Similarities In Education Of Japan And United States
Dr. Henry S. Pritchett discusses Japanese and American schooling from primary to university levels. He notes parallels in structure, aims, and student ideals, with Japanese emphasis on national service and a unique focus on English as the international language shaping youth education.
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Paper pot is inexpensive gardening aid
A simple low cost device helps start seeds and plants. Cut a stiff paper circle six inches in radius with a concentric three inch inner circle remove the center and trim to the outer edge creating a reusable seed pot aid for gardening.
Make a Doughnut Shaped Plant Pot From Paper
Extend a round paper into three equal arcs then form a bottomless pot by bending a single arc and joining its slits. Fill with sand or soil, plant cuttings or seeds, and keep the soil moist. When root growth is ready, tear away the paper leaving the soil ball, reducing transplant shock. H. W. M. endorses the method.
Whitewash in Dairy Barn Sanitation Advice
Dr. Marshall of the Pennsylvania Institute urges whitewashing dairy barns for sanitation and TB control. He advocates a wall treatment of one pound chloride of lime with five gallons whitewash to walls and stalls to prevent disease.
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Diseases of Beans and Tomatoes Response to Fungicides
Beans and tomatoes diseases may be controlled by spraying with fungicides. Egg plants and cucumbers present greater difficulty in control.
Poultry Nurture and Management Tips From Pourdynotes
Practical guidance on keeping hens healthy and productive including housing, feeding, breeding, and disease prevention. Emphasizes cost efficiency, avoiding crossbreeding, proper ventilation, sunflowers for poultry, and safe egg handling. Also notes handling male birds after hatching and the dangers of overheating incubators.
Elephants and Teak Logging Across Siam and India
A London Times correspondent describes how teak harvesting relies on elephants in Siam and India, noting the challenges of transport, habitat, and labor. It details elephant work cycles, care, rest periods, and the heavy risks from disease, heat, and accidents, plus rising prices and long working lifespans.
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