Burma a melting pot of races and Buddhism in Rangoon
Travel writer notes Burma’s blend of Chinese Tamil Hindu and Burmese residents, the prominence of Buddhism with monks and worship, modern urban life in Rangoon, women’s rights, and the growth of immigration shaping social change.
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Ike Kipling
Burma
Mandalay
Rangoon
Helen Barrett Montgomery
Missionary Review of the World
Beef Breeds Compared For Daily Gain And Style At Shows
A summary of tests from four experiment stations shows Hereford Angus Shorthorn and Galloway steers achieve similar daily gains around 1.5 pounds at two years old. Grain intake per 100 pounds gain ranges from 694 to 761 pounds. Aberdeen Angus lead show championships but price edge may vary with conditions.
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Hereford
Aberdeen
Angus
Condi
Agreement Reached On Price Terms In Brief Exchange
Meeks proposes a clear written agreement while Weeks discusses cheap options and notes that some choices are costly. They debate the meaning of the terms as the conversation highlights the need to formalize the deal.
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Meeks
Blanket the Horse for Safe Short Stops
Advice urges owners to keep a blanket on the horse and cover the animal during brief stops to prevent exposure. It emphasizes readiness when traveling and guarding the animal against weather.
Manure Proves Profitable Fertility Boost for Corn Wheat
A North Dakota test found applying six loads of manure per acre to corn ground increased yields enough to justify manure cost at $1.50 per load. The trial measured corn and subsequent wheat response, suggesting manure as a valuable soil amendment under the studied rates.
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North Dakota
Farmer Sleeptight as Stock Rest Easy on Winter Beds
A farmer can rest peacefully knowing horses cows dogs and cats have warm beds and are well fed. The text emphasizes the安心 of animal welfare as the basis for the farmer’s own sleep.
Care for Young Trees in Home Grounds
Advice for young fruit trees near homes, urging soil stirring around the roots when cultivation is impractical and recommending a heavy mulch of straw or stable manure to protect and nourish them.
Benefits of Growing Silage
Growing silage clears land early in the season allowing fall and winter crops to be planted.
Greater Returns Expected from Land Values
The report notes rising land values suggest higher returns per acre as land prices accelerate. Investors and farmers anticipate stronger profitability amid inflation and demand shifts in the agricultural sector.
Britain and Russia Agree on Treasury Bills Exchange
London reports Russia will exchange 40 million dollars in Russian treasury bills for Anglo Russian trade. A further 60 million dollars will finance external debt coupons payable in London and fund Russian purchases in England. Britain cannot supply certain articles, so orders shift to Canada or the United States, easing Russian finances.
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Russia
London
England
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Field Peas As A Way Crop In Hay Mixtures
Field peas are widely grown for hay in Pennsylvania and New York and in the southern states. They are sown with oats or other small grains to improve standing and curing, often yielding more than timothy. Pea hay fits well into rotations, enabling early harvest and soil preparation. The feeding value of pea hay is comparable to alfalfa.
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Ciear East
Burma
India
Pennsylvania
New York
Big Steve and the Mountain Lion A Pardoning Moment
A governor recalls Pardoning Big Steve, a brutal inmate who escaped with a rifle and nearly killed guards. A lynxlike twist ends when Steve saves the narrator from a fatal shot, revealing environment shaped his crimes. The tale ends with Steve's pardon and a toast with the pardoned man.
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Steve
Big Steve
Ion
W. G. Chapman
State control of highways and road costs
The article discusses giving state highway departments control over local road construction and maintenance to maximize service. It notes Iowa's approach and the high annual upkeep costs in eastern states, with experiments in low-cost road forms like bituminous macadam concrete and vitrified brick.
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Iowa
State Highway Department
United States Department Agriculture
Hints for Healthy Poultry Rearing
Growing chicks need ample range and clean ground to prevent disease. Provide feed abundance and variety. A chick’s constitution forms before hatching. Exercise raises body warmth and promotes health and well being.
Soybeans valued as a versatile farm crop
Soybeans rank high as food with crude protein and fat comparable to linseed and cottonseed meal, and twice wheat bran. They suit hogs and sheep as a concentrated feed, dairy cows in moderation, provide excellent hay and pasture, and renew soils well. They profitably grow on sandy soils for seed, hay, pasture, silage and green manure.
Heated Horse Chills Quickly
A heated horse cools rapidly when exposed to a cold wind during brief stops. The rapid chill can cause harm or death to the animal, leading to costly consequences for the owner.
Avoid Spoiled Silage Risks in Livestock Feeding
Warning against using spoiled silage emphasizes health hazards for cattle and the potential drop in milk production. Guidance highlights inspecting storage, preventing mold growth, and disposing of compromised batches to protect herd welfare.
Vast Time Scales Made Accessible by Illustrations
The article cites Professor Croll to compare cosmic and geologic time with everyday scale. It describes a paper stretched 83 feet to map a hundred years and a gorge carved by a tiny stream eroding one tenth of an inch yearly, illustrating how long a million years truly spans.
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Rangoon
Kemendine
Croll
Nature
Bulbs Sprout on Long Ocean Voyage to Philadelphia
The Norwegian steamer Mesna from Rotterdam to Philadelphia arrived late after rough seas. Five hundred cases of Dutch bulbs and roots in her hold sprouted due to warmth and duration of the voyage. Some blooms appeared in six to eight inch lengths, many spires, as the cargo was meant to mature slowly in greenhouses for Easter trade.
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Rotterdam
Philadelphia
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