Commoner Comment on Referendum and Public Ownership Debate
A Chicago Chronicle critique accuses editors of bias opposing initiative and referendum while praising democratic reforms. It cites financier influence, municipal franchise ownership fears, and calls for transparency about stock interests behind editorials. The piece notes broader debates from Baltimore to Washington and questions tariff, post office policy, and trust power amid national politics.
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Chronicle
Chicago
Harrison
Judge Dunne
Jonas
Knox anti trust recommendations fall short say critics
The article mocks Attorney General Knox for proposing four steps that stop short of ending private monopoly. It notes calls to curb rebates and discriminations, price discrimination, faster court action, and publicity, while warning the root of monopolies remains unaddressed. It also mentions Mrs. Hetty Green tax practices and Cook County grand jury probes.
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Knox
Department of Justice
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Philippine Question Again Hailed For Military Rule
The Atlanta Journal argues that American officers return from the Philippines and urge restoring military rule in three main provinces, calling it a major problem akin to the Indian issue with tougher natives to manage.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Journal
Philippines
Odor Problems at Creameries Raise Public Health Concerns
L W Lighty in National Stockman and Farmer criticizes creamery practices and farmer milk handling during hot weather. He cites skimmilk drains, foul odors, and dirty cans as factors undermining butter quality and patron trust, urging managers to educate patrons and improve sanitation.
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L. W. Lighty
National Stockman and Farmer
Variations of the Milk Test and Butterfat Accuracy
The Babcock test measures butter fat to one tenth of a pound in large milk lots and equals the accuracy of a scale. Variations arise from sour milk, improper sampling, cow feed, and excitement. Farmers should ensure good milk quality and reasonable test variation while demanding true test results.
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Babcock
H. R. Wright
Butter Flavor Debate Emphasizes Keeping Quality
Oscar Bit argues against the dairy trend toward high flavor in fresh butter. He says flavor-focused production hastens rancidity and worsens keeping quality, urging lower acidity cream and better long term storage over strong fresh tastes. He calls on buttermakers to prioritize stability for consumers of dairy products.
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Oscar
Spanish Maltese Goats and Their Global Reach
The Spanish Maltese goat lineage exports from Malta reach Spain and Mexico, shaping milk and cheese production for Mexican subsistence communities. High priced milkers exist in Southern Mexico, with occasional cross-border breeding near the lower Rio Grande. Limited importation hurdles keep standout goats scarce and costly.
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Spain
Mexico
City of
United States
Rio Grande River
B. H. van Raub
Cuba Opens Ports to Bred Cattle and Hive Stock
The Cuban tariff favors high class hive stock and pure bred animals with free entry for ewes and breeding cows. Bulls of Jersey Guernsey Devonshire Hereford and Durham breeds enter free. Yearling cattle pay $1, Florida fat cattle $5 Honduras $6 Mexican $7 Venezuelan and Colombian $8. Slaughter of female cattle banned. exportation prohibited. Barbed wire and fence staples exempted.
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Jersey
Guernsey
Devonshire
Hereford
Durham
Florida
Honduras
Blackleg Vaccine Cites Large Save for Cattle
The Bureau of Animal Husbandry reports 1,688,565 doses of blackleg vaccine distributed in a year and shows cattle losses at 0.51 percent among vaccinates, potentially falling to 0.44 percent after removing pre infected and operational errors. The findings claim substantial savings in cattle losses and money.
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Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Pantry Jam Heist Sparks Nuisance for Homeowners
Local youths known for their fondness of jam reportedly trained to crawl through a pantry keyhole to reach treats. Neighbors note repeated incidents and urge parents to curb mischief.
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Tennessee
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Mrs. Green
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Baer
New York World
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World
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Olney
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Morocco
Mississippi
Rathbone
William E. Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Pennsylvania
Quay
Senate
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Pe-Ru-Na
Rev. H.stubenvoll
H. Stubenvoll
Elkhorn
Wis
St. John’s
Stubenvoll
William
Germany
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
H. Stubenwoll
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
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Oklahoma
Minnesota
Dakota
Washburn
Crosby
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