Annual Report of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Issue 2, Part 1The Department, 1897 - Agriculture "Report of Pennsylvania Forestry Commission", published in 1896: 1895, pt. 2. |
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... fact that our farmers are gradually appreciating the ad- vantages and benefits which it confers upon them . The unusual amount of injury inflicted by the timothy , or " army worm , " upon the crops of the State during the past summer ...
... fact that our farmers are gradually appreciating the ad- vantages and benefits which it confers upon them . The unusual amount of injury inflicted by the timothy , or " army worm , " upon the crops of the State during the past summer ...
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... fact , from any available source except the factory in which the goods were made , and they may safely be taken as fairly representing this class of goods as they are sold to and used by the farmers of our State . In order to avoid ...
... fact , from any available source except the factory in which the goods were made , and they may safely be taken as fairly representing this class of goods as they are sold to and used by the farmers of our State . In order to avoid ...
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... fact , with every important insect pest , and it appears to be a law of nature that the insects and their natural enemies are nearly balanced and thus keep the injury down to a minimum mark . Inasmuch as a number of our citizens are ...
... fact , with every important insect pest , and it appears to be a law of nature that the insects and their natural enemies are nearly balanced and thus keep the injury down to a minimum mark . Inasmuch as a number of our citizens are ...
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... fact that for several years the clover in the wheat stubbles had not come through the winter in a good condition . In many districts the crop was shortened fully fifty per cent . from this cause alone . We estimate the crop at 2,500,000 ...
... fact that for several years the clover in the wheat stubbles had not come through the winter in a good condition . In many districts the crop was shortened fully fifty per cent . from this cause alone . We estimate the crop at 2,500,000 ...
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... fact that my appointment as Director of Farmers ' Institutes was not made until the first of the preceding October , and that but little time was available in which to prepare for the season's work . As soon as possible thereafter , a ...
... fact that my appointment as Director of Farmers ' Institutes was not made until the first of the preceding October , and that but little time was available in which to prepare for the season's work . As soon as possible thereafter , a ...
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Page 487 - If it is an imitation of, or is sold under the name of another article. (5) If it consists wholly, or in part, of a diseased...
Page 487 - food," as used herein, shall include all articles used for food or drink by man, whether simple, mixed or compound. SEC. 3. An article shall be deemed to be adulterated within the meaning of this act. (a) In the case of drugs : (1.) If when sold under or by a name recognized in the United States Pharmacopoeia, it differs from the standard of strength, quality or purity laid down therein ; (2.) If...
Page 396 - All taxes shall be uniform upon the same class of subjects within the territorial limits, of the authority levying the tax, and shall be levied and collected under general laws...
Page 487 - food,' as used herein, shall include all articles used for food, drink, confectionery, or condiment by man or other animals, whether simple, mixed, or compound.
Page 489 - If it is colored, coated, polished, or powdered, whereby damage or inferiority is concealed, or if by any means it is made to appear better or of greater value than it really is.
Page 10 - Provided, that the provisions of this act shall not apply to mixtures or compounds recognized as ordinary articles or ingredients of articles of food...
Page 396 - All taxes shall be uniform, upon the same class of subjects, within the territorial limits of the authority levying the tax, and shall be levied and collected under general laws; but the General Assembly may, by general laws, exempt from taxation public property used for public purposes, actual places of religious worship, places of burial not used or held for private or corporate profit, and institutions of purely public charity.
Page 394 - In consideration of the public benefit to be derived from the planting and cultivation of timber or forest trees, the owners of any and all land which shall be planted with timber or forest trees, not less than 1,200...
Page 608 - During the latter part of May and the first part of June, in the case of nearly all prominent shadetree insects, one or two thorough sprayings must be made.
Page 474 - No person shall, within this State, manufacture for sale, offer for sale, or sell any drug or article of food which is adulterated within the meaning of this Act.