Hoover Battles Congress Over Relief Funds And World Court
Edward W. Pickard reports a bitter Senate clash as President Hoover faces opposition over large relief and public works measures. The drought loan fund and emergency construction bill sail through, while world court protocols spark fears of a legislative jam and possible extra sessions.
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Senate
Rivers and Harbors
OME
Congress
United States
Nobel Prizes Awarded in Oslo and Stockholm
Nobel prizes in peace and literature were announced in Oslo and Stockholm. Frank Kellogg accepted the 1929 peace prize noting no immediate war threats, while Nathan Söderblom received the 1930 award. Sinclair Lewis won the literature prize as the disarmament talks continued in Geneva.
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Frank B. Kellogg
Oslo
Norway
Haagkon
Nathan Soederblom
Kellogg
Sinclair Lewis
Stockholm
Gustav of
Sweden
Downward company path tied to dividend failures and strikes
Financial troubles from unpaid mortgages by Harriman Interests in the 1900s, plus strikes and bad coal region business, pushed the company toward decline. FRUists trial of eight engineers for an anti Soviet conspiracy ended with all defendants confessing and convicted. Five death sentences commuted to ten years, others reduced. press in London and Paris viewed the case as a staged affair.
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Harriman
Central Executive Committee
Union of Socialist Soviet Republics
London
Paris
Meuse fog mystery, Caracas statue, and Navy budget notes
The Meuse valley poison fog tragedy remains unexplained amid accusations against Belgian authorities. ENRY CLAY is now set in Caracas as the “Apostle of fraternity” gift from the United States to Venezuela unveiled in New York in 1921. James R. Sheffield presided at Caracas dedicatory remarks. Navy Secretary Adams warns of manpower limits and seeks a $34 million build plan. The Internal Revenue Commission says ten states pay over 75 percent of federal taxes. Senator E. Overman of South Carolina dies in Washington at 76 after long service since 1902.
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Henry Clay
Venezuela
United States
Caracas
Paris
New York
Enry Clay
America
Simon Bolivar
James R. Sheffield
Mexico
Sheffield
South America
Internal Revenue Commission
North Carolina
Tinois
Pennsylvania
California
Ohio
Michigan
Massachusetts
Virginia
Missouri
Poultry Men Urged to Use Winter Sunlight and Cod Liver Oil
Poultry expert Frederick B. Hutt explains violet UV rays from winter sun are weak in northern latitudes and do not significantly prevent rickets. He advises using cod liver oil at 2 percent in the mash as a preventive for early spring hatch quality, with sun value increasing after March and full value by April.
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Frederick B. Hutt
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Best results from synchronized hatching in small incubators
University Farm experts advise using 100 egg incubators filled with breeding-pen eggs and move first hatch to broody hens to finish. After transfer, disinfect incubators and restock. Hatching completes in about 21 days with broody hens, yielding chicks of similar age.
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University Farm
St. Paul
Minn
Best Calcium Sources for the Poultry Flock
Iowa State College researchers report hard limestone rich in calcium carbonate and low in magnesium yielded best results as grit for laying hens. Softer limestone performed worse. oyster shell, clam shell, and limestone all met hens calcium needs, with grit intake rising with more eggs produced.
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Poultry Husbandry Department
Iowa State College
Ames
Way to Keep Eggs for Hatching
Instructions on storing eggs for hatchings emphasize small end down in an egg case with daily turning. If kept more than a week, fill the case, top it, and alternate turning from side to upright each day. Some prefer laying eggs on their sides and turning daily.
Test Incubator Startup Guidance for Egg Regulation
Instructions describe running the incubator for a few days before placing eggs to ensure proper regulation and reduce hazards. Do not panic if temperature dips after loading eggs as they absorb heat. If the lamp is set too high during this initial period, the eggs may cook before regulation resumes.
Milk Fat Standards Across States Reach Uniformity
Health authorities seek standardized rules for whole milk fat and total solids. Forty four states maintain their own regulations while a few follow federal standards. Since 1920 several states raised fat minimums to 3.25 percent. high 3.5 percent fat rules faced scrutiny from doctors and may shift toward closer to mothers milk fat content.
