American Potato Crop Should Be Increased and Used
Washington reports that the Department of Agriculture urges expanding U S potato production to secure a future supply and reduce disease risk from foreign sources. It cites Germanys larger surplus and uses for dried potatoes stock feed starch and alcohol explaining the need to develop efficient cull handling and potential on farm drying and processing to absorb a growing harvest. The bulletin also notes potato starch and alcohol industries, profitability limits, and the role of diversified farming to enable large scale potato utilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Germany
United States
Division of Publications
U. S. Department of Agriculture
D. G
Europeans and Americans on equality and manners
An essay contrasts European critics with American practice, arguing equality shapes American manners and deference, then critiques aristocratic mindset. It notes foreigners misreading independence as hostility, cites railway conductors and workers as equal, and comments on social pretensions in England. Also includes brief notices from Georgetown and Brussels about Foley’s remedy and Congo labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner's
Goethe
England
Guarding Against Croup With Foley's Honey and Tar
A Middletown Georgia reader endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best safeguard against croup. The writer says children prone to colds quickly recover with the remedy and that it prevents future episodes. An advertisement notes Hindle's Drug Store as supplier.
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Georgeton
Texas
J. A. Kimbro
Foley
Hindle
Croup
P. H. Ginn
Middletown
Eas
Adv
Scissor and carving set prices listed in ad
An advertisement lists 260 piece up scissors sets priced from $1.25 to $4.50, manicure sets from $2.00 to $10, and Shur-Edge carving sets ranging from $2.50 to $8.00.
Birds of Passage not ordinary hoboes
An analysis of the Southwest drifter or migrant laborer contrasting the East hobo with working seekers in agriculture. It notes drought and seasonal effects, dispersal among Italian and Lithuanian colonies, and how railroads and clubs lure penniless migrants. Also mentions skilled workers facing uncertain demand and casual labor shifts. Brief notices from Madrid and Andover report decentralization decree and postmaster appointment.
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Leon Stern
Oklahoma
Mr. Stern
Arkansas
California
New Orleans
Texas
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NEW Haven
LYMAN
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Vlorénece
Italy
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London
Hawley
Tom
Skates “Union Hardware
Royal
Rochester
the Hawley Hardware Company
Middle Street
United
New Poli Theatre
Madrid
Dato
Alfonso
Andover
N. J
Helen Gould Miller
William Slater
D. D. Smith
Fairfield Avenue
Plaza Theatre
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Quebec
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Dominion
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Hartford Railroad
William F. Mullins
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Main
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