Germans Strike Against Terms In Ruhr District
News from London reports unrest in Germany over reparations. About 10,000 copper and silver mines in Mansfield struck, Ruhr miners urged to work only minimally, some six hour days adopted, and upper Silesia miners refuse overtime. Bavaria’s Von Kahr warns disarmament orders are unacceptable. Berlin refuses allied finance conference attendance, citing need for home experts. Dr Scholz warns reparations threaten food, exports, and unemployment. Munich masses protest Entente commission, threatening a general strike if Paris terms aren’t put to a referendum.
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Paris
Miss MacSwiney Visits Chicago Amid Irish Free State Rally
In Chicago Miss Mary MacSwiney attracted thousands of sympathizers including a representative of Mayor Thompson and members of state and city groups. Her brother Terence MacSwiney, Cork’s lord mayor, died after a 74 day hunger strike in Brixton prison. Anglican Rev. William Cahill of the ARIR led the 400 municipal committee greeting her.
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Terence MacSwiney
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Ireland
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Parnell’s Widow Mrs Kitty O’Shea Dies at 76
London reports the death of Mrs Charles Stewart Parnell at Brighton after a long illness. Known as Kitty O’Shea, she was linked to the string of events surrounding Charles Parnell and Captain William Henry O’Shea. The divorce suit and sensational testimony helped precipitate Parnell’s political downfall.
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Anglo American get together idea from Lord Ashfield
Lord Ashfield also known as Sir Arthur Stanley, former president of the board of trade, calls for an Anglo American committee to foster closer relations between the two nations. Born in England and raised in Detroit, he rose from Detroit street railways to London underground manager, receiving a baronetcy in 1924.
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United States
Sir Arthur Stanley
England
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New Jersey Public Service Corporation
London Underground Railways
U S Fleet Heads for Panama for Atlantic Maneuvers
Pacific fleet battleships leave Valparaiso for Panama to join the Atlantic squadron for joint drills. Supply ships and destroyers lead, with reception for Admiral Stodman and staff aboard. Chilean and U S officers contest rifle and baseball. United States voices expect Atlantic fleet visit to Argentina amid festivities in Callao and Buenos Aires chatter.
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American Club
Lenin Drives On Anti Reds Decrees to Crush Counter Revolutions
London reports Bolshevik Moscow decreed December 1 appointing M. Djerjinsky to head the all-Russian extraordinary commission to eradicate foreign counter revolutions and prevent anti-Soviet military ventures. Secret instructions dated December 5 ordered agents to crush conspiracies and executions of traitors with hostage tactics among relatives.
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Times
Seed Sweet Clover in Spring Across 88 Nebraska Farms
Early spring was the most popular seeding period for sweet clover among eighty eight Nebraska farmers supplying data to the College of Agriculture. Seedings occurred in February through November with 1 in February, 16 in March, 49 in April, 0 in May, 2 in June, 3 in August, 5 in September and 1 in November.
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Nebraska College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Pruning Advice Warns Before Spring Work Starts
It is good practice to prune trees vines and shrubs during the dormant season. Pruning in winter avoids spring growth and helps farmers manage orchard tasks before spring work begins. This caution aims to prevent damage or injury to plants and facilities.
Pruning tips from State College on tree care
Freezing and drying out guidance from the State College of Agriculture advises painting wounds on limbs an inch or more thick with white lead and linseed oil to deter moisture and disease. It stresses that pruning rules vary by tree, recommends open canopies for sunlight, and removal of dead or crowded branches.
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State College of Agriculture
Vegetables and Fruit for Every Home in Nebraska
Physicians praise home gardens and fruit for all households. State College inquiries show growing interest in rhubarb asparagus strawberries currants and gooseberries. Rhubarb can be planted from root divisions or one year old roots to speed production. Strawberries thrive in Nebraska.
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State College of Agriculture
Nebraska
Strawberries and berries praised for home gardens
The text urges easy to grow fruits for families noting strawberries are essential in every garden. Currants and gooseberries thrive in this state and are worthwhile. The College of Agriculture offers information on growing all kinds of vegetables and fruits.
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College of Agriculture
Hatch Early for Best Chick Growth and Profits
Poultry raisers note early spring is ideal for hatching. Chicks hatched in late winter and March gain more weight by four months and show vigor, with lower disease risk. Early hatchers mature before hot weather, fit for fall lay and high egg prices.
Parasites and Parasitic Diseases of Sheep Bulletin Overview
A new USDA farmers bulletin titled Parasites and Parasitic Diseases of Sheep aims to aid every sheep raiser. It explains major sheep losses caused by parasites and outlines prevention methods. the book emphasizes practical steps for disease prevention on Sheep farms.
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United States Department of Agriculture Farmers’ Bulletin
Agricultural Guide Available Through County Bureaus
A fifty four page illustrated guide is written in clear concise English. It may be obtained through county farm bureaus or the College of Agriculture at Lincoln.
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College of Agriculture
Lincolm
The Chester White Hog Breed Origin and History
A concise history of the Chester White hog, tracing its origins in Chester and Delaware counties Pennsylvania, through crossbreeding with English breeds to form the Ohio Improved Chester. It notes breed evolution toward a white fat type, and regional preferences and sun exposure concerns.
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