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Grasshopper Bulletin

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Bulletin urging farmers to kill grasshoppers with poisoned bran bait, featuring an illustration of a hand spreading bait for grasshoppers to eat.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1915

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935
Call Number MCC MSS 13Z, Album 47
Media Number Box 26

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130GX
Legacy ID
WHi 75462

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