Biographical Directory of Congress Marks Its Half Million Planks
Anson Wold and P L Fridley finish a monumental five year project to publish a Biographical Directory of the American Congress. The volume lists 500 biographies with many missing birth, death, and residence details and recounts the challenges of compiling official data from past congresses.
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Anson Wold
American Congress
Woll
Washington
Minnesota
Kaure Nelson
Census Bureau
Congressional Joint Committee On Printing
Moses
New Hampshire
Wold
Wilson
William
Pennsylvania
New York City
Alexander Wilbon W
Virginia
Asaniah Boody
New York
Save Freight Costs Aims At Water-Reduced Butter
An Australian dairy representative tours Europe and North America seeking to ship butter with water removed to England. If adopted, freight costs could drop by over 31 million annually and butter prices might fall while demand rises. Australia ships 40 000 tons to England and consumes 80 000 tons domestically.
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Canada
England
Australia
Naval Observatory clocks and time signals advertised
The United States Naval Observatory maintains three standard clocks in constant temperature vaults. Meridian circle observations of stars are taken on clear nights to determine clock errors. Time signals are broadcast over radio networks as a timekeeping service.
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United States Naval Observatory
Meridian Circle
Winter Longing Pushes Edith Toward New Hope
Edith, wife of Dr. Billy Marks, laments lonely life in Cardureis as snowbound days pass. A hospital case with Anna deepens Edith’s admiration for Billy’s medical skill. She learns Billy plans a return home, and Edith resolves to sacrifice, turning her longing into shared purpose and travel plans for a happier future.
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Hilly Marks
Wootunhip
Billy
Edith
Aonand
Ban
Idith
Wilson's
Indie
Loret
Cardurcis
Carducis
Cardureis
Edin
Anna
Tiersen
Biy
Judith
Plere
Edie
Cardineis
Tye
Cardurois
Half of Free State Engaged in Farming
The Free State census shows more than half of workers on the land with 672,129 in agriculture from a total gainful workforce of 1,907,662 among 2,071,992 people. Women number 121,957 among agricultural workers and 20,505 among the 55,441 professionals. The report notes a sizable clerical presence and claims public service is not overstaffed.
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Free State
Great Britain
Christian Brothers
Free States
Great
Britain
Red Indian Recreation Games and Their Play
The article notes several southeastern Indian games including a lacrosse like sport with two rackets, the chunkout game using a stone roller or hoop and sticks to mark its resting place, pole strike games for men and women, cane dice favored by women, a shinny like game by Natchez boys, and Creeks playing a football style game with great enthusiasm in Virginia.
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Virginia
Detroit News
Mara kesh Circus City Mirrors Arabian Nights
In Mara kesh the capital of southern Morocco circus life thrives daily as Ithe writer notes in Living Age. The hard soil serves as arena for North African fakirs and entertainers guarding the caravan route from desert to sea. Performers entertain travelers with acrobats snake charmers storytellers musicians and more while travelers display a range of skin shades from blonde Riffians to ebony Africans.
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Marakesh
Morocco
North Africa
Duel Between Clay and Marshfield in Kentucky Legislature
Henry Clay then speaker and Henry Clay ally Marshfield debated tariffs in the Kentucky legislature. A duel followed on the field of honor with pistols, both men slightly wounded, during a dispute over domestic manufacture clothes policy.
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Humphrey Marshall
United States
Kentucky
Henry Clay
Clay
Marshball
Ringworm in Cattle Eases With Vegetable Parasite And Care
Jeary Ringworm in cattle is caused by a skin dwelling parasite. Bare patches appear mainly on the head and neck with short stubs of hair. the disease spreads quickly through the herd via halters stanchions rubbing posts and contaminated gear. Control involves cleaning and sanitizing equipment and premises and applying a ten to one sulphur ointment to the bare skin, with clipping around the area to aid absorption.
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BK. W. Stouder
Lowa State College
Profitable Dairy Cows Must Produce Much Milk
An eastern college of agriculture official argues cows must yield at least 7 400 pounds of milk per year to cover expenses. He cites ten cows per full time worker, recommends milking machines for larger herds, litter carriers, and cups to cut labor, and praises cow testing to remove unprofitable cattle promptly.
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Eastern College of Agriculture
United States
Dairy Notes On Cattle Care And Milk Quality
Practical guidance for dairy farmers covers draft protection for cattle, avoiding off flavors, handling thick cream, warm milk for separators, calf care, record keeping for premium sales, milk usage statistics, sunlight for calves, feed rations, and clean milk house practices. The tips emphasize cost-effective methods and natural calf-raising insight from cattle mothers.
Faultry Finds New Way to Store Eggs
Maul by Sharpe of the New York State College of Agriculture reports stored eggs in air with controlled carbon dioxide levels preserve longer. Ordinary air makes eggs spoil as carbonate oxide declines, while CO2 reduces destructive changes and keeps shells clear of cloudiness after removal from storage. Carhart oxides in containers and fridge cars offer practical application. oil dipping remains cheaper but less effective.
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Rees
Maul
Sharpe
New York State College of Agriculture
Ei Ag
Lay
Sharp
Concrete runs outside brooder house gain poultry farm use
Concrete runs outside brooder houses are a new addition to poultry farm equipment. They offer advantages by keeping chicks away from contaminated soil and saving labor, with a two inch concrete base and edges thicker for durability. Proper slope and cleaning prevent infection while allowing movable frames and slight bedding aid cleaning.
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New Yorker
Poultry Hints For Early-Hatched Pullets And Profits
Early-hatched pullets lay in fall and winter. avoid overcrowding and dust sitting hens with fluoride. Collect eggs often to reduce dirt. Chicks made to begin laying by October 1 are most profitable. good feed and care boost profits. Manage sows and piglets, use cow milk sparingly for a colt, and select early feathering cockerels for early maturity and profits.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Keyes
Maryland
Congress
John Hanson
Continental Congress
Hanson
Oxon Hill
Prince Georges County
Union
R. ©. Weightman
J. & G. S. Gideon
House of Representatives
Joint Committee On
House of Commons
London
Wortieth Congress
Charles Lanman
United States Congress
Congressional
Republic
Christapiscopal Church
Ezra Darby
New Jersey
George Clinton
Tobias Lear
George Washington
Push- Ma-Ta-Ha
Scarlet Crow
William Wirt
Abel P. Upshur
Navy
Beverly Kennon
Abel Parker Upshur
Princeton
Washington, D.C
Red Indian Recreations
Circus City
The
Pennsylvania State College
Brooder House
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