Two Sons of Cabinet Member Learn a Trade in Washington
Joseph B Wilson and James Wilson sons of the secretary of labor work as machinist helpers at Washington Steel and Ordnance at Giesboro Point. Both pursue training to become machinists and rely on recommendations rather than political pull. The elder Wilson previously worked in surveying and publishing and attends Georgetown Law. James, 18, grew up on a Pennsylvania farm, is skilled in beekeeping, and chose a trade over college. Their father rose from Pennsylvania coal mines to UMWA secretary-treasurer.
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 Reflects on Presidents Since Harrison
Hoover, White House chief usher, has served six administrations starting with Benjamin Harrison and continues through recent presidents. He rarely shares opinions but noted President Wilson’s painting looks aged. he added presidents grow stronger with time as they serve longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke” Hoover
White House
Roosevelt
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Hoover
Executive Mansion
Wilson
McKinley
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Water Supply of Washington Threatened Guard and Censorship Adopted
The War Department strengthened protection of Cabin John bridge and the nine mile conduit to Washington’s water system and restricted reporting. Officials denied threats, holes, or dynamite plans, while noting extra civilian guards and heightened security around the aqueduct and Great Falls piping.
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War Department
Cabin John Bridge
Washington
Baker
Col
C. A. F. Flagler
Flagler
Water Department
Great Falls
Army Cannot Feed Six Red Cross Dogs. Funds Not Available
Army received six Red Cross dogs from APT Gordon Johnston for Fort Ethan Allen but no funds exist to feed them. The six quarts of milk and four loaves daily require 20 cents a day, yet treasury officers and the army contingent fund deny coverage. Secretary of War approves returning the dogs to the donor if the medical department cannot bear the cost.
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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 Through Sanitary Foaling Quarters
Majority of navel trouble in foals stems from neglecting sanitary mare quarters at foaling. Germs from dirty stables cause navel ill and joint disease, often delaying death for weeks or months. Provide clean stalls, bedding, and pre-foaling disinfecting. use iodine on the navel after birth and antiseptic bandages as needed.
Movable A-frame Pig Shelter on Field for Sow and Pigs
A cheap movable board house for one sow and piglets, built as an A-shaped shelter 8 by 8 by 8 feet, uses about 225 feet of lumber. It has doors front and back, 2½ by 2½ feet, top hinges for dual swing, north door kept closed in winter. Moves easily between fields and can warm newborn pigs with a lantern hung inside the roof.
Time for Shearing Sheep in Spring
A Wisconsin sheep herder warns against late-season shearing. He notes weight loss in warm days and dirtier fleece from spring grass. He recommends shearing before turning to pasture and trimming hoofs to prevent foot-rot for cleaner wool and better gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Western mining and oil news roundup
Mining activity rises across Colorado and surrounding districts with gains in Leadville Boulder and Oatman. New shafts and shifts at multiple mines, tungsten strikes near Miller Canyon, and the Cascade Tungsten Company forming to capitalize on the new district.
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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
Monte Vista Mining and Milling Company
Jasper
Gunnison County
Boulder District
New Mexico mining outlook and investments cited
Robert L. Lunsford of Cleveland Oklahoma plans to spend up to 500000 locating oil in New Mexico. Monitor Silver Lead and Zinc Mining reports optimism for Hermosa camp as 30 workers are employed. Jim Crow Imperial owner George Utter notes ore shipments from Steeplerook mine. Copper Queen smelter records show gold and silver values and high per ton value. Elfego Baca Copper Company ships mineral while testing high in the Magdalena area northwest field.
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
Two practical two piece suits showcase velvet garniture on poplin and on taffeta. Poplin features a plain skirt with velvet edged coat and velvet ribbon borders, while taffeta centers on a velvet bordered peplum coat with velvet stand collar and shellwork trimming. Skirt fullness comes from shirred back panels. Grey tones with blue green taupe and black prevail.
Summer Coat for the Small Girl Fashion Notes
A simple attractive silk coat for a girl around ten, showing how to sew at home to save cost. Describes fabric choices from taffeta to satin, color ideas, and design details such as full sleeves, cap, two three inch ruffles, pearl buttons, and lace-trimmed organdie collar.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Army
Mining and Oil News
Western Newspaper
Union News Service
New York
St. Louis
Arizona
Gold Road
Shannon Copper Company
Copper Belle Mine
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
Colorado
Silverton
Boulder County
Cement Creek
Sam Juan County
Colorado Mines
W.S. Smith & Son
Mountain City
Black Hawk
Central City
Wellington Mines Company
Great Northern
Boulder
George Beach
Jamestown
William H. Arthur
University of Colorado Law School
Millionaire Gulch
New Mexico
Robert L. Lunsford
Cleveland, Okla
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