Jerusalem in Transition Bridges Old World Charm and Modern Hotels
National Geographic notes Jerusalem’s new hotels echo ancient Semitic style while modern tastes rise above the streets. The piece tours markets, khans, and transit as Bedouin, Palestinian, and Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities mingle amid gates, bells, and a shifting urban scene.
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National Geographic Society
Ashington
D. C
WNU
Jerusalem
Holy City
Mecca
Medina
Ravibes
Methods of Hay Drying Study At Iberia Farm
United States Department of Agriculture engineers study artificial hay drying at Iberia Live Stock Experiment Farm Jeanerette Louisiana. They test bay drier setup hauling field wilting chopping crushing moisture removal and handling of dried hay to reduce weight and costs while preserving quality. Feeding trials compare nutritionally dried hay with naturally dried hay to assess value.
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Cr Penarns
United States
WNU
Bureau of Agricultural, Engineering
United States Department of Agriculture
Iberia Livestock Experiment Farm
Jeanerette
Feeding Low Testing Milk to Calves This Winter
Advice from Rural New-Yorker urges dairymen to feed low testing milk to calves to reduce winter surplus. Join a cow testing association to identify low testers and reserve milk samples to judge butterfat quality. Rest calves two extra weeks and focus on well conditioned cows for higher economical milk production.
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New-Yorker
Relation of Drought and Crops Across the Southwest and Midwest
Reports from multiple regions show severe drought impacts on crops with cotton in the Southwest and wheat in the Midwest. The text notes reduced fall and winter rainfall limited plant nutrients, yet soils retained enough nutrients to yield bumper crops without fertilizer, predicting tests of crop growth without fertilizer in 1987 and beyond.
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Soi
Usu
Wilt-Resistant Alfalfa Varieties Show Promise
Idaho Farmer reports new alfalfa varieties with resistance to alfalfa wilt. Grimm is susceptible, while Hardistan and Ladak demonstrate wilt resistance. Hardistan is winter hardy and Turkestan-origin, offering strong potential in wilt-prone regions. Ladak also shows resistance though less desirable overall.
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United States
Hardistan
Nebraska
Turkestan
Ladak
Haridstan
Idaho
Effect of Superphosphate Refutes acidity claim
A report from Dr. Kruegel of the International Superphosphate Institute Hamburg shows that superphosphate does not raise soil acidity. European investigators confirm long term use on the same land yields no acidity increase, supporting the shift from acid phosphate to super phosphate.
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Kruegel
International Superphosphate Institute
Hamburg
Germany
Europe
Kansas Crows Many Resources From Census Figures
The census figures show Kansas produced corn totaling 14,946,431 pounds and sorghum grain at 10,055,800 bushels. Apples yielded 1,307,848 bushels, peaches 26,040 bushels, pears 255,728 bushels, grapes 9,177,412 pounds, and strawberries 4,485,175 quarts. Dairy output reached 328,192,822 gallons with 52,762,218 sold as wholesale milk. butter production on farms was 457,132,252 pounds and 12,828,714 pounds of butter were made.
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Kansas
Itural New Yorker
Sweet Clover Gains Favor With Western Farmers
The Kansas state board of agriculture reports rising hay acreage for sweet clover from 195 031 acres in 1929 to 236 660 acres in 1930. Drought resistant and valued as a honey plant, sweet clover is expected to expand further in the coming years.
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Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Cause Identified for Soft Pork in Market Hogs
Scientists in Michigan blame feeding soybeans in their natural state for soft pork in market hogs. They warn no safe method to use raw soybeans in fattening swine diets yet exists, urging farmers to leave it out of rations.
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Mindlg
Michigan
Refinishing Inside of Silo with Cement Wash Method
A preservative wash for concrete stave silos uses cement and water mixed to a creamy thickness applied with a stiff whitewash brush. Shortened brush hairs improve application. common paraffin is also used. The wash dries quickly, is inexpensive, and easy to apply while filling the silo.
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Indiana Farmer's Guide
Innovation Debate Stirs Old School Textbook Question
Charles M. Schwab warns that modern innovations may not be better than traditional ways. He cites resisting changes including new textbooks in schools as dangers to caution and tradition. A village school committee faces pressure from a salesman pushing an updated textbook claiming superiority. The example compares the Old Oaken Bucket to a Sterilized Faucet.
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Charles M. Schwab
Carnegie Tech
California Fig Syrup Promises Health for Children
Denver mother cites California Fig Syrup as a trusted remedy to regulate bowels improve appetite and boost energy. Physicians endorse it and millions of bottles are sold yearly claiming restoration of normal weight and vitality in kids. A Denver mother testifies her child recovered quickly after use.
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Nature
Wei
R. W. Stewart
Raritan St
Denver
Colorado
Raymond
California
Mark
Machine to Prevent Erosion by Soil-Saving Plow
Government scientists describe a soil erosion machine that uses a multi blade plow with alternating vertical motion. It forms hills and dikes to trap water, allowing it to sink and prevent surface runoff.
The Big Thing New Salesman Dialog
The exchange shows a sales manager directing a new salesman to lead with first payment terms. The brief snippet hints at sales training dialogue and emphasis on payment discussion over quality or price early in a pitch.
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Egypt
Jaffa
Haifa
No man favors expansion of that little bald spot
A concise remark notes general opposition to widening a small bald patch of land or area, implying limited support for changing a minor feature or district.
Teachering man to spurn the rage of gain
Quote attributed to Goldsmith about resisting the urge for wealth. Presents a moral admonition on self restraint. No identifiable people, places, or organizations beyond the author.
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Goldsmith
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