Improving U S cotton by new seed strains promises bigger gains
The Department of Agriculture reports long effort in breeding longer staple cotton from upland types. New strains, field tested and fixed, could double U S cotton value in years without extra acreage. Farmers co operating may lift southern planters incomes despite barriers.
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United States
Africa
Sea Island
Substantial irrigation expansion to add million acres
United States Reclamation notes a plan to add about a million cultivable acres in the next three years through government irrigation projects. Much land is raw, sagebrush and tough sod. settlers will clear, level, and plow to prepare for water. Machinery makers eye this virgin field for portable farming equipment and dairy efficiency.
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C. J. Blanchard
Plowing machinery and creamery advances featured in farm notes
An article discusses traction engines with gang plows for expanding acreage, noting a Michigan planter’s plan to plow 28 acres daily and contract for 2700 acres at three dollars per acre. It also covers cotton seed selection, departmental goals to double cotton yields, and the benefits of a band separator in dairy farming reducing labor and tuberculous milk risk.
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Northwest Territories
Michigan
Department
United States
How to Hold a Position by H J Hapgood
An essay on business success stressing promptness courtesy loyalty and hard work as essentials. It argues true advancement comes from increasing employer satisfaction and developing higher ability. A tale of Philip Armour illustrates punctuality and consistency.
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Philip D. Armour
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Hard Work: The Key to Success in Industry
The article argues that faithful loyalty and especially hard work drive success. Citing James J. Hill and William E. Corey, it claims achieving as much as possible through diligent effort, even at labor levels, sets apart leaders and workers alike. It stresses that hard work often outweighs talent or charm as a predictor of achievement.
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Great Northern Railroad Company
William E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
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