Filipinos Seek Independence and U S Promises
A Filipino view from a touring observer asserts near unanimous demand for independence among 10.9 million Filipinos. It argues U S policy should honor the Jones Law pledge and transfer sovereignty as a stable government is built, praising American conduct and warning opponents who seek to scare the Filipinos.
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Africa
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Mount Mayon a Stunning Symmetrical Volcano in Philippines
Mount Mayon in the province of Albay Philippines is hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful volcanoes. The cone is nearly perfectly symmetrical rising 7 948 feet above a level plain, visible from over 60 miles, with a productive base landscape and a 120 mile road loop circling the mountain. It has a notable eruptive history including a deadly 1814 event that killed many.
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Grain marketing and storage to ease car shortages
The National Crop Improvement Service urges farm bureaus with grain surpluses to form marketing groups to standardize grain and ensure proper condition and car readiness. It recommends building ample grain storage and elevators to hold crops until market peaks, reducing storage costs and easing the railcar shortage.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Iowa Railroad Commission
Serious disease of barley spreads through seed treatment
National Crow Improvement Service warns barley stripe a fungal disease killing up to 25 percent of plants. It affects seedlings to mature stems first yellowing leaves and brown stripe lesions. Seed treatment with a fernaqdete solution and careful seed handling are advised to prevent spread and protect next season’s crop.
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Crow Improvement Service
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Ratio of Hog Prices to Corn Prices
The article surveys hog and corn price relations from 1910 to 1917, noting swings in bushels of corn needed per 100 pounds of pork. It cites January 1911 at 15% bushels, 1912 at 0.5 bushels, and a peak swing to 7% bushels in 1917, with an average near 11 bushels per 100 pounds across 1910-1917, reflecting market conditions across regions.
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New and Wonderful Varieties Recommend by State Stations
Don’t waste time on new and wonderful varieties unless recommended by your state experiment station. These researchers are paid to make discoveries for you. rely on their judgment if you have breeding instincts for grain or fruits. Keep them separate from your general field crops and don’t depend on them for a livelihood.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Market Enduring Farm Advice Calls For Quantity Over Variety
An official urging advises growers to in every area attempt to produce ample amounts of each grain or hay variety to attract buyers by volume. A little of many varieties rarely yields good prices.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Safety First Laws Urge Strict Auto Rules in Illinois
Secretary of State Louis L Emmerson promotes Safety First laws to reduce highway deaths. He cites 1918 Kino autom obile accidents at railroad grade crossings totaling 2 270 with 1 181 fatalities and 1919 Chicago deaths 420, urging drivers to study and obey road laws and report violations promptly. He recruits volunteer automobile investigators from communities to aid enforcement.
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