Java the Garden Spot of the World and Dutch Rule
The article extols Java as a vast, volcanic and fertile island under Dutch rule. It notes high population, dense agriculture, government lands, the culture system, and a paternal colonial administration. It contrasts coffee decline with Java’s enduring wealth and describes Batavia and Weltevreden, climate, and social life under the Dutch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Netherlands
Europe
Java
Asia
Long Island
New York
Alaska
United States
Reading
Belgium
Shantung
China
Batavia
Netherlands-India
Brazil
Holland
India
Buddha
Buitenzorg
Weltevreden
Konigsplein
Grade Crossings and Safe Highway Design
A federal road safety notice notes rising grade crossing crashes in late 1922 with 517 deaths and 1710 injuries in the final quarter. It argues for complete grade separation via subways or viaducts, cautions against blanket stopping laws, and endorses railroad priority and targeted crossings elimination through federal aid road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Raleigh
N. C
Cut Sweet Clover for Seed With Self Binder
Cut the sweet clover for seed like oats with a self binder. Harvest when most seed shows black to reduce shattering. Take a hay cutting first to improve seed quality and straw fineness. Cover the hay rack with tarpaulin to recover seed that drops during hauling.
Fifteen New Plant Diseases Reported in 1922
The plant disease survey of the Department of Agriculture notes fifteen new diseases affecting twelve crops including carrot spinach Swiss chard lettuce potato radish Chinese cabbage bean watermelon sweet potato tomato and tobacco in the United States. Most appeared in restricted areas tied to abnormal climatic conditions and similar factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Bean Blight A Major Threat to Bean Crops
The article describes blight as a common and destructive bean plant disease. It notes seed-borne transmission and suggests seed treatment with corrosive sublimate and spraying with Bordeaux mixture to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Potatoes Foremost Among Vegetables
The potato is the chief money crop in many areas and a staple for home use and local markets. Market reports from the USDA explain production, prices, and demand, noting that marketing decisions can affect farm income by millions. The late crop often follows a pattern of price dips at digging, then rises with shipments and spring activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Interesting Figures on Agricultural Products
United States Department of Agriculture figures show doubles in milk powder output cow testing associations ice cream and creamery butter over various periods. Projections imply whole milk production may double in 23.5 years and pure bred cattle in 30 years if trends continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Three Big Essentials Make Poultry Success
Poultry success rests on three equal essentials good stock proper housing and correct feeding. neglect of any one ruins results so success requires balanced attention to stock housing and feeding with system and common sense.
Question of Successful Late-Potato Marketing
The chief advantage of the late potato is its keeping quality allowing sale and use through winter and into the next summer. Successful marketing hinges on four points: careful planning from planting to sale, full use of crop and market news, good handling grading and loading, and learning from other potato growing regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Not Difficult Matter to Dehorn Young Calf
Instructions advise applying caustic potash to the horn buttons of a newborn calf, removing nearby hair, and guarding the skin with Vaseline. Repeat treatments until raw, keep the calf dry between applications, and avoid contact with skin or eyes during the process.
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Thevroeet
F.o. B. Flint
Mich
Chevrolet
Int
Michigan
Chevrolet Motor Co
Detroit, Mich
General Motors Corporation
Hers
Jemima
Americas
Smith Brothers
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