President Harding backs plan to centralize government aircraft
Washington notes reveal President Harding favors unifying all government aircraft activities under a single authority. The move would streamline contracts and boost efficiency, with the Joint reorganization commission likely to recommend amalgamating the nations air services and possibly merging War and Navy into a national defense department.
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Ashington
Harding
Menoher
Air Service
Army
Secretary of War
William Mitchell
Navy Air Services
Joint Reorganization Commission
United States
War
Navy Departments
Department of National Defense
More Than One Way to Pay Income Tax
Commissioner Blair announced approximately 20 million dollars was added to government revenues through recoveries from false and fraudulent income tax returns during the just ended fiscal year. Indictments were returned nationwide, with jail terms up to one year and fines. He cited crude methods and two sets of books as common fraud schemes and noted field examiners can verify inventories to expose manipulation.
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Blair
Embarrassment of Riches: U S Gold Hoard Expands
The United States holds about one third of the world’s gold coin and bullion total worth roughly 10 billion dollars. Economists note inflows from World War I helped cheapen the dollar and raise prices, with Prof. Irving Fisher predicting a price rise and revival in business next fall as discussions consider stabilizing the dollar by adjusting its gold content.
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United States
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Stable Money League
Fisher
Admiral Sims overwhelmed by mail after London speech
Rear Admiral William Sims, following his London remarks about “technical American citizens,” receives about 50 letters and telegrams daily. A printed acknowledgment form is issued from Newport Rhode Island noting broad U.S. approval and intent to resist any interference by hyphenated citizens in domestic or foreign policy.
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Hlat
Admira
Sims
Admiral Sims
London
Newport
Secretary of the Navy
United States
William
Navy
Division of labor aids fall seeding and early harvest in winter wheat move
The United States Department of Agriculture notes a northward shift in winter wheat with seeds from eastern Europe varieties. Benefits include earlier maturity to escape weather and disease, drought resistance, and better labor division from fall seeding. It highlights soft red and soft white wheats and a 30 inch rainfall transition zone. USDA bulletin 1168 maps best adapted varieties for yields and includes mass and head plant selection methods to improve seed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Europe
United States
New York
Pennsylvania
Ers
Analysis of Manures Reveals Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium
The article compares dry and fresh manure from cattle horses and mixed sources. It states a ton of dry manure contains about pounds of nitrogen 7.6 pounds of phosphorus and 30.4 pounds of potassium. A ton of fresh manure is roughly three quarters water and holds about ten pounds of nitrogen two pounds of phosphorus and eight pounds of potassium.
Shelter All Water Troughs in Heat
Advice urges shelter for all water troughs to keep water cool and fresh by protecting from sun. Emphasizes proper shading to maintain quality.
Vermin Watch and Poultry Care Advisory
Keep a sharp lookout for head lice on small hatched chicks and incubator brooded stock. Healthy growth comes from good grasa pasture and careful live stock management.
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Grasa
Well-Bred Poultry Interest Rises In Nebraska
USDA reports from Webster County Nebraska show 65 of 75 livestock owners enrolled in the better sires drive keep standard bred poultry. Flocks average 94 birds with Plymouth Rocks and Leghorns leading breeds. White Leghorns and White Wyandottes among top varieties. Majority of females also standard bred, underscoring broader Better Lives Better Stock interest.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Webster
County
Nebraska
Cover or Blanket for Cow to Reduce Milking Disturbance
Instructions describe making a cow cover from a large gunny sack ripped open with strings to fasten under the cow’s forelegs and across the back to hold it in place. The aim is to minimize switching between cows by shielding both the milking cow and the one behind.
How Disease Is Introduced
Disease enters a flock through decayed or moldy food and through dirty troughs or neglected feeding places. Heat accelerates spoilage of soft foods or milk, increasing risk to livestock.
Plan to Wean Calves Early
The cow owner who delays calf weaning creates greater trouble later as a hungry bull may chase, trample, and demand his way. Calves can be taught to drink from a bucket quickly if pursued with determination and consistency.
Millet as a Catch Crop Yields Strong Returns
Farmers report millet as an effective catch crop with solid yields even when sown mid season. Planted in July, millet demonstrates resilience and improve soil health, offering a viable option for short growing windows.
Woman Improves as She Resumes Sewing
A sick woman recovers and begins sewing again, signaling improvement and gradual return to normal activities.
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Genuine Bull Durham Tobacco
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la Inferrboe Nation Saat
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