Mecca the Center of Islam Despite World War Changes
A National Geographic overview notes Mecca remains the focal point of Islam and pilgrimage, drawing Muslims from Java to Russia. It details the city’s history under the Hejaz, the shrine Kaaba, the Black Stone, the rites of the Hajj, and the social issues and foreign commerce surrounding Mecca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Arabia
Hejaz
Mecca
Java
Bengal
West Africa
Cape Colony
Russia
China
Mohammed
Sierra Leone
Canton
Tubolsk
Cape Town
Evry
Preparation of Hay for Market
The Agriculture Department notes hay quality hinges on color and cut timing. Early cut, naturally green hay fetches higher prices, while mid and late cuts appeal to some buyers. Market demands vary by buyers, bale size affects price, and undesirable mixtures reduce producer profits. study recommends growing only hays in demand and avoiding mixed grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Washington, D. C
Teeth Tell Age of Sheep
The article explains aging sheep by dental development. Baby teeth appear after birth, with the first permanent front teeth around twelve to fourteen months. A second pair arrives at about twenty-two to twenty-four months, followed by a third pair about a year later, culminating in a full set by the end of the fourth year.
Mouth and Teeth Development in Animals
The text explains how a young animal has all permanent teeth present and as it ages the teeth spread show wear and eventually fall out. It notes growth leads to tooth eruption and replacement over time.
Dad Nonplussed Old Codger Demand Daughter
A quarrel over marriage ends with the old man granting his daughter in marriage after a dramatic exchange. Mr Dulland Homeleigh asserts she loves him and insists she be given to him.
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Dad
High Grade Seed Production For Local Markets
D W Frear extension specialist says pure seed fills local demand even in single crop areas. Farmers often neglect seed quality, allowing mixing, weeds, and disease. Those well situated can profit by producing seed superior to local averages at a premium price.
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D. W. Frear
Missouri College of Agriculture
Ideal Type of Agriculture in Dairy Farming
Dairy farming is described as the ideal type of agriculture because it contaminates soil less, demands greater intelligence, offers more pleasant work, and is more profitable. The statement frames dairy farming as superior for productivity and sustainability.
Sweet Potato Weevil Control Backs Clean Stock Use
United States Department of Agriculture outlines methods to eradicate the sweet potato weevil with clean planting stock and field sanitation. Florida and Georgia trials show repeated crop sorting, annual relocation of main planting, and neighbor cooperation can reduce tuber infestation to negligible levels. A circular detailing the approach is available from Washington, D. C.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Florida
Georgia
Department
Bureau of Entomology
Georgia-Florida
Washington, D. C
Simple and Efficient Poke Invention by H Gerdes
The Scientific American describes an invention by H. Gerdes of Benkelman Nebraska a poke device with spurs mounted to engage an animal neck when forcing through a fence the spur action only triggers under abnormal pressure via a lever mechanism ensuring normal operation avoids injury to the animal
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Scientific American
H. Gerdes
Benkelman, Neb
Velvet bean feed boosts dairy rations says Dr Lindsey
Velvet bean feed dried before shipment adds protein to northern feeders the Massachusetts station reports. It performs slightly better than wheat bran for milk and can make up to 40 percent of a cow’s grain ration while 20 percent suffices for pigs and horses.
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J. B. Lindsey
Massachusetts
Doctor Lindsey
Good Pasture For Fillies
University of Illinois experiments show purebred draft fillies develop best on rations based on good pastures and legume roughages. Emphasis on pastures is crucial as abundant forage reduces grain needs, but grain must still be fed for optimal growth.
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University of Illlinois
Legome
Hatchet Best For Sick Hens In Poultry Health
The article argues hatcheting sick poultry is the most reliable quick cure, but emphasizes prevention to avoid disease. It covers parasites, germs, culling weak birds, clean breeding, egg sourcing from disease-free flocks, ground sanitation, and regular disinfection of houses and water/feed areas. It also suggests selective brooding from disease-free flocks and paint or lime treatments to eliminate parasites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Early Hatched Chicks Best Indicator in Broiler Market
Early hatched chicks are best because they grow rapidly and fetch high prices. Pullets lay in fall and winter and go broody early in spring, while incubating eggs late by mature hens is discouraged.
Good Poultry Paya Good Poultry Pays
Local brief notes a poultry payment issue with unclear details. Readable fragments mention payments, vendors, and possible delays affecting farm operations. No clear names or dates identified.
Good Highways Progress After War Slump
The bureau of public roads reports about 28 000 miles built during the past year with roughly 14 000 miles aided by federal funds and about equal tons independently funded. Construction set a record for improved roads with costs near 1914 levels and freight rates down. Prices for road materials fall as the $75 000 000 congressional appropriation spurs new work and encourages expanded state aid to create an interstate and intercounty highway system.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
Congress
Heat Influences Concrete Edges Curl On Warmer Roads
The bureau of public roads US Department of Agriculture reports that concrete road edges curl due to unequal expansion and contraction with heat. At midday hot surfaces expand more than the cooler underside, bending edges downward. at night cooling raises edges. Movements can reach about one tenth of an inch, potentially causing surface failure under vehicle wheels even if not immediately harmful.
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Mecca
Bartema
Wild
Joseph Pitts
Burton
Burckhardt
Hurgronje
Courtellemont
Doughty
Cairo
Hojus
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Arlington
Haul Products to Market on Country Roads
A USDA report shows 11 crops moved on country roads from 1915 to 1919, with 27 tons hauled per 100 acres and an annual average of 86.56 million tons. The crops listed are corn, wheat, oats, barley, rye, rice, flaxseed, cotton, tobacco, potatoes, and cultivated hay.
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Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Bonds for Good Roads in Pennsylvania Sell 11.2 Million Bonds
Pennsylvania sold 11.2 million dollars of 4 percent bonds as the last part of a 50 million dollar road bond issue for 104.31. The sale demonstrates strong demand for nonTaxables, despite varied markets for other bonds.
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Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Plans $15 Million Annual Road and Bridge Spend
The Massachusetts department of public works aims to invest 15 million dollars yearly for 20 years in state roads and bridges. The plan targets improving infrastructure and easing transportation across the state with sustained funding commitments.
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Massachusetts Department of Public Works
Alfalfa Feeding Destroys Horse Appetite Risks
Alfalfa has been fed to horses with good success, especially when given in limited amounts. Horses, like other livestock, love alfalfa and may eat too much if unrestricted.
Lowe Frechenine 1 Oetine Spring Freshening Note
The fragment reads as a historical note about springing freshness, mentioning Lowe and Frechenine with unclear context. The text appears partial and lacks a cohesive event, date, or location to form a complete news item.
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Medina
Yenhbo
Jiddah
Husein
International Postal Union
Egypt
Ka'aba
Zem Zem
el KubattaIn
Safa
Mirwa
Mina
Arafat
Satan
Allahu Akbar
Lowe
Foe
Ieah
Doan
Ohio
Elisa Lyon
Saute Batse
Apella
Doen
Doan’s
N.Y
Toreersa
New York
Interstate Factory Products Corp
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Langley Chemical CO
ST. Louis, MO
Langley
Central
Newport
Hunt
B. Richarde Medicine Co
Sherman, Tezasa
Selby
Grimes
Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Johnny
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