How the Public Forests Are Handled
A 1920 U S Department of Agriculture pamphlet outlines Forest Service roles from the Forester to rangers, detailing public uses of National Forests, management goals, field-office rotation, and progress over sixteen years including range carrying capacity up about 30 percent, timber sale regulations, fire protection improvements, and access to copies from forest supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Herbert A. Smith
Forest Service
Washington
Evey
Feeding Alfalfa to Dairy Cattle In Absence of Pasture
Professor E G Woodward retired head of dairy husbandry at Washington State College advises on alfalfa feed in areas without pasture. He argues pasture is ideal for dairy cows and warns dry feeding can lead to unsatisfactory results, suggesting green alfalfa in summer and silage or roots in winter to maintain herd condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Woodward
State College of Washington
Chips and Splinters on Farm Life and Health
A collection of farming tips and homestead advice emphasizes milk and eggs, reliable breeders, proper seed buying, silos, pastures, seed treatment, and essential gardening factors. It promotes healthy families, record keeping in dairying, and using good sires to improve livestock. It notes high school breakfast, and cost estimates for eggs and family meals.
Town Pests The Crepe Hanger Becomes Center of Odd Town Nervy
The Crepe Hanger, wearing Blue Glasses and armed with a hammer in each hand, frets and gossips as Od Town ignores his warnings. The town continues as before with no one heeding the old nuisance's advice.
Measuring Humidity To Gauge Comfort In Air
A Popular Mechanics writer explains that heat sensation comes from air conditions, not just temperature. Dry moving air cools the body efficiently, while damp still air does not, prompting use of a wet bulb device alongside a dry-bulb thermometer to assess moisture and air motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Mechanics
Romance in New York and a Rats Puzzle
Two New Yorkers install bronze tablets in Cafe Beaux-Arts to commemorate meetings with their future wives. A LA office vase is vandalized by rats chewing tops from carnations, then carrying roses between desks, leaving a mystery about how they climbed and moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cafe Beaux-Arts
Andre Bustanoby
McMix
G. W. Young- Wood
South Broadway
Los Angeles
Youngblood
Otters Found Living In Brandywine Slough West Chester
A pair of fully developed otters were discovered in a slough along the Brandywine near West Chester Pennsylvania. They have attracted wide interest as the only otters reported in Chester in about 40 years. The owner protects the den in a bank by still water. The animals measure about four feet and are very active. It is hoped several young may be born in the den, potentially starting a future colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandywine
West Chester
Chester
New Dickens Drama Proposed for Victorian Theater
At a Dickens dinner in London regret was voiced that stage adaptations of Dickens novels are scarce. Bramsby Williams plans a repertory season at Birkenhead with adaptations of David Copperfield Oliver Twist and Barnaby Rudge by Dickens fellowship writers under Williams directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
London
Bramsby Williams
Birkenhead
David Copperfield
Oliver Twist
Barnaby Rudge
Dickens Fellowship
Mr. Williams
Dialogue Misunderstanding Between Mother and Son
A mother asks her young son what would happen if he spoke to his teacher as he does to her. The boy answers promptly that he would be expended. The exchange highlights a child’s misinterpretation of authority and communication.
Dairymen See $2592 Gain From Higher Butterfat Output
Nine cow testing associations in the state report January profits up $2592 over last year. Milk yield averaged 704 pounds per cow from 2487 cows, with butterfat at 30.5 pounds per cow, a 2.8 pound increase. Total fat production rose 6824 pounds valued at 38 cents per pound, reflecting improved dairy practices within the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Kehrli
Extension
The
State College
Chelan County Real Estate Sale Notice 1922
Chelan County Washington announces a public auction of parcel described as lot 14 and 15 Springdale Orchards with 1245 inches water rights from Peshastin Ditch. Bid at 10:00 AM April 22, 1922 at the Wenatchee courthouse. Terms: 9850 dollars cash with 8 percent interest on deferred payments. final January 1, 1928. Read by County Auditor A V Shepherd March 21 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Chelan County
Washington
Wenatchee
Peshastin Orchards Ditch Company
Springdale
A. V. Shephard
Angi
Young stock fed well this spring to boost next fall dividends
The note states young stock receiving good feed and care through spring and summer will be better able to pay strong dividends in the next fall season. It emphasizes proper husbandry and timely feeding as key to improved returns.
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Clallam
Home Industry
Thus
Nolan
Leavenworth, Wash
Bobby
Testing Association
Chesterfield
Liggett
Myers Tevacce Ce
Ben J. B. Hampton
Forest
Robert Oe
Kim- Claire Adamsarl Gantvoort
Bent B. Hampton
William H.clifford
Elliott Howe
Tean Hersholt SR
Elliott Clawson
Zane Grey Pictures
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U. S
Pure Food Authorities
Ely
Chicago
Paris
France
R Ettes
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