Sinai Peninsula From Red Sea To Jericho Traced In Detail
National Geographic describes the Sinai route for the Exodus, dividing it into sections from Raamses to Sinai and Elath to Jericho. It notes geographic features, key sites like Kadesh Barnea and Mount Hor, the Monastery of St. Catharine, and the Sinai mountains, with travel details from Suez to Sinai and the 38 years near Kedesh. It predicts future mapping of the Wilderness of the Wandering.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Sinai Peninsula
Egypt
Palestine
Red Sea
Israel
Jerusalem
Mount Hor
Kadesh
Raamses
Sinai
Elath
Gulf of
Akabah
Jericho
Nore
Ezion-geber
Kadesh Barnea
Aaron
Kedesh
Alin Kadis
Suez
Gulf of Suez
Gulf of Akabah
Africa
Asia
Suez Canal
Dead Sea
Jordan Valley
Sinai Range
Serbal
Musa
Catharine
Moses
Elim
Meghara
Firan
Nagb el-Hawa
Er- Ruhah
Justinian II
A. D
Bes
Jebel Musa
Mary
Elijah
Wady esh-Sheitkh
Ain Hudherah
Miriam
Hazeroth
Wide Variance in Cost of Potatoes
A USDA study of 1919 costs in Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan New York and Maine shows yield per acre as the main cost driver. Better than 180 bu/acre cost 72 cents per bushel vs under 70 bu 1.49. Fertilizer dominates Maine while labor dominates others. Clay County Minnesota lowest cost per acre 78.09 and 103 bu/acre yield, Aroostook Maine highest 219.60 with 278 bu/acre yield.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
New York
Maine
Aroostook County
Clay County
Sarron County
Aroostook
Anoka County
Barron County
Monroe County
Department
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Cooperative farmer organizations spread across North Central states
More than 45 percent of 10 160 farmers' business organizations report through April 1 in seven west North Central states. Minnesota leads with 1330, Iowa 1039, Wisconsin 879, Illinois 640, Nebraska 477. Seven hundred seventeen co operatives run retail stores, many in Minnesota Nebraska Iowa Kansas Wisconsin.
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United States Department of Agriculture
West North Central
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
East North Central
Ohio
Indiana
Witness
Michigan
Wisconsin
Pacific Coast
Illinois
Cattle Tick Eradication Demonstrated Across Difficult Land
The USDA asserts cattle-fever ticks can be eradicated anywhere including swampy brushland through systematic dipping. A display shows a tick-free area after successful eradication and long-term absence of ticks. Dipping cattle kills ticks before they reproduce and prevents infestation in a single season.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Candle Eggs Before Shipment Is Urged
Federal officials urge candling eggs before interstate shipment to weed out bad eggs and prevent law violations. Inspectors will focus on spring and summer shipments to keep commerce free of noncompliant eggs. The USDA bulletin 565 explains best candling methods and is available from Washington.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Department
Washington
Recoil on Dusting and Spraying Practices Highlighted
Prof P J Parrott of the Geneva experiment station discusses spraying methods and materials. He notes a summer of destructive coo ling moth activity and worm holes in apples, with apple scab also causing inferior fruit. He emphasizes dual goals of worm prevention and reducing carry-over to limit next year’s infestation.
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P. J. Parrott
Geneva Experiment Station
Parrott
Top Dressing Hay Land Is Profitable Practice
Fertilizer demonstrations by the Middlesex County extension service in Massachusetts show higher hay yields with nitrate of soda or 8-6-6 fertilizer. Six farms compared fertilized plots to checks, averaging 24 tons versus 1.8 tons per acre, a gain of 1.1 tons per acre.
Plan a large acreage of feed crops for gardens
Plan a large acreage of feed crops and plant every acre possible in soil building crops such as velvet beans cow peas and soybeans. Destroy all breeding places of flies weed pastures and garbage and manure piles. Spray spray or dust potatoes with lead arsenate and spray apples for codling moth.
Public Service Warnings From Philadelphia Committee
A Public Service Information Committee of Philadelphia presents cautionary lines about handling wires, ropes, electricity, and river crossing. The dialogue warns of dangerous curiosity and impractical stunts amid interurban travel, swimming risks, and unfamiliar driving.
One Type of Snake Noted in Porto Rico
A single snake type, a boa constrictor, is cited as possibly the only important species in Porto Rico. Population density has driven many animal life forms to extinction, with various bird forms also affected. Manatees are rare, turtles uncommon except along the east coast, while lizards are plentiful, with ten common varieties from tree to ground species.
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Porto Rico
Instrument Measures Field Crops From Auto
The United States Department of Agriculture has developed a measuring device attachable to a car to quickly determine field dimensions along highways. Early tests show successful results and use planned in several states this year.
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Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Very Considerate Mr Glimper King Tut Relic Mystery
A curious exchange suggests a priceless artifact may be misinterpreted as untouched by time. The speaker questions whether the ancient chest truly shows no wormholes or wear, while another voice calls it a flawless relic.
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Mr. Glimper
Lou and Dan Praise in a Simple Ballad
A playful verse extols Lou as a wonderful smart girl with brains for two while praising Dan as a perfect match for the speaker. The lines convey affection and the sense of fitting companionship.
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Lou
Dan
Swamp-Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Medicine Ad
A drug store advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure effective kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims non stimulant vegetable formulas and a sworn purity statement with every bottle. Sample request available by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Snow Gum Eucalyptus Trial May Grow In US
A United States forest service scout found the Snow Gum eucalyptus in Australia can endure temperatures down to 16 degrees below zero. It is being grown at the Asheville North Carolina station and, if winter survives, may be planted on arid western slopes to establish trees where natives struggle.
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United States Forest Service
Forest Service
Australia
Asheville
N. C
Snail Joke Explains Mobile Home Advantage
A humorous exchange contrasts a snail carrying its house with paying rent, noting it’s cheaper to move than rent. The pun highlights a playful view of mobility and housing costs.
Age 31 and the decline myth in Postum ad
An advertising piece argues that age 31 marks the start of decline in the average American, citing life tables and stressing caffein harms. It promotes Postum as a drugless hot drink, claiming it preserves reserve strength and offers a thirty day trial with a free week supply and guidance from Carrie Blanchard.
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Carrie Blanchard
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Petra
Law
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THE
Sharples Separator CO
West Chester
Agricultural College
Sharples Separator Company
Sharples Allsteel Te Separator
Public Service Information Committee of Philadelphia
U. S
United States
Sagenre
Postem Cemeat Co., Inc
Battle Creek
Mich
WNU
Des Moines
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