Wild boar extinction and forest cover noted around world
The article notes the wild boar is extinct in Egypt in the last century, Brazil has about half tropical forest, a five day week may spread to Czechoslovakian shoe factories, and eels hatch at sea then return inland to die. It also mentions inventions for lighting and heating, paper weed control in German fields, and 1105 medical meetings yearly in Cleveland.
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Egypt
Brazil
Czechoslovakia
Cleveland
Yale in Workout Begins Captain Rogers Leads Rowers
James Gambie Rogers Jr captain of Yale varsity crew starts his first season workout on the Quinnipiac River in New Haven as the team resumes training on water.
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James Gambie Rogers, Jr
Yale
Quinnipiac River
New Haven
Unfair Proceeding If You Let Ill Education Corrupt People
Quote by Sir Thomas More warning that neglecting early education corrupts manners and leads to crime, implying punishment for crimes born from faulty upbringing. The statement argues that society bears responsibility for crime rooted in schooling and infancy.
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Sir Thomas More
Desirability and Money Measure Value and Demand
In economic thought money valuations reflect desirability which drives demand and thus price. The passage argues that valuing by money merely measures a cause by its effect since desirability determines demand and price.
Ambition of Sporting Writers Attracts Millions
Celier's Weekly notes an enormous, likely millions strong interest among young men in becoming sporting writers, describing the phenomenon as widespread and growing.
She's Going to Pole with Sir Hubert Wilkins
Lady Wilkins, wife of explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins, will accompany him on his planned submarine expedition to the North Pole.
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Lady Wilkins
Sir Hubert Wilkins
North Pole
Idaho Leaders Urge Davis for Any Post at White House
D. W. Davis former Idaho governor was recommended to President Hoover for any available job. Senator Thomas and Representatives French and Smith of Idaho visited the White House to say Davis is a good man for any post offered.
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D. W. Davis
Idaho
Hoover
Thomas
French and Smith
White House
Davis
Perspective on Life and Its Living Viewpoint
A reflective note argues that direction matters more than time in life. It emphasizes mindset over passing moments and stresses the value of proper perspective for living.
Puzzle for Scientists On Malta Roads Oldest World Remains
Scientists seek to identify a vehicle that could have carved deep double ruts in rock across Malta. The ruts are thought to be among the oldest road remnants still visible, sparking debate about their origin and method of formation.
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Island
Malta
May 1 1840 Stamps Issued to Public in London First Time
Rowland Hill diaries record on May 1 1840 that stamps were issued to the public in London for the first time reflecting the origins of modern postage.
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Rowland Hill
London
French Guiana and Unbreakable Tableware Tops News
France holds one colony in South America French Guiana. Marketed bright tinted unbreakable tableware resembles English porcelain. Munich Museum of Science and Industry tracks civilization’s rise. Twenty one iguanas sent to the National Zoological Park. Cows study shows profit gaps between herds. Women's lighter vocal cords explain higher talk rates.
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French Guiana
France
South America
Germany
Museum of Science and Industry
Munich
United States National Zoological Park
West Indies
Soybeans as Protein for Brood Sows Reported
An Illinois experiment shows soybeans can supply protein for brood sows during gestation and suckling. Two groups of eleven sows fed 95 days differed: one with tankage and linseed meal, the other with whole soybeans, both providing equal protein. Both groups started about 440 pounds each. Lot 1 averaged 4.1 pounds of feed daily with 0.85 pounds gain, Lot 2 averaged 3.7 pounds of corn and 0.73 pounds soy per head daily.
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Illinois Experiment Station
Docility Training for Ewes Through Gentle Handling
The article warns that rouging ewes neglects docility. It advises owners to spend half an hour twice daily to walk the flock, hand out grain, and gain the flock’s trust so sheep follow the master calmly rather than fleeing at gates.
Hogs Favor Rane Green Feed For Early Season
Farmers note hogs relish Rane a leafy turnip family forage. It grows in about six weeks with adequate moisture and can be sown just before first cultivation, then worked into the land with a cultivator for an early season feed.
Beefs from Cattle and Swine Raising Guidelines
Beef from young animals is lighter in color than that from older animals and ages affects ripening. Regular feeding improves outcomes. Approved swine methods include sanitation housing ventilation and balanced rations. Brood sows need about half a pound of grain daily during gestation and bran with oil meal prior to farrowing.
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Bath and Tennis Club
Palm Beach
Fla
Nelson
Pedro Miguel
Panama Canal
W. J. Bulow
South Dakota
Veterans’ Bureau
New York
Berlin
Rainier Park
Paradise Lodge
Rainier National Park
Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
Finland
Republic
Milions
Cellier’s Weekly
Bagwell
Damsite
Capitol
Commercial Club of
Pelican Rapids
Minn
Dunn’s Lodge
Minneapolis
Lake Lizzie
Dunn's Lodge
Welland Canal
Welland Ship Canal
Department of Railways and Canals
Canada
Philly
Harry A. Mackey
Philadelphia
PLIVE
Rane
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