Meat production lags population growth amid rising prices
A U S Department of Agriculture report notes that higher costs and reduced purchasing power slow meat production growth. While U S output climbs modestly, it remains below 1907 levels, with cattle numbers down since 1907 but recent upticks. Hog losses from cholera and exposure cut available supply, yet the United States stays the world’s leading meat eater and producer.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ewine
Meat consumption and export leaders in wartime trade
The article notes per capita meat consumption in the country surpasses most nations except Australia and New Zealand. It explains exports are mainly pork and pork products from corn, with prior years 1914 and 1915 importing more beef and mutton than exported. It lists nine countries dominating world meat trade: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Mexico, New Zealand, the United States, and Uruguay.
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Russia
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France
Australia
New Zealand
Argentina
Canada
Denmark
Mexico
United States
Uruguay
Diarrhea Plagued Man Recovered After Remedy
Two years ago T suffered a severe week long diarrhoea. Weakness left him unable to stand. A druggist urged Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The first dose helped and in two days he was well. Drugstores widely recommend its reliability. Obtainable everywhere. Adl-Vauge
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W. C. Jones
Buford
N. D
Chamberlain
Not A Comfortable Abode as Capital Moves to Washington
A historical note recalls the transfer of the national capital from Philadelphia to Washington in October 1800. May 27 saw President John Adams depart Philadelphia for the new White House, celebrated for his role in independence, with Mrs. Adams finding the mansion drafty and forested and the wood and crates issues delaying comfort before Jefferson’s later occupancy and the first general reception on July 4.
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Washington
John Adams
Philadelpha
United States
Aye
Richard Henry Lee
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Portia
White House
Jefferson
Apostle of
Democracy
Mark Twain Declines Ventures After Big Losses
A story recounts Mark Twain's failed ventures before his financial decline. He backed steam generators and steam rollers, losing thousands through speculative schemes. He even lent $5,000 to a friend who went bankrupt days later, after wisely refusing Bell’s telephone stock.
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Colonel Sellers
Humorist
Mitch Mark Twale
Alpert Bigelow Paloe
St. Nicholas
Salt Tax Aim To Curb Pellagra In Italy
A royal decree imposing a one cent tax on a pound of salt is expected to raise salt prices and worsen pellagra among Italy’s poor. Italy reports about 120000 current cases with around 20 percent fatality. Health authorities warn salt tax will push salt beyond reach for thousands and hinder corn product processing that may help prevent disease.
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Italy
Tallap Moelle Tien
Pew
Rapid Spread of Scab in Sheep Threatens Industry
The article outlines sheep scab a contagious skin disease caused by a mite. It spreads rapidly within flocks from diseased mothers to newborn lambs and inflicts heavy losses via reduced wool, weight loss, and deaths. Proper control measures are emphasized to curb the outbreak.
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Ty Bhimes
Treating Sheep Scab Dipping Best Cure for Parasites
The article explains sheep scab is easily eradicated by proper dipping. Spot dressing and feeding sulfur do not cure. Dipping in warm medicated solution twice ten to fourteen days apart kills live mites and newly hatched offspring, with the second dip finishing the cure.
New Land Law Lets Small Tracts Be Leased for Recreation
A new federal law promotes use of national forest lands for summer homes and recreation by allowing leases up to five acres at nominal fees. Annual payments start near five dollars, with district foresters issuing 16 year land permits for improvements up to a thousand dollars. Leases for hotels or resorts require plans and cost estimates and federal approval in Washington.
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Washington
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Keeping Chicks Comfortable with Clean Bedding
The guidance advises a deep bedding layer of sand hay dhal or cut Clover on the breeder floor so chicks rest comfortably under the hover, ensuring warmth and dryness. It emphasizes consistent bedding upkeep for chick welfare.
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