Where They Send Out Seeds Exposes Department Misperception
In a frank critique, officials condemn the rubberneck tour guides for misrepresenting the department of agriculture as a seed-dispatcher. The piece argues the agency's full mission spans meteorology, animal and plant industries, forestry, soils, pathology, chemistry, and agricultural science, not merely seed distribution.
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Johnsons Near Miss Printing Speech from House Debut
Oregon representative Albert Johnson, a former city newspaper man, drafted a lengthy tariff debate speech for publication in Portland. He filed about 1500 words with the telegraph. the Chicago relay cut the full send to two copies, sparing transport costs but leaving Brown of the Portland paper with partial material and a wary smile.
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Americans Go to Teach in the Philippines
JIGHTY-FIVH American men and women teachers have set out for the Philippines under a two year contract. They were chosen by the United States civil service commission from a large eligible list, representing top universities and normal schools. The average term of service for American teachers in the Philippines is about six years, longer than in the United States.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Philippine Teaching Service
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Iowa
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Animal Statues Crowd Lawn Corners At 16th And P Streets
In a lingering scene, two white marble animal statues stand at the northwest corner of 16th and P streets, beside Foundry Church. They rest atop a porch and peer down a walkway toward a green lawn and flowering tulips, creating a curious, almost living procession along the sidewalk and curb.
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Veterans to Meet on Battlefield at Gettysburg Reunion
Pennsylvania invites Civil War veterans to Gettysburg for a four day reunion July 1 to 4 1913. The state will host most arrangements and transport options while national and state authorities coordinate ceremonies and a 10 000 to 15 000 seat tent will host gatherings for Blue and Gray veterans. Forty thousand veterans are expected to camp on the battlefield and participate in a peace memorial cornerstone ceremony on July 4.
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Road Drag Jubilee Planned Across Iowa on Flag Day
Iowa highway commission backs a June 14 drag day to celebrate flag day with farmers and townspeople driving old fashioned King drags to market places. prizes for distance, speed, and team size spur participation as Centerville, Des Moines and other towns join in. statewide drive aims to boost road quality and patriotism.
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Well-Trained Dog Said to Help Thieves in Georgia Tale
Governor Brown of Georgia recounted a tale about a dog trained to chase burglars but whose owner’s wife soon claimed the dog for herself. The story notes the dog had been owned about six months when noises in the night prompted the owner to investigate with a gun.
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