Federal Land Bank cuts interest rates and loan rules
The Farm Credit Act of 1935 lowers Federal Land Bank loan interest to 3 percent for loans due in the year starting July 1 1935 and 4 percent for two years from July 1 1936 with other rate changes. The act widens lending to help tenant farmers buy farms and extends commissioner loan authority to Jan 1 1940.
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National Farm Loan Associations
R. A. Gillett
Whitewright National Farm Loan Association
Gillett
A. C. Williams
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Farm Credit Administration of Houston
Farm Credit Act
Roosevelt
Farm Loan Associations
Farm Credit Act of
Land Bank Commissioner
Farm Credit Administration
Land Bank
Sacred Lily Origins Across Asia Egypt and Palestine
The article surveys the sacred lily's origins, noting the Chinese lily, Egyptian lotus, and Asian lotus traditions. It traces lilies in myth from Hera and Aphrodite, contrasts white purity with red and purple varieties, and discusses possible identifications with biblical lilies and regional flora around Palestine and Galilee.
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Indianapolis News
Asia
India
Japan
Hera
Syria
Judaea
Constantinople
Palestine
Galilee
Shetland Sheep Dog Described As Miniature Collie Type
A Washington Post note profiles the Shetland sheep dog as a show collie in miniature, 12 to 15 inches tall, with a double coat, abundant mane and frill, feathered forelegs, and a long tail. It highlights color variations, almond brown eyes, semi erect ears, agile action, and strong jumping power despite small size.
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Ruth Mansfield
Washington Post
Meistersingers and Their German Poets of Mainz Roots
The Meistersingers were German poets from the artisan and trading classes in the 15th and 16th centuries. They traced their traditions to medieval Minnesingers and regarded 12 major poets as founders of their guild. Their art developed in Meistersinger schools, the oldest at Mainz in the 14th century.
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Mainz
Flour usage declines over decades in American diet
The article traces per person flour consumption from 226 pounds in 1879 to 209 in 1914 198 in 1919 and 196 in 1921. It notes a recent stabilization with a possible slight decline per government statistics.
Caterpillar Emerges as Rainbow Winged Beauty
A worm spins a cocoon for winter shelter and awakens to a crumply shapeless mass. Within minutes wings unfold, harden in the air, and the creature becomes a vibrant rainbow hues butterfly.
Mausolus Tomb Fame and Destruction in Asia Minor
The tomb of King Mausolus at Halicarnas in Asia Minor was renowned for its sculpture more than its exterior. Built around 300 B C by the king's widow at vast cost to immortalize his name, it gave the word mausoleum its meaning. An earthquake destroyed it after about 1,200 years.
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Mausolus
Halicarnassus
Asia Minor
Equality in Brazil Laws Promise Women Equal Rights
Brazil’s laws declare women equal to men, allowing presidential aspirations, equal pay for equal work, and prohibition of job denial due to sex or marital status. The text emphasizes legal equality across all walks of life and positions.
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Brazil
The
Republic
Rappahannock River Across Dollar Toss Fable Clarified
The river Washington allegedly threw a dollar across is the Rappahannock not the Potomac. At Ferry Farms where he lived the crossing measured 566 yards according to the source.
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Rappahannock River
Washington
Rappahannock
Potomac
Ferry Farms
El Capitan Dam Stands as Massive Rock and Earth Structure
The El Capitan dam near San Diego California is described as the largest rock and earth dam built. It stands 225 feet high, 1300 feet long and about a quarter mile thick at the base.
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el Capitan Dam
San Diego
Calif
Congressmen Drive Up Expense in House Bill
Washington report shows the House appropriations committee proposing a $20,366,870 bill to fund salaries travel and upkeep for Congress. It notes losses including silverware theft, misused typewriters, unreturned library books and abused franking privileges.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
House of Representatives
Congressional
Congressional Library
House Accounts Committee
Stafford's High Grade Typewriter Ribbons Sale
Stafford offers high grade typewriter ribbons claimed the best yet sold at the same price as before. Sun.
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Sun Office
Stafford
Sun
Slightly Mistaken Deacon Pinchpenny Exchange
A humorous exchange features Col Bluegrass correcting a misidentification about a crooked beard. The deacon Pinchpenny protests being called a barefaced scoundrel and a backhanded claim about a goatee and mustache is humorously leveled.
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Deacon Pinchpenny
Gum-Dipped Firestone Tires Promise Blowout Protection
An ad cites national accident stats to urge purchase of Firestone Gum-Dipped High Speed Tires. It presents Q A on blowout protection and mileage, claiming sixteen years of unequaled performance and safety features without sacrificing economy.
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Firestone
United States
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