R-100 cross Atlantic voyage and Canada election notes
British airship R-100 completed an uneventful Atlantic crossing from Wales to Montreal in about 76 hours with minor fabric damage near Quebec and sustained radio links. Canada election results signal Conservative Bennett as potential premier, King retaining seat but cabinet losses, tariff shifts and trade policy under review. Other items touch Communist advances in China, Palos gunboat engagement, and U.S. Prohibition enforcement plans under Hoover.
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Edward W. Pickard
Britain
Gulf of St Lawrence
Belle Isle Straits
Quebec
Montreal
England
Canada
Great Circle
Ireland
Cape Farewell
Greenland
Balle Iste
St. Lawrence River
R. S. Booth
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R. St. John Prentice
Maj. G. H. Scott
Ananas
United States
Dominion
Mackenzie King
Richard B. Bennett
King
Charles A. Dunning
Great Britain
Lawrence Neaway
Bennett
Political shifts and treaties spark runoff elections
Amid slates with no clear majority in several races, Love and Gore face renomination, while Oklahoma runoffs loom. UK ratifies the London naval treaty. Hoover forms a national contraction group. A Russian goods entry dispute and Egyptian throne politics unfold as 1920 headlines outline political realignments.
Washing sprays on apples now widely used in industry
Two years of experiments with commercial fruit washing machines show washing with a dilute hydrofluoric acid solution removes spray residue more effectively than mechanical cleaning. Products must be rinsed thoroughly, and strong acids or polishing agents are sometimes added in the rinse. Proper washing causes minimal fruit injury when used correctly, with costs estimated at a few cents per bushel.
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Millat
Rendre Chink
Uae
Cribite
Greatest Insect Pests Found on Bush Fruits
Insects harming currants and gooseberries appear as the main pests. Spraying with soap and lime sulfur solution helps control them. Apply early in the season before buds open to protect the leaves and fruit.
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Wight Aaliens
Bags to Protect Grapes From Destructive Pests
A historical note describes using bags to protect grape clusters from pests and mildew. It explains placing two corner slits in the bag to vent moisture and using a three pound bag to cover each cluster, creating a uniform temperature to improve growth and deter insects.
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New Yorker
Horticultural Notes on Apple Protection and Orchard Care
Agricultural notes discuss protecting fruit crops with emphasis on apples. Advice covers pest control, tree protection, and timely harvesting, with calls for equipment readiness, crates and baskets, and proper soil management. Mentions Dr TL We Anderson and University references while urging thorough protection and proactive measures.
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Ty Nye
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Colin
TL We Anderson
University of Tlhiols
Old Practice of Sterilizing Soil Explained in Agriculture
An ancient technique of heating soil surface to sterilize seedbeds is examined as an improved modern method. The article outlines benefits like disease and weed control, notes high costs and equipment needs, and references U.S. Department of Agriculture guidance and free publications on sterilizing soil for tobacco and other crops.
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Hoover
Ethelbert Stewart
Department of Labor
William M. Steuart
Bureau of Conduct
Department of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Erosion Destroys Vast Soil in Kansas Valley
A damaged report describes erosion in Hortiesten Kansas where about 80 percent of the valley soil from 40 years cleared land has washed away. Acres bare, with weed overgrowth, as soil productivity declines and measures of soil loss and related surveys are noted by government scientists.
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Bredter
United States
Ageleyitiura
Sunshine Hay Is Best for Vitamin Content
Agricultural note from Wisconsin Experiment Station explains hay should be made in sunshine to preserve vitamin content. Experts advise harvesting promptly when sunny, using proper curing to avoid over drying and protect valuable nutrients.
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Inwita
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Seed selection and storage tips for farm crops and firewood
The article discusses selecting seeds for high yield, focusing on sturdy, true-to-type plants and avoiding deformities. It covers growing conditions, protecting seedlings, and using hoeing and fungicide-safe practices. It also advises storing vegetables in shallow piles for winter, treating buildings to prevent stock damage, and preventing injuries from wooden troughs.
Anti acidity remedy praised for rapid relief
An old advertisement extols a stomach remedy, claiming it neutralizes acidity fast, relieves gas and sourness, sweetens the body, and suits both adults and children. It promotes the product as available at any drug store and as a genuine prescriptional preparation.
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