Training Camp Showed 120 Civilians Turned Into Capable Fighters
Official Camp McClellan reports reveal that 120 civilian military training camp students, initially misfit for service, completed three weeks of training to become capable potential fighting men. The program improved weight, height, health, and mental alertness, with hookworm cases cured and average weight gain of 12 pounds per man.
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Ashington
America
Camp McClellan
Als
A. W. Edine
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Citi
Commission criticizes officials in Herrin massacre report
The report to President Coolidge blames Southern Illinois Coal for defying the union and inviting mob violence, condemns local officials and UMW members for defending the crime, and notes the coroner's jury verdict holding Southern Miners Coal officials responsible. It cites mob violence as spontaneous and rejects communist influence as a driver. It also points out the mine was later purchased by those connected to the crime for $729,000.
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United States Coal Commission
Coolidge
Herrin
Kitinga
Southern Diinois Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Southern Miners Coal Company
Mlinois Coal Company
Miners’ Union
United Mine Workers of America
Hoover Reports 1923 Invisible Exchange Trends
Secretary Hoover estimates that invisible exchange reduces the 1922 US deficit from 754 million to 329 million. He notes a continued movement against the United States in 1923 across invisible exchange and merchandise, with less capital export and gold imports despite the adverse balance. He plans annual estimates with bank and merchant cooperation for 1923.
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Merce
Commerce Hoover
United States
Mr. Hoover
Air Route to Panama Canal via Mexico Considered
Plans for a direct U S air route to the Panama Canal via Mexico City face delays rooted in severed ties with Mexico. Three routes were studied, with the central line from Kelly Field Texas to Laredo seen as most favorable, enabling a Yucatan crossing and emphasizing Porto Rico as a strategic base.
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United States
Panama Canal
Canal
Mexico City
Pan
Kelly' Féld
San
Texas
Laredo
Mexico
Yucatan ‘Peninsula
Thomas G. Lanphier
San Antonio
Florida
Cuba
Haiti
San Domingo
Porto Ricco
Sald
Lanobler
Porto Rico
Importance of Good Breeding in U S Department Study
A United States Department of Agriculture study on meat yields across livestock classes shows dressing percentages rising from 42 to 68.8 percent for sheep and lambs, 76 to 85.8 percent for swine, and up to 66 percent for cattle. It attributes higher yields to well bred stock and notes good steers offer about 80 pounds more marketable meat per 1000 pounds, increasing profitability and market value.
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Batteneuteas Department
United States
Department of “Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
John Roberta
Chicago
Packing Houses Prevent Diseases With Cleanouts
A grower should always clean packing houses and discard decayed fruit to prevent brown rot and mummy spores from spreading. Apples and pears can carry over disease, making regular cleanouts essential to protect incoming fruit.
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Acab
Fragmented Phrase Draws Attention to Language Scrutiny
A garbled OCR fragment hints at discussion of adage usage and damage to accuracy. The imperfect text suggests concerns over wording and proper phrasing in a broader linguistic or editorial context.
Insecticides Studied by U S Department of Agriculture
A study by the U S Department of Agriculture evaluates chemical physical and insecticidal properties of market chemicals. It notes calcium arsenate rising in use for boll weevil control and compares it with acid lead arsenate and Paris Green and lead arsenate.
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It Department
Riguitura
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Practical hints for filling silo in fall silage work
Farm department at Iowa State College offers pre start suggestions for filling silos. Check corn binder, clean out allo, ensure doors and hoists fit properly, keep hoops tight but not over tight, prepare cutter bolts and knives, and use water only when corn is too dry or green.
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Farm Department
Iowa State College
Establishing Experimental Fur Farm In New York
The U S Department of Agriculture bureau of biological survey will set up an experimental fur farm in northwestern New York to study fur bearing animals and fur production. The Keeseville facility will be discontinued when the new Saratoga Springs site on the route to Corinth is ready. The 2 acre tract includes 16 acres of timber and offers ideal conditions for fur research and production.
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New York State
Bureau of Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Keeseville
Saratoga Springs
Corinth
Adopt Improved Methods to Raise Better Wheat
Describes enhanced wheat cultivation techniques to increase yields. Emphasizes refined growing practices and adoption of efficient methods. Notes potential gains in production and field management.
Tarlac Promises Stomach and Digestion Relief
Mrs Bor den cites seven years in her charity kitchen as proof that Tarlac tones the stomach liver kidneys and bowels better than anything. She recalls a woman who could not keep water down for fifteen minutes and a man who could not digest food. after three bottles the former could eat anything and the latter returned to work. Over 40 million bottles sold.
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Mra. Borden
Tatilac
Tarlac
United States Armed Forces Grow Since 1913
The United States has shown the sole notable rise in armed strength, increasing from 86,000 in 1913 to 137,000 by 1922, reflecting a significant postwar expansion of the military.
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United States
United’ States
California Fig Syrup Adverts for Babies and Children
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for babies and children, claiming it loosens the bowels without griping, aids the liver, and contains no narcotics. It warns to say California to avoid counterfeits and to insist on the genuine California Fig Syrup with directions.
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Colle
California
Ammunition destruction spans four nations in France
Over the past three years about 500000 tons of ammunition from Britain America Belgium Germany and Russia have been broken up in France.
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Britain
America
Belgium
Germany
Russia
France
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Promoted to Help Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the sole medicine for kidney liver and related ailments. It claims the remedy provides quick relief with mild action and has helped thousands in distressing cases. The piece emphasizes its perceived accuracy and usefulness in public health.
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Kilmer
Fragmentary Quote Sparks Personal Reminder About Smoking
A clipped exchange recalls a spouse's smoking habit and a mistaken claim that someone relayed a statement. The fragment hints at social tensions and miscommunication surrounding tobacco use and personal relationships.
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