Federal child labor rules to reach rural farms
Adoption of the proposed constitutional amendment would enable federal standards for child labor on farms. States largely exempt farm work, with few laws addressing agricultural employment. A children's bureau survey across multiple states shows migrant and home farm children aged six to sixteen increasingly leaving school to work, falling behind grade levels.
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Comptroller Dawes Urges Safeguards for National Banks
Comptroller ENRY M. DAWES urges preservation and protection of the national banking system in his annual report. He argues Congress must decide if reform or retrogression will prevail and warns against abolishing the office or expanding branch banking. He calls for an independent, unified system under federal supervision.
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Red Flag Over the White House Hint Amid US Soviet Ties
President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes rebuked Soviet attempts to gain recognition after publicizing Zinoviev’s instructions to the Workers’ Party of America. The text warns the party to intensify revolutionary work and to eventually raise the red flag over the White House.
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Coolidge Grants Amnesty by Commuting War Law Prison Sentences
President Coolidge commuted the remaining war law sentences and freed 31 prisoners from Leavenworth federal prison. The group includes IWW members convicted in Kansas City Chicago and Sacramento in 1919, with Big Bill Haywood among those previously at large. A committee including Newton D. Baker and Gen. James G. Harbord recommended clemency. The move draws praise from civil liberties groups and supporters in Congress.
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Big Bill) Haywood
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United States Surfaces Roads Reach Over 400000 Miles
The U S Department of Agriculture notes surfaced roads plus unpaved routes exceed 400000 miles. By end of 1921 surfaced mileage was about 887000 miles with 85000 miles built in 1922 and 1928 projections near 430000 miles. The totals exclude roads inside towns and cities.
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Honey yields drop this year across the United States
The USDA reports average honey per colony at 39 pounds this year, down from 54 pounds last year and 46 pounds for 1913 21. Higher yields persist in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Tennessee and North Carolina, while Texas and southern California show unusually low output due to scarce nectar and citrus bloom. Bees suffer lower numbers and cotton belt losses from boll weevil control.
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Favorable Spring Sowing of Sweet Clover
Early spring is best for sowing sweet clover seed due to better soil moisture. It can be sown with wheat or other grains and should be covered promptly. Use 10 to 12 pounds per acre for a heavy, germination-friendly seeding. Yields vary widely with season, from nearly zero to 10 or 12 bushels per acre.
Tuberculosis Infection Found in Many Body Parts in Cattle
A study by the U S Department of Agriculture shows bovine tuberculosis can affect 47 different parts of cattle including skin bones eye heart udder and other areas not usually checked. Officials say infection is typically present when a animal reacts to tuberculin tests, though signs may be hidden by body mass, with clearer evidence in liver lungs or tissues visible at slaughter.
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Fattening Mules Fed Like Cattle For Best Results
Mules fatten like cattle, kept on full feed with oats and corn mix and clover or alfalfa hay. Finishing may benefit from a touch of off meal or molasses for a better coat. If clover or alfalfa is unavailable, oil meal is a good substitute.
Premium milch cows sell at farm sale near Rippey
A.N. Morse farm sale near Rippey features two test cows a Holstein and a Swiss selling for 125 and 120 dollars. Marshall county issues more hunting licenses in six months than any prior period, with over 2200 expected. Farmers and homemakers short course speakers set for Ames January 28 to February 2. Iowa state park system owns about 500 acres of lotus beds famed as queen of water lilies. Sioux City beach speech condemns selective justice. Coon and skunk trapping season closes January first under updated laws. LeGrand builds a new $70,000 schoolhouse. Iowa has over 500,000 autos. sledding and motor cars interrupt winter lawn use. Pioneer Cow Testing to offer dairy record books via ISU Ames. Vinton farmers institute February 7 and 5th with P G Holden as principal speaker. Iowa manufacturing grows despite losses. 1923 figures await finalization. War Finance Corporation notes Iowa as top state for bank funds recovery. 880 banks received $24 million. 178 paid in full. 1923 auto fatalities in Des Moines total around 100. one killed every four days, over two seriously injured daily. Delaware county farmers institute to celebrate golden anniversary January 23–25.
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Danderine Promises Hair Revitalization For All Types
An advertisement touts Danderine as a reliable scalp tonic that quickly corrects dandruff and itching, tones neglected heads, and revives thin or dry hair. It claims hair regains strength color and youthful beauty without a sticky or greasy feel. Available at drug stores.
Generous Boss Proposes Longer Day to Boost Pay
A worker asks for a salary raise, the boss declines modestly but offers a different pay boost by extending the workday. He says time is money and the employee may work until six instead of five. The exchange reflects a practical adjustment rather than direct pay.
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California Fig Syrup Advertisement For Children
An old advertisement promotes genuine California Fig Syrup for constipated or feverish children. It claims the laxative eases bowels without griping and contains no narcotics. Parents urged to ask druggists for the authentic product and its directions.
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The Parson Speaks To The Baby Of The House
A parson asks why the grass and trees seem greener, and a child replies that the windows were washed this morning in anticipation of his visit. The simple exchange highlights household pride and cheerful hospitality.
Women Dye Faded Things New Again
Advertisement stating dyeing and tinting services for worn garments and drapery to restore their appearance.
Diamond Dyes Easy Dye Kit Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dyeing or tinting any worn item. It emphasizes that directions make it possible for any woman to dye even with no prior experience and invites choosing any color at the drug store.
Two Forms of Insomnia In Rural Banter
A humorous exchange pits two men named Tom and Bill in a chat about sleepless nights. Tom says three hours a night, Bill claims two years of trouble and the doctor’s term neurio insomnia para laxitis, while Tom jokes his six months is a baby.
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Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Baby Skin Comfort
Advertisement extols Cuticura products for soothing a baby's red rough itchy skin. Hot baths with Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, included use of Cuticura Talcum and Dusting Powder for fragrance and care.
Seven Languages at Home Joke
A classroom gag where one student notes the professor speaks seven languages yet at home his wife hushes him. The other student asks which language he uses there and the punchline lands on home life.
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