Coolidge Names Continued Aid Policy For Disabled Veterans
President Coolidge and Gen Frank Y Hines discussed continuing the Harding era policy to extend relief to disabled war veterans. Hines will draft a separate year ahead needs estimate and outline for care and relief while hospital care program gains approval.
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Hines
Veterans' Bureau
Ile
Philippines
Army
Navy
Charles E. Sawyer
Ohio
Marion
Hardings
Harding
Medical Reserve Corps
Federal Board For Hospitalization
Wrangell Island Ownership Question Reignites Arctic Dispute
Deaths of three Americans and one Canadian on Stefansson's Wrangell Island expedition revive a long standing dispute over ownership. The island's vast size and strategic value prompted claims from United States Canada England Russia and Japan amid political tensions in the early 1920s.
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Wrangell Island
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
United States
England
Russia
Japan
Stefansson
Arctic
Canada
Jamaica
Siberia
Lloyd George
Wrangell
Stefanssons
Washington
State Department
Southern Society Plans Large Winter Growth in Washington
The Southern Society of Washington outlines a major winter program to expand its membership and influence, aiming to become a leading national organization. President Charles A. Douglas governs a high profile leadership team with figures like Bascom Slemp David H Blair Helen Gardener and John Temple Graves guiding committees and activities.
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LANS
America
Southern Society of Washington
National Capital
Charles A. Douglas
Washington
Coolidge
Lloyd George
South
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Bascom Slemp
Society
Congress
Virginia
Internal Revenue
David H. Blair
North Carolinan
Civil Service
Helen H. Gardener
McChord
John Temple Graves
Increased Travel to the National Parks This Season
National Park Service estimates show 1923 travel to parks and monuments may reach 1.5 million, up from 1.2 million in 1922. Rocky Mountain faces wet weather and rainfall, while Yellowstone Yosemite and Glacier report gains. Grand Canyon and North Rim near or exceed 1922 totals. Hawaii surpasses last year's visitors.
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
National Parks and Monuments
Rocky Mountain
National Parks
Yellowstone
Yosemite
Glacier
Front Range
Rockies
Denver
Mount Rainier National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
North Rim
Hawaii National Park
Native farmers gain land in Montana amid shifting demographics
Census Bureau data in a forthcoming Montana State University bulletin titled A Proto-Graphic Abstract of Montana Agriculture shows native whites widening their land hold in Montana. Foreign whites and the colored population remain smaller shares as the state’s farm acreage totals reveal oats, wheat and sheep dominance, with 1920 figures and crop data highlighted.
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Montana
U. S. Census Bureau
Experiment Station
Simarly
Tao
Norwegihts
Hepcarel Hale
Ussiins
State
Paint the Buildings for Preservation and Appearance
A good coat of paint enhances farm buildings and helps preserve them for longer service. Plan to paint some old buildings next spring. Experts say buildings should be painted at least every seven years and more often if feasible.
Simple method for setting color in cloth
A practical guide to set color in fabrics includes testing fabric samples, preparing a dye setting solution with water vinegar and salt, and using sugar of lead for certain colors. Soak overnight, then dry thoroughly before washing.
Louisiana To Plant Only Certified Seed For Potatoes
Louisiana embraces certified Triumph potato seed after tests in Louisiana Experiment Station show uncertified seed risks mosaic disease. Horticulturist Tie bout urges growers to buy certified seed with two field inspections and one bin inspection, citing Montana seed as high quality and inspections increasing statewide. Montana tests praise early fall field rouge and strict seed standards to ensure No. 1 stock.
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Louisiana
Montana
State College
Bozeman
Louisiana Experiment Station
Baton Rouge
George L. Tiebout
Louisiana State University
Agricultural College
Triumph
F. M. Harrington
Lost Sister of Wyoming and Brave Women at Bryan's Station
The tale recounts Frances Slocum's long captivity after Delaware Indians seized her in 1778 Pennsylvania and her rescue search ending in 1889. It also honors Jemima Suggett Johnson mother of Vice President Richard M. Johnson, who aided water access at Bryan's Station in 1782 by sending women to the spring to deter ambushes. The Kentucky fort held, water brought, and the defenders credited to the brave women and their children.
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Wyoming
Wyoming Valley
Pennsylvania
Jonathan Slocum
Slocum
Colonel Ewing
Frances Slocum
Squawk
Lancaster
Lancaster Intelligencer
Indiana
Richard M. Johnson
United States
Kentucky
Jemima Suggett Johnson
Bryan
Girty
McKee
Campbell
Expert Warns Against Sound Money Dangers
H Parker Willis, in the Journal of the American Bankers Association, critiques so called sound money schemes. He argues demagogues misuse the term to push plans that shift wealth and hurt producers, warning against currencies tied to natural products or labor time and noting risks seen in Soviet experiments.
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Journal of the
American Bankers Association
H. Parker Willis
Mr. Willis
Soviet
Russia
United States
Community Fairs Rise in Popularity Across County
County Agent Gustafson reports growing interest in community fairs. In mid September Blaine county hosted three fairs, two community events and the Boys and Girls Club fair at Chinook. The Lonetree fair debuted with strong corn displays and Turner hosted a fine picnic with top agricultural products and a rivalrous eight purebred pig prize set.
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Gustafson
Blaine County
Chinook
Lonetree
Turner
Eggs for preservation must be clean but not washed
Scientists at the State College at Bozeman state eggs intended for preservation in water glass or other methods should be absolutely clean. They caution against washing as it increases the chance of microbial admission.
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State College
Bozeman
Storing Ice Tips for Summer Use
Storing ice is not difficult or expensive for a family through summer. Insulation is key to preserving ice and protecting it from outside heat. Mill shavings sawdust chaff or straw serve as good insulators.
Understanding Bank Checks and Their Requirements
This article explains that checks must be dated the same as the depositor's signature on file, payable on demand unless dated for future payment, and subject to two cent per hundred dollar revenue stamps for ahead dated checks. It also notes that written amounts govern when figures differ and outlines ID requirements for checks payable to order or bearer.
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United States Revenue
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Southern Society
Mason-Dixon Line
District of Columbia
Maryland
Southland
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