Texas Glee Club A Lone Star Starry Ensemble
The Texas Glee Club directed by Geo T Holmes features nine vocalists with diverse performers including a double male quartet, pianist, orchestra, readers and instrumental sections. Based at the State University of Texas, Holmes leads a high grade program promising broad appeal and large audiences.
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THE
Texas Glee Club
Lone Star” State
Geo. T. Holmes
Lone Star
Texas Glees
Holmes
State University of Texas
DeKoven
Dean of Am Lecturers Tells Experiences
Col Bain of Kentucky recounts American Canadian relations with a focus on President Cleveland's Venezuela message and war threats. He recalls lecturing in Toronto to a full hall and expresses hope for lasting peace between Great Britain and the United States. He also notes his fearlessness in denouncing Klu Klux lawlessness.
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Col. Bain
Kentucky
Canada
John
Jonathan
Cleveland
Venezuela
England
Toronto
Great Britain
United States
The Secret of Power Wassam a Live Wire
Dr Wassam described by The Allerton News as a live wire who inspires boosters and energizes crowds. He is noted for his enthusiasm and sociable nature while teaching political economy and sociology at the State University of Iowa.
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Dr. Wassam
New York City
Wassam
Allerton
B. di
M. di
New York School of Philanthropy
State University of Iowa
One of Eleven Survivors Of Crack English Regiment To Tell War Tale
A survivor from The First Life Guards, A H O Connor, will speak at our Chautauqua about his wartime experiences on the western front. He fought in Belgium, Flanders, and France including the Marne, Neuve Chapelle, Loos, and the Somme. He was wounded, partially amputated, and spent months in hospital. He is one of 11 survivors from 680 in his regiment and has earned honors from the king and the British government for valor. The audience can expect a gripping account of battles and endurance.
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A. H. O'Connor
Western Front
Life Guards
New York State
England
Belgium
Flanders
France
Marne
George of England
Value of barley grows as feed and hay for farms
In the United States and Canada barley is used mainly as animal feed and only a small portion malts or is turned into breakfast cereals. Professor R A Moore notes barley's rising value for dairy cattle and young stock. Barley hay is harvested at the milk stage and cured like timothy. hay acreage offers clear profits for rotations. Grain fed whole or crushed. gluten forms a sticky mass when moistened. Exports are limited and mainly feed varieties.
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National Cron Improvement Service
United States
Canada
R. A. Moore
Corn Root Worm Threat To 200 Million Bushels
The National Crop Improvement Service warns corn belt losses total about 200 million bushels annually due to corn root worms. Advice urges crop rotation, limiting two consecutive corn crops, and switching to barley if infestation remains. Emphasizes thorough land preparation and urgent planting actions amid late season.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Dry Farming Urged Everywhere By Civic Groups
The National Crop Improvement Service urges humid region farmers to adopt dry farming methods. It argues moisture conservation is essential even in wet years and calls for clubs to form institutes, uniting top farmers to practice efficient moisture use for a reliable corn crop.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Kansas
Nebraska
Corn
Power Enough for Crop Improvement in County
Farmers face limited ability to plow due to lack of horses and power. Every tractor owner is urged to work continuously to prepare remaining acres. Barley corn and potatoes are valuable. farmers should join in offering tractor services to neighbors unable to soil the land.
Barley vs Wheat Profits in 1915 and 1916
Barley at 60c per bushel could profitably compete with wheat at 1.00, aided by high barley prices. The 1915 barley crop yielded 122.5 million dollars. Current barley prices range 1.20 to 1.50 per bushel, with 1.30 as a basis for an 1916 crop of 180 million bushels yielding about 234 million dollars. Yields of 40 to 50 bushels per acre are common, offering strong returns including potential malting barley values.
Barley Price Boosts Profitable Spring Planting
National Crop Improvement Service notes barley as a profitable alternative for farmers disappointed with spring wheat seed. Wircon ain experiment Station at the University, led by R A Moore, can supply pedigreed barley by telegram orders in nearly any quantity. The seed house reports barley thrives where wheat grows and can extend farther south when other crops fail.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Wirconain Experiment Station
University
R. A. Moore
Grow Your Own Garden Seed in Time of Famine
Ames seed guidance urges home gardeners to save their own seed amid a looming global shortage. Beets, carrots, radishes, spinach and other crops face cuts and a labor squeeze reduces local supply. Peas, radish, lettuce seeds should be dried and stored properly. Plant just enough seeds to conserve available stocks.
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Ames
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