Supreme Court awaits two cases on prohibition
Special correspondent reports the high court has not yet ruled on constitutionality of federal prohibition in Rhode Island and Ohio cases. Ohio ratification and a subsequent referendum are under review, potentially shifting dates for J. B.'s exit. Proposals for veteran bonuses gain momentum in Congress with party splits risk. Some senators foresee Lodge reservations shaping a late month Senate treaty adoption and presidential action.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Rhode Island
Ohio
Secretary of State
Ohio Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Ohio Court
J. B
House of Representatives
Senate
Backyard Poultry Keeping Guidelines for Small Flocks
This booklet outlines keeping a small urban flock, choosing stock, housing, feeding, and preserving offspring. It notes low per-flock costs due to scraps, highlights egg and fowl production, and offers a free copy from the Division of Publications, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., as F. B. 880.
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Record
Dpublica- Hons
Dept. of Agriculture
D.C
F. B
Poultry House Standards From Bureau of Animal Industry
A Bureau of Animal Industry booklet outlines poultry house standards stressing dryness ventilation sunshine and space for free bird movement. It notes required readers may contact the Division of Publications Department of Agriculture in Washington DC for official records and guidance.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
Record
Department Ciren
Good Drinks Made of Milk booklet issued by Dairy Division
The Dairy Division of the Bureau of Anime Industry issues a small booklet titled Good Drinks Made of Milk. It contains recipes for milk based beverages described as “hickiess, but full of punch.” Readers are invited to request Department Circular 92 from the Division of Publications, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
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Dairy Division
Bureau of Anime Industry
Record
Division of Publications
Dept. of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Auto skids into Conestoga Creek near Hinkeltown
An auto driven by Isaac Weaver of Ephrata skidded on a road beside Conestoga Creek at Hinkeltown and the rear wheels slid into the water before a tree halted the car. A shoat of about 100 pounds was in the rear. it swam free and was brought to shore. The vehicle was pulled onto the road with a block and tackle. Separate notes discuss a USDA pecan variety study expanding into eight states and efforts to identify suitable varieties for different regions.
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Isaac Weaver
Ephrata
Hinkeltown
Forty Seven Brethren Ministers Die in 1919 Record
Edgar M. Hoffer, statistician for the Church of the Brethren, prints a pamphlet listing forty seven ministers who died in 1919 across the United States. Andrew Spanogle of Lewistown Pa aged 96 was oldest, Elmer G Minnich of Lebanon Pa aged 29 youngest. Ages ranged from 28 to 96 with most between 60 and 90. A second pamphlet covers 1919 evangelistic revivals and new converts. Rev J Edwin Jarbee of Chicago Ill led 18 revivals and won 419 for Christ. the pamphlet lists 192 ministers nationwide.
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Edgar M. Hoffer
Church of the Brethren
United States
Andrew Spanogle
Lewistown
Elmer G. Minnich
Lebanon
J. Edwin Jarbee
Chicago
Christ
Limit spool cotton sales like sugar
The piece notes tighter limits on common goods, with spools of cotton and bread restricted. It states two spools per person, thread shortages, and prices rising from five to ten cents for nickel spools, plus shorter lengths available this month.
Farm machinery in spring demand boosts sale of farm property
Preparations for spring sales of personal property begin as many tenants vacate and farmers retire from active life. Numerous farm holdings will be offered, with brisk demand expected for farm machinery. Prices for machinery are anticipated to be the highest in years.
Skunks and Muskrats Not So Profitable This Season
Trapping for skunks and muskrats yields less profit this season as trappers struggle to catch animals despite satisfactory fur prices. Last year saw heavy take, but this year stricter laws on capture methods hinder efforts and reduce yields.
Demand for Axes Surges With Wood Shortages
An extensive hardware dealer reports selling more axes in the last two years than in the previous nineteen combined. With coal scarce, farmers turned to wood and armed every household member with an axe to supply fuel for the long winter season.
Home grown fruit for the table urged by USDA experts
Florida and California households can grow fruit near the home. A United States Department of Agriculture Farmers Bulletin 1001 outlines ideal home orchards with multiple varieties, site selection, soil, drainage, planting times, tillage, soil fertility, pest control, and maintenance to ensure year round fruit supply.
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Florida
California
Canadian
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Agricultural College Extension Divisions
Wildcats Return to Lancaster County Money Markets
Bankers and brokers warn that the so called wildcats who fled after the Intelli gencer crackdown are quietly returning to Lancaster county. They seek tobacco investment money and offer stocks and risky ventures, often traveling by auto and avoiding publicity.Residents with funds are advised to consult their banker for safety.
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Lancaster County
Azores
Intelligencer
When fruit trees begin to bear bearing age guide
The text explains expected bearing ages for common fruit trees. Apple and pear trees typically begin at six to eight years, with some varieties bearing younger. Peaches four years, plums four to five, sour cherries about four, sweet cherries six to seven, apricots similar to peaches, quinces five to six, and berries varying by species. Currants and gooseberries yield in the third season, grapes may show light fruit by year three, but usually fourth year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Missouri Develops Two New Vegetables
Missouri Botanical Garden officials led by Dr. George T. Moore announced two new vegetables, arraca da and dasheen, grown at the garden. Both resemble potatoes and reportedly match potato food value. arracada tastes like parsnip when cooked, and dasheen in cream resembles cauliflower with baked flavor like roasted chestnut, with relation to Egyptian taro, the elephant ear.
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Missouri Botanical Garden
George T. Moore
Moore
Ephrata Man Reports Four-Legged Chicken Oddity
Sylvester Sweigart of Ephrata states his chicken on East Walnut Street has four legs though walks on two. Two extra limbs are smaller. bird weighs four to five pounds and stands as a rare natural freak. Nazareth Fire Destroys Messinger Buildings and Adjacent Properties
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Sylvester Sweigart
Ephrata
East Walnut Street
Father of Nine Has Arm Amputated
John Steinmetz, a farm laborer, lost his right arm at the elbow when his sleeve or limb was drawn into a corn shredding machine on the Jacob Bellinger farm near Lincoln. He was rushed to Lancaster General Hospital for surgery as nine children await news.
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Jacob. Bellinger
Lincoln
John Steinmetz
Lancaster General Hospital
Walters
Steinmetz
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