The Gulf Stream a Mighty River Without Banks
A National Geographic prepared piece extols the Gulf Stream as a vast watery river with no banks, detailing its volume, path from Florida through the Atlantic, and its vast influence on climate, history, and world commerce. It notes the stream’s origin near the Gulf of Mexico, its course past the Bahamas and Grand Banks, and its role in shaping Europe’s climate and early exploration. It also covers dangers from ice bergs and pack ice, the Titanic link, and scientific explanation by wind and wave.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Gulf Stream
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Straits of
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
West Indies
Bahamas
Amazons
Congos
Mississippis
Europe
England
Labrador
Norway
Greenland
America
Atlanti
New World
Columbus
American
Atlantic
Poncé de Leon
New England
Virginia
North Atlantic
Gulf
New
Franklin
Cuba
Florida Reefs
Havana
Straits of Florida
Cape Hatteras
Arctic
Congress
Coast Survey
Enormous Losses in Hatching Eggs
United States Department of Agriculture warns breeders that egg losses are high and many chicks fail to hatch. Key fixes include healthy breeders, sanitary housing, one sire per 15 hens, careful egg selection, standard egg size, proper incubation, balanced protein under 15 percent, ample green feed, and plenty of exercise to improve hatching quality.
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Department
Hog Slaughter for 1923 Breaks Previous Record
The 1923 calendar year saw 53,333,708 hogs slaughtered under federal meat inspection, surpassing 1922’s 43,118,629 record. December 1923 set a new monthly high at 5,003,759 hogs, topping prior December and any month records.
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Federal Meat Inspection
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Dwarf Trees Show Value in Small Garden Spaces
The document notes that dwarf trees, created by grafting on restricted-growth rootstocks, save space and suit intensive cultivation. While claimed for early bearing and high quality, experience suggests limited support for the quality claim, though dwarf apples and pears fit yards or gardens with space constraints.
Common Grains as Hay From Blossoming Stage
Common grains such as wheat oats and barley can make good hay when cut at the blossoming stage when they have the highest digestible nutrients. In this country hay is not typically made from these plants. many prefer letting them ripen to harvest grain and feed the straw instead.
Vegetable Garden Is Essential on Farms
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the piece urges farm families to cultivate home gardens. Census data show 78.9 percent of U S farms had gardens in 1919 and argues gardens provide far higher crop value per area and help stock winter stores. It calls for spring planting and continuous summer supply.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
United States
Liberal Corn Feeding to Fortify Milking Cows
Guidance on boosting weight in dry cows using corn grain rations plus oats or bran. Recommends a six to two to one mix, avoiding cottonseed, transitioning to bran and oats before freshening, and using bran mashes for laxative cooling. Suggests slight ration reductions near calving and roughage like clover or alfalfa hay to prevent milk fever.
Watermelon Seed Needs Best Kind of Attention
Farmers often fail to get a good stand and crop of watermelons due to neglecting seed care. Experts advise testing germination and disinfecting seed by soaking in a 1 to 1000 corrosive sublimate solution for ten minutes, then rinsing in clean water before planting.
Butter Milk and Cheese Selling at High Prices
Prices of dairy products held up well after the post war deflation says the United States Department of Agriculture. Butter cheese and milk sold at remunerative levels for farmers. Butter now higher than the general price level. Cheap feed in western dairy districts and higher prices plus some curtailment of milk production helped farmers weather the downturn. Poultry and eggs also remained fairly profitable.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers Ignore Profits and Business Details
Farmers show little concern for profits or precise business records citing lack of time and interest. The piece notes a cultural stance against close financial scrutiny among agricultural workers.
Pioneer Tells Interesting Tanlac Experience With Remark
Frank Rikert of North Sacramento recounts his recovery after 1864 migration from Illinois. He credits Tanlac for restoring 20 pounds lost during a flu bout and says it saved his life, praising the remedy and urging friends to use it. The ad notes Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
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Frank Rikert
North
Sacramento
Cal
Illinois
Tanlac
Mr. Rikert
All Good Drug
Hard living and haste in life advice
A reflective critic notes the toll of frugality on daily life and the limits of self perception. It warns that not every man is a hero and urges consideration of choices before marriage or haste.
Mother Knows How Describe A Pen's Power
A child quotes a line about a man who can alter moods with a single stroke of a pen. Jimmy responds that his mother also wields such influence, often transforming his mood with her words.
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Jimmy
Laughing at Ridiculous Propositions Averts Future Fights
A light remark about mock propositions hints at avoiding later conflict. The line suggests skepticism toward unusual ideas and implies wiser choices come from early dismissal. The tone remains wary but humorous about public debate.
Dishonest Man Suspects Honest Surrounded
A wary fraudster suspects every decent man he meets, reflecting a cynical view of integrity. The remark plays on trust and suspicion in social interactions.
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Watson
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