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Care and Repair of Farm Implements: No. 5, Grain Separators: "An enormous waste of grain and great loss of time result every year through the inefficient work of thrashing machines that are not properly repaired and put in thorough working condition before the beginning of the working season.... The separator should be overhauled at the close of the thrashing season or during the winter, needed parts ordered, and necessary repairs and adjustments made. This will tend to lengthen the life of the machine, and prevent loss of time and money from breakdowns at the busy season. This bulletin gives instructions for overhauling and adjusting separators which will reduce to the minimum the losses and delays from breakdowns during the operating season." -- p. 2
Care of Food in the Home: Report discussing the proper methods of handling and preserving food. Topics discussed include mold, flies, dust, pet hair and dander, cold storage techniques, and disinfectants. Includes an index.
The Care of Milk and Its Use in the Home: Report discussing the proper handling of milk in homes and the nutritional content of milk. The bulletin is divided into three parts: 1) The Care of Milk in the Home, 2) The Home Pasteurization of Milk, 3) Food Value of Milk.
The Care of Milk and Its Use in the Home: Revised edition. Report discussing the proper handling of milk in homes and the nutritional content of milk. The bulletin is divided into three parts: 1) The Care of Milk in the Home, 2) The Home Pasteurization of Milk, 3) Food Value of Milk.
The Carpet Beetle or "Buffalo Moth": Report discussing the carpet beetle (also known as the buffalo moth) and its geographic distribution, life cycle, habits, and methods for exterminating it.
Castration of Young Pigs: "This publication deals with castration, or the removal of the essential organs of male pigs. The objects of castration are to prevent reproduction, to increase fattening propensity, to better the quality of the meat of the animal, and to help insure docility. Every farmer should be competent to castrate pigs, as the losses from the operation are as a rule not very heavy and could be reduced by exercising care and attention." -- title page
Catalogue of Early Books on Music (Before 1800): Book cataloging books about music that were published before 1800. It lists them alphabetically by author and includes the title, call number, and physical description.
The Catalpa Sphinx: This report discusses the catalpa sphinx, a moth which in its larval or caterpillar stage of development is highly destructive to trees. Special attention is given to a discussion of this insect's life cycle and natural enemies as well as measures for controlling it.
Cattle-Fever Ticks and Methods of Eradication: This bulletin discusses the cattle-fever tick and methods for controlling it. Possible methods include dipping, pasture rotation, and arsenical dips. The life history of the tick is also discussed.
Cattle Scab and Methods of Control and Eradication: "Cattle scab can be eradicated by dipping or spraying, but dipping is the better method of treatment. Lime-sulphur dips, nicotine dips, and crude-petroleum dips are efficacious. Methods of preparing and using these dips are described and the intervals between dippings and the conditions under which the various dips may safely be used for the different kinds of scab are discussed. Also, plans of cattle-dipping plants and directions for building vats and dipping cattle are given." -- p. 2
Cereal Crops in the Panhandle of Texas: "It is the aim of this paper to tell the farmer, landowner, or prospective settler what has been learned about the cereal crops through cereal investigations in the Texas Panhandle.... The crops that are discussed in this paper are wheat, emmer, spelt, rye, oats, barley, and proso. Brief mention is made of the grain sorghums and corn, which are discussed more fully in other available bulletins." -- title page. Topics include the climate and soil of the Texas Panhandle, seed preparation, winter and spring grains, and planting instructions.
Cereal Smuts and the Disinfection of Seed Grain: "This bulletin is published for the purpose of providing a condensed but complete source of up-to-date information for practical use in controlling cereal smuts by means of the most generally approved methods for the disinfection of seed grain.... Corn, wheat, rye, barley, oats, sorghum (including kafir and broom corn), and millet smuts are described and illustrated with photographs." -- p. 2
The Chalcis-Fly in Alfalfa Seed: "The clover-seed chalcis fly which is generally termed the alfalfa-seed chalcis-fly by alfalfa-seed growers, has been increasing so rapidly that its destructive work is now causing a large annual loss, and in some sections even threatening the production of alfalfa seed.... This bulletin will serve to give the alfalfa-seed grower a general knowledge of the chalcis-fly, together with such information as will direct him in adopting measures for reducing the large annual loss due to it work." -- p. 1-2
Checklist of United States Public Documents, 1789-1909, Third Edition Revised and Enlarged, Volume 1, Lists of Congressional and Departmental Publications: This listing is "an approximately complete checklist of all public documents issued by the United States Government during the first century and a quarter of its history." (p. vii) List of bureaus, departments, divisions, offices, etc. starts on page 1683.
