Senegal in Africa’s West Under French Influence
National Geographic notes Senegal as a gateway to France’s West African possessions with a mixed population under French protection. It describes Dakar as the main port, Monts Moslem schools, and roads linking towns while noting peanut exports and kola nuts.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Senegal
Irance
Atlantic
Africa
Morocco
France
Paris
Algeria
Dakar
Cape Verde
French West Africa
Conserving Manure Helps Crop Yields Across Regions
Agricultural guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture covers companion cropping and successive planting to maximize output. It notes two crop cycles per year in the middle states, fall garden plantings July to September, and long seasonal benefits in the extreme south, plus Barnyard manure conservation in Chester County with higher regional yields.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Middle States
New England
Northwest
Pennsylvania
Chester County
Costs of Production Vary Widely Across Farms
United States Department of Agriculture specialists report large variation in production costs across farms. Wheat costs averaged 2.51 per bushel on 481 farms, but over half produced above that, up to 8.20 per bushel. Cotton averaged 23 cents per pound on 842 farms, with nearly 60 percent costing more than the average. The department presents frequency tables to show costs at or below given levels, stressing bulk-line costs over averages.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Feeding poults milk key to turkey growth
A farming note advises turkey raisers that poults should begin with light grain and be given abundant milk. Experienced turkey raisers say the abundant use of milk is the best method for feeding poults to grow strong.
Disinfection of Henhouse Recommended to Kill Mites
The roosts and nearby woodwork of the poultry house should be painted occasionally with a good liquid lice killer or kerosene to kill the mites that live there during the day and torment the fowls at night.
Making Profit With Geese
Farmers can raise geese profitably with a cheap shed for shelter. Geese endure winter well and cost little to feed if fed on silage clover chopped vegetables and some grain.
Bobolinks and Phoebe Birds Tell Their Names Aloud
In a dialogue between Bobolink and Mrs Bobolink the birds explain how they share their names with people through repeated calls. They stress kindness to birds, warn against egg theft, and celebrate how humans enjoy birds through song and presence in nature.
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Mr. Bobolink
Boebolink
Bobolink
Mrs. Bobolink
Bob-olink
Bob-o-link
New Relativity Theory Joke In Family Exchange
James recalls his uncle’s chatter about relativity and introduces his bride as the new relativity theory. The boy responds with a mock reverent line about pride in relatives, prompting a solemn quip about the bride being the theory.
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James
Open Letter to Women in Philadelphia Urges Vegetable Compound
The letter describes severe gynecological symptoms including irregular periods and prolonged pains. The writer credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after a year and a half of illness and failed doctor visits, noting improved ability to manage household duties after seven months of use. The message endorses the product for women with similar distressing symptoms.
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Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. S. Lirrie
Livingston St
Drawing a Distinction Between Classical and Jazz
A humorous exchange contrasts classical music with jazz through a quip about orchestral players. Mr Comrox asserts understanding, while the other character defines the difference as stationary performers in classical music versus dancers on the platform in jazz.
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Mr. Comrox
Swamp Root touted as kidney remedy in ad copy
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the premier kidney liver and bladder medicine. It claims quick, mild effects and urges readers to mail ten cents for a sample bottle from Kilmer Co at Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingham‘ton
N. Y
Mystery boards and spirits spark tempest debate
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a clash over Ouija boards and spiritualism with a quirky exchange about Sir Oliver Lodge. The piece hints at spirited conversations and the fading fury of tempests.
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Sir Oliver Lodge
Philadelphia Ledger
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