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Extension Projects: 1924, W.F. Kumlien Oct 1923

Extension Projects: 1924, W.F. Kumlien

SDSU Extension Circulars

This circular contains an outline of the projects or activities carried on by the Extension Service of the South Dakota State College. These projects represent the combined efforts of cooperating farmers and extension workers to formulate plans that, when put into action, will meet the most urgent local and sectional problems of the state pertaining to agriculture and the rural home. This information is designed for the use of community committeemen, country farm bureau directors, extension agents, and other in planning programs of work for 1924.


Rammed Earth Walls For Buildings, U.S. Department Of Agriculture Aug 1923

Rammed Earth Walls For Buildings, U.S. Department Of Agriculture

Rammed Earth Collection

Earth has been used for building dwellings from time immemorial. One method of use, superior to others, and which was known to the Romans has been preserved by tradition .t o modern times. This method consists of ramming slightly moist, specially selected earth, without the addition of straw or other material, between movable forms, and is known by itsFrench name, " pise de terre," which means "rammed earth." Pise de terre is a reliable building material when properly handled and is admirably adapted to structures on farms distant from transport routes. Little information has been published on rammed earth in …


Late Summer Care Of The Corn Crop, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Jun 1923

Late Summer Care Of The Corn Crop, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on caring for corn crops during the late summer period. This information is provided through the guidance of the Agriculture Department.


Farm Sanitation, G. S. Weaver Jun 1923

Farm Sanitation, G. S. Weaver

SDSU Extension Circulars

Sanitation means to keep things clean, to be hygienic. Farm sanitation helps to preserve the health of domestic animals and indirectly the health of the people that live on the farm. Cleanliness, sunlight, fresh air and disinfectants are the important fact1ors in sanitation.


Corn Diseases And Insects, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Jun 1923

Corn Diseases And Insects, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on caring for corn crops through prevention of diseases and insect infestations. This information is provided through the guidance of the Agriculture Department.


Winter Vs. Summer Dairying, H. D. Mccullough, Horace M. Jones Apr 1923

Winter Vs. Summer Dairying, H. D. Mccullough, Horace M. Jones

SDSU Extension Circulars

Debate: ‘Resolved, That winter dairying is more profitable than summer dairying under present conditions in South Dakota.’


Care Of The Corn Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Apr 1923

Care Of The Corn Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

The care of the corn breeding plot during the summer is a very important part and a very large part of corn breeding work. It is by properly caring for the crop that we learn ignore of the habits of the plant and learn more of giving the plants the best of care. The early cultivation of the breeding plot cannot be over emphasized. It is only by the very best of care that one can expect to be successful with a corn breeding plot, and of all care given during the year, the early cultivation is by far the …


Cultivating The Corn Crop, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Apr 1923

Cultivating The Corn Crop, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on the aspect of the cultivation of the corn crop through the guidance of the Agricultural Department.


Decorative Stitched And Handmade Flowers, Azalea Linfield Apr 1923

Decorative Stitched And Handmade Flowers, Azalea Linfield

SDSU Extension Circulars

The decorations of a garment need not be elaborate or expensive. The elaborately decorated dress is often in poor taste. Simple embroidery or self-trimming add to the appearance of garments. A simple little hand touch will usually add distinction and charm. The most expensive gowns from the most exclusive shops are extremes in simplicity. The more decoration used on ready to wear garments usually the cheaper the garment. Decoration is too often used to hide inferior workmanship and poor quality. The decoration may make or mar the dress. The trimming used must look as though it belonged to the garment.


Cultivating The Potato Crop, George H. Valentine Apr 1923

Cultivating The Potato Crop, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

The cultivation of potatoes should begin as soon after the potatoes are planted as possible, but good cultivation is more easily accomplished by thoroughly preparing the land before planting.


Designing The Simple Blouse, May Kiethline Apr 1923

Designing The Simple Blouse, May Kiethline

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on the creation of a simple blouse through the guidance of the Home Economics Department.


Meal Planning, Mary A. Dolve Apr 1923

Meal Planning, Mary A. Dolve

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on food nutrition and factors that should be taken into consideration during meal planning. This information is provided through the guidance of the Home Economics Department.


Phases Of Poultry Work: Caponizing And Capons, Clara M. Sutter Apr 1923

Phases Of Poultry Work: Caponizing And Capons, Clara M. Sutter

SDSU Extension Circulars

No farmer in South Dakota would think of keeping all male animals for breeding purposes unless he had an opportunity to sell them to other breeders, for he ·would realize that the price on the open market would be much less than for castrated animals. It is a well-known fact that castration changes the male animal so that it is easily handled, less nervous and excitable, and more easily fattened. Therefore, all male sheep, hogs, cattle, and horses not need for breeding purposes are subjected to this operation while young.


Children's Clothing, May Kiethline Apr 1923

Children's Clothing, May Kiethline

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on of children’s clothing through the guidance of the Home Economics Department.


