Years Sees Big Advance in Irrigating Arid Lands
The 1920 irrigation area in the United States reached about 19 million acres with gross returns near half a billion dollars. The bureau of public roads notes advances in water application methods, drainage, and district laws aiding arid land reclamation and farm preparedness costs. The Advocate is cited for printing.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau
Silent Night Bethlehem Poem by Bishop Brooks
Poem lauds the holy birth in Bethlehem with imagery of stars angels and divine light. It frames Christ’s birth as a quiet, fearful, hopeful event echoed by angels and blessings for humanity. The piece closes urging Christ to be born in readers today and cites Bishop Brooks of Boston.
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Bethlehem
Christ
Mary
God
Lord Emmanuel
Bishop Brooks
Boston
Misleading tale on bats and mosquito control debunked
The article based on Vernon Bailey’s interview misstates bat habits and claims artificial roosts banish insects. It lacks sanction from the USDA Biological Survey and mars the record with unauthorized statements and misquotations.
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Vernon Bailey
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Bailey
Home Management Emphasis Grows in Extension Work
Conference on home economics urges greater focus on household management including expenditures equipment standardization and shelter. Ruth Wardall notes shift from food to broader duties with research links to chemistry medicine sociology and engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Land-Grant Colleges
Washington
Martha van Renssalaer
New York
Ruth Wardall
Illinois
Peace Sunday urged by Federal Council of Churches
The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America calls on 100000 congregations to observe December 24 as World Peace Sunday urging governments to end war as a means to resolve disputes. The message pushes year round efforts for a war less world through international cooperation and notes Christians in 27 countries will observe the day under Copenhagen agreements. Judge Bentz reports he carried a lucky penny until a hole in his pocket wore through and he lost a $10 gold piece.
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Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
United States
World
Churces
Bentz
Arkansas
Tom Cat
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R. H. White
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Advocate For Printing
Holy Child of
Studebaker
W. B
Aban
Leraro
Roadster
Coupe
Montgomery Motor Company
Victor Bogaert
Ivory
Amber
Victor Bogaert Co
West Main St
Lexington
Kentucky
Victor Jacobs
Brussels
Belgium
Copenhagen
World Alliance For An International Friendship
Casco
Winchester
Florida
Florida Southern Railway System
Ohio
V- Lexington Armendet
Macon
Anee River
Nooga
Sarasota
C. T
Pullman
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Limasions Street
Tassietesneer Agent
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