Records Show Milk and Butterfat Links From Dairy Study
The United States Department of Agriculture reports on 38 682 cows from cow testing associations. Average milk production per cow 5980 pounds with 246 pounds butterfat and 4.11 percent butterfat test. Income over feed cost $55.69 per $1 spent. Longer continued work yields higher production and income over feed costs as butterfat rises. Fall freshened cows give more milk and butterfat and higher income over feed costs than spring or summer. Large cows outperform small cows in milk and butterfat. Cows stay in herd about seven years.
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United States Department
United : ‘States’ ‘Department
Agriculture
Mike Wand
Better Stock Campaign Poster Promotes Milk for Children
A U S Department of Agriculture poster portrays two cows to illustrate milk’s health value for children. One scrub cow yields about five quarts daily for five children while a purebred yields about twenty quarts, feeding about twenty children. each quart is linked to health and happiness.
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United States
Départment
of ‘Agriculture
Betterstock
Corn Alone for Milk Cows Needs Balanced Feeds
The United States Department of Agriculture notes corn cannot feed milk cows alone. It provides heat and energy, not bone or muscle. Use with bran linseed meal or cottonseed meal and alfalfa or clover to balance protein and overall ration.
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United States Department of Agriculture
The Dairy Cow as Our Most Efficient Farm Machine
The dairy cow, the most efficient converter of farm feeds into high priced food, deserves the best care. She grows thin in cold weather and must use more feed to maintain body heat, reducing milk production.
Clock of London’s Law Courts Recovered From Toothache
A clock eight feet over Strand and Fleet Street in London’s law courts recovered from a toothache like fault. The mechanism, unique in clock making, required dentist repair with new teeth and steel rods. it now strikes hourly with precision and has not lost time in three months. The 144 ton weight hangs 85 feet to the foundation, and the clock’s system, once damaged, is fully restored.
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Strand
Fleet ‘Street
London
Law Courts
Ulerring
St.James, Palace
Theory of Ordinary Colds and Nasal Sinus Drainage
Dr. G. M. Maxwell of Roanoke Va argues colds arise from bacterial growth in accessory nasal sinuses caused by blocked drainage from swollen nasal mucosa. Irritation from dust bacteria or pollen swells mucosa. He notes bacteria are those in the nasal cavity and symptoms worsen when drainage is blocked. He advocates washing sinuses with a mild alkaline solution for relief when a cold lingers.
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G. M. Maxwell
Roanoke
Temperature Comparisons From Antarctic Observations
Observations by Antarctic explorers show the mean annual temperature south of the equator is about two and three quarter degrees lower than that north of the equator. The northern hemisphere experiences twice the annual temperature variation, with higher summers and colder winters than the southern hemisphere.
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Equator
Religion Defined and Catholic Meaning in Early Text
The passage explains religion as belief binding the inner nature to a supernatural being and its practice. It defines Catholic as pertaining to the whole Christian church according to the seven general councils, not heretical or schismatic.
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The
Angler Quip Turns Lesson Into Tiny Debt
An inland fishing tale shows a novice asking how much \"touch\" costs and learning the float costs about two pence. The experienced fisherman explains only the float costs, while the borrowed float sinks, prompting a lighthearted repayment note from the London Bits column.
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London
Flea Study Targets Fearsome Plague Vectors in India
Major F W Cragg of the Central Research Institute in Kinsaul India leads a special study of flea varieties in India to identify the specific species responsible for spreading plague. The research aims to pinpoint the true culprit among fleas rather than assuming all fleas carry the disease.
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F. W. Cragg
Central Research Institute
Kinsaull
India
Big Ben Clock and Its Mighty Inner Workings
London notes the famous Big Ben as the largest clock in Britain and among the world. It is wound by machinery requiring two men three times weekly to maintain it. The dial features two foot long hour figures and an 11 foot minute hand, with a copper pendulum weighing 700 pounds and 18 feet long.
