Center of Population Highlighted by 1980 Census Findings
The 1980 census places the U S population center near Linton Indiana in Greene County marking a westward shift since 1920 The median point balances the nation’s 123 million people and stays near the 34th parallel Rail and oil booms west of the Mississippi drive the movement while the geographic center remains in Kansas at Ogden near Fort Riley a monument marks that spot The Meade ranch geodetic station in Kansas serves as the country s primary triangulation station grounding the map making system
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Elmo Scott Watson
Linton
Ind
United States Bureau of the Census
United States
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United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
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Fort Riley Reservation
Smith County
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Meade Ranch
Osborne County
America
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Mexico
Coast and Geodetic Survey
I. S. Patton
Union
Laying Hens Record Keeping and Feeding Tips
Fall pullet eggs grade out as peewees causing price drops. Feed a wet flesh forming mash daily, equal parts yellow cornmeal and ground rolled oats moistened with milk. Band and trap-nest pullets laying the largest eggs to guide future breeding and improve egg size, aiming for 24 to 26 ounce eggs per dozen. Successful Farming.
Good Flock Management Brings Poultry Profits
Dr. E L Brunett of the New York state college of veterinary medicine notes that drug use in poultry is limited to roundworm control. For unexplained deaths, consult a local veterinarian or state disease lab. once causes are known, drugs may be used with caution. Emphasis remains on prevention, good flock management, and approved feeding practices.
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E. L. Brunett
New York State College of Veterinary Medicine
Poultry Disease Laboratory
Early Birds Best from a Net Profit Standpoint
Paul G Riley of Commercial Poultry Margin says hatch chicks early for higher broiler prices and quicker payback. Early hatched pullets lay eggs when prices rise, boosting profits as four months of strong egg prices favor poultry farmers.
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Paul G. Riley
Eight Year Poultry Trial Boosts Egg Output at Dakota College
North Dakota Agricultural College reports an eight year breeding for production trial at its poultry plant. In 1923 24 seven pullets averaged 114 eggs, and in 1930 31 fifty five pullets averaged 226 eggs. The program uses Rhode Island Reds to raise production, aiming to increase hen numbers and eggs per bird.
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North Dakota Agricultural College
Rhode Island Reds
Dakota
Farmer
Poultry Water and Feeding Drive Profitable Flock Returns
Poultry success hinges on ample water and proper feed. An egg is mainly water, sourced from the flock. A Kentucky farmer with 176 White Leghorns averaged 201 eggs in 1931, earning $502 above feed costs, despite market pressures.
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Glitner Snowden
Oldam County
Kentucky
German chemist creates light passing aluminum alloy
A German chemist reports producing a transparent aluminum by substituting substances in an alloy. The material retains the original metal properties while allowing light to pass through. It currently shows a yellowish tint, with work ongoing to remove color for a clear product.
Ideal Spot for Her TV Adore Dark Men
A fragment from a period page discusses popular tastes and career guidance among youths, posing questions about choosing a path when a decisive direction is lacking and noting the large number of uncertain boys.
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Afelena
Autocrat of the Breakfast Table Coined Phrase
The Autocrat Oliver Wendell Holmes popularized the term Mutual Admiration Society in The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table. The writing urges readers to hide personal sarcasm and confess if unable to sincerely admire cultured behavior.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Babylon’s Ruin Stories Through Centuries of Conquest
The text recounts ancient Babylon’s fate across eras from the Darius era through the Seleucids. It notes partial razings in 521 and 514 B C, Xerxes’ destruction of Bel temple portions, and Babylon’s later role as a quarry for Seleucids who moved inhabitants to a new capital by 275 B C while old Bel temple services persisted.
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Babylon
Darius
Xerxes
Bel
Baal
Bsagilla
Seleucids
Montreal
Nagging Sue and the tremulous balance of health
A short ad notes a wife described as nagging and nervous and a unhappy husband. It claims Fellows' Syrup will improve appetite tone up the system and increase vitality. Readers are urged to ask a druggist for genuine Fellows' Syrup.
FELLOWS SYRUP Practica Eugenics Settlement in Strasbourg
A historical note describes Albert Dachert promoting a eugenics program in Strasbourg. A site was offered, 150 modern houses built for couples matched by examination for physical and mental traits, aiming to raise births and improve citizen behavior. The report closes with a quip about boys deciphering big words on circus posters.
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Albert Dachert
Strasbourg
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Issel
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Jayer
End
Fellows Syrup
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