World’s twelve longest rivers mapped by National Geographic
A National Geographic bulletin from Washington notes six Asian and three African rivers among the world’s longest. It highlights the Nile as the longest with no tributaries for 1500 miles, and discusses rivers like the Amazon and Mississippi shaping civilizations and trade. It argues rivers act as high roads of discovery and history across continents.
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Washington
Asia
Africa
D. C
National Geographic Society
New World
Amazon
South America
Mississippi
Mackenzie
North America
Missouri
Nile
Niger
Congo
Equator
Siberia
Yenisei
Lena
Arctic Ocean
Amur
Pacific
Yangtze
Hiwang
China
Hwang
Egypt
Australia
Europe
Siberian
Cairo
Nero
Timbuktu
T&p
Oldest U S Worker Praised On Birthday
Warren F Brenzter 90, a cabinetmaker in the army medical museum and library, is praised by superiors for his craftsmanship. He plans to work as long as physically able, marking his birthday with commendations and respect.
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Washington
Sam
Warren F. Brenzter
Army Medical Museum and Library
Should Be Popular New York Opinion on College Training
Prof H A Scott of the University of Oregon argues that fishing hiking and gardening should be included in college athletic training. His view appears in a New York opinion piece urging a broader approach to student fitness.
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New York
H. A. Scott
University of Oregon
Winter orchard protection against mice and rodents advised
State College of Agriculture experts at Ithaca New York urge protection of fruit trees during winter from mice rabbits and other rodents. They outline wrap options including newspaper burlap or building paper for small numbers and galvanised hardware cloth or wooden veneer for large orchards. They note pine mice are ground dwelling and best controlled with poisoned bait while meadow mice also respond to bait.
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State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N. Y
Oten
Location of Orchard on hillside boosts crop yield
The proper site for an orchard on a hillside improves water drainage and air drainage reducing frost risk. Terracing prevents erosion and preserves plant nutrients while modest soil fertility can be offset with manure fertilizer or green manure to support orchard development.
Pruning Old Neglected Orchards During Winter
The article advises winter pruning of old neglected orchards on mild days. It notes occasional injury is possible but rare, allows pruning until buds enlarge, and recommends removing unproductive wood and small green apples while opening up the tree.
Injury by Mice in Winter Vineyards Shows Variable Damage
In winter months mice have been active in vineyards across scattered localities. Old vines show limited injury near snow level, while young vines suffer serious damage, with feeding concentrated on canes and laterals from snowbound portions. Perfers younger tissue over older, escalating concerns for young plant health.
Watch for Nematodes in Orchard Soil
Nematodes infest sandy soils and attack young orchard trees by entering roots and causing knot like galls that disrupt sap flow. The resulting distress can kill young trees soon after growth begins in spring.
Babies demonstrate trotting motion in Johns Hopkins study
Johns Hopkins psychology lab shows six to seventeen month old babies crawl and then trot with a diagonal balance of limbs. A cat and bulldog also participate as observers note pacing gaits. Dr Lenoir A Burnside reports babies differ in locomotion, with early attempts marked by arm flailing before coordinated leg and arm movements.
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Baltimore
Psychological Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University
Lenoir. A. Burnside
Communist Library Opens in Paris Barrs Fairy Tales for Children
A new Communist library in Belleville Paris bans fairy tales for children. Only works aligned with socialist doctrine fill 4500 volumes while adult reading is heavily censored. The workers university program accompanies the library with a strong emphasis on sociology politics and economics and a red themed display prominently features Communist materials.
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Paris
Belleville
Voterre
Alaska Seeks Patrol Like Canadian Police
Anchorage calls for a patrol system modeled on the Canadian Mounted Police after two old time prospectors vanished. Kris Kline was traced to a crevasse on a glacier trail, while Mike Trapke disappeared between Talkeetna and Susitna, sixty miles apart. Current regulations bar marshals from leaving highways to investigate crimes without district court orders and funds.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Canadian Mounted Police
Kris Kline
Glacier Trail
Mike Trapke
Talkeetna
Susitna
Dairy bulls vary widely in milk production and butterfat
The New Jersey and United States dairy studies show wide variation in pure-bred bulls transmittal of milk and butterfat. One third of bulls raise herd production, one third maintain it, one third lower it. Swapping bulls after age three curbs inbreeding and may lead to a herd of consistently high producers over generations.
