Guiana and Paramaribo: from Breda treaty to modern development
The article traces Guiana regions and Paramaribo from the 1667 Breda transfer to present development. It notes Dutch, British, and French Guianas, their geography, native and African-influenced populations, and economic shifts. It highlights Suriname’s export strength in 1911 and ongoing timber, sugar, and cacao industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
New World
Woolworth
Holand
Dutch Guiana
New York
Paramaribo
Breda
New Amsterdam
England
Helland
Suriname
Demarara
British Guiana
Guiana
United States
French Guiana
Venezuelan Guiana
Brazilian Guiana
Orinoco
Amazon
Rio Negro
Casiquaire
West Indies
Trinidad
Holland
Florida
Ponce de Leon
Guianas
Walter Raleigh
Fragmented OCR: Early Coal Feeding Story
A damaged OCR fragment notes a period discussing coal as a feed in Britain with unclear references to Sear and early faded context. Specific names, dates, or events are not readable, leaving only a vague historical hint about coal usage and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Refused to Be Diverted By Doubt and Persistence
An exhortation on steadfast pursuit of goals citing historic figures who stayed the course to finish their work. It contrasts turning back with continuing the straight path, noting the value of perseverance and resolve in achievement.
Misunderstanding leads to playful hall hug confusion
A reader jokes about mistaking a man for his wife and asks to consult her to forgive a hug in the past six months, reflecting a humorous exchange in the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. He
Boston Transcript
Monument Plans Stirring Controversy Among Senators
A debate over a grand monument to a public figure unfolds as Senator Sorghum resists funding and offers to oversee the project himself, suggesting a contract be awarded to another. The exchange reveals tensions between supporters and critics about regulating profits and public spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Coal Digging License Recorded for 1234
A medieval record notes between 1210 and 1219 A D that the monks of Newbottle granted Henry HV a licence to dig for coal in 1234.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons of
Newbottle
Henry HV
Salvagg Ship Sets Record Amid Harsh Seas
A newly built vegetable carrier named Salvagg has broken a maritime record after navigating challenging routes. The vessel achievements highlight advances in cargo capacity and endurance for long regional voyages.
Fall Freshening Best for Dairy Cows in US Study
Government study of 10 870 cows across 64 associations finds fall freshening yields higher milk and butterfat. December and October months lead in income over feed cost, with fall or early winter freshening advised except where local markets vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department Bulletin
J. C. McDowell
Celery Crop Grows Despite Stagnant U.S. Harvest
U S Department of Agriculture estimates 1922 commercial celery production at 22 339 cars up 13 percent from 1921. Florida leads early crop with 5 493 cars, California tops late crop with 5 000 cars, Michigan 4 648, New York 4 327, New Jersey 1 150, Ohio 875, Colorado 500, Pennsylvania 256 cars. Florida acreage up to 2 670 acres. late-states up to 14 460. Florida yields slide from 768 to 720 crates per year. late-states rise from 200 to 210 crates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Florida
California
Michigan
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Benefits of Silo Use for Corn Crops
Wisconsin Experiment Station notes six benefits of silos for farmers. They claim silos raise feeding value of corn from 25 to 30 percent, preserve frosted and immature corn, provide insurance against drought and short pastures, supply winter feed to keep cows healthy, offer cheap winter feed, and allow feeding stock from fewer acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Alfalfa Hay Proves Good for Sheep Diets
Alfalfa hay serves as suitable feed for breeding or fattening sheep. Finer cuttings reduce waste and experiments indicate mutton can be produced on alfalfa alone. A small grain ration with the roughage improves economical gains, and a little grain helps breeding stock.
Standard-bred Fowls Boost Egg Production with Improved Cockerels
The article notes standard-bred hens outlay mongrels in egg production. Breeders emphasize selecting high producing stock. Connecticut and New Jersey contests show averages around 161-162 eggs per pullet, while mongrel flocks yield far fewer. Kansas State findings show rapid multi generation gains with standard-bred sires, reaching 207 eggs in three generations. Uniformity and care enhance market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
New Jersey
Kansas State Agricultural College
Keen Interest in Poultry Raises Public Curiosity
The bureau of animal industry reports many inquiries about poultry raising averaging 5 to 75 letters daily since early in the year. Poultry literature distribution by the division of publications surpasses all previous years with over 30 general bulletins and numerous technical works on breeds housing incubation breeding and culling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Division of Publications
Reducing Insect Injury Through Garden Cleanup
A timeless warning urges garden tidy up to cut pest colonies. Clearing trash weeds old stalks and vines eliminates harboring sites and reduces future insect injury before plowing exposes more pests to frost.
