Grangers Push Legislation to Aid Farmers at Capitol
The Pennsylvania State Grange outlines a legislative program for local option, cold storage, weights and measures reform, and a stricter dog law to support the sheep industry and oppose railroad passes. It backs local option laws, opposes passes, seeks standardization for fruits and vegetables, and urges increased cold storage capacity. The group notes a Supreme Court decision limiting dry-state controls on interstate liquor shipments.
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State Grange
Grange
Pennsylvania
Pomona
Washington County Committee
Hammond
Minnesota
U.S. Supreme Court
New Champion in World Butter Records
Marne Cowan a Guernsey cow tops butter production with 1872.78 pounds from 24 008 pounds milk in 865 days. May Rilma and Banestine Belle Deol are noted prior leaders with 1841.70 and 1822.02 pounds butter respectively. Holsteins show higher milk output led by Creamelle Vale and Tilly Aleartp, with New Jersey’s Findome Holingen Payne projected for a yearly pace.
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Marne Cowan
Guernsey
May Rilma
Banestine Belle Deol
Guernseys
Creamelle Vale
New Jersey
Findome Holingen Payne
Abd.h. Ibe
Murnea Gowan
A. F. Ponks
Wizabeth
Anna Deane Farms
Barberton
Temperance progress in Idaho and Colorado liquor bans
Governor Alexander of Idaho signs the ban making it unlawful to manufacture or sell intoxicating liquors after January 1, 1910. Colorado Legislature adopts and sends to the Governor an amendment prohibiting liquor sales after January 1 except by physician prescription.
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Alexander
Tdaho
Colorado
Caring for Early Sweet Peas in Deep Seed Beds and Tubs
Deeply break the seed bed to promote strong rooting and long blooming. Use old rotted manure or rotted leaves with wood ash, or grow in tubs from barrels with loam and manure. Plant in shallow double rows, water consistently after rooting, and avoid overwatering before roots establish. When in tubs, ensure drainage holes and keep soil moist but not soggy.
Early Pigs for Rapid Growth in Florida Canal Plan Note
The article discusses profitable March litters for 225 to 250 pound hogs with shelter and nourishing care for piglets. It also reports Florida’s $1.6 million plan for a 24 mile canal connecting Okeechobee with St Lucie River to drain the Everglades and notes the lake in the southern states rising 28 feet above sea level.
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Swine Breeders’ Journal
Florida
Okeechobee
Great Ako
St. Lucie River
Everglades
Winter Wheat Regions Report Likely Bumper Crop
Reports from winter wheat regions indicate another bumper crop this year with robust condition. Acreage is about 12 percent higher than last year, signaling strong production potential.
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United States
Now or Never Kill Flies in Town Tonight
Immediate action urged to eliminate flying pests during warm season. Swat the insects at night to stop breeding and prevent summer swarms from spreading.
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Swat
Horns of a Dilemma Cited by Courier Journal
The Louisville Courier Journal quoted a reader asking what “the horns of a dilemma” means. It suggests the phrase equates to being honked at by two autos at once, illustrating a comic example of conflicting choices.
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Louisville Courier. Journal
Farmers Don’t Lose 65 Cents Out of Every Dollar
The Stock man disputes a New York report claiming consumers pay 65 percent for distribution while producers get 35 cents. He cites a U S labor study on butter fat showing producers receive about 71.1 cents of each dollar, with others handling bottling, packaging, freight, selling costs, and risk.
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New York State Department of Foods and Markets
United States Department of Labor
Missouri
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Longer life claim confronts military fitness myths
An Indiana doctor contends Americans fall short of progenitors in health and military test readiness. The Indianapolis News counters with nostalgia, arguing past diagnoses were crude and disease lurked until acute, while tests today are stringent and many who fail tests still age well.
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Indiana
Indianapolis News
Left hand swears in Denver witness in witty twist
In Denver at the West Side Court, a left handed witness named Pat is sworn in. The judge orders him to raise his right hand. Pat lifts his left hand and explains that his right hand is on his left side, prompting a humorous exchange reported by The Advance.
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Pat
West Side Court of Denver
Colo
Tempus Fugit in a City Watch Tale
A brief quip from the Philadelphia Telegraph notes how circumstances alter cases about a once handsome gold watch and the changes that time brings to possessions and priorities.
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Philadelphia Telegraph
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S. E. Corner
Ninth ‘and’ “Thompson Streets
Hoffer
Engle
Hummelstown
George P. Hoffer
Palmyra
Landis
E. B. Cassady
Swatara Quarry
Swatara, Pa
E. M. Hoffer
Harrisburg
S. C. W. Leghorn
Lakewood
D. W. Young
Kam-a-Bau Poultry Farm
Palmyra, PA
H. M. Hartz
Insurance and Real Estate
W. Main St
New Holland
Hershey Store Co
Chocolate Avenue
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