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New Jersey
United States Bureau of Dairy Industry
United States
College of Agriculture
New Brunswick
Fodder Corn Proves Good Dairy Feed Without Silo
Fodder corn makes superior feed for dairy cows when silos are unavailable. Waste varies with growth quality and curing, from 5 to 30 percent in field. nearly all consumed when cut. silo use reduces waste to about 5 percent. thick stalks increase waste, finer stalks reduce it.
Udder Diseases From Germs Entering Teat Canals
The final milk at each milking is richest and should be collected to prevent infection. Milking hygiene is essential because germs multiply in milk and enter the udder through the teat canal. Washing teats after every milking protects high quality udders from infection.
Dairy Facts and Dairy Cleaning Tips
Liberal feeding aids profits in dairying. Do not feed frozen silage. calves reject spoiled feed. Unsterilized utensils cause sour milk and low quality products. Use a feed and Hitter carrier to cut gharing time. Clean barns yield clean milk and odor control. Remove milk promptly to avoid odors. Drain batter well and apply one half ounce of galt per pound of butter.
Will Unearthed Reveals Lost Chateau Fortune
A Pont-a-Mousson book dealer found an ancient will in a prayer book. The will, dated to the day the nobleman was executed, bequeathed wealth to the church and hid gold and jewels worth about $2,000,000 in the chateau basement.
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Paris
Pont-a-Mousson
Yellow Corn for Hen Health and Winter Rations
The article advises yellow corn as a key 6 percent of hen rations to prevent nutritional roup and ensure vitamin A. If yellow corn is limited, supplement with green leafy material like clover or alfalfa, or hay racks. avoid relying on succulent root crops as substitutes.
Materials Necessary for Producing Eggs
The article notes eggs require shell calcium and bones need minerals. A plentiful mineral supply boosts egg production, with oyster shell or high calcium minerals and access to sharp sand aiding digestion. Growing poultry should include minerals. bone meal mixed with mash provides phosphates and calcium for bone growth.
Plan to Keep Rats Out of the Poultry House
A method to prevent rodent intrusion in poultry housing proposes a four inch concrete wall around the foundation and a concrete floor laid on compacted earth. It calls for a two foot subsurface barrier, optional gravel fill for poor drainage, an automatic door closer, and a metal or wire screen base to deter gnawing.
Sprouting Oats For Daily Use In the Home
Simple oat sprouting method outlines soaking in warm water overnight then hanging the bag behind the stove. Shake daily, keep warm, and harvest on day five with a continuous supply by starting a new bag each day.
Eggs in Winter Brings Warmer Houses for Laying
Poultrymen install commercial wall board during fall renovations to insulate and smooth the interiors. The change reduces dust buildup and cracks around uprights, aiding cleaning and mite control while improving winter egg production conditions.
Winter pruning boosts next year's peach crop in New Jersey
A. Freeman Mason of New Jersey State College of Agriculture advises thorough winter pruning of mature peaches to stimulate vigorous new wood for next year. He recommends a low vase or open center shape, removing heavy interior branches and long shoots, with multi stage harvest to avoid ladders. Varieties that set heavily may be pruned more than lighter varieties.
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A. Freeman Mason
New Jersey State College of Agriculture
Curman
Riley
Iron Mountain
Liberia
Hale
Taste and Appearance of Apples Compared
Roger B. Corbett of Rhode Island State College led a taste test with eleven participants from banking, professional, agricultural and industrial fields. The appearance winner ranked lowest in taste, while McIntosh topped taste, Rome Beauty last, and Rhode Island Greening third. A survey of Providence families shows 46.7 percent eaten raw, 48.5 percent baked or in sauce, and 4.8 percent in salads.
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Roger B. Corbett
Rhode Island State College
Baldwin
Rhode Island Greening
Rome
Providence
Transplant Grapevines During Dormant Season
Dormant season best for grapevines, late winter to early spring, with frozen soil to keep soil around roots intact. Avoid transplanting large vines and avoid separating stalks to reduce fungus. use cuttings for propagation and prune longer if growth is dense. Withhold nitrogen fertilizer and stable manure.
Horticulture Notes on Strawberries Orchards and Fruit Trees
Horticulture Squibs Cumberland notes good blackcap and Plum Farmer as strawberry varieties with nitrogen and sulfuric acid key to fertilization. Discusses mouse injury prevention, soil replacement with cinders, poison bait, windbreaks, sun scald, and transplant timing for apple and peach trees including Apopesi center tree and limited scaffold branches.
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