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Advanced map and aerial photograph reading.

Description: "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.)
Date: December 1944
Creator: United States. War Department.
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Aircraft woodwork.

Description: 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.
Date: December 22, 1942
Creator: United States. War Department.
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Barberry eradication in stem rust control: wheat, oats, barley, rye.

Description: Discusses the spread of stem rust in wheat, oats, barley, and rye due to the presence of certain species of barberry bushes; discusses eradication of these barberry bushes to control stem rust.
Date: December 1957
Creator: United States. Plant Pest Control Division.
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Cattle Warts.

Description: A description of the virus that causes cattle warts, and methods of control.
Date: December 1958
Creator: United States. Agricultural Research Service.
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Child's self-help overall.

Description: This document contains recommendations for the construction of a child's self-help overall, designed for freedom of movement and easy dressing.
Date: December 1948
Creator: Scott, Clarice L. (Clarice Louisba), b. 1899
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Commercial production of greenhouse tomatoes.

Description: Explains how to successfully grow tomatoes in a greenhouse environment.
Date: December 1958
Creator: Porte, William S. (William Solomon), 1891- & Smith, Floyd F. (Floyd Franklin), 1900-
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The common white wheats.

Description: Describes winter and spring varieties of white wheats and their production in the United States.
Date: December 1922
Creator: Clark, J. Allen (Jacob Allen), b. 1888; Martin, John H. (John Holmes), 1893- & Leighty, C. E. (Clyde Evert), b. 1882
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Control of the sugar beet nematode.

Description: Presents information on the value of certain crops that are generally used in rotations; and discusses the life history, distribution, and host plants of the nematode, as well as how it spreads.
Date: December 1952
Creator: Thorne, Gerald, 1890-
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Corrugation Irrigation.

Description: Describes the corrugation irrigation process and explains how to implement this layout to irrigate close-growing crops.
Date: December 1954
Creator: Stanley, William R.
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The culture and use of sorghums for forage.

Description: Discusses the importance and value of sorghums as compared to other forage crops. Describes sorghum varieties, methods of planting, cultivation, harvesting, and disease and insect control.
Date: December 1955
Creator: Martin, John H. (John Holmes), 1893- & Stephens, J. C.
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The European starling in the United States.

Description: Describes the life cycle of the European starling, its beneficial and harmful qualities, and methods for its control.
Date: December 1928
Creator: Kalmbach, E. R. (Edwin Richard), 1884-
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Farm slaughtering and use of lamb and mutton.

Description: Describes the use of lamb and mutton in meals, and methods for slaughtering, butchering, and preparing it. Discusses the reasons for its limited use.
Date: December 1920
Creator: Potts, C. G.
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Fireproofing Christmas Trees.

Description: Describes the use of fire-resisting chemicals as a way to reduce the fire hazard of Christmas trees.
Date: December 1939
Creator: Leatherman, Martin, 1902-
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Frost and the prevention of frost damage.

Description: Describes how frost forms and what can be done to protect farm equipment and plants during a frost.
Date: December 1940
Creator: Young, Floyd D. (Floyd Dillon), 1890-
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The gipsy moth and the brown-tail moth.

Description: Describes methods of controlling the gypsy and browntail moths, as well as government efforts to prevent widespread defoliation.
Date: December 1930
Creator: Burgess, A. F. (Albert Franklin), 1873-
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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-
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Growing rye.

Description: Discusses the adaptation of rye, types and varieties of rye, and the practical uses of rye.
Date: December 1959
Creator: Briggle, L. W. (Leland Wilson), 1920-
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The Guinea Fowl.

Description: Describes the types of guinea fowl and their characteristics .
Date: December 1953
Creator: United States. Agricultural Research Administration. Poultry Section.
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