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A Simple Way to Increase Crop Yields: Methods Followed by Farmers of the Coastal Plain Section of the Central Atlantic States in Building Up Soil Fertility

Description: "The soils of the coastal plain section of the Central Atlantic States, as a rule, are light in character, have been farmed for generations, and need first of all a liberal supply of organic matter. This need should be met by growing such legumes as crimson clover, cowpeas, soy beans, red clover, and hairy vetch. Rye, buckwheat, and the grasses are also valuable in this connection. Commercial fertilizer and lime should be used freely when necessary to stimulate the growth of these soil-improvin… more
Date: 1918
Creator: Miller, H. A.
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The Southern Corn Rootworm and Farm Practices to Control It

Description: "Of all corn pests in the South one of the most serious is the larva, or young, of the 12-spotted cucumber beetle -- the so-called southern corn rootworm. True to its name, it feeds on the roots, but in young corn it also drills a small hole in the stem just above the first circle of roots, boring out the crown and killing the bud.... Progressive farming methods, as described in this bulletin, will reduce the ravages of this insect. Burn over waste places to destroy dead grass, weeds, and rubbi… more
Date: 1918
Creator: Luginbill, Philip
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
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The Wheat Jointworm and Its Control

Description: Revised edition. "The wheat jointworm is a very small grub which lives in stems of wheat, sucking the juices of the plant and causing a swelling in the stem. The egg from which it hatches is laid in the stem by an insect resembling a small black ant with wings. This insect attacks no other kind of plant. The injury which it does to wheat is very distinct from that caused by the Hessian fly, yet the depredations of these two insects are often confused by farmers. This paper is intended, therefor… more
Date: 1918
Creator: Phillips, W. J. (William Jeter), 1879-1972
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Wheat Jointworm and Its Control

Description: Revised edition. "The wheat jointworm is a very small grub which lives in stems of wheat, feeding on the juices of the plant and causing a slight swelling or distortion of the stem above the joint. The egg from which it hatches is laid in the stem by an insect resembling a small black ant with wings. This insect attacks wheat only. The injury which it causes to wheat is very distinct from that caused by the Hessian fly, yet the effects caused by these two insects are often confused by farmers."… more
Date: 1940
Creator: Phillips, W. J. (William Jeter), 1879-1972 & Poos, F. W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
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The Larger Corn Stalk-Borer

Description: This report discusses a pale, dark-spotted caterpillar known as the larger cornstalk-borer which bores into and weakens cornstalks. "Only corn is injured seriously by this insect; some of the larger grasses are food plants, and sugar cane sometimes is damaged slightly. This bulletin gives the life history of the insect, its feeding habits, and methods of combating it. There are two generations in a season, so greater vigilance is necessary. The second generation passes the winter only in the co… more
Date: 1919
Creator: Ainslie, George G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
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The Larger Corn Stalk-Borer

Description: Revised edition. This report discusses a pale, dark-spotted caterpillar known as the larger cornstalk-borer which bores into and weakens cornstalks. "Only corn is injured seriously by this insect; some of the larger grasses are food plants, and sugar cane sometimes is damaged slightly. There are two generations in a season. As the second generation passes the winter in the corn roots, if the roots are destroyed or plowed, the pest will be largely subdued. The injury is worst where corn follows … more
Date: 1933
Creator: Ainslie, George G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Substation History: Maryland and Delaware

Description: This report gives information about substation locations, elevations,exposures and many from date station was established through the year 1955,which are present in Maryland and Delaware
Date: 1956
Creator: United States. Weather Bureau.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
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[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 24-26, 1899]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter , Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about sewing, a dialogue about attending church with friends and details about the attending couples, and updates about club meetings. She closes the letter and sends her love to Linnet. In Lula's next letter, written on Tuesday night April 25, 1899, she details that she hop… more
Date: 1899-04-24/1899-04-26
Creator: Dalton, Lula
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Fox board]

Description: Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Darryl Zanuck's decision to not seek re-election to the board of 20th Century Fox.
Date: 1971-05-17T24:00:00
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Chemical-Quality Reconnaissance of the Water and Surficial Bed Material in the Delaware River Estuary and Adjacent New Jersey Tributaries, 1980-81

Description: From abstract: This report presents chemical-quality data collected from May 1980 to January 1981 at several locations within the Delaware River estuary and selected New Jersey tributaries.
Date: June 1982
Creator: Hochreiter, Joseph J., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Aerial Radiometric and Magnetic Survey: Wilmington National Topographic Map, Delaware/Maryland/New Jersey/Pennsylvania

Description: From abstract: "The results of analyses of the airborne gamma radiation and total magnetic field survey flown for the region identified as the Wilmington National Topographic Maps, numbered NJ18-2 is presented in this report."
Date: 1980
Creator: Bendix Field Engineering Corporation
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Location: None
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Primary Productivity of Minor Marsh Plants in Delaware, Georgia and Maine

Description: Abstract: "This report summarizes the importance of common species of salt marsh plants inhabiting wetlands of the eastern U.S. coast. An evaluation of the ecological significance of the plants is based on their rates of primary production, morality, and contribution of detritus to the estuarine dependent systems. The data are important in reaching decisions relative to the deposition of dredged material in these coastal wetland systems."
Date: November 1977
Creator: Reimold, Robert J. & Linthurst, Rick Alan
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Clip: USS Iowa (BB-61)]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story. This story aired at 10 p.m.
Date: April 20, 1989
Duration: 1 minute 59 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Prisoners of War]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: March 1991
Duration: 1 minute 41 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 5

Description: List of men receiving military pensions following the U.S. Civil War, organized by state and county. It includes the certificate number, name, address, reason for pension, monthly amount, and date initiated for each person. This final volume includes men living abroad who have U.S. pensions.
Date: 1883
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
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BF-3671: Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Video

Description: Promotional video demonstrating how law enforcement agencies have employed Bell helicopters. The video features the U.S. Park Police, the Virginia State Police, the Virginia Beach Police Department, the Fort Worth Police Department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the Delaware State Police, and the Kentucky State Police. Models featured in the video include the 412, 206L LongRanger, 206B-3 JetRanger III, and the 222.
Date: 1991
Duration: 15 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: Bell Helicopter Textron
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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The Roundheaded Apple-Tree Borer

Description: This report discusses the roundheaded apple-tree borer, an insect in the eastern and midwestern United States that, in its larval stage, destroys the bark and wood of apple trees. Several methods of control are discussed, including worming, paints and washes, and sprays.Apple-tree borers.
Date: 1915
Creator: Brooks, Fred E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Control of the Chestnut Bark Disease

Description: Report discussing the spread of the chestnut bark disease, including its causes, symptoms, modes of transmission, financial consequences, and the possible methods of controlling it.
Date: 1911
Creator: Metcalf, Haven, 1875-1940 & Collins, J. Franklin (James Franklin), b. 1863
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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