Sumatra Roads Through Gold Tobacco and Jungle Intrigue
Prepared by the National Geographic Society, the piece surveys Sumatra's vast extent, labor dynamics, and plantation life. It chronicles tobacco estates from Medan southward, native and immigrant labor roles, and the jungle ascent along a road through virgin forest with vivid wildlife and constant observer risk.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Umatra
Dutch East Indies
Java
Holland
Sumatra
Medan
Dell
Dell Company
Virgin Forest
Treat Seed to Increase Yield
US Department of Agriculture urges seed corn treatment with chemical dust to curb seed-borne blight. Field tests by Illinois and Iowa stations show yields rise 1 to 12 bushels per acre, at about five cents per acre, using two ounces per bushel.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Corn Belt
A. G. Johnson
J. R. Holbert
Department
Doctor Koehler
Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station
Doctor Reddy
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Johnson
Dent Corn
Bayer
Semesan, Jr
Merko
Hlinois
Doctor Johnson
Washington, D. C
Broadcasting Soy Beans Versus Row Planting
The article notes broadcast soybeans grow well on weed-free, not very wet land and when season allows hay use. It warns of poorer stands from drag covering and seed waste. Row sowing with cultivation improves stand. double planting with a wide-row corn planter is suggested, using a one-horse harrow or cultivator for cultivation.
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Ceylon
Tuberculosis Testing Reduces Reactors in Cattle Slaughter
The article notes federal inspection shows tuberculosis testing and destruction of reactors cut reactor share in cattle from 2.4 percent in 1917 to 1.1 percent in 1927. It claims overall slaughter health improved, with less than half as much tuberculosis as a few years earlier.
Farmers elevators handling vast grain volume in 1926 27
The 1926 27 season saw 3,331 farmers elevators affiliated with the USDA report handling over 500 million bushels of wheat corn rye and other grains with a sales value around 460 million. About 840000 farmers in five key grain regions benefited, and associations held 57 million in paid up capital with 25 million in surplus.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States
Raising Dairy Heifer Outlined in a Leaflet
The US Department of Agriculture publishes Leaflet No. 14-L on raising dairy heifers from six months old. It urges liberal feeding to enable rapid development and timely breeding, with guidance on summer and winter feeding, pasture, legume hay silage and grain rations, and proper handling to prevent future calving trouble and ensure a gentle, tractable cow.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Good Yellow Corn in Mash Feed
Discussion on using yellow corn in mash and scratch feeds. Notes difficulties with coarsely cracked grains, recommends sifting cracked corn and feeding fines in mash while using remaining as scratch grain. Warns mold risk from uneaten fines and emphasizes balancing corn with other feeds for nutrients.
Farm hints for wool, radishes, onions and early potatoes
The note advises tying wool clips with paper twine and building shelter for all livestock. It urges sowing radish row, watching plant lice with nicotine preparations, planting many onions, and starting 40 to 50 hot bed hills for early potatoes. It also recommends fertilizer on lawns and perennials and using onion sets or green onions for early use.
Why He Left
A caller questions what draws interest in him, and five year old Flossie jokes that her mother warned about ears burning from the day the caller missed the club. The playful exchange ends with the child noting the ears appear not scorched.
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Flossie
Question Sparks Debate On Women Dress And Transport Safety
A lecturer argues that modern sensible clothing has cut tram and bus accidents by at least 50 percent. A male audience member counters with a sharp question asking why accidents cannot be eliminated entirely.
Courtroom clash over quarrel labeled as quits
A domestic dispute tale centers on a couple arguing the severity of their quarrel with one party threatening court action. The exchange ends with a decision to part ways as tensions flare.
Citizen’s Privilege To Be A Citizen Is Great
A concise verse reflects pride in citizenship and the urge to join the crowd. It voices assurance of standing and a call to participate without naming a candidate or political stance.
Good Advice Producer Interrupts Singer at Trial
A voice trial interruption features a producer signaling an end of verse with a brisk directive. The singer notes the word Refrain and responds with intent to follow the instruction.
Clock Mistake Delays Birthday Gift Hunt
A busy shopper laments a 15 minute fast clock delaying buy for Doris. Mabel insists on finding a present before the occasion passes as time runs short.
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Mabel
Doris
Harry
A Natural Advantage Rabbit Arithmetic Joke
A light exchange about rabbits multiplying quickly. The joke notes a student saying rabbits multiply rapidly and a peer acknowledging the common belief.
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Urtie
Laugh Heartily When Bank Roll Appears
A light note between lines hints at finding cheer when a bank roll arrives. The speaker leakage suggests a joke about money lifting spirits and overcoming a dark mood with a financial boost.
Wit at Work Food Joke About Friday
A brisk exchange between a stenographer and an office boy ends with the boy quipping that Fridays make him think of no meat, a light humor about diet and meatless days.
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Steno
Wealth and happiness in a married life exchange
Wealth is posed as the key to freedom while Peck notes happiness depends on doing as his wife pleases. The exchange hints at differing views on money and domestic harmony.
Fair Warning Mistress Reference Scene
A departing maid asks for a reference and is told Mrs Brown will be informed of her ungovernable temper. Mary responds with humility and acceptance as the warning is delivered in a strict household tone.
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Mary
Mrs. Brown
The Fitz Smythes Narrowly Defined by Old Stock
The Snob notes the Fitz Smythes come from very old stock and the Cynic agrees. The family tree dates back to their ancestors who lived in the past, suggesting longstanding lineage and social standing.
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Fitz-Smythes
Lydia E Pinkham VEGETABLE COMPOUND AID FOR CHANGE OF LIFE
Mrs. T. A. Milner of 1611 Adams Street Denver Colorado reports relief from sleepless nights and fear of falling during the Change of Life after using six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recommends it to friends and notes her mother used it with good results.
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Denver
Colo
Lydia E. Pinkham
T. A. Milner
Adams Street
Colorado
Venerable Cypress Stands Tall Near Oaxaca
A 2000 year old cypress tree in Santa Maria de Tule near Oaxaca rises about 140 feet high and 110 feet in girth, drawing visitors and scholars to its ancient trunk and legend.
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Santa Maria de Tule
Oaxaca
Mexico
Who's Responsible in the Schoolyard Dispute
A parental dialogue pieces together a conflict where Billy defends retaliating after Harry hits him. The exchange centers on responsibility and self control rather than escalating the clash.
Baby Care Advice and Fletcher's Castoria Endorsement
Doctors advise fluids based on weight for infants in early months with eight pound babies needing twenty four ounces daily then switching to two ounces per pound later. Weigh before and after feeding to gauge intake and supplement with water if needed. Castoria is recommended for fussiness and common baby ailments, with a caution to seek genuine Fletcher product signatures and a forty cent bottle yielding thirty five doses.
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Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
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Highlands
Bornes
Billy
Ruth Brittain
Des Moines
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