Facts Suppressed by Taft Tariff Board Indictment
A New York World report argues the Taft Tariff Board suppressed and distorted data on cotton and wool schedules. It accuses the board of favoring New England manufacturers, evading conclusions, publishing misleading tables, and acting as a political tool to delay tariff reform.
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Taft Tariff Board
eMeanery and Crawud
Tarif Board
New England
Aldrich
Tariff Board
Taft
Congress
Tate
New York World
Story of Cotton a Tariff Thriller for the Poor
The piece promotes Robert Kenneth MacLea's analysis on cotton tariffs, arguing the Payne Aldrich law cheats consumers by marking up cotton goods. It claims the tariff costs Americans about 86 to 88 million annually and highlights the World’s investigation into tariff board findings and cotton pricing.
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Robert Kenneth MacLea
Tariff Board
New York
Xpert
Robert Aeoneth Maehen
Geigy Board
Don Se Res
New York World
Mac Maehen
of York Org
Chicago
Destructive Grasshoppers and Control Methods
A Walnut Grove reader asks for mailed instructions on killing grasshoppers. The article explains early growth needs, soil disturbance to reduce eye survival, and cultivation as a preventive measure. It details a hopper dozer device, kerosene, and water to kill insects, plus the criddle poison mix of horse manure, salt, and Paris green as recommended by U S Department of Agriculture entomology. It notes Canada’s Dr. Fletcher’s report of field results and urges preparation for next year by selecting seed corn.
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Jacob Mathiason
Walnut Grove
Minn
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Fletcher
Dominion of Canada
Lime for soils improves legume growth and lime use
D C Rostel of Marble Washington notes soil lime improves calcium deficient soils and boosts legumes like alfalfa. Finely ground unburned limestone is best, applied 3 6 tons per acre after seed bed prep, using a manure spreader or harrow for incorporation.
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D. C. Rostel
Marble
Washington
Stevens County
Who Has the Best Iowa Farm at State Fair
Farmers of Iowa compete for premiums to determine the best large and best small Iowa farms. The contests attract growing attention each year as farmers strive to demonstrate what can be done on their farms.
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Iowa
Farmers of
College Scholarships At Iowa State Fair For Ames Training
A large class of boys competes for state college scholarships awarding thorough training at Ames. Scholarships reward top livestock and grain judging contestants and grow yearly due to their value in preparing youths for life work. Inquiries encouraged for those planning to attend Ames.
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Iowa
Ames
Walker's Restorative Tonic Restores Dubuque Woman's Health
Fra E Shambaugh of Dubuque Iowa says years of misery from digestive trouble, stomach distress, and constipation improved after a six bottle course of Walker's Restorative Tonic. She received one bottle free after contacting Walker Medicine Company and now reports full recovery. $1.00 per bottle or six for $5.00.
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E. Shambaugh
Dubuque
Iowa
Spain
Walker
Walker Medicine Company
Payatts
Town
Orscut
Express
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