Treasury report reveals income patterns in 1919 tax returns
The Treasury's 1919 income report shows Alaska and the District of Columbia led in returns, New York reported the largest total, and the South lagged. It details income sources by class, deductions, and sector profits, noting shifts in high earners and corporate losses across industries.
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Washington
Tressury Department
Alaska
District of Columbia
Willethr
Mississippi
North Carolina
Alabama
New York
Treasury
Iodine Leads as Antiseptic in Medical Field
Iodine remains the leading antiseptic for skin and wound disinfection in surgical technique and industrial medicine. Objections focus on potential burns and discomfort, not efficiency, even as chlorin compounds gain popularity for war wound care.
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New York
Husband Sentenced to Washtub Duty in W Va Court
Judge George Th. Heffley in Buntlington, West Virginia, set a precedent by sentencing James Alexander to wash at his wife's washtubs after she complained he failed to support her and relied on her earnings. Alexander pleaded unemployment and must help with washing until he secures steady work.
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George Th. Heffley
Buntlington
W. Va
James Alexander
Alexander
Iodine Use as Wound Disinfectant in Industry Survey
The Conference Board of Physicians in Industry reports survey responses from 63 physicians in industry and surgery. Most use five percent or less iodine, twenty use 5 to 10 percent, with some preferring alternatives like di chloramin T and Dakin's solution due to burning. Emphasis on keeping skin dry before applying iodine.
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Conference Board of Physicians In Industry
National Industrial Conference Board
East Thirty-ninth Street
Air Chatter Surges Across Nation in Wireless Growth
Washington officials estimate by year end 1922 there will be at least 1,000,000 receiving radio devices nationwide to pick up chatter. Licenses are not required and the number of receivers is unrecorded, with counts rising from about 25,000 the previous year to well over 200,000 now. The Department of Commerce reports overwhelming demand for licenses for sending stations as wireless telephone demonstrations spark mass interest. Farmers are seen as major beneficiaries from reduced isolation as market reports spread via postal stations and universities adopt the program.
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Washington
United States
D. B. Carson
Department of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Estonia
Grontoft
Grontoff
Manila hemp output falls in 1921 amid weak US demand
Total Manila hemp production in 1921 declined to 692,822 bales from 1,051,601 bales in 1920, a drop about 30 percent. Analysts attribute the fall to poor demand, particularly in the United States, the hemp market's main consumer.
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Manila
P. L
United States
Grim humor aboard Estonia as wireless operator jokes during sinking
A Danish steamer Estonia radio operator mocked death while Estonia and Grontoft battled a 110 mile gale. The Grontoft crew pleaded for aid, and hours later the Estonia could not find wreckage. The article notes long Atlantic fog hours and lists 251,600 annual hours.
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New York
Grontoft
Estonia
Fireflies in Winter Light At A Staten Island Pond
A group of Manhattan visitors tours a Staten Island pond lit by car headlights and flashlights. The locals call the glow Mashlights while an old bachelor jokes about the hazards of lighting up the ice and a nearby couple’s privacy sparks conversation. The exchange ends with a snipe at a man using a flashlight on Albany night.
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Staten Island
Manhattan
George
Love
Albany
Government plans extensive drilling at Kitama volcano Hawaii
The Hawaii government volcanologist announced year long drillings on Kitama Island to measure heat, steam, mineral content, and other related questions. He noted interest in areas hot from recent activity and lava flows of known dates to study underground temperature changes over time. If high temperatures persist, heat could be used for power. Kilavea is quiet now, with a living up in March near the equinox anticipated.
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Kitama
Hawaii
Kilavea
TwoPly Defense Earns Ten Year Term in Murder Trial
In a courtroom scene the prosecutor outlines the state's murder case against a Black defendant. The defense offers twofold plea of no fault and self defense. The defendant receives a ten year sentence while the lawyer remains at large.
Russians Still Use Scythes in Grain Harvests
Soviet Russia produced 1,307,000 scythes and imported 4,300,000 last year. Peasants continue grain raisings with primitive methods as labor-saving machinery remains scarce, keeping the scythe as the general harvesting tool.
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Soviet
Russia
Mixing Nitrogen Rich Fertilizer For Rich Garden Growth
The article discusses using commercial fertilizers for home gardens, advising moderate application to avoid plant injury. It covers amounts per acre and per 30 by 60 ft plot, methods of application broadcast, under rows, and as side dressings, plus the roles of nitrogen phosphoric acid and potash in plant growth.
Beet growing tips for rich sandy loam soil
The article advises beets thrive in rich sandy loam, sow after last frost, with 4 to 6 weeks to harvest. It covers seed spacing of 10 seed balls per foot, thinning needs, greens use from thinning, and row spacing of 12 to 14 inches with 2 to 8 inches in-row thinning. Source from USDA guidance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Drainage Advice for Wet Garden Plots and Crops
Gardeners should thoroughly drain wet plots before planting. If drains or ditches cannot be provided, plant crops on slight ridges so roots stay above the water table.
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Iodine
Milligans
Wales
Prince of Wales
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Himalyas
India
Weesel
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Hansen
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