers, (4) a concrete slab laid on the groun… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Miller, Thomas A. H. & Molander, Edward G.
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The Fowl Tick and How Premises May Be Freed from It

Description: Revised edition. Report discussing the fowl tick, which commonly affects chickens but also other poultry. Topics discussed include fowl tick distribution, effects of tick attacks or infections, life cycle, and methods of combating the tick.
Date: 1941
Creator: Bishopp, F. C. (Fred Corry), 1884-1970
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Judging Beef Cattle

Description: Revised edition. Report discussing how buyers of beef cattle can determine the value of cattle offered in public sales. Topics discussed include parts of the carcass and classification systems used in judging cattle. Includes a suggested scorecard.
Date: 1941
Creator: Black, W. H. (William Henry), 1888-1949
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Making vinegar in the home and on the farm.

Description: A guide to making vinegar at home. Includes a description of the materials used and the process, as well as the federal regulations governing the manufacture and sale of vinegar in 1936.
Date: 1941
Creator: LeFevre, Edwin, 1859-1929
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Pocket-gopher control.

Description: Describes the characteristics of the pocket gopher, the damage it can cause to farm crops, and methods of control.
Date: 1941
Creator: Crouch, W. E. (Winney Elmer), 1891-
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Ponds for Wildlife

Description: "The first purpose of this bulletin is to show how farmers and ranchers may protect their ponds from sedimentation, soil erosion, and water loss through the use of vegetation suitable as food and shelter for wildlife; the second is to give some information on the management of wildlife in farm ponds. Unless otherwise stated, the information contained in this bulletin pertains to the water area, or pond proper, and the pond area, or the land immediately adjacent to the pond and ordinarily contai… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Allan, Philip Farley, 1909- & Davis, Cecil N.
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Practical hog houses.

Description: Details the methods of construction of farrowing houses; includes the two main types: the box-type house and the A-type house.
Date: 1941
Creator: Russell, E. Z. (Ellsworth Zouave), 1866- & Craft, W. A. (William Arthur), 1894-
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Sheep-killing dogs.

Description: Describes the problems posed by sheep-killing dogs and their habits. Discusses control methods, including dog-proof fencing and law enforcement. Provides suggestions for uniform state dog laws, and a summary of existing state dog laws.
Date: February 1941
Creator: Simmons, V. L. (Victor Leonidas), 1901-
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