Spitsbergen Poised as Arctic Resource Frontiers
Spitsbergen is described as a growing Arctic mining hub with coal under major mountains and potential oil shale, asbestos, gypsum, and metal ores. The region's sovereignty remains Norwegian, with mining rights shared with the United States, while the Gulf Stream moderates its frigid climate. The article notes historic whaling, high denizen diversity, and daring polar exploration such as Andre's Ornen balloon mission from Spitsbergen in 1897.
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United States
Islands
Spitsbergen
Norway
S. A. Andre
Sweden
Andre
Oscar
M. Alfred Nobel
Oscar Dickson
Ornen
Vogelsang
Siberia
The Case for Concrete Bases in Road Building
A firm foundation and tough surface are essential for modern roads. Concrete bases of at least six inches resist heavy motor truck pounding, reduce maintenance, and support long lasting wearing surfaces. The 1917 New York highway department report links base quality to maintenance costs, favoring concrete over macadam and asphalt pavements.
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State Highway Department of New York
The Case for Good Roads and Worthy Investments
Middle aged readers recall early bicycle clubs and dirt highways. More than $1,000,000,000 is being spent on roads this year with more planned next year. Good roads boost transportation, business, and property value, yet some hesitate to fund improvements.
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Automobile Club
Bicycle Club
Convicts Vie For Lead In Yosemite Road Building
California state highway commission directs a race between San Quentin and Folsom convict camps to finish state roads into Yosemite National Park. San Quentin aims to complete seven miles into Merced canyon while Folsom finishes eight miles in Kern river canyon. The effort marks a unique contest as prisoners push to unlock the valley with a water level highway usable year round.
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California
California State Highway Commission
San Quentin
Folsom Prison
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite
Merced Canyon
Folsom Gang
Poultry housing urged as key to success on Illinois farm
W A Foster of the University of Illinois argues for simple, dry, well ventilated poultry houses. He notes roosts in apple trees or on binder reels show accessible spots and urges design prioritizing comfort, floor space, air, sunlight and easy upkeep to boost health and farm value.
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W. A. Foster
Farm Mechanics Department
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Foster
Biddy
New Findings On Fruit Problems At University of Illinois
University of Illinois pomology officials outline solutions for small fruit cultivation. Emphasis on site selection, soil, proper spacing, mulching, pruning, and disease control for grapes raspberries and gooseberries. Mentiones Quillen raspberry resistant to anthracnose and economic factors including markets roadside sales and storage.
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Colby
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
The
Agricultural College
Milk Powder Remedy for Little Chick Diseases
California agricultural experiment station reports that mash with 40 percent dry skim milk protects baby chicks from coccidiosis and promotes faster growth. In trials, 23.8 percent died without dry milk versus 2.3 percent with it, and growth was 25 percent faster.
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California Agricultural Experiment Station
Poultry Facts on Health and Incubation Practices
The piece urges easy care for hens and chicks, noting early-hatched chicks begin laying by fall and become producers by winter. It suggests using a 5 percent creosote or carbolic acid solution to disinfect incubators to destroy tubercular organisms and ensure safe incubation.
Pruning Guidelines to Boost Orchard Vigor and Health
The article emphasizes pruning as essential for vigor. Major work occurs in late winter or spring with light summer pruning for young trees. Remove dead or diseased parts and burn them to kill germs. Avoid damaging fruit spurs on old trees. Remove broken limbs and twigs crossing the trunk. When parallel limbs exist, prune the less vigorous. Thin the canopy to let light reach inner parts. Trim back rapid or excessive growth, typically a quarter to half.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Pitsbergen
North Pole
Antarctic
Alaska
Europe
America
Barents
Henry Hudson
Orient
Netherlands
Amsterdam Island
Smeerenberg
Holland
Meerenberg
Allied
Associated
Cross Bay
Poulpry
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