Monthly Buuletin

The Monthly Bulletin was a technical periodical issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Division of Zoology during the early 20th century. Established as a vehicle for public education and agricultural regulation, it served to distribute research findings on entomology, pest control, and the study of local wildlife to farmers and stakeholders throughout the state. The publication reflected a Progressive-era emphasis on scientific governance, aiming to modernize agricultural practices through the dissemination of expert insights and observational data.

The content was primarily curated by staff zoologists, including notable contributors like H. A. Surface, who served as the Economic Zoologist for the state. The design was utilitarian and austere, typical of governmental administrative reports of the time, prioritizing clarity and functional accessibility for a rural audience. It was received as a standard reference tool for the agricultural community, acting as both an instructional guide and a formal record of the state's efforts to mitigate threats to crops and livestock.