Polynesian World and Pacific Islands Explored in 19th Century Survey
Prepared by the National Geographic Society, the piece surveys the Polynesian region from Australia to Easter Island, detailing island groups, climate, vegetation, fauna, and human history. It notes potential as naval bases, economic resources including phosphates at Nauru, and colonial mandates after World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
United States
Hawaii
Pacific Ocean
Oceanic Islands
Australia
Pacific
New Guinea
Easter Island
Bismarck Archipelago
Solomon Group
New Caledonia
Fiji
New Hebrides
Samoa
Tonga
Marshall and
Caroline Islands
Phoenix Group
Low Archipelago
Hawaiian Islands
Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Society
Cook Islands
Polynesia
Peru
Mexico
Africa
Pacific Islands
New Zealand
Polynesian Islands
Nauru
Pleasant Island
Equator
Paul Hombran
Paris
Commonwealth
Germany
Marshall, Caroline
Mariana Islands
Great Britain
German Samoa
Marshall
Mariana
Guam
European Fowl Pest Found Here Crisis prompts action and embargoes
Dr Veranus A Moore of Cornell identified European fowl pest in the United States after investigations in New York City and Philadelphia. The disease is highly infectious with high mortality, causing feather loss, mucous exudate, coughing, and blood patches in organs. Authorities call for destruction of initial cases, burning carcasses, quarantine, cleaning and disinfection, antiseptic drinking-water treatment, and an immediate $100,000 appropriation to control eradication. Embargoes were placed on several Midwestern poultry states and New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Veranus A. Moore
Cornell University
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
United States
New York City
Philadelphia
John R. Mohler
Bureau of Animal Industry
Central West
Congress
Middle West
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
California
Keep Seed Corn Dry and Safe From Freezing
Seed corn must be kept dry as moisture is the enemy of germination. If thorough drying in barn or crib before freezing weather isn not possible artificial heat should be used. Once dried the seed resists low temperatures but avoid re absorbing moisture before use.
Molasses Not Worth Substituting for Corn in Hog Feed
Experiments at the Mississippi station show 1.8 to 19 pounds of molasses needed to equal one pound of corn for pigs. Other trials indicate even higher values, so molasses does not match corn pound for pound. At 25 cents per gallon, it would not pay to substitute molasses for corn given current prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Experiment Station
Early Hatching Farmers Boost Poultry Yields
The farmer who hatches eggs early increases total chick survival and meat yield by raising more birds that mature larger. Early pullets lay eggs in winter, while late-hatched birds miss winter production, boosting overall egg output.
Cabbage and Tubers Affect Milk Flavor
United States Department of Agriculture bulletin reports feeding cabbage and potatoes to dairy cows can alter milk flavor. Up to 24 pounds of cabbage after milking causes no objectionable flavor, while 14.8 pounds before milking yields flavors. Potatoes 14.8 pounds an hour before milking give slight flavors. 28.7 pounds after milking have no effect. Copies free while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Washington, D. G
Thorough Study of Oil Emulsion as Insecticide
A yearlong program by the Bureau of Entomology at the U S Department of Agriculture reports progress in oil emulsions for insecticide use. Emphasis is on stabilizing emulsions in hard water and lime sulfur solutions, with cooperative field tests and Washington laboratories advancing new preparations. A promising contact insecticide, cheaper than nicotine, may substitute for it in treating San Jose scale and apple aphids.
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Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Silver Spring
Washington Laboratories
Bureau Co-Operative
San Jose
Inoculate Alfalfa Seed Prepare inoculant from agricultural colleges
Inoculate alfalfa seed to ensure a good stand. Obtain alfalfa culture from agricultural colleges at little cost. Avoid fields with prolonged waterlogging as stands may be killed after water subsides. Emphasize thorough cultivation and final weed-killing harrowing before seeding. Wheat land often yields excellent alfalfa unless hardpan beneath.
Farm Advice and Crop Tips from a Historical Notice
A compact collection of farming guidance covers humane lighting for poultry to prevent overwork, feeding greens to hens to boost profits, planting certified Irish potatoes for safety, and moisture conservation by weed removal. It notes Denmark’s 1920 cooperatives, warns of cornstalk disease in cattle, and urges regulated intake and stored reserves for future needs.
Lip Scott and Charlotte Carpenter in a Love Letter
Wheeler Syndicate reports on Scotch novelist Walter Scott and his fiancée Charlotte Carpenter, born Charpentier in France. The letter reveals her playful French spirit, plans for their wedding, and promise to teach languages amid domestic quips and endearing affection.
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Scott
Charlotte Carpenter
Charlotte
Charpentier
England
Aimez Charlotte
The Websters Here
A brief account of Daniel Webster and his wife Grace Fletcher Webster in Washington. Letters describe a social Washington party, cordial notices from Mrs Johnston, and affectionate messages mentioning gifts of diamond pins and playful orders to Col. Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Webster
Grace Fletcher
Hopkinton
Great
American Statesman
Washington
Col. Page
Garibaldi and Anita A Fateful Love Letter
Garibaldi expresses his deep love for Anita noting she steadies him in fear and inspires hope when danger looms in his campaign. He recalls meeting her in South America and praises her as the mother of his children, his constant companion until her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Garibaldi
Alps
Italy
South America
Plant Pearls Form Inside Teak and Rose Wood Trees
Stones found in tree trunks of teak and rose wood are formed by the tree itself rather than entering from outside. Known as vegetable pearls, these masses lodge toward the center of the stem and resemble pearls, being almost entirely composed of lime.
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Scientific American
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Denmark
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Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Walter Scott
Websters
Tanlac
Otto Segrin
Portland, Ore
Br. Humphreys
Wey
Enza Ry
Woolwich
Eng
Bellans
Besinos
Ovick Relief
Kimmel Street
PAB Company
Chicago, IL
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