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- Cardiograph, portable.
- A guide to the operation and maintenance of the portable electrocardiograph.
- Gasoline stoves and burners
- Provides instructions for the operation and maintenance of gasoline stoves and burners used as sources of heat in medical equipment, such as sterilizers, autoclaves, incubators, and a distilling apparatus. Contains descriptions of the major units and their functions.
- Cavalry reconnaissance troop, mechanized.
- "The scope of the manual includes discussion and illustration of organization, equipment, training, and methods of employment of the mechanized cavalry reconnaissance troop and its components, designed to simplify and speed training and to facilitate understanding of basic doctrine."
- Physiological aspects of flying.
- "The purpose of this manual is to endeavor to explain in everyday terms the various physical and physiological problems that arise during flying, and to give in detail the latest knowledge of proved solutions to these problems." (--Page 2.)
- Vocational teaching.
- "This manual is designed to help officers in the armed forces, enlisted men, or civilian instructors who are to teach for the first time." Discusses student characteristics, various aspects of teaching, and testing.
- Construction of weather maps, charts and diagrams
- "This supplement outlines in detail the methods for plotting of observation data, for entry of analysis, and for preparation of supplementary maps, charts, and diagrams for all Army Air Forces weather stations."
- Airplane structures.
- Describes structural details of service airplanes used by the Army Air Corps, sufficient for personnel to perform inspection and maintenance of their equipment.
- Aircraft mechanics tools.
- A manual for the beginning airplane mechanic. Discusses the proper use and care of tools.
- Aircraft radio shop practice.
- Discusses maintenance and repair of the component parts of aircraft radio equipment, and the correct use of tools.
- Maintenance policies, publications, and forms.
- Designed to familiarize Army Air Forces personnel with publications, forms, and policies, in order to ensure efficient aircraft maintenance and standardized practices.
- Welcome to the cherry blossoms.
- A brochure describing the history and locations of cherry trees in Washington, D.C.
- The cherry blossoms, Washington DC
- A brochure and map describing the history and locations of Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C.
- Serological water baths : items 4479008 and 4480008.
- A guide to the operation of standard gable type water baths suitable for Wassermann or serological inactivation work.
- Dairying in the South.
- A guide to dairy farming for new farmers in the South, for the purpose of improving the quality of their products.
- Good pastures.
- A guide to improving pastures for the purpose of increasing production during wartime.
- Seeding summer ranges in eastern Oregon and Washington
- Describes the benefits and methods of range seeding, and provides a guide to seeding for various range types.
- Scouting, patrolling, and sniping.
- Discusses the relationship between Army scouts and their commanders, and the implementation of successful combat plans. Also discusses the role of snipers in disrupting the enemy's operations.
- Engineer field manual : engineer troops.
- "This manual is designed to serve as a general reference on engineer organization. It covers the mission, classification, organization, equipment, armament, and training of engineer units."
- Aircraft woodwork.
- Discusses woodworking in aircraft manufacturing in general, and in detail the characteristics of wood, the glue and hardware necessary, hand tools and machines, as well as repair of the aircraft.
- Airplane inspection guide.
- "The purpose of this manual is to furnish to mechanics, inspectors, and other personnel, ..., the necessary information relative to the inspection of airplanes, airplane engines, and auxiliary equipment."
- Harmonization of aircraft fixed guns and sights.
- A handbook for aircraft armorers, describing the fundamentals of using aircraft gun sights.
- Growing Nursery Stock of Southern Pines.
- Describes the steps for growing southern pine seedlings from nursery stock; discusses the proper methods for sowing, watering, and weeding.
- Effects of feeds and saw speeds on cotton turn-out and quality.
- Leaflet discussing the effect of seed role density and the speed of the ginning process on cotton quality. Argues for quality rather than quantity in cotton ginning.
- Production of Pumpkins and Squashes.
- Describes the varieties of squashes and pumpkins, their many uses, the requirements for their growth, and proper storage practices.
- Fats and Oils for Cooking and Table Use.
- Provides information about different kinds of fats and oils, their cost, and uses in cooking.
- Disease-Resistant Varieties of Vegetables for the Home Garden.
- Discusses a variety of vegetables that are most resistant to disease and can be grown at home.
- Grafting-Wax Melter.
- Discusses the grafting of horticultural plants to protect wounds. Describes methods and equipment for grafting wax.
- Blueberries.
- Discusses aspects of blueberry production in the United States from planting through harvesting and marketing, and examines different types of blueberries.
- Culture of Orchids.
- Describes the different types of orchids, and the proper environment for growing orchids successfully.
- The Horn Fly and Its Control.
- Describes the life cycle and of the horn fly, the damage it causes to livestock, and steps for controlling it.
- How to Keep and Increase Black Grama on Southwestern Ranges.
- Describes the benefits of having black grama on ranges in the Southwestern United States, as well as how to use and manage it.
- Dwarf Fruits.
- Describes methods for propagating dwarf fruit trees, and the steps necessary to maintain them.
- Rhubarb Forcing.
- Describes methods of forcing rhubarb, using methods developed in Massachusetts and Michigan.
- Production of Garlic.
- Discusses garlic as a crop in terms of its different varieties, the steps for preparing land, cultivating, harvesting, cleaning, and shipping garlic for the market.
- Eliminating Bats From Buildings.
- Describes the habits of bats and possible places they choose to live, including houses. Provides various methods for repelling them. Argues against killing bats except as a last resort.
- Controlling Kidney Worms in Swine in the Southern States.
- Describes the life cycle of the kidney worm and explains how to control the worm in swine in the southern United States.
- Trichinosis: A Disease Caused by Eating Raw Pork.
- Describes the life cycle and treatment for trichnosis, a parasitic worm that humans ingest when eating pork that has not been properly cooked.
- Production of Salsify or Vegetable-Oyster.
- Introduces salsify and its varieties, and discusses ways to cultivate, store, cook, and sell it.
- Production of Chicory and Endive.
- Discusses the characteristics of chicory and endive, and describes the steps necessary to successfully produce them.
- Production of Spinach.
- Describes characteristics and varieties of spinach, and provides farmers with recommendations for soils, fertilizers, cultivating, and harvesting it.
- Sash Greenhouses.
- Describes sash greenhouses. Provides plans for constructing and heating greenhouses.
- Strawberry Clover.
- Describes the growth of strawberry clover in fields, its benefits and tolerance, and steps for planting, cultivating, and seed production.
- Eradication of the Cultivated Black Currant in White Pine Regions.
- Describes how black currant plants help spread blister rust and the steps that can be taken to prevent blister rust among white pines by eradicating black currant.
- Planting Southern Pines.
- Describes different types of southern pines, how to plant stock, and maintaining the trees as they continue to grow.
- Quince Growing.
- Provides information about growing quince, including soil requirements, propagation, varieties, planting and care of trees, and insect and disease control.
- The Ryegrasses.
- Describes different kinds of ryegrass, the best climate and soil for its growth, and the steps a farmer should take for successful hay and pasture growth.
- The Oriental Persimmon.
- Describes the characteristics and varieties of oriental persimmon trees, and the steps for planting, cultivating, and maintaining their successful growth.
- Centipedes and Millipedes in the House.
- Describes the different types of centipedes and millipedes found in the home, and methods for control.
- Breeds of chickens for meat and egg production.
- Describes the characteristics of the different breeds of chicken that are used for the production of meat and eggs.
- Grasshoppers : a new look at an ancient enemy.
- Describes the damage grasshoppers cause to crops, how to identify different species, how they develop, and where and how they live. With this information as a background, the final section describes how to control them.