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The soil that went to town.

Description: Describes the problem of soil erosion and methods for its prevention, in an elementary story format.
Date: November 1952
Creator: Gee, C. W. (Chester Wilson), 1904-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fire-protective construction on the farm.

Description: Describes the damage that can occur to property and people as a result of fire; and discusses various farm construction projects that prevent a fire or offer protection should a fire occur.
Date: April 1939
Creator: United States. Bureau of Chemistry and Soils.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Planning the farm for profit and stability.

Description: Discusses the benefits of farm planning for saving labor, conserving soil, and landscaping for enjoyment, and increasing profitability and stability of the farm.
Date: 1963
Creator: Johnson, Neil W. (Neil William), 1901- & Parsons, Merton S. (Merton Stanley), 1907-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Protecting Field Borders.

Description: A guide to establishing borders for farm fields, in order to allow for drainage, to prevent woodland encroachment, and to provide wildlife protection.
Date: December 1939
Creator: Davison, Verne E. (Verne Elbert), 1904-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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How to Build a Farm Pond.

Description: Describes the steps necessary to build a pond on farmland, including surveying land, testing the soil, building a spillway, and maintaining the pond.
Date: September 1949
Creator: Atkinson, Walter S., 1905-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Farm buildings from home-grown timber in the South.

Description: Discusses the use of timber from farm-owned woodlands for lumber manufacture. Suggests the use of home-grown timber to solve the problem of poor rural housing by using it and other native materials to improve farm buildings, and as a means to create cash income. Describes successful community programs in various southern states including Texas.
Date: September 1945
Creator: Williams, W. K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Father-son farm-operating agreements.

Description: Discusses the questions and concerns relating to farm maintenance and productivity as a farmer grows old. Provides information for fathers and sons who want to operate farms together for their mutual benefit.
Date: March 1951
Creator: Tharp, Max M. (Max Messick), 1906- & Ellis, Harold H., 1920-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Farmstead water supply.

Description: Discusses the importance of a well-planned water system for the farm home. Describes methods for pumping, filtering, and storing water on the farm.
Date: June 1933
Creator: Warren, George M. (George Milton)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Farm housing loans.

Description: This brochure answers frequently-asked questions about farm housing loans.
Date: 1949
Creator: United States. Farmers Home Administration.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Dairying in the South.

Description: A guide to dairy farming for new farmers in the South, for the purpose of improving the quality of their products.
Date: 1905
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Blackout of Poultry Houses and Dairy Barns.

Description: 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.
Date: January 1943
Creator: Kelley, M. A. R. (Manley Alexander Raymond), 1888-1943
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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