Remembering Hyman Salomon, Unsung Patriot of the Revolution
Observed notes recount Hyman Salomon, Polish Hebrew ally of Pulaski and Kosciusko, who helped fund Continental campaigns and advised Robert Morris. He allegedly contributed about 300 000 dollars, aiding early republics and Jefferson, Madison, Lee, and Monroe, with calls to honor his memory or create a Hebrew charity memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyman Salomon
Christian Science Monitor
Lancaster
Pelaski
Kosciusko
America
Philadelphia
Republic
Tle
Robert Morris
Jefferson
Madison, Lee
Monroe
Tottering
Young Republic
Salomon
Congress
Sons of the Revolution of
California
Congr
Wyman Salomon
Truman Salomon
Pulaski
Robert B. Risk
Peach Bottom Trap Otters Found on Susquehanna
A Peach Bottom trapper captured two American otters on the Susquehanna River, a male and female, believed mates. This is the first otter sighting in twenty years since a pair were shot near Safe Harbor during the March 1900 ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies
Peach Bottom
Susquehanna River
Oliver Love
Safe Harbor
Se Y. Bell
E Lanea
Standard Varieties of Chickens booklet issued by Government
Government booklet describes Asiatic English and French classes of heavy poultry breeds with illustrations. Free copies available from the Division of Publications Dept of Agriculture Washington D C by postal card request F B 1052.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Publications
Dept. of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Better Chickens in South
A U.S. Department of Agriculture specialist reports rising interest in poultry in the South with better stock and regional egg shipments to Memphis, St. Louis and New York. Climate and cheaper housing aid winter egg production, but pests, marketing limits, and tourism-driven price spikes challenge local egg markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
South
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Missppi
Memphis
St. Louis
New York
Florida
Tor
White shelled egg layers in Mediterranean breeds
The text describes egg producing Mediterranean breeds such as Leghorn Minorca Ancona and Andalusian. It notes these egg breeds focus on egg production rather than meat and are typically nonsitters, avoiding natural incubation by using artificial incubation and brooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Minorca
Ancona
Pennsylvania dairymen urged to grow soybeans for profit and feed
County agent cites Prof. A A Borland of Penn State noting soybeans yield 20 to 25 bushels an acre and provide high protein feed. Plant with corn or replace oats for grain, boosting silage value and dairy ration while potentially reducing feed costs despite oats’ continued use for horse feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
A. A. Borland
Pennsylvania State College
Borland
State to Begin Distribution of Small Trout
The department of fisheries will start sending out young trout as streams in the state reach suitable conditions. Hatcheries have prepared for weeks under Commissioner Buller, and the delayed season is expected to yield a record distribution once waters permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Fisheries
Department
Buller
Milk Truck Uses Vacuum Bottle Like Tank
A large eastern dairy company uses a 900 gallon glass lined steel tank mounted on a five ton truck. The tank design mirrors a vacuum bottle around which cans are stored. The rig transports milk from a rural collection station to an evaporating and canning factory ten miles away keeping contents cool in hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Dairy Company
Popular Mechanics
Builders to Erect Structures in Mt Gretna Camp Grounds
BR Shenk and H D Bott building contractors inspected the Mt Gretna drill fields last week and are understood to plan erecting several government buildings this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Gretna
Shenk
H. D. Bott
Mt. Gretna
Controlling San Jose Scale In Orchard Pests Booklet
The pamphlet describes the San Jose scale insect its life cycle spread and impact on trees. It covers food plants parasites and spray preparation and application for control and is available free by writing F B 650 to the Division of Publications Dept of Agriculture Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Division of Publications
Dept. of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Fire at Eden paper mill causes heavy damage
A fire at the Con sumer's Box-board and Paper Company mill in Eden caused $30,000 in losses before sprinklers and four workers under Engineer John Hurst extinguished the blaze. The fire started in the machine department likely from a hot box and spread to adjacent rooms. The mill resumed operations after the damage and insurance covered the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer’s
Box-board and Paper Company
Eden
John Hurst
Lititz
Better Protection Against Forest Fires in Lancaster County
A state report by Gifford Pinchot cites 176 acres burned in Lancaster County last year with $1.45 million in damage. Fire warden George H. Wirt notes four fires. Pinchot pledges a robust spring firefighting effort and wireless radio trials to speed aide. He also notes Pennsylvania must curb fires to protect timber and reduce multistate freight costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Lancaster County
Gifford Pinchot
Doner
Pennsylvania Department of Forestry
George H. Wirt
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
New Forester
California Grange Dates Back to 1874 and California Orange Boom
California dates to 1874 note two Bahia navel trees in Riverside still standing though decayed. Bronze tablets planned to mark birthplace of the orange industry, with buds from the trees yielding 175000 acres of groves and 30000 carloads yearly. juxtaposed with horse market decline and low colt prices at public sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Grange
California
Bahia
Brazil
Riverside
Calif
Bart Township
Little Britain
Auction Records for Early Cars in a Bygone Era
The article notes a shift in vehicle prices with a good year Ling selling around 100 and many fetching higher sums, reflecting a brisk market in earlier years. It emphasizes the value of collectible cars and suggests rising desirability compared with the past.
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Charles 5. Adams
State
Hot Journal
French Creek
Dr. Snyder
David Hartman
Samuel Fry
Kimberton
Leinbach & Company Teaneacher
SMS
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Winchell
Eclipse
Moore’s Barry
Worden
Niagara
Concord
Delaware
Herbert
Barry
Lindley
Veriennes
Niagra
Vergennes
THE
Egyptian Drug CO
W. List St
Mr. Hill
Ail Drug
LeRoy Plow Co
LeRoy, N.Y
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Fashion Park
Cortley Clothes
Groff & Wolf Co
North Queen
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