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- 8 steps in grading soybeans : under revised standards, effective September 1, 1949.
- An explanation of the process used by U.S. federal grain inspectors to grade soybeans. Factors include odor, weevil or garlic infestation, moisture, weight per bushel, foreign material, mixed colors, splits, and damage.
- 20-MM aircraft gun matériel M1 and M2.
- "In addition to a description of the 20-mm aircraft gun matériel M1 and M2, this manual contains technical information required for the identification, use, and care of the matériel."
- 38 ways to cut costs in the manufacture and sale of consumers' durable goods.
- Suggests cost savings strategies for manufacturers operating under war-time price regulations, with the goal of reducing their need for relief from the Office of Price Administration.
- 75-mm howitzer materiel.
- This is a World War II-era technical manual for the 75mm Howitzer. It contains information on use, maintenance, assembly, and other aspects of this weapon.
- Adobe or sun-dried brick for farm buildings.
- Describes an efficient method of making and using adobe in the form of sun-dried bricks; describes how adobe bricks can be used in different parts of a building, such as: the roof, the boundary walls, the foundation, etc.
- Advanced map and aerial photograph reading.
- "The purpose of this manual is to provide a text on advanced map and aerial photograph reading for military personnel who throughly understand the basic material in FM 21-25." (Page 1.)
- Aerial photography.
- A training manual designed to teach aerial photography for military purposes.
- Aircraft engines.
- Discusses the principles, classification, description, and construction of internal combustion engines used in military aircraft. Includes instructions for storage of engines.
- Aircraft hardware and materials.
- Describes the types of "materials and hardware used in aircraft construction and repair."
- Aircraft induction, fuel and oil systems.
- Describes aircraft engine systems, fuels, and lubricants.
- 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.
- 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."
- 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.
- Airship aerodynamics.
- "This manual is designed as a text for the instruction of airship student pilots .... to give the knowledge of aerodynamics essential to the operation of [lighter than air aircraft]."(Page 2.)
- Alfalfa varieties in the United States.
- Describes the different types of alfalfa grown in the United States.
- The Angora goat.
- Describes the characteristics, benefits, and uses of the Angora goat. Discusses methods of managing goats on the range.
- Antiaircraft artillery field manual : examination for gunners.
- Outlines the scope of the examination for gunners, to be taken by U.S. Army personnel, U.S. Military Academy cadets, members of R.O.T.C. units, and C.M.T.C. trainees.
- Antiaircraft artillery field manual : formations and inspections.
- "The purpose of this manual is to prescribe formations and procedures for anti-aircraft artillery units and for ceremonies and inspections."
- Apple blotch.
- Describes the disease of apple blotch, how it spreads, and ways to control it.
- Apple Growing East of the Mississippi River.
- Describes the various factors that should be taken into consideration when developing and maintaining apple orchards, including: types of soil, climate conditions, the selecting and handling of young trees, the use of fertilizers, methods of pruning and spraying, and methods of repelling pests.
- Apple-orchard renovation.
- Describes various methods for maximizing the quality and output of apple orchards.
- Applied physics for airplane mechanics.
- Describes basic principles of physics for use in the training of airplane mechanics.
- Armored infantry battalion.
- Describes "the tactical employment of the armored infantry battalion, both as part of a larger force, and when acting independently."
- Armored infantry company.
- Describes the organization, tactics, and techniques of the armored infantry rifle company.
- Army ground forces light aviation.
- "This manual is a guide for the military personnel of Army Ground Forces units who are concerned with organic light aviation. It describes the training, tactical employment, administration, maintenance, and supply of Army Ground Forces light aviation" (p. 1). The index begins on page 171.
- Army medical supply depot.
- A guide for army medical supply depot personnel. Discusses establishment, operation, organization, employment, and training standards.
- Army-Navy manual of military government and civil affairs.
- A general guide for U.S. armed forces instituting military government in occupied areas.
- The band.
- Provides guidance on the organization and duties of the military band.
- Barracks, portable, prefrabricated, 20' x 48' steel (channel frame) insulated : procedure for erecting.
- Provides step by step instructions for the erection of prefabricated Army buildings and possible additional units. Provides a list of parts and markings.
- Bean Growing in Northern Idaho, Eastern Washington, and Eastern Oregon.
- Describes best practices for profitable bean-growing in the northwestern United States.
- Beef-cattle production in the range area.
- Describes methods for successfully breeding and raising beef cattle in the range area of the western United States.
- The beet leafhopper and its control on beets grown for seed in Arizona and New Mexico.
- Describes the threat of the beet leafhopper, and methods to control the pest in order to protect beets grown for seed.
- The biology and control of the sorghum midge.
- Describes the life cycle of the sorghum midge, its history in the United States, the damage it can cause to plants, and the steps farmers can take to control the pest and its damage.
- Biology of the seed-corn maggot in the coastal plain of the South Atlantic states
- Describes the seed-corn maggot of the south Atlantic states at different stages of life, its history, and its habits.
- Black Walnut for Timber and Nuts.
- A guide to growing black walnut trees for timber, nut crops, or ornamental use.
- Blackleg : its nature, cause, and prevention.
- Describes blackleg, a livestock disease. Explains how to recognize, treat, and prevent it.
- Blackout of Poultry Houses and Dairy Barns.
- Provides detailed instructions for the farmer who wishes to continue his regular routine in the event of a War Department issued blackout notice. Discusses the importance of readiness and the use of existing materials due to war related shortages.
- Blueberries.
- Discusses aspects of blueberry production in the United States from planting through harvesting and marketing, and examines different types of blueberries.
- Breaking and Training Colts.
- Describes methods training horses for farm use. Includes training or control methods for driving, riding, shoeing, and throwing.
- Browning machine gun caliber .50, M2, aircraft, fixed and flexible.
- "In addition to a description of the Browning machine gun, caliber .50, M2, aircraft, fixed and flexible, this manual contains technical information required for the identification, use, and care of the materiel."
- Bur-clover cultivation and utilization.
- Describes the different methods of cultivating bur-clover for use as a fertilizer and for other purposes, including use as a cover and green-manure crop or for use in pastures. Also describes the varieties of bur-clover and the insects that prey upon them.
- Business records for poultry keepers.
- Describes business methods to help poultry keepers with their production and marketing issues, discusses record-keeping methods, and includes suggestions to improve efficiency of a farmer's poultry business.
- Cardiograph, portable.
- A guide to the operation and maintenance of the portable electrocardiograph.
- Care and management of farm work horses.
- Describes how to successfully manage and care for work horses on the farm to maximize serviceability and profitability.
- Care and repair of mowers and binders.
- A guide to repairing and maintaining farm mowers and binders.
- Care of damaged shade trees.
- Discusses the important role shade trees play in camouflaging property. Explains the ways in which shade trees can become damaged and provides advice for repairing them in the event of damage.
- Cavalry drill regulations, horse.
- Describes mounted drill for horse cavalry units and organizations.
- Cavalry drill regulations, mechanized.
- Prescribes drills for general use by any type of mechanized cavalry unit. Also provides instructions for conducting ceremonies and inspections.