Supreme Court Apex of Dignity in Session
A vivid nostalgia piece depicting the U S Supreme Court in session with Chief Justice Taft presiding. It describes the solemn pomp in the Capitol, the ritual ad morandum, oathings, docket readings, and the orderly flow of arguments and opinions among the nine justices.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Oryez
Supreme Court of the
United States
Senate
Capitol
William Howard Taft
Taft
Holmer
Mits
McReynolds
Court discussion cites 30 year leak absence
The discussion on appropriations notes that, to his knowledge, there has been no leak tipping off a court decision in advance for 30 years. The remark emphasizes the judiciary's long-standing integrity and calls for continued measures to prevent premature disclosures.
Urges Electing Knife to Lower Cancer Toll
Dr Disraeli Kobak of Chicago urged the Illinois State Medical Society surgical section to adopt surgical diathermy, an electrical method to destroy cancer tissue. He argued the heat generated within tissues can be as efficient as the knife and would save many lives in the ongoing war against cancer.
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Champaign
Tll
America
Disraeli Kobak
Chicago
Cook County Hospital
Ilinois State Medical Society
Kobak
First Puppets Linked to Ancient Nile Priests
Century Magazine suggests marionettes originated with priests of an ancient Nile civilization. Early puppets were large hollow statues that spoke breathed fire and moved to terrify worshipers, with hidden joints and priests providing voice and gesture.
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The
Nile
Century Magazine
March of Progress Kills Once Thriving Lagro
Lagro Ind once a key canal and trade center on the Wabash and Erie canal now sits as a village of about 1000. Railroads arrived and Lagro declined while nearby Wabash grew, becoming county seat. An aged resident notes Lagro’s decline and cites Indiana towns that faded after rail and canal changes.
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Lagro, Ind
Finland
Lagro
Wabash and Erie Canal
Wabash
Ita Jay
Muncie
Caral
Lttle
Man Commits Suicide in Barn Loft Near Here
Guy Custer, twenty seven, hanged himself in a barn loft on his farm near Otc Iowa. No motive established.
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Otc
Iowa
Guy Custer
Here
Latest in Masks Philadelphia
The newest disguise trend in Philadelphia headlines bank robberies with a twist as criminals reportedly favor girls silk stockings as masks. Police warn the public to look beyond fashion and stay vigilant for such deceptive attire.
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Philadelphia
Bee Disease Control Methods Studied by USDA
The USDA reports on disinfectants for American foul brood. Alcohol formalin and water formalin solutions show partial sterilization in 48 hours. A 20 percent formalin in water is most satisfactory, if infected combs are properly treated and colonies managed to prevent recurrence. A circular with details is available from the USDA in Washington, D.C.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bee Culture Laboratory
Department
Washington, D.C
Poison Bait Effective in Control of Cutworm
An inexpensive bait mix using bran Paris green syrup lemons and water controls cutworms in new straw berry plantings. For about five acres prepare 20 lb bran 1 lb Paris green 2 qt cheap syrup 3 lemons 3.5 gal water juice added to water peel chopped then dipped into bran and bait spread at dusk to ensure freshness since cutworms feed at night.
Raising an Orphan Lamb On Bottle Feeding Tips
When no ewe can adopt an orphan lamb, bottle feeding can succeed with frequent early feedings. Gradually reduce to three or four daily feedings by six weeks. Provide a lamb creep to hold ground grain, encouraging grain intake and faster growth.
Alfalfa Weevil Film Shows Control Methods
A new USDA film titled Alfalfa Weevil Control illustrates combat methods for the alfalfa weevil, a Western crop menace spreading across seven states since its Utah discovery around 1904. It showcases arsenate dusting in trial stages, effective sprays, and various sprayers, including wide booms. One spraying can protect first and second crops. film is one reel, produced by the Bureau of Entomology and distributed via federal and state networks.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Utah
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Free Scouring Tests for Wool Samples Offered by USDA
Wool growers may have samples graded and scoured free of charge by mailing an application to the bureau of agricultural economics in Washington. A Wool-scouring laboratory is available to test shrinkage of domestic raw wools, with results including shrinkage estimates and official grade, and samples returned scoured with a report.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
G. T. Willingmyre
United States
Grass and Grasshoppers Good for Young Poults
The Rhode Island experiment station shows turkeys thrive on green food and milk, with limited grain. Keep poults dry and allow wide range as soon as safe. Return to home shed nightly, but maximize outdoor range for natural greens and insects. Select healthy stock.
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Rhode Island
Pruning, Feeding, and Care for Farm Trees and Crops
The article notes best grape quality from pruned vines and compares farm upkeep to animal care. It warns lubricating off cheaper than machinery, stresses draining tractor crank cases, and explains storage tips for potatoes and timing for spring sowing. It discusses sweet clover lime needs and grazing caution, plus tree care requiring plantage, housing, pruning, and spraying in good soil.
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Royalty
Fresno
Cal
Tom Mix
Alberta Ford
Governor Richardson
California
Z. Taylor
Loulaville
Zachary Taylor
Paris
Lamb
Fords
New
Ford
St . Ite
Atwatér- Kent
Atwater Kent Mbg. CO
A. Atwater Kent, President
Wissahickon Avs
Philadelphia, Pa
Atwater Kent
William Selfriz
University of Pennsylvania
Eam
Toledo, Ohio
Los Angeles
Carl A. Heinz
Wille
Detroit-Newa
N. U. Chicago
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