Phases Of Poultry Work: Diseases Of Young Chicks, Clara M. Sutter Apr 1923

Phases Of Poultry Work: Diseases Of Young Chicks, Clara M. Sutter

SDSU Extension Circulars

Feeding too soon, crowding, chilling, or overheating caused the death of many young chicks. Much loss is cause by saving the weak or crippled chicks which were not strong enough to get out of the shell by themselves. This is a mistake for by making these and watching carefully it has been found that about 2 percent live and these are never strong healthy chicks. They are the first to get disease, often spreading it among the healthy ones.


Dining Room Service And Etiquette, Mary A. Dolve Mar 1923

Dining Room Service And Etiquette, Mary A. Dolve

SDSU Extension Circulars

The success of a meal whether it is simple or elaborate depends to a large extent upon the appearance of the table and room in general. The dining room should be well aired and dusted before the table is set. Then the table should be carefully laid.


The Soil And Seed Bed For Corn, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Mar 1923

The Soil And Seed Bed For Corn, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on finding sufficient soil and seed beds to plant corn in through the guidance of the Agricultural Department.


Selecting And Treating Seed Potatoes, George H. Valentine Mar 1923

Selecting And Treating Seed Potatoes, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on selecting and then treating seed potatoes through the guidance of the Agricultural Department.


Selecting And Planting The Corn Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Mar 1923

Selecting And Planting The Corn Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on selecting and then planting a corn breeding plot through the guidance of the Agriculture Department.


Selecting And Preparing Seed For The Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Mar 1923

Selecting And Preparing Seed For The Breeding Plot, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

It is very important in the starting of corn breeding work to begin with the very best of seed. Naturally the selecting of seed and the preparation of it for planting must receive careful attention.


Planting The Potato Crop, George H. Valentine Mar 1923

Planting The Potato Crop, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on planting the potato crop and the role in which the potato planter plays. The information is provided through the guidance of the Agricultural Department.


Clothing Club Manual, Azalea Linfield Mar 1923

Clothing Club Manual, Azalea Linfield

SDSU Extension Circulars

To be well dressed is the legitimate ambition of every girl. Clothing was used primarily for physical comfort only, but now also serves as an adornment, adding or detracting from one’s charm. Clothing also reflects one’s character. With the amount of time and money allowed for the clothing of the average girl she may make herself attractive and add enjoyment to others.


Planting The Corn Crop, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Mar 1923

Planting The Corn Crop, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

Corn is America’s leading cereal crop and it is indeed necessary that there be adequate machinery for handling this crop. However, it is only by continuous efforts to insure good yields that modern corm machinery has been produced. Among these improved machines the corn planter is very important. To get the seed corn planted is of the greatest importance in securing a good crop. The corn grower must have equipment which is unexcelled to use for this operation. The modern farmer who is up-to-date assures himself that all seed corn used has a germination test of at least 98%. The …


1923 Little International Agricultural Exposition Catalog, Little International Agricultural Exposition South Dakota State University Feb 1923

1923 Little International Agricultural Exposition Catalog, Little International Agricultural Exposition South Dakota State University

Little International Agricultural Exposition Catalogs

No abstract provided.


Early History Of Poland Chine, Duroc-Jersey, Chester White And Hampshire Breeds Of Hogs, Paul P. Banker Feb 1923

Early History Of Poland Chine, Duroc-Jersey, Chester White And Hampshire Breeds Of Hogs, Paul P. Banker

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, includes information in regards to the history of hogs in Poland China, Duroc-Jersey, Chester White, and Hampshire history. This is provided through the guidance of the Agricultural Department during the year 1923.


The Runt Problem In Livestock, Paul P. Banker Feb 1923

The Runt Problem In Livestock, Paul P. Banker

SDSU Extension Circulars

Are runts a necessary evil or can they be largely, if not wholly, prevented? Several hundred practical stockmen were interviewed on this subject by the United States Department of Agriculture, and according to their opinions, based on experience, the runt problem can largely be prevented.


Cereals, Mary A. Dolve Feb 1923

Cereals, Mary A. Dolve

SDSU Extension Circulars

The grains used for food are called cereals, and form the most common and cheapest food stuff. From the table below it will be seen that cereals contain the ingredients of a mixed diet.


Definite Corn Breeding Plots, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine Feb 1923

Definite Corn Breeding Plots, Ralph E. Johnston, George H. Valentine

SDSU Extension Circulars

There is no certainty among plant breeders as regards the origin of the corn plant. Certain authorities claim that corn originated in Mexico from a cross between game grass and a cross between a sport of teosinte grass and the original plant. Regardless of the origin of the corn plant we are very sure that great strides have been made in the development of the corn plant and there is no reason why we should assume that further development will not take place.


Soft Cheese Making, Susan Z. Wilder Feb 1923

Soft Cheese Making, Susan Z. Wilder

SDSU Extension Circulars

In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, the information provided focuses on soft cheese making and instructions on how individual farmers should maintain a cleanliness on their farm. This information is guided by the Agricultural Department during the year 1923.


Hat Renovations, Azalea Linfield Feb 1923

Hat Renovations, Azalea Linfield

SDSU Extension Circulars

The practical woman of today must carefully plant the expenditure of her income so that it will cover the family needs. One way in which she can make a big saving is to make and remodel hats at home. Much left over material may be utilized in this way. Hats which already have been worn a season or two maybe remodeled to serve again, thus saving the purchase price of a new one.