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Modernizing farmhouses.

Description: Describes methods for updating farmhouses with modern conveniences.
Date: April 1936
Creator: Ashby, Wallace, b. 1890 & Nash, Walter H. (Walter Howard), 1896-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The farm garden.

Description: A guide to starting and cultivating a farm garden.
Date: 1936
Creator: Beattie, James H. (James Herbert), b. 1882 & Beattie, W. R. (William Renwick), b. 1870
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Tomatoes as a truck crop.

Description: Describes how to plant, cultivate, harvest, and transport tomatoes to be sold at market.
Date: July 1936
Creator: Beattie, W. R. (William Renwick), b. 1870
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Cattle grubs or heel flies with suggestions for their control.

Description: Describes the damage caused by cattle grubs and provides methods for their control.
Date: May 1936
Creator: Bishopp, F. C. (Fred Corry), 1884-1970; Laake, E. W. (Ernest William), 1887-1986 & Wells, R. W. (Roscoe Ward), b. 1890.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Game management on the farm.

Description: Describes ways that a farmer can support game on his land to make the best use of otherwise wasted land. Provides an overview of practical game management practices.
Date: October 1936
Creator: Darling, Jay N. (Jay Norwood), 1876-1962.; Sheldon, H. P. & Gabrielson, Ira Noel, 1889-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Home utilization of muscadine grapes.

Description: Describes the necessary equipment and procedures for making muscadine grape products at home on the farm.
Date: September 1936
Creator: Dearing, Charles
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Saving livestock from starvation on southwestern ranges.

Description: Describes methods for preventing livestock starvation due to drought or overstocking on ranges in the southwestern United States.
Date: 1936
Creator: Forsling, C. L. (Clarence Luther), b. 1893
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Growing and feeding grain sorghums.

Description: Describes the varieties of grain sorghum, and provides methods for planting and cultivating it effectively.
Date: December 1936
Creator: Martin, John H. (John Holmes), 1893-; Cole, John S. (John Selden) & Semple, Arthur T. (Arthur Truman), 1895-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Making and using cottage cheese in the home.

Description: Describes methods, ingredients, and equipment used for making cottage cheese at home. Includes several recipes.
Date: 1936
Creator: Matheson, K. J. (Kenneth Jesse), 1885-1940 & Hoover, Jessie M. (Jessie May)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preparation of eastern grapes for market.

Description: Describes the harvesting, packing, and handling of eastern grapes for the market. Discusses the leading production sections, the commercial varieties, inspection, packaging, and loading.
Date: 1936
Creator: Shaffer, B. E. (Bernice Eldon), 1892-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Dairy farming for beginners.

Description: Presents the factors to consider when deciding whether to start a dairy farm. Discusses markets, feed, capital, buildings, herd selection, record-keeping, and labor requirements.
Date: 1936
Creator: Shepherd, J. B. (Joseph Benjamin), 1892
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Spring-sown red oats.

Description: A guide to growing and harvesting spring-sown red oats in the southern half of the United States.
Date: 1936
Creator: Stanton, T. R. (Thomas Ray), b. 1885 & Coffman, Franklin A. (Franklin Arthur), 1892-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The use of bluegrass sod in the control of soil erosion.

Description: Describes how to obtain bluegrass and use it to control gullies and soil erosion. Includes plans for constructing a sod cutter.
Date: October 1936
Creator: Uhland, R. E. (Russel Edward), 1896-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Care of food in the home.

Description: Provides information about the causes of food spoilage and suggests methods for keeping foods in good condition.
Date: 1936
Creator: United States. Bureau of Home Economics.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Arbor day, its purpose and observance.

Description: Discusses Arbor Day as a holiday that recognizes the importance of United States forests and discusses a citizen's duty to preserve them and foster new growth of trees.
Date: November 1936
Creator: United States. Forest Service.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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