Washington First Scientific Farmer
A bulletin from the West Soil Improvement Commission portrays George Washington as America's first scientific farmer. It outlines his 40 year farming career beginning in 1759, his crop experiments from timothy to alfalfa, soil-building practices, and early conservation efforts. It notes his machinery innovations, livestock breeding, and import of wheat varieties, concluding with his wealth, land assets, and the emancipation of his slaves in his will.
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Spellers Struggle With Leisure In 8th Grade
In Phoenix Arizona eighth graders faltered on difficult words with over a third mis spelling acquaintance leisure and consequence. The article notes common misspellings and student confusion amid a broader discussion of spelling challenges in middle school.
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Stinging spelling gaps show up across grade levels
The education department's annual spelling bee reveals broad struggles with common words. Eighth graders stumble on immense sufficient and decision while 59 percent miss separate. fourth graders miss separate at 60 percent. Seventh graders trip over bureau mortgage appearance organization and entertain. sixth graders err on coarse and words like satisfy description and examine.
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Idaho Foremost in Use of State's Power Plants
Moscow Idaho reports Idaho uses two to three times as much electricity per person as the national average though only about a tenth of its power resources have been developed. University of Idaho professor J Hugo Johnson notes 64 percent of farms have electric service vs under 28 percent nationwide. He cites a 2 cent per kilowatt hour rate, half the national average of 4 cents.
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