Senate tariff changes risk $1.5 million annual loss
Senate finance sub committee backs moving items to the free list under the Underwood tariff bill, predicting an annual government revenue loss of about $1.5 million. Henry T. Oxnard testifies he has spent about $20,000 yearly in Washington for 23 years to aid beet sugar interests. Representative Mondell proposes enlarging homestead entry rights for those who have partially exhausted their homestead claims.
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Senate Finance Sub-Committee
Henry T. Oxnard
Americana Beet Sugar Company
Senate Lobby Committee
Washington
The
Land Office
Representative Mondell
Bumper Wheat Crop Seen In June Report
The June crop report from the Department of Agriculture shows Spring Wheat area at 18.663 million acres with an indicated yield of 18.5 bushels per acre and total production near 252 million bushels. Winter Wheat area 30.938 million acres with 15.9 bushels per acre and about 492 million bushels produced. All Wheat 49.601 million acres with 15.0 bushels per acre and 744 million bushels produced. Oats area 28.341 million acres with 28.8 bushels per acre and about 1.014 billion bushels produced. States and figures reflect varied conditions and year-to-year changes.
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Union News Service
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Bureau of Statistics
Crop-Reporting Board
Copper exports tally week end June 12
Exports of copper for the week ending June 12 totaled 7 325 tons with 10 552 tons since July 1. News items report on political figures, a Titanic estate, and varied historical notes from the era.
Mason M. L. Bates Dies at 79 Pioneer and Longtime Mason
M. L. Bates, seventy nine, noted pioneer of Colorado and one of the oldest Masons in the state, died at his home. He had been a member of the Masonic order for fifty five years.
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Golden
M. L. Bates
Colorado
Masonic Order
Loss of Canal Water Through Gravelly Soils and Measures to Prevent
An article reviews seepage and evaporation losses in irrigation canals, noting seepage dominates in gravelly soils while evaporation is minor. It describes causes such as steep grades and lake-like ponding, and outlines remedies including puddled clay bottoms and reinforced banks, despite expense and clay shortages.
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Denver
Best Flavored Eggs Taste From Hen Diets
The best flavored eggs come from hens fed carbonaceous foods while nitrogen rich feeds produce poorer flavor. Grains and flavor yield the finest taste.
Two Months Married Woman in Peril Sparks Quick Rescue
In a dramatic vignette from Harper's Magazine, a husband rushes from the backyard after his wife cries out in urgent danger. He races up two flights of stairs with a stick to reach her as she points to a bonnet she desires, revealing a tense domestic moment.
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Jack
Harper’s Magazine
The Binkses Can't Kick
A teacher explains supply and demand to a class as Johnnie Binks laments high living costs. Johnnie says his father, a middleman, insists the family stays silent about prices.
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Binkses
Johnnie Binks
The Spring Deluge Ticket Pitches In
An older man reflects on seasonal pressure as every acquaintance starts urging him to buy tickets for various causes. The scene captures spring’s social hustle and the weariness of persistent asks.
Wealth's Second Wind in Pursuit of Riches
The line suggests the relentless pull of wealth as a pursuit, noting that riches often regain momentum after initial gains. It frames wealth as a persistent force that rebounds and continues to drive ambition.
Began Young Had Coffee Nerves From Youth
A Texas girl recalls starting coffee in youth and suffering nervousness and poor skin. After quitting coffee for Postum a month ago her nerves, digestion, and headaches improved. she continues teaching. She notes Postum comes in Regular and Instant forms and offers preparation tips. There’s a promotional line from Postum Co.
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Texas
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Chauncey M. Depew
Fort Washington
Henry C. Russell
Pottsville
United States Mail
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Rosalie G. Jones
New York
Ella S. Stewart
Chicago
Buffalo
N. Y
John Jacob Astor
Vincent Astor
Madeline Force Astor
Muriel Astor
California
Georgia
Newman Erb
Minneapolis & St. Louis
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Minnesota
Edward Tyson Reichert
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Ethel Logan
Ruby Manscroft
the Good Shepherd
Pittsburg
Angus Hamilton
Arthur Pinero
Mason
Carter
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