Lost 500 Congressmen a Biographical Directory Tale
Anson Wold and F. L. Fridley completed a vast Biographical Directory of the American Congress recounting 9,000 past and present members. The work leaves 500 biographical blanks for birthdays burial places and professions, with famed cases like Hanson Key and Woodruff traceable yet unresolved. The article traces the directory’s history from 1809 to the 1860s and notes graves in congressional cemetery, including Ezra Darby and Tobias Lear, underscoring the challenge of compiling complete records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson. Wold
American Congress
Wold
Washington
Minnesota
Knute ‘Nelson
Census Bureau
Congressional Joint Committee On Printing
Moses
New Hampshire
William Wilson
Wilson
William
Pennsylvania
New York City
Alexander Wilson
Virginia
Asaniah Boody
New York
Alfred Moore Gatlin
North Carolina
Florida
Francis Scott Key
Congress
Union
R. C. Weightman
J. & G. S. Gideon
House of Representatives
Joint Committee On Public Printing
House of Commons
London
Charles Lanman
United States Congress
Congressional
Republic
Christ Episcopal Church
Ezra Darby
New Jersey
George Clinton
United States
Tobias Lear
George Washington
Push- Ma-Ta-Ha
Scarlet Crow
William Wirt
Abel P. Upstiur
Navy
Capt
Beverly Kennon
Abel Parker Upshur
Princeton
Washing Apples With Acidulated Water Safe For Storage
A USDA survey finds washing Pacific Northwest apples with dilute hydrochloric acid does not harm storage quality. Of 184 storage cars in five markets, 73 percent showed no decay and under 2 percent showed injury, mainly resembling arsenic burning from insufficient rinsing. Records from 1928–29 support safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Pacific Northwest
Bureau of Plant Industry
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Grape Berry Moth Control Methods Outlined
The grape berry moth causes wormy berries and a control mix is detailed. Prepare 14 percent arsenate of lead with 50 gallons of a 44 50 Bordeaux mixture by dissolving blue vitriol and lime in water, then add resin fish oil soap. Apply first after berries set, second before berries touch, and a third about two weeks later.
Arsenate of Lead Harmful to Animals in West U S
In Washington and Oregon arsenate of lead sprayed on orchards has caused horses to suffer chronic lead poisoning. It often causes roaring or paralysis of nerves to the larynx, producing a whistling sound on inspiration. Roaring horses choke under heavy load or when tested by speed. Similar cases exist in the South, possibly from lead arsenate used to dust cotton against boll weevils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oregon
Spraying outfits for home orchards and gardens
The article notes that a home orchard owner cannot afford commercial spray gear and must labor more to protect plants. It describes two general types of spray outfits suitable for home use and the issues of cost and labor compared to commercial models.
Ringworm in cattle from a tiny parasite description
A veterinary note explains ringworm in cattle is caused by a small skin dwelling parasite. Bare patches around the head and neck mark the start, spreading rapidly. Control involves cleaning stanchions and equipment, antiseptic treatments, and scrubbing with antiseptic mix. Treatment recommends lard sulphur ointment applied daily to affected skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Stouder
Iowa State, College
Profitable Dairy Cows Must Produce Much Milk
An eastern college of agriculture expert states a dairy cow must yield at least 7,500 pounds of milk yearly to cover costs, with 15 cows enough to justify a milking machine. He advocates ten cows per worker, litter carriers, and drinking cups to minimize labor costs, while cow-testing programs help remove unprofitable cows and guide seed combinations for better returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern College of Agriculture
United States
Dairy Notes On Milk Quality And Calf Rearing
A dairy bulletin notes that protecting cattle from cold drafts helps flavor stability and handling. Warm milk aids cream separation, while cautious feeding and sanitation prevent calf scours. Records add value to sale stock, and sunlight boosts calf bone and weight gains.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Anson Wold
Keyes
Maryland
John Hanson
Continental Congress
Hanson
Oxon Hill
Prince Georges County
Harris & Sewing
Washington, D.C
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