Aeroplane Anti-Dumping Act Passes in House
Congress moved to curb underpriced salvaged aircraft materials as the House approved the Aeroplane Anti-Dumping Act from Rep John Tilson. Senator New introduced the measure in the Senate, but Senator Hitchcock blocked action and the bill died when the session adjourned.
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Ashington
Air Service
Congress
House
Ways and Means
John Q. Tilson
Connecticut
Senate For
Harry 8. New
Indiana
New
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Perfect Man of Military Age Found by Army Officials
Dr. C B Davenport and the surgeon general, after measuring 100000 military age men from all states and DC, report chest averages vary by region. Washington averages 86 to 89 cm, while Arizona tops at 94 to 97 cm. The goal is a standard that fits most recruits using regionally aligned patterns.
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Uncle Sam
War Department
C. B. Davenport
Carnegie Institute of Washington
Surgeon General's Department of the Army
District of Columbia
Washington
Golden West Pos
Alabama
Montana
Tlinois
Maine
Oklahoma
Arizona
California
Colorado
Texas
General Staff
United States
Old Employees Face Loss of Jobs and Pensions
Attorney General Palmer rules that interior department workers aged seventy or more with less than fifteen years service are to be automatically dropped from federal employment and pension eligibility. The decision, addressing Secretary Payne’s query, extends to all federal employees in cities and regions, though few workers are affected.
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Mployees
Interior Department
Palmer
Payne
Pension Bureau
Fuel Oil Regulation Considered Amid Shortage Threats
A plan to regulate fuel oil distribution may be used if shortages persist. Secretary Alexander suggests a conference of refiners and users to craft a joint distribution plan, with opposition to embargoes. Navy and Shipping Board needs total 120 million barrels for 1920-21, signaling existing refinery outputs fall short. Prices have surged, and FTC data indicate further increases are likely. Legislative action on oil is expected next Congress with calls to curb exports and promote U.S. production abroad.
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Commerce Alexander
California
Phelan
Alexander
Shipping Board
Shipping Boards
Navy
Federal Trade Commission
House
Congress
United States
Army worm outbreak detected in southern Illinois and Missouri
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a true army worm outbreak in southern Illinois and southern Missouri and warns it may spread to north and northeast areas soon. Farmers are urged to have control measures ready. Farmers Bulletin 781 explains methods including poison baits sprays and field traps. The pest threatens substantial farm profits, with millions lost historically, and is described as a nearly naked striped caterpillar about one and one half inches long with three dark stripes.
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Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Missouri
Farmers
Protect Cotton 10 Prevent Much Loss
Bureau of Markets US Department of Agriculture warns cotton growers lost about 70 million dollars last year due to weather exposure after ginning. Prolonged outdoor storage lowers value, while proper warehouse storage would finance itself via collateral loans and stabilize farmer profits.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Rise of poultry farming as a business reform
The article contrasts past neglect of poultry raising with modern government supported programs at agricultural colleges and experiment stations. It notes the incubator has transformed chicken farming into a viable business, highlighting its economic potential and institutional backing.
Protection from flies remedy for horses and pets
An old home remedy claims pennyroyal alcohol fish oil and pennyroyal mixture protects horses dogs and coins from flies. Mix one ounce pennyroyal two ounces alcohol and a half pint fish oil in a bottle shake well apply lightly to the animal’s coat each morning. The solution supposedly lasts a summer per bottle but cautions hair stiffening and advises availability from drug stores.
Cull These Hens In Poultry Flocks For Success
Intelligent culling of the poultry flock is urged by specialists. Cull sick and weak hens with hard vents and dull combs. Save healthy adults with red combs, pliable bones, and broad pelves. pale shanks and beaks indicate savings in yellow-skinned breeds.
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Department of Agriculture
Fix Harvesting Machinery
A rainy day spent in putting that mowing machine hay loader binder and other harvesting machinery into shape is a wise investment of time. Labor is scarcer this year and parts may be harder to obtain due to supply shortages, so careful preparation now can prevent future trouble.
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Tore
PLACE FOR HORSES TO ROLL IN STABLES OR OUTSIDE
Horses confined in stalls roll in filth and manure more than those allowed outside daily. Outdoor rolling reduces dirt transfer, avoids rolling where it would get fast, and maintains the animal’s vigor by easier grooming and handling.
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Gralis
Adda
Muff of Flowers and Parasol Return to Milady in Vogue
Vogue notes a revived fashion tableau as muff, parasol, and flowers reappear with summer style. The article traces wartime bans on parasols and the return of these elegant gestures, describing scenes of women at opera boxes and seaside strolls with bouquets and delicate frocks.
Latest style in coiffure hints at lace muff fashion
An 1900s fashion piece envisions muffs as hiding spots for small items and as bold style statements. Muffs fashioned from flowers or delicate tulles could accompany filmy frocks, with roses, violets, and narcissus cited. The article muses on future imagination, including bouquets, laurel accents, or decorative fans, while noting the playful allure of a concealed arm and decolletage.
Transparent Wraps With Nets And Veilings Fashion Notes
Transparent wraps use nets and veilings over bright dresses with bold sashes to shadow the gown. The effect is beautiful as sashes show through the nets. Old-fashioned inspiration returns in hip length capes of lace such as Chantilly, echoing charm from earlier days.
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Chantilly
Tub Silks Color Summer Frocks With Ready Made Appeal
Tub silks in vivid shades dominate summer fashion with tub silks shown for ready to wear frocks. Gingham and dainty cottons suit home sewers while ready made dresses face higher prices, pushing pongee and tub silks demand. Knitted silk fashions from Paris trend high color with silk wool blends, heavy stitching and fine braidings cited as stylish details.
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Paris
New Fall Wool Dresses Highlight Low Waistlines
The first line of autumn dresses uses wool fabric serge and tricotine, with a low waistline achieved in several ways. One frock shows a metal cloth upper section reaching the hips, followed by a serge skirt, while others feature unbroken lines to the hips or plaited skirts.
One for Worn Blankets and Silken Quilt Making
A short piece explains transforming worn blankets into attractive silk quilts. It suggests pairing two or three blankets, covering with sateen or silk, and securing the layers with buttons at targeted spots to keep them in shape.
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