Capitol Hill Hears Earnest Request to the Senate Chaplain
The article reviews Rev. Peter Marshall D D as Senate chaplain after a notable prayer quoted from the Congressional Record. It traces Marshall's rise from Scotland to America and contrasts his style with predecessors, noting political context around the chaplaincy appointment and public reception.
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Shipping Crisis Predicted as Rail Car Shortfall Grows
Federal experts warn of rising feed prices and a mid July freight car shortage. Officials cite steel limits and strikes while the Office of Defense Transportation probes car construction slowdowns and the ICC may take over loading orders if ODT expires.
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Slim chance survey hints at mood bias in trade prospects
The survey suggests people show little concern for others trade prospects while feeling optimistic about their own. Early remarks note Taft had declared something related to economy and sessions, with reference to Nancy and economic implications.
Riboflavin Supports Chick Growth and Prevents Paralyzed Toes
A Missouri University photo shows a chick with curled toe paralysis from riboflavin deficiency and a healthy chick after vitamin supplementation. Riboflavin, found in milk products yeast and cereal grasses, aids feed utilization and enzyme formation.
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University of Missouri
Burwing Destroys Soil From Crop Residue Burning
Burning straw stalks and crop residues wastes organic matter and nitrogen, reducing soil fertility. A 100 bushel corn crop can lose 6500 pounds of organic matter and 55 pounds of nitrogen when burned. mature sweet clover loses about 150 pounds of nitrogen and three to four tons of organic matter. Plowing under the material requires more effort but yields 10 to 20 extra bushels per acre and a more fertile soil.
New Disease of Sweet Potatoes In the South
A new and distinctive disease of sweet potatoes known as internal cork has been studied by Dr. C. J. Nusbaum of the South Carolina experiment station. Affected potatoes show dark brown corky spots of irregular shape and size. It may be possible to develop resistant strains. The disease is virus caused but little is known beyond that.
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C. J. Nusbaum
South Carolina
Farmers Money Not All Increased Earnings
Farmers face a contradiction in current income as profits come partly from selling soil fertility and depreciated assets rather than true gains. The text urges reinvesting earnings over the next two decades to restore soil and modernize farms on land.
Mole control method touted as safe and effective
A newly proposed mole control method appears to be the safest option yet found, but it risks ruining new seedbeds and damaging gardens and lawns during use. The report notes Tre seems to be the best candidate for this control approach.
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Depew Promises Utica Station Dining Upgrade
Chauncey M. Depew then president of New York Central rail faced vociferous complaints about Utica station restaurant quality. A letter praising his after dinner speech encouraged him to visit and prompted a rapid fix of the dining facilities.
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New York Central Railroad
Utica
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