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Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Chicago
New York
Clean Utensils Assist in High Grade Cream
An extension dairy article notes high grade butter requires clean utensils and proper cream handling. It warns against creaming that sits in warm or uncooled conditions and stresses cooling cream before mixing. It also emphasizes clean cows and stalls to prevent contamination and improve cream quality.
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James W. Linn
Extension Dairyman
Kansas State Agricultural College
Salt and Mineral Cups Boost Dairy Milk Flow
Salt and mineral cups attached to automatic drinking bowls near cows increase mineral intake and water consumption, boosting milk flow. Dairymen report payback in about two months. Research favors narrow openings to reduce mineral waste.
Cattle Abortion Could Be Eradicated Says Expert
Dr. H J Metzger of the New York State College of Agriculture argues abortion disease in cattle can be completely eradicated through blood testing and isolation of infected animals. He urges complete isolation and cleanliness plus rearing practices to prevent reinfection, as outlined in Bulletin HB 182 from Ithaca.
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H J. Metzger
New York State College of Agriculture
Metzer
College of Agriculture
Ithaca
Calf Health and Calving Challenges Highlighted
The article notes young calves are highly susceptible to infections and digestive disturbances from improper feeding. It stresses the difference between safely assisting a cow through calving and ensuring the calf thrives in its first weeks. It advocates calm, clean birthing areas and warns against disease-prone birth places.
Investing Money In Poultry Equipment
G T Kubin of Kansas State argues substantial spend on breed ing equipment boosts profits. Wisconsin data show top returns come from 4000 to 5000 dollars invested in poultry and dairy gear. A wire runway before the house aids chick brooding 8 to 12 weeks, with a movable 10 by 10 foot roost shed for 100 to 125 pallets.
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Wisconsin
Daily Task of Carting Loads Keeps Bull Tame
At Beltsville dairy farm in Maryland the Jersey bull Oxford May's Int. Owl known as Ox is trained to pull an ox cart daily. The work keeps him fit and gentle, aids breeding, and he responds to commands like gee how and whoa back, with steady patience.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Beltsville
Oxford May
Cane Fruit Growing As A Promising Farm Enterprise
Cane fruits remain a significant agricultural activity with blackberries and raspberries leading the crops. Experts advise spacing rows seven to eight feet apart to boost yield and simplify cane care, since outer rows tend to outproduce inner rows on well drained, rich land.
Agricultural hints for clover rye and garden prep
Agricultural notes discuss phosphate benefiting clover growth and Alsike clover in sour spots. Guidance covers cleaning gardens, spring seedbed prep, spare parts readiness before spraying, plowing risks from pests, apple sunscald protection, water use in drinking cups, and rye sowing timing and method.
Indiana News Roundup Reveals Several Local Tragedies and News
A fire at Ringling brothers circus winter quarters near Peru caused $140000 in damage. Inmates include Thomas Hopkins who faces a life sentence for murder. reports from Greensburg and Lafayette note deaths at sea and fatal football-related encephalitis. State officials, land bids, road plans, drought relief surveys, and a disturbing murder case in Gary tie together Indiana news across dozens of communities.
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Peru
Thomas Hopkins
Michiean City
Lebanon
Greensburg
Harrington Boyd
Sydney
Australia
Wellington
New Zealand
Thomas Dolan, Jr
Jeffersonville
Leland K. Fishback
Alex McCabe
Terre Haute
Old Tuck
Edward Bowles
Seth Cole
Lafayette
Leavenworth Penitentiary
Thomas W. Slick
Hammond
Coffin Golf Course
Myers Road
United States Veterans’ Government
Indianapolis
Board of Park Commissioners
Chamber of Commerce Good Roads Committee
Common Council of
Michigan City
Frank Mayr, Jr
South Bend
Lloyd E. Williamson
State House
Clarence B. Davis
Crawfordsville Electric Light and Power Company
Indiana Reformatory
Purdue University
Chicago
Indiana School
Poland
Red Cross
Indiana
Karl Pankop
Dekalb County
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Pankop
Indiana State Highway Commission
John J. Brown
Brown
Highway Department
Virgi Kirkland
Paul Barton
Leon Stanford
Harry, Shirk
David Thompson
Gary
Herman Key
Lake County Criminal Court
Arlene Draves
Emerson High School
Abraham Doyle
Thellana Mason
Anderson
Moriah Lodge
Brazil
Perth
Edward L. Butler
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