New Currency Reform Measure Is Introduced
Washington Aug 6 revised draft of the Glass currency bill circulated after Democratic lawmakers adopted amendments. The plan would assign the Federal Reserve Board members between parties to ease fears of political control. Also noted: labor hours limited for pay cutters to eight per day beginning June 1 and Arkansas laundries pledge a $6 weekly minimum for women workers.
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Washington
House Committee
House
Federal Reserve Board
Cutters International
German Makes Perfect Score in Gun Shoot
In Omaha on August 6 L S German from Aberdeen Nebraska scored 98 of 100 targets with a 23 yard handicap at the Western Hand Gun Club event. High amateur was E C Carlton of Spirit Lake Iowa with 99 of 100, handicap 17 yards. Frank Gotch entered the event and posted 91 of 100 with a 1 yard handicap in the fists segment.
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Omaha
L. S. German
Aberdeen
Aid
Carter
Lincoin
Neb
G. W. Maxwell
Hastings
E. C. Carlton
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Carlton
Frank Gotch
Remove the Horns of Dairy Cattle Opinion Warns for Safety
The article argues for dehorning dairy cattle to prevent injuries to cattle and handlers. It notes a Holstein herd owned by G F Baer on River View Farm near Reading, with cows producing high milk yields including Basile and Sajlio, but focuses on the safety rationale rather than cures or treatments.
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Kimball
Baillie
G. F. Baer
Ing
River View
Reading
Sajlio
Dehorning Cattle Evaluated As Safe, Humane Practice
A historical notice argues for dehorning cattle to prevent injuries to people, describing methods and timing for bulls and heifers. It warns horns cause danger in yards and emphasizes gradual removal, with cautions on handling and potential cruelty if left unchecked.
Storm wrecks trees on White House grounds
A violent storm struck Washington on August 4 causing structural damage nearby and killing several people. The White House itself remained unharmed but historic trees were uprooted on the grounds between the iron gate and the back door area, as seen in a photo taken from Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Washington
Penneyvanis Avenue
Tmision
Useful Advice For Farm Wood Lots And Asparagus Beds
The article advises farmers to invest in a gasoline engine and wood saw for wood lot operations, suggesting a 2.25 horsepower unit may suffice but a larger one is wise. It outlines asparagus bed preparation, including drainage, warm rich soil, thorough tillage, manure incorporation, and fall and spring plowing, plus root selection and bed layout tips from American Agriculturist.
Veterinary tapping for gas relief in horses and cows
Severe fatulence or wind in horses may be relieved by tapping with a trocar and cannula into the distended right flank near the rib. In cows tapping is done on the left side. Instrument use is low risk if sterilized beforehand and the wound disinfected after removal.
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Farm Journal
Importance of Good Roads in Delaware County Iowa
The piece notes smooth highways will shift freight from rail to road, with motor wagons reaching farms and cities. It argues this road improvement will redefine freight rates as food movement becomes a leading factor. The emphasis is on rural roads shaping future freight traffic and economic flow.
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Delaware County
I.a
Good Road Maximeo Maintenance Message
The piece urges ongoing road upkeep and warns against bidding on underpriced work. It argues that road improvements boost business near the road and calls for civic action, including a state road association and legislative road laws.
D A R Society Visits Fort Walbach Site for Marker
A D A R party of eight autos and about 40 people traveled from Cheyenne to Fort Walbach near the Lanne ranch at Cheyenne Pass to select a boulder marker and pedestal for a historic trail monument. Governor Carey and Mrs Patten led the Wyoming group with D A R and S A R members.
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Cheyenne
Ft. Walbach
Lannen Ranch
Cheyenne Pass
Hig
Lannes Ranch
J. T. Graham
Hhe
United States
Wyoming
Carey
H. B. Patten
A. J. Parshall
Dickinson
Rawlins
Denver
Laramie
Commission
Patten
J. D. Carey
Leon
Hills
Record In Tattooing Demonstrates Dreyfus Case Logo
A coachman bore the Dreyfus trial on his body with 120 illustrations including portraits of leading figures. The tattooing took nearly two years to complete and stands as an extraordinary, if unusual, memorial of the case.
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Dreyfus
Moths and Carpets Fire Up Unclear DIY Remedy
Instructions suggest using powdered borax to treat moth damage in a carpet by applying it to unaffected areas and scattering beneath furniture, though the text is fragmentary and lacks clear context or safety guidance.
Plating Compatibility Note Raises Metal Bonding Question
A fragment notes that unless initial plating uses nickel or soft metals like tin or aluminum, copper silver or gold platings may be absorbed or fail to bond, suggesting the superior metal could be compromised.
Duty and the Demand of the Hour
A compact reflection on duty stating that true obligation reveals itself by the moment's need. The quote frames duty as the immediate demand shaping action and character.
Halter-Pull Training Note Sparks Stall Demonstration
A brief on halter pulling practice describes stringing a small rope across a stall behind a reluctant horse to prompt pull training. The method is cited as a common but debated technique in halter handling and livestock exhibitions.
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O'Gorman
House Banking
Representative Wilson
Florida
New York
Beldemridge
Colorado
Little Rock
Ark
Argenta
Shorman Co
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Sherman Co
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power CO
Gheyenne Light, Fuel and Power CO
White House
Maximeo
D. A. R. Society
Goethe
H. Garwood
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