Hoover Proposes Aviation Radio Laws and Trade Reforms
Secretary Hoover urges revision of navigation laws and new air traffic control and radio service rules. He recommends reorganization of federal departments into groups for industry trade and navigation. The report notes improving domestic commerce, net export gains, and evolving agricultural shifts including cotton prices, dairy prosperity, and wheat acreage reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoover
Aericulture
Canada
Plans to Speed Up the Patent Office and Relief in Congress
The article details an urgent drive in Congress to accelerate patent applications facing a decade of delays. It cites 70,000 arrears dwindling by 1,000 monthly, needing 100 examiners, space expansion, and a new steel stackroom. It highlights the patent office printing operation, 200,000 copies monthly, its $1,000,000 annual cost with $200,000 profit, and a 1,000,000 improvement appropriation estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
Congress
Herbert M. Lord
Budget Bureau
F Street
Uncle Sam
Carter
Treasury
Washington
Senate Desk Rearrangement Highlights Chamber Change
Desks shifted to favor the Republican side with 55 to 43, placing Farmer Labor senators Shipstead and Magnus Johnson among Republicans. The Senate chamber was refurbished last summer with better lighting, new carpet, repainted woodwork, and desks cleaned with acids revealing historic secrets tied to Sumner and Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Pepper
Shipstead
Magnus Johnson
Lodge
Charles Sumner
Joe Robinson
Arkansas
Daniel Webster
Earthquake studies urged for nationwide mapping effort
E Lester Jones calls for expanding California earthquake research to the entire United States to guide construction and reclamation projects. He cites disturbances across multiple states and undersea areas, noting the value of a broad map to indicate risk zones and necessary precautions. The report also notes completion of a wire drag survey of Alaska’s southeastern shipping routes and warns of volcanic activity in Southern Alaska.
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United States
California
E. Lester Jones
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Canada
Maine
New York
Illinois
Kentucky
Indiana
Missouri
Montana
Utah
Arizona
Washington
Oregon
Jones
Great Dame
Alaska
Mount Katmai
Man Lived After Indian Scalping in 1807 Nebraska
An English laborer named William Thompson was scalped by Cheyenne warriors near Plum Creek in 1807 while repairing telegraph lines for the Union Pacific. He survived, recovered the scalp, and later had it grafted unsuccessfully in Omaha. The scalp was eventually sent to a museum in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Public Library
England
Nebraska
William Thompson
Union Pacific Railtroad
North Platte
Neb
Turkey Legs
Plum Creek
Thompson
Omaha
R. C. Moore
The Night Shirt Brigade Charge at Forts Hays and Larned
In September 1868 Paddy Boyle and Leander Herron of the Third U S Infantry rushed to aid a government wagon train under siege by Dog Soldier Cheyennes. Boyle rode back with news, while Herron faced the last stand amid dwindling ammunition and a dawn surprise by white buckskin riders. The assault broke when Boyle’s arrival was confirmed.
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Paddy Boyle
Leander Herron
Third
United States Infantry
Fort Hays
Fort Larned
Kan
Boyle
Herron
Comfort and Feed Rule Egg Production in Hens
Historical data from Mountain Grove Missouri shows hens use three quarters of feed for body maintenance and one quarter for eggs. A pound of eggs requires four pounds of feed above maintenance, with variations tied to weather. Hens stop laying when cold or drafts increase feed needs, with digestion capacity around 100 ounces monthly.
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Mountain Grove
Remove Down From Goose by Using Powdered Rosin
A method to remove goose down uses powdered rosin. Sprinkle the bird lightly with rosin and dip in hot water. The heat melts the rosin and down, then rubs off easily as the mixture cools, without affecting flavor.
Question of Feeding in Winter to Produce Eggs
The article argues that chickens do not hibernate and can lay year round with proper care. A well managed flock that is culled, housed, and adequately fed will produce eggs in winter as in summer. Feeding surplus beyond bodily needs drives egg production.
Sanitary Fountain Cleaning Emphasized in Notice
A brief health notice urges opening and frequent cleaning of sanitary fountains. It notes the need for boiling water to sanitize and explains sunlight and air limitations hinder interior cleanliness, requiring thorough scrubbing.
Backyard laying flock possible without yards
The article states yards are not essential for a backyard laying flock. Birds can be kept confined in their house until next spring if needed, with proper management yielding excellent production.
Best Laying Pullets Early Laying Quality
Early laying pullets are valued as better layers than late maturing birds. The saying Keep the early spring pullets reflects farm advice to retain those ready to begin laying at the start of the season.
Montana Plan Endorsed as Best Farm Relief Proposal
Montana State College economist M. J. Wilson calls a government export corporation the best plan to shield farmers from tariff gaps. He explains buying surplus wheat at $1.60 and selling on world markets at $1.10, with a 12.5 cent levy to cover a 50 cent rise, plus similar use for other exportable crops.
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M. J. Wilson
Montana State College
Wilson
Montana Leads Nation in Hard Red Spring Wheat Quality
Prof Clyde McKee of Montana State College reports Montana produces the highest percentage of No 1 hard red spring wheat and earns the top premiums at the International Hay and Grain show. From 1919 to 1923 Montana secured a large share of premium money, won major world cups for peck of wheat, and led in small grain prizes. Extension agronomist A J Ogaard cites Montana’s 1923 standout show and plans for a larger future exhibit by seed growers.
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Montana
Clyde McKee
Montana State College
McKee
Canada
A. J. Ognard
The
State College
International
Union
Ogaard
Montana Seed Growers’ Association
Greater Montana
Farm Advice on Feeding Livestock in Cold Mornings
The note suggests livestock benefit from warm drinks in frosty mornings. It recommends cooking potatoes as a hog ration, shipping the best potatoes and cooking the culls for pig feed.
Selecting brood sows older or younger which is best
Dr. W K Joseph of the Montana Experiment Station argues performance counts most. The number and condition of piglets, teats, and feeding quality determine value. Mature sows that have farrowed before tend to raise more pigs in later litters and are favored over young sows with uncertain performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Joseph
Montana Experiment Station
Poultry Pointers for Winter Egg Laying and Housing
Practical guidance for winter poultry keeping. Emphasizes energy in hens, warm water mornings, continuous water supply, space allocation in the coop, and a steady laying mash recipe. Notes high import volumes of dried or frozen eyes into the United States in 192% with most imports from China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leghorn
United States
United States Department of Commerce
Air tight hen houses harm birds in winter
Miss Warriett Cushman of the Montana Extension Service warns that sealing a hen house air tight increases moisture and risks colds and roup. She urges proper ventilation, avoiding drafts and sudden temperature shifts while keeping fresh air flowing.
Proper Winter Feeding for Livestock Requires Water Access
Dry hay alone risks digestive troubles during winter and impaction. Ensure a steady supply of warm water so livestock drink adequate amounts.
Tenant farming practices across the nation
The article describes stock share leases where landlords provide land buildings and half the stock while tenants supply labor machinery and work horses, outlining common arrangements in farming regions.
Feed for Produce Not for Fuel
The article argues that animals using more feed to heat their bodies reduce milk, eggs, and beef output. It advocates warm shelters barns and sheds for livestock and removing chill from drinking water during cold months to boost production.
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Hoover
Patent’ Office
Uhion
Thay
Extension Service
Best Claims
States Experiment Station
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