Bats Mammal Descent and Early Inventions Across 1920s
Summary of scattered historical notes: bats evolved from mammals that did not fly. World War I lasted four years three months eleven days. Mexico holds 25 000 000 acres of first class timber lands. 11 000 automobile deaths in 1920. iron first forged at Jamestown in 1608. Japan passes drinking age law after women’s agitation. artificial silk industry grows from wood waste with tens of millions of socks produced in the U S. Cuban women push for suffrage. sugar from sunlight acting on carbon dioxide per Popular Mechanics. Lieut Edgar Allan Poe Jr. first Marine aboard Mayflower. Acton Hoffman of New York patents the steam clothes press. 1922 sees broad forestry legislation. U S Forest Products Lab saves sawmill waste by converting to cellulose food to boost dairy milk production.
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Effigy of King Tut Ankh Amen From Luxor Exhibit
A description of a Née-size wooden statue of King Tut Ankh Amun that once guarded his sealed Luxor tomb. The piece is black pitch-coated wood with a gilt headdress collarette ornaments sandals and royal regalia. The foreheld bears a bronze and gold uraeus with obsidian pupils and a calm facial expression.
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Suppressing a Squeak At Macclesfield Arrested for Noisy Cart
A quarry owner in Macclesfield England was summoned for driving a cart without a brake noise suppression device. He paid the costs after arguing the cart did not squeak as loudly as many motorcars. The piece ponders if silk rustle laws might exist in the town famed for silk making.
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Energetic Conservatives and the gesticulations of fascisti
A London Morning Post opinion snippet contrasts energetic conservative talk with two fascisti in a lively yet restrained exchange. The piece muses on the nature of energy in political discourse and mocks excessive gesticulation.
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London Morning Post
Truth Bound to Prevail and Defeating Error
A fragment quotes a belief that truth defeats error and heresy. It argues the method is to establish truth and fill a bushel with wheat first to undermine opposing efforts, attributed to a New ton reference. The line reflects a hopeful, polemical stance about guiding belief through fact and preparedness.
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Quebec City Declared Fortified Nation’s Stronghold
America’s Gibraltar nicknames Quebec City as the most fortified in the continent due to its strategic position and strong defenses both natural and artificial, earning the title from observers.
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Gibraltar
Quebec
Misunderstandings Cleared With Timely Communication
The passage argues most misunderstandings can be smoothed out at the proper time and in the right way. It notes that avoiding ongoing rankle helps men get along and reflects on shifting blame after an accident.
Principles of Incubator Operation Guide From Colorado Extension
A detailed protocol for maintaining and operating eggs incubators. It covers cleaning with soap and water, disinfection, tray maintenance, and parts inspection. It instructs checking the thermostat, thermometer accuracy, and proper placement. It details lamp box cleaning, kerosene handling, burner replacement, wick care, and lamp alignment. It ends with stabilizing heat distribution and a DIY leveling method.
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O. C. Ufford
Colorado
Condensed pruning rules for young trees
The guide advises pruning fall-set trees early in spring before buds swell and pruning spring-set trees as soon as planted. Remove all weak, broken, or bruised wood, balance the head, then shorten remaining shoots to three or four buds. Do not prune cherry trees. For peaches, remove all limbs, leave a stick, and cut back to 18 to 24 inches. Plant the tree upright. low heads are best.
Best Location For Orchard Training Heads
The article advises orchard practices based on climate. In damp areas with moss on tree branches, train to an open head to allow sunlight to reach the tops. In hot dry regions with intense sun, keep a closed head to shield fruit from direct rays.
Fresh air and sunshine in dairy and home life
The piece urges using disease insurance and vitalizing influence of fresh air and sunshine in the dairy barn chicken coop bog house and home. It promotes healthier surroundings as a preventive measure.
Storage of Sweet Potatoes in Crates or Baskets
Storage guidance advises sweet potatoes should never be kept in sacks or in piles but instead placed in wooden crates or baskets to preserve quality.
Hay crops likely to succeed on lowland fields
The article notes crops such as timothy redtop and alsike clover among those most likely to thrive in lowland hay production. It mentions a belief that insufficient salt can make butter churns hard and suggests a salt box near the cow for when she craves salt.
