Singapore's British Base and the Crossroads of the East
A National Geographic style piece traces Singapore from a jungle outpost to a vital port. It covers the 1921 to 1928 construction saga, its strategic links from Gibraltar to Ceylon, the diverse population, and the city’s rapid growth driven by rubber, tin, and trade. It highlights Stamford Raffles, colonial powers, and the multicultural mix shaping Singapore’s status as a key East Asian hub.
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National Geographic Society
Washlowton
D. C
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Malta
Suez
Aden
Ceylon
Malacca Strait
Europe
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India
Australia
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Japan
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Marco Polo
Indies
Malacca
Manila
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Hast and Yate
Hindustan
Tke Wongkong
New York
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East India Company
Johore
Chincae
Brazil
Equator
Bungapore
Straits Settlements
Wellesley
Dindrogs
Penang
Ines
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Seles
Tropic
Rivar
Heaven
Colorful prints lead fashion in afternoon and evening wear
Cherie Nicholas notes that bold prints dominate this season with exotic color and large floral patterns. Velvet accents appear in waist belts and wraps, while crinkled grounds and border chiffons create dressy evening looks suitable for bridge, dinner, or dancing.
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Freshion
Benson
Bridge
Milady
Western Newspaper Union
Shortage Noted at Wayne News Sentinel
A writer notes a shortage of Julletgn at Wayne News-Sentinel with a wry remark about men and RemEOS. The piece comments on scarce resources and signals a broader supply issue affecting the newsroom and staff.
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Wayne News-Sentinel
Afternoon Frocks Move Toward Simpler Daytime Styles
Beiges and pastels dominate as soft pinks greens and blues replace elaborate afternoon frocks. Dresses stay day wear with simple tailored lines and Angl é touches while silk crepes offer dull finishes and heavier sheer crepes gain smart spring appeal. Black outfits remain with white trimming but brighter tones brighten day wear for spring. Longer gowns shift to formal late afternoon events with lower decolletage.
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Angerlé
Drooping Shoulders New Graceful Figure Line
In evening fashion guidance, women should avoid wilted posture and aim for a light droop of the shoulders with dignity and control. The article notes fashion shifts toward subtle shoulder movement for coats and dresses as a graceful addition for a fashionable silhouette.
Daytime Prints Feature Cheate Nicolas Design
Jane Regny created a visual and likable afternoon track wear with a small overlay pattern in soft blue shades. Front fitted kit and graceful back panel highlight a tiered flared effect seen in many evening frocks, reflecting advancing fashion in daytime prints.
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Jane Regny
Square deal for herd sire urged
Dairy bulls require a square deal focused on owner welfare. Do not overpromise size or pamper. avoid confinement and unsafe conditions. Proper care keeps health and vigor while ensuring safety for handlers and herd. A good bull is a substantial investment worth humane management and protection.
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H. A. Hopper
New York State College of Agriculture
Water Trouble For Dairy Herds Reveals Hidden Danger
A farmer found his Holstein herd would not drink from a seemingly clear tank because barnyard drainage polluted the well. After drilling 200 feet for clean water, milk production returned to normal. Other cases linked sediment buildup to poor water. Ensure water quality to keep dairy herds productive.
Soybean Oil Meal Protein Value for Dairy and Livestock
The Wisconsin Agriculturist notes soybean oil meal should appeal to dairymen for protein purchases across dairy, beef, lamb, poultry, and eggs. It highlights palatability and amino acid balance, explains multi-source proteins yield higher nutritional value, and ranks bean oil meal highly when a single supplement must balance a ration.
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Dairymai
Ilva
Eges
Wisconsin Agriculturist
Vitamin A Annatto Color Boosts Butter Value
Studies at the University of Porto Rico under Columbia University and Rockefeller Foundation show annatto color adds vitamin content to butter. Using annatto coloring may overcome objections by increasing vitamin A, and boosts butter value in summer when color demand rises. W F Jensen notes the discovery could add more butter during dry fodder months.
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Pristina
Bol Syndicate
Sarvion
University of
W. F. Jensen
American Association Creamery Butter Manufacturers
Prairie Faymer
Dairymen Build Bulls Pens Under Purdue Plans
More than 600 Indiana dairymen have constructed bull pens using Purdue University plans. Builders report success with iron pipe and rods, heavy labor, woven wire, wooden posts, concrete bases, and iron pipes on posts. The article notes ample space and safety features, with Warner as owner at Prairie.
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Indiana
Purdue University
Warner
Prairie
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Tatron
Cam
By Cherie Nicholas
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