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Horseshoeing.

Description: Describes the anatomy and characteristics of a horse's foot and hoof. Discusses proper shoeing methods, with the intention of helping horse owners avoid the consequences of improper shoeing.
Date: 1906
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Insecticides and Fungicides: Chemical Composition and Effectiveness of Certain Preparations.

Description: Describes several pest-control products sold at the turn of the 20th century, including branded products and generic mixtures in use at the time. Provides buying advice to merchants and potential purchasers of those pesticides and fungicides.
Date: 1902
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Marketing Live Stock.

Description: A guide to buying and selling practices in livestock markets, domestic and foreign. Includes an overview of stock transport methods.
Date: 1906
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Meats: Composition and Cooking.

Description: Discusses the composition of different types of meat, their texture and flavor, the cuts, and how to prepare them. Includes detailed composition and calorie charts.
Date: 1908
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Pineapple Growing.

Description: A guide to pineapple farming, including planting, gathering, disease control, shipping, and selling.
Date: 1906
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Poultry Raising on the Farm.

Description: A guide for the poultry breeder. Discusses bird varieties, care and housing, feeding, and the advantages of farm poultry raising.
Date: 1901
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Raising sheep for mutton.

Description: A guide to raising sheep for mutton, including a discussion of meat cutting and production costs.
Date: 1908
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Saltbushes.

Description: Discusses varieties of foreign and native salt-bushes, how they are grown, and their value as drought-resistant plants for livestock forage.
Date: 1900
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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