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London
Great ‘Britain
Big Ben
Thrift and Will of Benjamin Franklin Highlighted
EB A Hungerford notes in Thrift Magazine that Franklin valued thrift in his will and forbade his daughter from forming the 108 diamond King of France set into ornaments. He concludes with a wish for burial with minimal expense or ceremony.
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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin
Franklin
France
EB. A. Hungerford
Origin of Beyond the Pale expression in Ireland
In King John’s era the English ruled Ireland within twelve counties forming the Pale. The term beyond the Pale arose to denote lands outside this zone where English law was not observed. Inside the Pale law was followed while outside it remained prone to disorder.
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John
Ireland
Swallow Dive Lesson Ends With Splash
A diving instructor assigns Jenkins to perform a swallow dive. Jenkins misjudges his turn and makes a loud splash, prompting the instructor to remark that it is not a swallow dive. Jenkins jokes that he swallowed the pool, causing lighthearted laughter.
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Jenkins
Colored Diamonds and Pearls Highlight Rare Gems
The text notes green diamonds and crimson varieties as rare, and black diamonds and black pearls as uncommon. Pink pearls are highly valued, with one fine freshwater pearl found in a Mississippi River mussel worth 15000 dollars. Pearl islands off Panama yield lead gray pearls.
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Mississippi River
Pearl Islands
Panama
Efficiency in the Kitchen Spars with Extreme Planning
An expert notes efficiency can be good but warns it can backfire. A young couple divorced after arguing over kitchen layout, centering on whether the stove or sink should be the activity hub. Fred Kelly cites this example in the Nation's Business.
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Fred Kelly
Spanish Licorice Industry Emerges In Early 20th Century
The manufacture of licorice extract and paste grows as a Spanish industry, shifting from exporting root to domestic processing. In 1918, over 6,000,000 pounds of root were exported and more than 600,000 pounds of extract and paste were produced.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Clergyman’s Party Hat Swap Baffles Guests
A cheerful clergyman at last night’s party returned a hat mix up with a witty note. Mr A compliments Mr B and states a hat not his is present, hinting that any hats that aren’t theirs may be the correct ones.
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Mr. B
When Men Carried Handbags
The article notes that early handbags were uncommon for women and that ancient samples were first borne by male figures such as gods priests and rulers of Babylon. It suggests scriptures describe these bags as prettily embroidered and valued as useful items.
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Babylon
No Feathers on Birds Reported in Early Nesting
The American Forestry Magazine notes some young birds lack plumage in the nesting stage. The hornbill of certain East Indies islands shows this characteristic.
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East Indies
Reading of Good Books Offers Endless Mercy to World
A quotation from Richard Baxter extols the value of good books as timeless guides. It states that readers may return to them again and again at their leisure, granting ongoing benefit to the world through repeated reading.
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Richard Baxter
Emeralds in Aztec Treasures Spark Royal Collection Link
A Mexican discovery reveals exquisitely cut emeralds among Aztec treasures. Reports say these Magnificent gems now form part of Spain's royal collection, tying the find to a historic royal provenance.
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Mexico
Spain
Refrigerator leaks after ice delivery
An unidentified note echoes a domestic concern with a leaking refrigerator each time the iceman refills ice, reflecting a fitful home scene from a Boston Transcript page.
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Youngbride
Jack
Boston Transcript
Emerson quote on reward for a well done task
A brief quotation attributes the idea that the reward for completing a thing is having done it, credited to Emerson. The line underscores the value of accomplishment over external rewards.
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Emerson
Florida’s Growing Roads and Prosperity Highlighted
A columnist extols Florida’s rapid road expansion with bonds in Orange and St Lucie counties and Polk County’s 360 miles of asphalt. He notes Lake Wales voting 200000 for bonds, the Everglades drainage boom, and the Tamiami Trail under construction. Citrus, strawberries, and cigars anchor a thriving economy despite phosphate mine cuts.
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Orange County
Orlando
St. Lucie County
Hillsboro County
Tampa
Polk
Lake Wales
Lake Okechobee
Lake Michigan
United States
Everglades
Max Zschau
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