Oldest City Becomes New Capital in Syrian Proclamation
An article discusses Damascus as the 4,000 year old city chosen as the capital of the newly proclaimed Syrian republic by France. It notes Syria's religious and ethnic diversity, the exclusion of certain states, and the strategic position of Damascus and Beyrouth in regional trade and pipelines.
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National Geographic Society
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Plan to turn battleships into houseboats faces admiralty objection
Lustace Miles, a social worker hopeful, will present a measure in parliament to convert discarded British battleships under the disarmament agreement into homes for slum dwellers. The admiralty argues the plan lacks dignity.
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London
Asia Minor Rail Link Boosts Syria Tourism Appeal
The Cairo to Calais through service strengthens Syria by stabilizing the Syrian Mandate governments. Officials expect more tourist travel as Syria gains attention for its treasures, despite the Holy Land drawing more European interest.
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Asia Minor
Cairo
Calais
Syria
Syrian Mandate
Holy Land
Barbarians' Weapons Covered With Gold at Exhibition
A London exhibition titled Art in the Dark Ages displays barbarian weaponry lavishly gilded. A Lombard chieftain’s tomb yields gold spur, gold mounted daggers, iron spearhead, red enamel band, and a gold collar. His horse bore gold trap fittings. The chieftain led famed campaigns across the Danube in 586 and onward into Italy.
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London
Danube
Italy
Sliding Trousers Popular on Mount Rainier Slopes
Rainier Washington spring trend features specially prepared loose canvas pantaloons waxed with paraffin to make wearers snow worm impervious to cold and moisture. Coasting down snowy slopes reduces need for heavy toboggans while sliding becomes a popular pastime.
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Rainier
Mount Rainier
Franklin Meade Breaks Leg in Sleep Incident
Frank Meade, a resident of Greene New York, walked in his sleep and fell from the second story of his home, breaking his leg. Police say no other injuries or hazards were reported and the incident is under investigation.
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Greene, N. Y
Frank Meade
Cube Root to Control Cattle Grubs Promising, Says USDA
Federal entomologists found cube root derived rotenone effective against cattle grubs. Powdered cube root and derris powders, plus hydrated lime and tobacco powder, reduced grubs when applied every 15 days, with two to four treatments. Dusting across communities could yield high control with coordinated seasons.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Federal
Michigan college urges cautious milk dairy culling
The outlook bulletin from Michigan State College warns that a 3 percent rise in total US milk cows and a 6 percent rise in heifers calls for restraint on dairy cattle expansion until dairy markets stabilize. Poultry prices may stay weak into mid 1930. beef outlook remains favorable but advises marketing baby beef. Cattle feeders should proceed cautiously in coming years.
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Michigan College
United States
Outlook Bulletin
Michigan State College
Potatoes Cured Better In Crates Not Piled In Barn
An Ohio grower learned that piling freshly dug tubers in a warm barn costly and rots many. Extension specialist BE B. Tussing says crates let potatoes cure for one to three weeks while they sweat and dry, reducing spoilage and bacterial decay.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
BE. B. Tussing
Extension Service
Cracked Corn Lets Birds Balance Diet When Feeding Grain
Feeding cracked grain reduces the instinct to pick out corn and helps both fast and slow eaters receive a balanced diet. Whole corn encourages fast eaters to skip wheat, while slow eaters finish on wheat, creating imbalance.
Insect Pests Hitch Rides in Empty Freight Cars
United States Department of Agriculture workers report alfalfa weevils survive long freight trips. Fifteen percent stay alive after five days and forty percent endure a three day journey. Cars move rapidly between distant regions, spreading pests nationwide. Other insects may disperse similarly.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ration Essential for Developing Good Pigs
Purdue expert John W. Schwab notes starting pigs on a proper ration early boosts health vigor and disease resistance. A home mix of 80 lb cracked corn 20 lb coarsely ground wheat 10 lb tankage plus skim milk can be fed until 50 to 60 pounds. oats and midlings are alternatives.
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John W. Schwab
Purdue University
Schwab
Farm Facts for Better Pastures and Poultry
Ewes and lambs should move to fresh pasture every two weeks when possible to reduce costs. Maintaining permanent pasture longer lowers expenses. Use superphosphate in poultry litter as in dairy barns. Poultry disease stems from overcrowding poor housing ventilation or weak feeding. Small litters and few pigs raise pork costs. breed stock for larger litters and strong feed and management.
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