Jerusalem the Holy City Transforms Under British Rule
The article notes Jerusalem’s sacred status for Jews Christians and Muslims and describes British control after 1918 as transforming water supply roads and urban planning. It highlights the rail link from Suez beds water infrastructure from cisterns to modern pipelines and a plan for expanded modern yet harmonious architecture amid ancient streets and diverse religious communities. It also mentions holy sites such as Haram esh Sherif The Temple Mount The Rock of Omar and the Stones of Atonement and notes Jewish return after two millennia and Palestine's agricultural potential with a population around 700 000 before the war.
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Hebrew University At
Jerusalem
David
Holy Land
Christendom
Mount of Olivés
Bethlehem
Garden of Gethsemane
Mecca
Holy City
Allenby
Suez Canal
Port Said
Jaffa
Sanai
Palestine
Hebron
Pontius Pilate
Tice
Old City
America
Adam
Haram-esh-Sherif
Solomon
Omar
Mohammed
England
Marked Decrease in Work Animals Signals Shortage
The United States Department of Agriculture warns of a sharp drop in working horses and mules over five years. If 1924 breeding levels stay unchanged, farm numbers may fall to about 66 percent of horses and 74 percent of mules. Breeders expect larger colt crops and rising prices to ease the shortage. Pure bred registrations rise despite fewer stallions, and farmers are urged to plan breeding around regional demand and substitute power sources where feasible.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Brown Rot of Peaches Linked to Insects in Georgia
Investigators report that controlling curculio-caused wounds may practically control brown rot in peaches. Dr H W Anderson in Illinois reaches the same conclusion, noting the brown rat fungus infects mainly through wounds.
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Georgia
H. W. Anderson
Illinois
Airplane Dusting for Large Peach Orchards
The USDA reports airplane dusting tested on Georgia peach orchards after cotton use success. Fort Valley field staff, with Tallulah boll weevil lab, refined feeders to distribute heavy arsenate dust evenly. About 1000 acres to be treated this season for data on results and costs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Fort Valley
Fort Valley Laboratory
Boll Weevil Laboratory
Tallulah
Georgia
California Boosts Livestock Improvement Under Pure Sire Plan
The USDA reports on better-sires programs with California noted as active. Counties Los Angeles Orange Sonoma and Ventura qualify for participation as extension agents drive educational breeding efforts with no extra cost beyond purchasing pure bred sires.
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United States Department of Agriculture
California
Kentucky
Ohio
Nebraska
Vermont
South Carolina
Oklahoma
New York
Pennsylvania
Los Angeles
Orange
Sonoma
Ventura
Golden State
Horse Radhish Thrives on Soil of Medium Texture
Horse radish grows best on medium textured soil such as loam or clay loam rich in organic matter and plant food. Moist but not wet soil yields larger, sharper roots. dry soil produces small woody roots lacking sharpness. Ideal soil is stone free, 10 to 15 inches deep, with clay subsoil to check root depth.
Japs Learn English as a Matter of Course
The article notes English is taught nationwide in Japan’s public schools and that many youths volunteer as interpreters. It suggests English could become a second language for Japan in a future generation, paralleling Dutch fluency, and discusses Japanese pronunciation adapting consonants to vowel endings.
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Japan
Theodore Geoffrey
Saturday Evening Post
Shaw on Beefsteak Sparks Humorous Exchange
In a public moment Bernard Shaw, famed vegetarian, admits he might enjoy a fine beefsteak if he felt able to. A follower pressed him, and Shaw quips that he never feels he can enjoy beefsteak, underscoring his firm vegetarian stance with a wry twist.
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George Bernard Shaw
G. B
Shaw
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Druggists report many people with kidney trouble go unnoticed. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is claimed to help and is widely sold in drug stores in two bottle sizes. A sample bottle can be obtained by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. at Binghamton NY with paper mention.
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Kilmer
Public Water Supply For Moroccos City Malilla
Water from the Yasmnen will be piped into Moroccos City Malilla for the first time in its history. Workers lay cement pipes as municipal authorities aim to provide drinking water and hygienic facilities to residents.
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Malilla
Morocco
Yasmnen
Paper Airplanes Promise Strong Fuselage From Paper
The article reports tests on using paper to build aircraft fuselages. It claims paper can match wood strength while greatly reducing weight, a noted advantage. Early trials indicate the change could be desirable for airplane construction.
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Nevs
Cuticura Talcum Powder Ad Promotes Fresh Skin
An advertisement touts Cuti cura Talcum Powder as an antiseptic and exquisite scented economical powder for face skin baby and dusting use. It notes it is part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio with Soap Ointment and Talcum and suggests other perfumes are unnecessary.
Milwaukee Woman Credits Vegetable Compound For Recovery
Mrs Emi O Brandenburg of 187th Street Milwaukee describes severe fatigue headaches and weakness before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After four bottles she regained strength and weight and can do housework again weighing 118 pounds this year and recommending it to friends.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Emi O. Brandenburg
187Th Street
Petersons Ointment Heals Long Running Sore
A letter from A C Gilbrath of Erie Pennsylvania praises Petersons Ointment noting a year long running sore on the left leg healed within three weeks. The ad claims rapid relief for eczema piles pimples and chafing and offers mail orders from Peterson Ointment Co Inc Buffalo NY.
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Peterson
A. C. Gilbrath
Reed St
Erie
Ezema
Pesterson Ointment Co., Inc
Buffalo, N. Ye
Agricultural Tips for Crops and Dairy Quality
Farmers should move Evergreens just before buds form and skim milk when warm using suitable cream separators. Plant sweet clover as a soil provider on dry and irrigated land. Dig barberries with roots to prevent sprouts for years. Clover hay cures harder at full bloom due to moisture. Clean cream is key to good country butter. Spray currant bushes early to curb plant lice to protect lettuce and peas. For red clover seed, harvest the first crop early before heads brown.
Twin Cities Flour Mills Capacity 90,000 Barrels Daily
Minneapolis and St Paul flour mills report a combined production capacity of 90,000 barrels per day, reflecting strong regional output and industrial activity in the Twin Cities.
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Minneapolis and
St. Paul
New York Herald-Tribune
No Protection for Farmer in Dairy Plant Survey
A recent survey finds many dairy plants failing to protect farmers. Tuberculosis infection in fogs is linked to feeding skim milk and non pasteurized products. Wisconsin hogs reaching central markets mostly come from southern counties not area tested.
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Wisconsin
Unsung Talkers Compared to Phonographs
A witty observation notes that some men speak much yet lack originality. The remark humorously contrasts empty chatter with meaningful ideas, implying repetitive or uninspired speech rather than new insights.
Tar treated corn to deter crow damage method
The article prescribes using coal tar as the best preventive against crows pulling up corn. A table spoonful is mixed into warm water then the corn is soaked until each kernel has a thin tar film.
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National Geographic Society
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Bernard Shaw
Beecham
Aris
F. Louis Loeffler
Rochester
N. Y
B. F. Allen Co
Canal Street
New York Bay
Beecham’s
Leonard Inc
Twin Cities
Musical Instrument
Ames, Lowa
Parker
Druggiste Hiscox Chem
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Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Des Moines
Peru
Cry
Fletcher
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