Two Sons of Cabinet Member Learn Trades in Washington
Joseph and James Wilson sons of Secretary of Labor Joseph Bau chop Wilson work as machinists helpers at Washington Steel and Ordnance at Geesboro Point. They avoid pulling political strings, rely on bosses and unions, and pursue full machinist roles while their father rose from Pennsylvania coal mines to leadership in the United Mine Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Joe
Jim
Washington Steel and Ordnance Company
Giesboro Point
Joseph B. Wilson
James Wilson
Joseph Bauchop Wilson
Labor
Joseph
Central High School
Geological Survey
Georgetown Law School
James
Blossburg
Central High
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
White House Chief Usher Discusses Presidents and Portraits
Hoover, chief usher at the White House, serves in his sixth administration and has observed presidents across a quarter century. He notes presidents grow by the job and says Woodrow Wilson’s portrait no longer matches the man, reflecting changes over four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke” Hoover
White House
Roosevelt
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Hoover
Executive Mansion
Wilson
McKinley
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Waath Water Supply Threat Averted at Cabin John Bridge
War Department raised guards on Cabin John bridge and nearby conduit roads after reports of threats to destroy the structure. Officials denied any verified letters or holes at the bridge bases, but boosted patrols to protect the water supply for Washington and avoid crippling governmental operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Cabin John Bridge
Washington
Baker
Col
C. A. F. Flagler
Flagler
Water Department
Great Falls
Army cannot feed six Red Cross dogs at Fort Ethan Allen
Army officials said no funds are available to maintain six dogs donated by APT Gordon Johnston for Red Cross work. The dogs require daily milk and bread, but treasury accounting denies funding from draft animal or medical expense accounts. If the medical department cannot cover costs, the secretary of war advises returning the dogs to the donor.
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Gordon Johnston
Eleventh Cavalry
Army Medical Department
Red Cross
War Department
Fort Ethan Allen
The
Treasury
Medical Department
Comptroller
Secretary of War
General Staff
Prevent Disease in Foals from Navel Ill
The majority of navel ill cases stem from neglecting sanitary foaling quarters. Germs from dirty, poorly ventilated stables infect foals soon after birth, causing long lingering illness or death. Provide clean stalls, bedding, and prefoaling sanitation. disinfect the navel with iodine after birth and may use antiseptic bandages.
Movable Pig Shelter Describes A Sows Field House
A cheap movable board house for a sow and pigs, built in an A frame 8 by 8 feet with 8 foot roof sides, uses about 225 feet of lumber. Doors on front and back swing both ways, north door closed in winter, easy to relocate between fields, lantern hung inside to warm newborn pigs.
Time for Shearing Sheep
An experienced Wisconsin shepherd warns against late shearing as wool weight declines with warm days and fresh grass. Early shearing yields cleaner wool and better gains, and hoof trimming helps prevent foot-rot.
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Wisconsin
Mining boom tightens as tungsten and gold reach new depths
Western mining notes report a flurry of activity across Colorado and nearby camps. New shafts and shifts push output at Madonna and Copper Belle while tungsten gains momentum from Boulder Falls to Millionaire Gulch. Rich gold rock draws excitement in Oatman and Gold Road.
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Miller Cafon
Huachuca Mountains
G. H. Hadley
P. J. Ryan
E. J. Scott
Black Jack
Chloride
Ajo
Bisbee
Kingman
Globe
Oatman
Prescott
Fig Springs
Oatman and
Gold Road
Chaffee County
Madonna
Breckenridge
Leadville
W. E. Bowden Co
la Plata
California Gulch
Cascade Tungsten Company
San Juan County
Garbutt
Cheesman
Felicia Grace
Kokoma
Boulder Falls
Wild Tiger
Boulder
George Beach
Jamestown
William H. Arthur
University of Colorado Law School
Millionaire Gulch
Mining Prospects Rise in New Mexico Field Northwest of Magdalena
Robert L Lunsford of Cleveland Oklahoma offers to spend up to 500000 to locate oil in New Mexico. J H Whitman of Monitor Silver Lead and Zinc Mining optimistic about Ocean Wave properties Hermosa. Elfego Baca Copper Company shipping ore as tests continue. George H Utter reports ore returns from Steeplerook mines. Copper Queen smelter shows gold 9 oz silver 550 oz copper 2 oz per ton value over 550. Mines lie in new field northwest of Magdalena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Whitman
Monitor Silver, Lead and Zinc Mining and Milling Company
Hermosa
George H. Utter
Steeplerook
Elfego Baca Copper Company
Magdalena
Attractive Versions of Summer Styles in Two-Piece Suits
Two practical summer two-piece suits are shown in poplin and taffeta with velvet garniture. Poplin offers lustrous light weight and durability with a plain skirt and velvet edged coat. taffeta features a velvet bordered peplum coat, velvet collar, covered buttons, shellwork trimming, and a skirt with shirring for fullness. Gray shades plus blue green taupe and black complete the palette.
Summer Coat for the Small Girl
A simple and pretty tafteta coat for a ten year old is practical for summer wear. The article notes hand sewing adds cost but suggests home sewing as affordable, with patterns available from standard companies. It describes a straight, two ruffle design in taffeta or silk, light colors, thigh-length coat with pearl buttons and lace collar, plus matching organdie cuffs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Army
Mining and Oil News
Western Newspaper
Union News Service
New York
St. Louis
Arizona
Shannon Copper Company
Copper Belle Mine
Colorado
Silverton
Boulder County
Cement Creek
Sam Juan County
Colorado Mines
Monte Vista Mining and Milling Company
Jasper
Gunnison County
Boulder District
W.S. Smith & Son
Mountain City
Black Hawk
Central City
Wellington Mines Company
Great Northern
New Mexico
Robert L. Lunsford
Cleveland, Okla
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