Hay and Pasture Seed Mixture For Fall and Spring
Timothy seed is cheaper now so apply it liberally this fall. Sow clover in spring with timothy to build up soil and pastures. The combination yields strong hay and pasture gains and benefits soil health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Costly House for Poultry
An extensive and costly house for the poultry does not necessarily mean the stock is better than average. Often owners take pride in houses and surroundings more than in the birds themselves.
Life of Bridges Shortened by Infrequent Painting
United States Bureau of Public Roads warns that infrequent and improper painting shortens steel bridge life. Annual inspections and repainting at first rusting are urged, with climate affecting repaint intervals from two to five years. Proper cleaning and state guidance are emphasized to prevent hidden structural weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
Bureau
State Highway Department
Problems in Road Building Ties In National Standardization Efforts
The committee on tests of the American Society of State Highway Officials met with the bureau of public roads to harmonize road material specifications and tests. Officials from across the country seek coordinated standards that respect local conditions through nationwide meetings and exchanges of ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
American Society of State Highway Officials
Bureau of Public Roads
Washington
Bureau
Boom in Highway Building Driven by Federal Aid
Federal aid has spurred a highway building boom with long stretches of trunk lines serving rich agricultural and industrial regions. The Agriculture Department notes a traveler from Richmond Indiana to Chicago would cover about 679 miles, with 505 miles nearly all on federal aid routes likely to be in service by season's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Richmond
Ind
St. Louis
Indiana
Illinois
Chicago
Springfield
Peoria
Michigan farmers form cow testing associations growth to 452
Fifteen years ago Michigan farmers started cow testing associations to measure feed intake and milk output following Danish practice. Initially doubted, the program has proved gratifying with rapid growth from one to 452 groups. The USDA supports the effort, which has expanded across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
United States Department of Agriculture
Limberneck in Poultry No Known Cure
Limberneck is a neck muscle paralysis in birds caused by decayed flesh or poisons like arsenate of lead. There is no cure. prevention is key. Remove and dispose of dead chicks and animals by burying or burning to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limberneck
Preparation of Market Fowls for Best Flesh
Fowls intended for market should be penned in small enclosures and not allowed free range as they will run off flesh relative to ration. It is unwise to feed fattening birds green food at any time and commercial feeders typically keep them in crates throughout the fattening process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Daily Life Affected by Reads Passing Doors
The text notes that every phase of daily life is materially and seriously affected by the reads that pass the door, highlighting broad impact across routines and activities.
Doctor Arrives By Road For Life Events
A reflective piece marks the highway as the passage that brings the doctor to the door and carries us through pivotal life moments. It emphasizes travel over the highway for medical access and major events.
Clover for Chicken Feed
Clover is described as one of the best and cheapest poultry rations, highlighting its value for chicken feed.
Father John's Medicine Promises Cold Prevention
The article argues that catching a cold reflects neglect of health and fatigue, urging readers to boost resistance. It claims Father John's Medicine builds strength, helps drive off colds, and prevents future attacks after early treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Operatic Aunt Shows Lasting Prima Donna Glow
A casual exchange recalls a former prima donna aunt, noting her lasting presence and stage aura. The dialogue hints at admiration and enduring fame while playfully sizing up the aged performer.
Feud Talk From Gap Johnson About Local Rivalry
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge says he can get along with the White Caps, but fears Kay Lee bank bandits and hijackers if he lived there, admitting he would be afraid to go out after dark to quiet the chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Kay Lee
Kansas City Star
Location of Witness Reveals Cemetery Lot in Jamestown
In a recent Indianapolis divorce trial a witness claimed real estate ownership. When asked where the lot lay the witness admitted it was in Jamestown Indiana and located in the town cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone
Indianapolis
Jamestown
Ind
Town
Auto Suggestion and the French Cure
Bert promotes an auto suggestion cure that supposedly makes a person improve by daily repetition. Bill notes a quirky claim about a belief in improvement and a real consequence arises when Bert receives a summons for unpaid rates. The dialogue mimics a rustic, humorous exchange from Pearson's Weekly.
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Bill
Bert
Pearson’s Weekly
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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el Dorado
Humboldt
Africa
Philadelphia Ledger
Salvagg
Vege
Dany
Paul
Megrue
Cincinnati
Dr. Pierce
Paul S. Megrus
Madison Road
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
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