Cheese and Its Economical Uses in the Diet: "Cheese is one of the important agricultural products of the United States and a f foodstuff used in a larger or smaller quantity in nearly every American home. It seemed desirable to study its relative nutritive value and the ways in which it may be prepared for the table." -- p. 2. Includes many recipes that use cheese as an essential ingredient.
The Chinch Bug: Report discussing the chinch bug, an insect which is known to destroy grain crops. The insect's life cycle, habits, and predators are discussed as well as methods for controlling it.
The Choice of Crops for Alkali Land: "The object of this bulletin is to bring to the attention of owners of alkali land the crop plants which are most likely to give satisfactory results. It can not be too emphatically stated that crop production on such soils is at best precarious. For this reason and because the alkali resistance of plants depends upon many varying conditions, it is impossible to offer more than suggestions as to what crops are best worth trying." -- p. 5-6. Topics discussed include the effects of alkali upon plant growth, plants well-adapted to alkaline soils, and alkali resistance in different types of plants.
Citrus-Fruit Improvement: How to Secure and Use Tree-Performance Records: "Many California citrus growers have reported in recent years that they were securing lower yields of fruit per acre than in the earlier history of their industry. Complaint also has been made that an increasing proportion of the fruit of the leading commercial varieties of oranges and lemons was abnormal or 'off type' in size, form, color, smoothness of skin, or other important characteristics.... The results obtained in bud-selection experiments carried on during the past five years indicate that by top-working with buds from those having consistently good records for productiveness and quality the inferior or 'drone' trees of such varieties as Washington Navel and Valencia oranges can be made productive and profitable. This bulletin describes the methods that have been found effective and practicable in locating the desirable and undesirable trees in groves and for transforming the latter when found." -- p. 2
The City Home Garden: "Fresh vegetables for an average family may be grown upon a large back yard or city lot.... Thousands of acres of idle land that may be used for gardens are still available within the boundaries of our large cities. Some of the problems that confront the city gardener are more difficult than those connected with the farm garden, and it is the object of this bulletin to discuss these problems from a practical standpoint." -- p. 2. Soil preparation, tools, seeding, watering, diseases and pests, and space issues are all discussed and brief descriptions of several vegetables are given.
City Smoke Ordinances and Smoke Abatement: From Introduction: "In connection with the fuel investigations conducted by the Bureau of Mines much information has been accumulated as to the smoke abatement activities in various cities. The essential features of the information are presented in this report, which, it is believed, will be of public interest and benefit, especially to those communities that are just beginning organized effort to abate unnecessary smoke."
The Classification and Grading of Cotton: "The objects of grading and classifying cotton are to aid (1) in determining the comparative values of the different qualities and (2) in describing the cotton so as to make buying and selling easier when there are no samples. With the present methods of buying cotton...the grade practically determines the price that is received by the producer." -- p. 1-2. The bulletin introduces the grades by name, explains the factors that influence the grade, discusses grade standards, and provides cost and pricing information for grades and markets.
Classification of American Upland Cotton: This report discusses the classification system and standards for American Upland cotton with regard to grade, color, length, and character.
Coal-Mine Accidents in the United States and Foreign Countries: From Introduction: "The lack of comparable and accurate statistics of coal-mine accidents in the united States as a whole led the Bureau of Mines in 1911 to undertake the collection of such data. The mining departments of the leading foreign coal-producing countries have long taken cognizance of the importance of statistics. The bureau feels that in presenting the tables embodied in this report it is offering the and comparable statistics of coal-min accidents for the country as a whole that have ever been published."
Coal-Mine Fatalities in the United States, 1870-1914: with Statistics of Coal Production, Labor, and Mining Methods, by States and Calendar Years: Report published by the U.S. Bureau of Mines which is a compilation of fatal accidents in coal mines located in the United States along with notes and data about the number and causes of the fatalities. The statistics are organized according to the calendar year and divided by location to improve analysis.
