California to Grow Dates Center of World Cultures
The Salton sea Basin near Indio California may become the world center of date culture within years as the Department of Agriculture pursues Saidy Lewi and Wahi palm shoots. After locating a Tunis oasis with 200000 palms in 1913 the bureau has slowly gathered shoots and will plant 2800 young trees soon.
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Dakhla
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Popular Mechanics
Dire Threat at St Louis Dock Between Two Stevedores
Two powerful African American stevedores at a St Louis dock quarreled during unloading a vessel. They exchanged uncomplimentary remarks and threats of violence, with one shouting a taunt about a “dead speak.”
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St. Luis
Harper’s Magazine
Easy to Distinguish Tunes From a St Louis Cabaret
Two men in a St Louis cabaret hear a top jazz orchestra. One man enjoys the music, taps along, while the other looks bored and asks what tune is being played. The browed reply notes many tunes differ in length and they're all distinct to attentive listeners.
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Big Sticks
St. Louis
Bill
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Importations of Meat Show Shifts in Trade Flows
The United States, though the top meat producer, imported 160.8 million pounds of meat last year, about two thirds from New Zealand as lamb. That lamb is being exported to England. Imports rose from prior year but did not set a record, with 1914 imports at 323 million pounds.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
New Zealand
England
Tax Puzzles Spark Banter Over Bills and Bills
A witty exchange features a character nicknamed Bill as a sharp statistician unable to crack his own debt. The humor centers on income tax figures and a friend’s playful reminder of the ten dollars owed.
Milk as Poultry and Calf Feed Promoted by USDA
United States Department of Agriculture highlights milk and milk products as diet for chickens and calves. Milk improves growth and digestion, supports fattening in confined poultry, and guides calf weaning based on age, feed availability, and cost.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Geese Laying Season Starts February Reveals Kept Tips
Geese enjoy remarkable freedom from disease with old birds being the best and most reliable layers. Goose feathers hold value and can be plucked twice a year.
Best Development of Calf Milk Feeding Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture stresses the importance of ample milk and skim milk in calf rations. It recommends about one pound of milk per ten pounds of calf birth weight, feeding dam milk for four days then transitioning to milk from other cows as needed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Swamp Root Seen as Remedy for Kidney Trouble
Womens readers are urged that kidney and bladder issues affect many and often go undetected. Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root is promoted as restoring kidney health with sample bottle offers and purchase options at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Allen's Foot Ease Offers Comfort In Tight Shoes
Advertisement notes Allen's Foot Ease powder relieves tight shoes and foot discomfort. It claims instant relief for corns bunions callouses and sore spots by shaking into shoes or sprinkling into foot baths to prevent blisters and soreness.
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Allen’s
Allen
Too Much Optimism and Self-Wulfillment Views
Jed Tugkins warns against clinging to childish fantasies of a fairy granting wishes. He argues success comes from earning acceptance at one’s own valuation rather than relying on luck.
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Jed Tugkins
Got Skin Disease Blood Remedy Promises Internal Cure
An old advertisement claims most skin troubles stem from blood impurities. It urges taking an internal blood remedy to remove causes from the blood, asserting external applications offer only temporary relief. The note ends urging action.
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