Canton as Seedbed of Western Ideas in China
Canton, seat of the Southern Republic of Ching, became a gateway for Western influence since 1517. Trade, missions, and emulation reshaped the city with modern streets and parks while preserving Cantonese customs, cuisine, and social life amidst rapid municipal reform and continuing foreign contact.
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National Geographic Society
Washington
Canton
Sun Yat Sen
South China Republic
Peking
China
America
England
France
Macao
Mies
Ching
Ife
United States
Canada
South America
South Africa
Australia
Europe
Republic
Her
Mystery of a Peony Echoes Through Time and Family
A New York Tribune fragment reflects on how the beloved peony carries memories of old homes and family circles faded by time. It envisions future generations discovering beauty in the flower and in the enduring heart memories.
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New York: Tribune
Federal State Plan Maps National Highway System
Federal and state engineers map a 180000 mile national highway system. The system must comprise interstate primary roads and intercounty secondary roads with seven percent federal aid in each state. Nebraska and South Dakota highlight coordination efforts with neighbors as plans progress across the country.
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United States Department Agriculture
Lower bids noted for concrete road projects in 1921 region
The report shows consumer prices for road work dropping in Missouri Arkansas and Minnesota with cubic yard bids at 260 25 15 and 30 cents respectively versus 35 cents in 1921. Reinforcing steel and bridge steel bids fall from past levels while some concrete bids reach about 17 per cubic yard, and per square yard rates in Ohio Colorado and Georgia run around 1.52 2.27 and 1.38 respectively, below the 1916 1920 national average.
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Missouri
Arkansas
Minnesota
Ohio
Colorado
Georgia
Federal-aid Ford road projects advance in May totals
Federal-aid road projects completed 63 miles in May and 541 miles began construction, lifting under construction to about 15,000 miles and completed mileage to 17,028. The system grew by over 20 miles per day on working days. May allotments to definite projects reached 7.828 million dollars.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States’ Department of Agriculture
Nationwide highway system target for 1922 summer
The plan aims to complete three hundred fifty thousand miles of improved highways across all states by the summer of 1922, signaling a major expansion of the nation’s road network. This target reflects ambitious federal and state cooperation to boost travel, commerce, and infrastructure.
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Union
Kicks Pave Roads Promise in Pledges
A hopeful plan suggests collecting kicks earned from poor road conditions to fund paving projects. Proponents believe daily wear on existing streets could accumulate funds for widespread improvements.
Tuberculosis Worst Enemy in Poultry Losses
Article notes that tuberculosis in poultry causes greater losses than tuberculosis in cattle, highlighting the severe impact on poultry farming and animal health. It discusses disease spread, economic consequences, and calls for improved disease control measures.
Profits With Pigs and Pig Rearing Rates
The article emphasizes profits tied to sow litter size and high farrow percentages. It notes that profits hinge on a large proportion of pigs being farrowed successfully and maintained through growth to sale.
Feeds for Livestock Market Note
Fragmentary notice references livestock feeds and pricing concerns. Mentions buying feeds and cost issues for livestock farming without clear entities or locations.
Shipper Advice on Hay Marketing Methods and Rules
The bulletin compares consignment and straight sales for hay marketing, noting market preferences by region and the need to pick the best method per conditions. It outlines rules for clear factor disclosure, confirmation by letter, and brief but precise communications, plus timing tips showing price peaks before new crops.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers' Bulletin
G. A. Collier
New England
Eastern
Southeastern
Southwestern
Pacific Coast
Samme
Mildew Infestation Of Red Clover Reported East Of Mississippi
The Department of Agriculture seeks reports on mildew affecting red clover across the United States. Mildew gives plants a white appearance and hay yield loss is possible. Concerns include potential stomatitis in horses from mildewed hay. European seed shows less mildew than American seed. Reports are especially wanted on horse health impacts.
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United Stated Department Agriculture
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Georgia
Ohio Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
Beet Top Silage Guidelines For Ewes At Lambing
Feeding beet top silage to ewes at lambing should begin with about one pound per head daily and gradually rise to three pounds per day. Rapid increases may cause the udder to become feverish. The text notes widespread preference for stallions despite efforts to improve scrub and grade stock.
Efficient Threshing Hints for Small Farm Crews
The notes advise uniform feeding and steady machine speed to avoid grain loss. Rushing threshing reduces value for owners, and greater personal interest in each task improves outcomes. Small outfits drawn from nearby farms outperform large crews distant from home.
Control of tuberculosis in cattle requires areawide cleanup
The United States Department of Agriculture argues that tuberculosis in cattle cannot be controlled or eradicated if grade animals and single cows owned by families are omitted. It urges township and county level cleanups for lasting value and economical implementation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Dairymen in West States Improve Butterfat Levels
Dairymen in 45 cow testing associations across nine western states own 484 cows that have produced over forty pounds of butterfat in a season. A 40-pound cow was rare years ago, but USDA notes ample potential for further improvement in herds nationwide.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Road Improvement Efforts in the United States
The article notes that highway improvement has advanced but remains in its infancy with eighty five percent of American roads still needing work. It argues the challenge is not funds but spending wisely the large sums available across states, emphasizing careful use of money and efficiency in projects for steel and construction.
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Coneton
Ennais
Cay
Teuth
Canton
America
Great Britain
United States
Summer Apple Delights and Dessert Ideas
A collection of recipes and fruit dishes uses summer apples and grapes with cream, macaroons, raisins, and orange juice. Dishes include cream apple sauce, grape pie with seedless pulp, cheese and celery bites, grape and almond salad, and Malay chutney with quince and onion. The Carlyle quote closes the piece.
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Alexandria
Understanding Purebred Standards Across Livestock and Poultry
The passage defines purebred status as coming from recognized breeds with pure lineage, and the animal must be healthy and a representative of its breed. It notes standard-bred as a term for poultry conforming to breed standards set by the American Poultry Association and compares it to standard bred horses in the trotting registry.
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American Poultry Association
Unusual Summer Recipes For Cucumbers Fruits And Dried Berries
During hot weather meals lean toward lighter foods. The article shares stuffed cucumber recipe with bread crumb nut stuffing and olive oil browning, plus canning wild fruit with hot syrup and boiler method. Georgia pickled peaches recipes include clingstone peaches in syrup, cooling storage, and a sugar bury method in cold climates. It also mentions drying black, blue and raspberries in the sun and storage guidance.
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Georgia
Ducks for Meat and Eggs
Pekin ducks are mainly raised by green duck producers and farms for meat. They fatten quickly with mash and more greens. runners suit farmers prioritizing eggs. Leghorn-like runners lay large white eggs, are good foragers, hardy, and help grow duck egg trade. sell eggs frequently to avoid quality drop.
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H. W. Sanborn
Extension Poultry Husbandman
United States Department of Agriculture
Hens Need Shell Material for Eggs
University of Wisconsin tests show hens lay fewer eggs when they lack shell material. While some blame soft shells on oyster shells or ground bone, the experiments found no such link. For steady production, hens should have oyster shells or mineral grit near their feed.
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University of Wisconsin Experiment Station
Market for Spring Chickens Prompts Investment Effort
Readable lines suggest a note on investing in spring chicks to raise marketable poultry. It emphasizes building a small enclosure and feeding practices as worthwhile, and mentions the idea of a market for young cockerels.
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Hestei Ine
Giliness
Nebraska
Kouwn Cary
South Tusketa
Michigan
Turreu
Siersen
Donarasengo
Mark
Farmers’ Bulletin
Department of Agriculture
May Wonger
Colt
Carlyle
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