Mercury seed treatments show promise against grain smuts
Preliminary United States Department of Agriculture tests indicate organic mercury compounds can control seed borne diseases in small grains and may boost barley yields. German usage since 1912 informs new U.S. experiments with compounds like Uspulin Germigan and Chlorophol.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Germany
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Planter Invention Aims For Uniform Planting Depth
The Scientific American describes W N Denilre of 80 Carman Avenue Winnipeg Canada as inventor of a manually operated planter that is forced into the ground to create an opening for seed bulb or small plant. It also includes means to plant at uniform depth and regulate depth variations.
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Purebred Bulls of Quality for Dairy Farmers
The article notes US dairy cows average 8 527 pounds of milk with Denmark 5 006 Switzerland 6 950 and the Netherlands 7 685 pounds. It argues purebred size of first quality offers the surest start toward these attainable goals for American dairy farmers.
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United States
Denmark
Switzerland
Netherlands
Yard Around Dairy Stable Concrete Pavement Reduces Dust
Paving the yard immediately around the dairy barn with concrete is recommended to control dust and improve drainage. A concrete surface allows dust and litter to be swept away easily and prevents muddy yards. Selecting land for crops should consider cash outlay, with potatoes and tomatoes placed on well adapted soil and poorer land used for less costly crops.
Tools in Working Order and Proper Care
A brief note emphasizes keeping tools in good working order, stored in a clean container or on hooks, and kept in a dry place. It stresses common sense care to prevent loss of efficiency and maintain readiness.
The Breeding Stock on Inbreeding Turkeys
The piece warns breeders that turkeys must not be inbred as it reduces size and constitutional vigor, stressing the negative consequences of inbreeding on stock quality.
Enemy of Potato Scab Threatens Irish Harvest
Scab is a serious enemy of the Irish potato and has been said to reduce yields by thousands of bushels.
Picking a Beef Bull Cautions on Dam and Granddam
Advice for buyers to inspect the dam and, if possible, the granddam before purchasing a beef bull. If the females are not heavy milking cows, reconsider paying a high price for the bull.
Flax Bulletin Warns Animals Poisoned by Poor Flax Feed
A bulletin notes an accepted fact that animals can be poisoned by feeding on flax chaff or straw from weak plants. The warning highlights dangers in flax byproducts and the need for careful feed selection.
Golfers tale of donkey ball at Middleton links
In Cork Ireland a golfer on a J. W. Me vcy drive at the third tee of Middleton links saw his ball enter a donkey’s end. The animal fled after a brief stand, tossing its head as the ball rolled free. The shot was deemed a rare feat with talk of a possible hole in one.
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J. W. Mevcy
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Meckivey
Atroke
Slow Motion Pictures For Lawn Tennis Education
The United States Lawn Tennis Association plans to release slow moving pictures showing reading experts in action on the court. The aim is to teach methods and styles of leading players and distribute the footage nationwide for educational purposes.
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United States Lawn Tennis Association
Coach Fisher No Fears Amid Coaching Career
Ray Fisher, a former professional baseball star now coaching, says nine months at Michigan plus three months in semi pro leagues earned him more this year than ever before. Dartmouth baseball director Jet Osroun echoes a similar earnings tale with steady work in coaching roles.
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Sweetser Cousin Wins Exeter Golf Championship
Alun Sweetser of Watcotford Massachusetts cousin to Jesse Sweetser of Siwanoy wins the Phillips Exeter Academy golf championship by defeating Paul Sadler of Nassaia New Hampshire by one hole. Jesse Sweetser wins the Exeter championship in a later year while a student at the academy.
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Cornell Star Hurdler Leaves College For Business
David W. Kimball, Cornell’s top hurdler on Jael Monkley’s track team, withdraws from the university to pursue a business career in Chicago. The injury from March at the indoor Intercollegiate Games in New York had already cut short his promising season.
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One Governing Body Sought For Ught Harness Racing
A movement gains support for a single governing body to oversee harness racing. The piece mentions public figures like George Burns and related developments in amateur and professional circuits, with several notes on players and managers across hockey baseball and golf.
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Ught
New Style Thermometer Expands Temperature Range
A compact thermometer the size of a watch uses a metal spring to measure temperatures from 10 degrees below zero to 180 degrees above. The device promises broad range and compact form for practical use.
Woman Uses Diamond Dyes For Every Garment
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple enough for any woman to dye or tint items from sweaters to draperies. It promises no spotting or fading and asks buyers to specify material type such as wool silk linen cotton or blends for best results.
Double Viewpoint Weighs Past and Future in South Reflections
A reflective piece contrasts two viewpoints, one weeping over bygone events and the other watchful toward what lies ahead. It suggests a dual perspective shaping insight into history and future prospects.
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