Alfalfa Proves Most Profitable Iowa Forage Crop
Iowa State College reports alfalfa yields surpass other crops under Iowa conditions. Trials show average returns per acre around 14 dollars net after costs, with several fields producing 4 to 5 tons per acre at times. Alfalfa pasture spans May through November, offering six months of grazing and highlighting deep roots and drought resilience. Continuous pasture management and careful stocking are urged to protect crowns and sustain stands.
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Iowa
Jane Ih
Altaita
Imdigo
Anidae
Tong
Ames Uyon
Rander
Iowa State College
Experiment Station
Sulu
Alfalfa Seeding Methods and Benefits Explored
The piece reviews alfalfa seeding strategies including spring and late summer sowing, summer fallow, and irrigation, noting success rates from Iowa experiments. It discusses costs, labor, drought performance in 1910 1914 summers, and the role of legumes in soil nitrogen, with figures from Iowa and German estimates and the nodules that fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Sweden Denies New Alliance With Germany Amid Neutral Policy
Swedish Premier Hammarström and foreign minister deny reports of an alliance with Germany, reiterating neutrality despite pressures from Russia. The article notes Sweden’s military training reforms and broader readiness plans, while recounting odd local tales such as Helga de la Brache rumors and historic finds in Ostergotland.
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Sweden
Germany
Finland
Russia
Hammarskjold
Knut Wallenberg
Norway and Norway Exposition News Highlights
The report covers Norway's political moves with William W. Collier and R A Nielsen preparing to represent the United States in Norway's government form conference with several nations. It notes coal island disputes, a Kielsaas tragedy with found money, expected electric power growth to 1,000,000 horsepower costing about 75 million dollars, and potential influx of foreign labor. Also mentions religious meetings at Christiania, monuments in Halignant, and North Pole expedition funding.
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William W. Collier
Spain
R. ‘A. Nielsen
Christiania
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Russia
Belgium
Golland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Roald Amundsen
North Pole
Scandinavian News Tems From The Old Home Resume Of Sweden Norway Denmark
A summary of the Scandinavian view from an American writer noting unity ideas for a future Scandinavia, quotes by Georg Brandes on shared culture, and reflections on American humor, women suffrage, and attitudes toward gender roles. Mentions Sweden Norway and Denmark and contrasts with Italian unity. Some remarks on Scandinavian unity in a foreign foe context.
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Georg Brandes
America
Fanny
United
Prehistoric Man Skeleton Found by Berlin Scientist
Dr Hans Beck of Berlin University reports a remarkable find near Oldoway in German East Africa a nearly complete human skeleton dated around 180000 years old. The skull appears human with a strong neck musculature while ribs and chest resemble ape. The remains lay with mammoth teeth and other fossils in five geological strata suggesting lake burial and gradual sedimentation.
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Hans Beck
Geological Institute
Berlin University
Oldoway
German East Africa
Beck
Africa
Europe
Cost of a Set of Furs Weighs on Heart of a Trapper
In a northern forest, Mrs Silver Fox hunts meat for her five children. A trap catches her forepaw, causing agony and delaying relief until a merciful bullet ends her suffering. The tale underscores that the true cost of fur goes beyond the price tag.
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Great North Woods
Silver Fox
Reduction in Working Hours Is Necessity
John Mitchell argues longer hours harm efficiency in modern work. He notes unions push for reductions, which benefit both workers and employers, and suggests fashion censorship to curb wasteful trends affecting working women.
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State College
H. DB. Hughes
John M. Evward
Agricultural, Experiment Station
Ames School
D. Hughes
Sumner
E. Brown
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
L. H.bammel
Iowa Agricultural “Experiment, Station
Landthing
Johansson
Royal House of
Helga de la Brache
Gustav
Louise
Karl XIV
Oscar
I ‘Johansson
Gafleborg Law Savings Bank
Byle
Ostergotland
Academy of Antiquities
Academy
Partille Manor
Gothenburg
Olaves Olsen
Kielsaas
Romerike
Papa A
N. Christiania
Chicago
A C. Dixon
Metropolitan Tabernacle
Spurgeon
London
Dixon
Haliingat
Flaa
Gol
Nes
Aal
Torpe
Hol
Christian Birkeland Hra
Coudlata
Scandinavia
Arithes Grill
Scarnavia
Italy
Georg’ “Brandes
Minneapolis
Lombardy
Sicily
C. von Wimpfen
Berlin
C.D. Patterson
Chica
John Mitchell
Washington, D.C
L. K Bixby
Indianapolis, Ind
Board of “Fashion Censors
Atylea
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