Coals Available for the Manufacture of Illuminating Gas: From Introduction General Statement: "The investigations were so directed as to permit the testing of coals from different parts of the united States. The results show that certain coals from which good yields of gas had been expected can not be considered as available for illuminating-gas manufacture, whereas other coals give promise and should investigated further. The data contained in this report are the outcome of the cooperative work at the laboratory mentioned during parts of the years 1908 and 1909."
Cockroaches: Report discussing the life cycle, habits, and natural enemies of the cockroach, as well as methods for destroying and controlling it.
The Coke Industry of the United States as Related to the Foundry: From Introduction: "The present bulletin, published by the Bureau of Mines because of the analyzing and testing of fuels have been transferred from the Geographical Survey to the Bureau of Mines, briefly reviews the status of the coke industry, some features of practice in the use of coke in the foundry, the probable happenings of a cupola heat, and the reasons for modifying charging practice so that a particular coke can be used to best advantage."
Coking of Illinois Coals: From Scope of Report: "The first part of this report outlines the present factors in the problem of coking Illinois coals and points out the future prospects. The second part of this report deals with the character of Illinois coals, their nature, physical properties, and chemical composition. The last part describes the tests made and gives detailed results."
Collection and Preservation of Plant Material for Use in the Study of Agriculture: "The purpose of this bulletin is to suggest methods of collecting, preparing, mounting, and preserving plant specimens of various sorts which can be used by teachers of agriculture. To instructors in agriculture who have had special training along these lines, doubtless many of the suggestions here given will seem superfluous; but there are many teachers who are called upon to teach agriculture who have not had such training, and who will doubtless welcome specific information as to how to prepare the materials needed for illustration and demonstration purposes in the classroom." -- title page
Comb Honey: Report discussing best practices for producing comb honey, including techniques for producing it at minimal cost and preferred equipment. There is little discussion of general beekeeping practices since the bulletin is intended for experienced beekeepers.
Combustion of Coal and Design of Furnaces: From Purpose and scope of Investigations: "The combustion investigations of bureau are carried on in two parts. One part is the study of the process of combustion in the fuel bed as affected by the rate of supplying air through the fuel bed, by the character of the fuel as regards structure and composition, by the thickness of fuel bed, by the method of feeding the coal and the air and by the method of heating the coal. The second part of the investigation is the study of the process of combustion of the gases and other combustible rising from the fuel bed in the combustion space, after a sufficient quantity of air has been added. The results of the study are given in this report."
Commercial Comb-Honey Production: This bulletin details the process for producing honey which is marketed in its original honeycomb and discusses the equipment needed, management of bees, and collection of the honeycombs.
Commercial Deductions from Comparisons of Gasoline and Alcohol Tests on Internal-Combustion Engines: From Introduction: "The following report is a summary of the commercial results which were obtained from 2,000 tests conducted by technologic branch of the United States Geological Survey at St. Louis, Mo., and Norfolk, Va., in 1907 and 1908, under the technical supervision of R.H. Fernald, engineer in charge of the producer-gas section."
Commercial Evaporation and Drying of Fruits: This bulletin gives methods and instructions for drying and evaporating fruits. Among the methods discussed are drying by kiln, artificial heat, and the sun. Details for market preparation are also provided. Apples, peaches, pears, cherries, prunes, apricots, and berries are fruits which may be dried.
The Commercial Grading, Packing, and Shipping of Cantaloupes: "Particular attention should be given to the proper picking of cantaloupes, so that they will carry to the markets in the best possible condition. As in the case of all perishable fruits, cantaloupes should be handled rapidly and with care throughout all the operations of harvesting, grading, packing, and loading on the cars, so as to avoid general deterioration or bruises with consequent decay."
Commercial Handling, Grading, and Marketing of Potatoes: This report discusses best practices for handling, grading, and shipping potatoes to market to ensure minimal losses to the crop.
The Commercial Trend of the Producer-Gas Power Plant in the United States: From Introduction: "In investigating general problems that relate to the fuel resources of this country, and in testing fuels belonging to or for the use of the Government, the Bureau of Mines has given considerable attention to the efficiency and economic value of producer-gas power plants. This feeling of commercial decadence has become so general that the facts gleaned from an inspection of the summaries and charts presented in this bulletin will undoubtedly surprise those who have regarded the immediate downfall of the producer as inevitable."
