British shift to pasture alters Britain's farm structure
A United Press survey shows 1871 to 1929 gradual land conversion in Britain, with 80.16 percent of 56.2 million acres now agricultural. Arable land declined to 18.2 million acres while permanent grass and rough grass rise, and farm holdings largely stay under 3,000 acres due to clay soils and damp climate. England Wales and Scotland hold most agricultural land.
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United Press
London
Great Britain
Ministry of Agriculture
England
Wales
Scotland
United States
Argentina
Russia
Germany
Giraffes and Zebras Performances Highlight New British Farming
The article notes giraffes and zebras in the Birg grains menagerie and links animal coteries to broader farming shifts. It argues Britain faces stiff competition from Canada Argentina Russia Germany Australia and the United States, prompting a move toward specialized dairy poultry stock breeding and fruit and vegetable farming under ministry guidance. It also mentions King Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus coexisting harmoniously amid African wildlife references.
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Canada
Argentine
Russia
Germany
Australia
United States
Ministry of Agriculture
Giraffes on Show as Ringling Bros Arrives in Amarillo
The Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus brings a grand giraffe display to Amarillo on Monday September 15 along with a vast menagerie including 26 zebras 26 camels and 43 elephants. J C Swain of Western Union moves into 4010 Tyler Street in a Powell Realty purchase last week.
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Soudana
Zeb
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Amarillo
J. C. Swain
Western Union Telephone Company
Tyler Street
Powell Realty Company
Dallas Lumber Yard Fire Tops City Damages
Firefighters extinguished a massive blaze that started last night at the Lingo Lumber Company yards in Dallas. The fire raced across a full block, damaging multiple businesses and razing several buildings. Two firemen and a traffic officer were injured as water pressure and supply hindered efforts. Authorities estimate losses near 260000 dollars.
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Associated Prose
Dallas
Lingo Lumber Company
Lingo
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