Angkor Ruins in Cambodia Captivates Open Forests and Rivers
A National Geographic overview tracing Angkor Wat and Angkor Tom amid Indo China exploration. The Mekong voyage from Saigon to Phnom Penh begins the journey, with the vast sandstone temples and their intricate galleries described along the Khmer ruins. The date of construction is estimated as Angkor Tom in the Ninth century and Angkor Wat in the Twelfth.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
France
Indo-China
Angkor
America
Angkor Tom
Angkor Wat
Vrareo Polo
Mekong
Saigon
Mytho
Pnom Penh
Cambodia
Phnom
Kompong Chang
Queer Lake
Tonle Sap
Wat
Poom Coulen
India
Alfred the Great
England
Wool Shortage Boosts Lamb and Wool Prices Seeks New Crops
United States Department of Agriculture reports a Western shortage of lambs and ewes reducing supply across Montana Wyoming Washington Oregon Idaho and Nevada. Fleeces reach 35 to 38 cents a pound with some clips up to 40 cents as traders anticipate a smaller next season.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Montana
Wyoming
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Nevada
West
Jericho Pool
Sudan Grass Gains Ground as Summer Stock Crop
Sudan grass rapidly supplants millet in many states as farmers adopt it for summer stock pasture. An eight ounce package introduced from Africa in 1909 by C. V. Piper of the USDA spurred growth. By 1918 the U S crop value reached about 10 million dollars with wide adoption beyond the United States.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Africa
C. V. Piper
Sudan
United States
Alberta
Australia
South America
Philippine Islans
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Cuba
Department
Sudan Grass and Poultry Breeds Guidance for Farmers
The article reviews Sudan grass as a drought‑tolerant emergency hay and summer pasture crop, advising best regions in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas, seed yields in western Texas and irrigated NM AZ CA, and cautions on sorghum hybridization. It also presents poultry guidance by Harry Embleton on three classes egg dual purpose and meat, stressing breed choice by goal and ensuring buy from trusted breeders with suitable strains.
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Department of Agriculture
H. N. Vinati
R. E. Getty
Sudan
Great Plains
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
United States
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Harry Embleton
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Embleton
Punitive Stocks and Tongue Gag Punishments Described
The article recalls old punishments where minor offenses led to stocks or gagging. In Boston a culprit could be fined five pounds and must endure an hour in the stocks. The text notes varied penalties for tongue abuse and public scolding, including ducking stools and gagging.
Indication of Laying Hens Through Pelvic Bone Changes
The article notes that a laying hen shows thinner pelvic bones and greater spread due to reduced fat. When not laying the bones feel thicker and less flexible because fat accumulates. Width between the bones increases during laying.
Cutworms Cause Damage to Young Vegetables
Cutworms attacking young tomato sweet potato and other vegetables can destroy much if not controlled. Place boards or flat stones near plants to trap them as they hide by day. flip boards to destroy worms. Poison bait offers a better control method.
Insure Grain From Insects Before Storage
Advice on inspecting seed grain for pests and preventing infestation. If infested, apply carbon bisulphide per directions, then clean and disinfect bins. Remove refuse and dust, store compactly to reduce surface area, and ensure ventilation to avoid overheating. Keep windows screened and open in good weather.
Control Cucumber Beetles With Calcium Arsenate Dust
A pesticide recipe advises mixing one part powdered calcium arsenate to 20 partsgra lum or land plaster by weight. Dust the plants with a metal duster so both leaf surfaces and surrounding ground are coated. Apply early in the morning.
Poultry Care Tips For Hot Weather And Seasonal Sales
Advice on maintaining clean runs and coops, supplying grit and oyster shell, and keeping water and ventilation for fowls. Emphasizes early egg setting, vermin control, and selling surplus roosters and older hens while keeping hens under three years for consistent laying. The goose is highlighted as a holiday market bird with strong demand in city markets.
Angleworms Indicate Healthy Soil Conditions
Angleworms in soil are not harmful. their burrowing aerates soil and signals good soil health. The notes describe worms as beneficial indicators rather than pests, highlighting their role in soil aeration and vitality.
Quail 16 Farmer's Friend Quail Is Farmers Best Field
Fragmentary OCR note mentions quail and farming terms, with unclear context. No coherent event or entities beyond references to quail and farming.
Soybean cure likened to hay making in remarks
A reader notes soybeans cure easily and are easier to dry than cowpeas as they grow erect do not tangle and curl quickly, making the harvest process simpler.
Wage trends in highway labor across U S divisions 1915–1920
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture this chart from the bureau of public roads shows common labor wages on highway construction by geographic division since 1915. It notes price per hour rising from 12–26 cents in 1915 to 31–62 cents in 1920, then varying by region with current rates up to 47 cents in the Pacific states and 15 to 47 cents elsewhere. New England and Middle Atlantic figures are unfinished. The Kansas-Missouri to border region led in 1920 with 62 cents, later dropping to 29 cents by March.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
South Atlantic
Ohio
Mississippi
Alabama
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Kansas
Missouri
Canadian
Mountain States
Pacific
New England
Middle Atlantic
Road Material Surveys Cut Construction Costs
The Bureau of Public Roads reports surveys locate stone gravel sand slag and other materials to aid bids lowering road construction costs. About 9000 samples tested with locations and test results linked. 68 laboratories test materials and data grows as states expand surveying.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
Unite States Department of Agriculture
Lower roadway construction costs reported for federal aid
Reports on bid prices for 286 miles of federal aid roads show lower level costs this year. Gravel work averages 9 150 per mile for 78 miles, concrete at 29 000 per mile for 46 miles, bituminous macadam at 25 200 per mile for 47 miles, and bituminous concrete at 25 000 per mile for 23 miles.
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Bureau of Public Rounds
United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia Plans $75 Million Highway Network Funded by Gas Tax
Georgia proposes expenditure of 75 million dollars to build a statewide highway network. Costs would be paid entirely from gasoline taxes and motor vehicle license revenues.
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Georgia
Highway Cost Per Person
After deducting automobile license fees the cost of the American highway to each man woman and child was one and one tenth cents per day last year.
Money for Good Route and Roads Investment Vision
Vague statement extols funding for road improvements as a civic asset. It emphasizes citizen support for improved infrastructure and prudent spending, though wording is unclear and fragmented.
Women’s Medicine Claim for Ailment Aired
An old herbal product advertisement touts a compound labeled as a woman’s medicine for various ailments. The copy stresses reliability and target audience, appealing to female readers with health claims.
Dogs in Conversation and the Laundry Ad Twist
Robert recalls his mother explaining conversation as talking with each other while he overhears dogs barking between porches. The passage ends with an ad urging use of Red Cross Ball Blue for a dainty well groomed appearance.
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Robert
Mrs. Brown
Topsy
Mamma
Snowball
A Distinction Flora Denl Quote Sparks Laughs
A playful remark from Flora about a speaker prompts a fan to quip that silence does not stop him from talking a great deal, capturing a light moment in the crowd.
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Flora
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