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Fredericksburg Standard in Fredericksburg, Texas
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
6
Aermotor Auto Oil Wind Mills Highlighted
Advertisement touts Aermotor wind mills with Double Gear Center Lift needing annual oiling. Reservoir capacity stated as from Y percent to 1 gallon by mill size. Claims include dust water and ice proof design, lightness and durability. Marketed as greatest up-to-date improvement and sold by 47. if.
Government to Locate Federal Land Banks and Lower Farm Loans
The Federal Farm Loan Board returns to Washington after a 20,000 mile survey. It held fifty hearings with hundreds of farmers, urging a agency to lower and equalize interest rates and provide long term loans in installments. The board favors locating 12 Federal land banks to better serve farmers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iParm Loan Board
Washington
Federal Farm& Loan Board
United States
Chambers of Commerce
Couny Egents
Farm Loan Act Aims to Boost Rural Prosperity Nationwide
The Farm Loan Board projects broad economic gains from the Farm Loan Act, with banks in 12 Federal land bank districts. Farmers seek 100 percent security notes, bonds priced lower, and rapid setup. By 20 days, district boundaries, stock subscriptions, and farm loan associations will be organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
United States
Farm Loan Board
Farm Loan
Farm Loan Bebra
Federal Farm Loan Board
National Farm Loan Associations
Treasury Department
Washington
Pesident
Federal Land Bank of
Federal Land Tobank
New Import Rules Tighten Hides Disinfection Flights
New regulations by the Treasury and Agriculture departments take effect January 1 1917 to curb anthrax and other diseases. Hides from uncertified sources require 24 hour immersion in bichlorid of mercury and white washing with consular supervision, with sealed car transport to tanneries for disinfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury Department
Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Aniuit
United States Department of Agriculture
Proper Manure Handling Affects Crop Yields And Soil Health
Article discusses methods to minimize manure loss in farming, including feeding on cement floors, spreading daily, and promptly incorporating manure into soil. It also contrasts pasture disposal with field deposition and notes risks of soil washing and drying in dry seasons. The passage shifts to a travelogue style about an American visit, highlighting cultural contrasts and a failed display of American spirit during a visit to the Hudson valley.
Christmas Carols Across Borders In Snowy Towns
A fragment recalls Christmas scenes abroad and at home with holly leaves and snow at doors. Lively carols persist despite cold, while the speaker recalls a night spent in a half asleep river town and the merry songs of old.
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Studebaker Wagons and Buggies Offered at Reasonable Prices
A local ad notes Studebaker wagons and buggies available at fair prices from Oscar Kraus and KNOPP & SCHNEIDER. The message also promotes buying poultry with top prices and lists contact phone details for Martin.
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Studebaker
Fort Smith
Oscar Kraus
Martin
Knopp & Schneider
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