Common Birds of Southeastern United States in Relation to Agriculture: This report discusses birds commonly found in the southeastern United States with special regard to their diets and the impact these birds have on agriculture and insects in this region.
Common Birds of Southeastern United States in Relation to Agriculture: Revised edition. This report discusses birds commonly found in the southeastern United States with special regard to their diets and the impact these birds have on agriculture and insects in this region.
The Common Cabbage Worm: This report discusses the common cabbage worm, the caterpillar of the white butterfly (pieris rapae), which feeds upon and destroys cabbage in the United States. Topics discussed include this insect's life cycle, natural enemies, and the methods for controlling it.
The Common Mealybugs and Its Control in California: "No one method for the control of the common mealybug can be recommended under all conditions. The remedy or remedies to be used will depend upon whether the trees are in house lots or orchards, whether few or many, and the infestation light or severe. In the case of severe infestation it will depend also upon the kind of fruit. This insect infests oranges of all varieties, grapefruit, lemons, and all other kinds of citrus fruit grown in California, causing deformity, weakening and dropping of much immature fruit, and the discoloration and weakening of the rind of the fruit maturing. This bulletin discusses the three remedies which have been widely used; namely, fumigation, spraying, and the artificial spread of insect enemies, points out the sphere of usefulness of each method, and shows, on pages 14-15, how they may be combined so as to secure complete control." -- p. 2
The Common Mole of the Eastern United States: Report discussing the common mole of the eastern United States, its living and breeding habits, diet, and methods for exterminating it.
The Common Mole of the Eastern United States: Revised edition. Report discussing the common mole of the eastern United States, its living and breeding habits, diet, and methods for exterminating it.
Common White Grubs: "The present publication is merely intended to give a brief summary of the life history and habits of [common white grubs], as now understood, together with the best known means of controlling them." -- p. 2.
The Community Egg Circle: Report promoting the formation of community egg circles (or associations). Delivery and marketing of the eggs are discussed. Includes recommendations for the association's structure, organization, and constitution.
The Community Fair: This bulletin describes how to organize a community fair in rural agricultural areas. The purpose of these fairs is to exhibit and recognize local achievement in any number of areas, but particularly in agricultural and domestic work. In addition to providing instructions for organizing and judging exhibitions, prizes, expenses, and the role of county fairs (in relation to community fairs) are discussed.
Companies B, C, and D, Twenty-Fifth United States Infantry. Report of the Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry Relative to the Shooting Affray at Brownsville, Tex. August 13-14, 1906 by Soldiers of Companies B, C, and D Twenty-Fifth United States Infantry: Volume 1: Report of the United States Army regarding events during the Brownsville (Tex.) Affair including documentation and transcripts of the court proceedings of the court of inquiry appointed to hear and report upon all charges and testimony relating to the shooting affray which took place at Brownsville, Texas.
Companies B, C, and D, Twenty-Fifth United States Infantry. Report of the Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry Relative to the Shooting Affray at Brownsville, Tex. August 13-14, 1906 by Soldiers of Companies B, C, and D Twenty-Fifth United States Infantry: Volume 2: Report of the United States Army regarding events during the Brownsville (Tex.) Affair including documentation and transcripts of the court proceedings of the court of inquiry appointed to hear and report upon all charges and testimony relating to the shooting affray which took place at Brownsville, Texas.
Companies B, C, and D, Twenty-Fifth United States Infantry. Report of the Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry Relative to the Shooting Affray at Brownsville, Tex. August 13-14, 1906 by Soldiers of Companies B, C, and D Twenty-Fifth United States Infantry: Volume 3: Report of the United States Army regarding events during the Brownsville (Tex.) Affair including documentation and transcripts of the court proceedings of the court of inquiry appointed to hear and report upon all charges and testimony relating to the shooting affray which took place at Brownsville, Texas.
Companies B, C, and D, Twenty-Fifth United States Infantry. Report of the Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry Relative to the Shooting Affray at Brownsville, Tex. August 13-14, 1906 by Soldiers of Companies B, C, and D Twenty-Fifth United States Infantry: Volume 4: Report of the United States Army regarding events during the Brownsville (Tex.) Affair including documentation and transcripts of the court proceedings of the court of inquiry appointed to hear and report upon all charges and testimony relating to the shooting affray which took place at Brownsville, Texas.

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