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Arcola, N. C.

May 29, 1917.

Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sirs:

Can you tell me how to stop the destruction of my crops by doves? They are eating off the seed leaves of soy beans as soon as they get out of the ground. Have destroyed my whole crop of them so far. My neighbors tell me that they are also destroying peanuts and melons in the same way. Now, when everybody is urging the farmer to produce food, is no time to feed doves on $5.00 soy beans and plant them for them besides. I will appreciate your help.

So far as I have been able to ascertain doves eat only seeds and very few, if any, insects.

Yours truly,

J. F. Hunter.