Butter Adulteration Crackdown Warned by State Agent
Special agent Robert M. Simmers warns of widespread butter fraud as dairy producers dilute butter with water beyond legal limits. He cites 30 percent water sold at low prices and notes five Montgomery and Berks creameries facing charges. He says the government can tax, seize, or force rework, but proof and enforcement rely on District Attorney Kane and action beyond state borders is common once goods are found guilty.
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Robert M. Simmers
State Foot Department
Montgomery
Berks
Philadelphia
Simmers
Kane
Food Administration
Red Cross
Army shows dramatic literacy training of foreign recruits in Philadelphia
Colonel Barnard Lentz leads a detachment of 15 foreign born soldiers who entered the army five months ago unable to speak or read English. After four months at Camp Upton they not only learned English but earned top drill ratings. They will perform in Philadelphia over three days to demonstrate the War Department program for alien illiterates seeking citizenship.
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Philadelphia
Camp Upton
M. D
War Department
United States
Jack Rabbits Hit By County Pest Drives In Idaho
More than 20 000 jackrabbits have been killed thus far in organized drives on the Dietz tract under Tantola County Idaho Form Bureau supervision. Farmers say many crops are saved and less poison will be needed next year. A large poisoning campaign is planned for winter under county leaders. Farmers insist on continuing to kill rabbits and squirrels or abandon the tract.
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Dietz
Tantola County
Idaho
Lfarmers
Select Seed Corn Now For Next Year Crop
Instructions from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture advise selecting full ears, drying, and storing seed corn properly to ensure germination. Use heated ventilated rooms or racks, avoid crib drying, and aim for about 10 percent moisture. Protect stored corn from pests with moth balls or naphaline.
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Bureau of Plant
Mmenstty
Pennsylvana Department of Agriculture
Fewer Fences On Farms
Farmers in Seyfert report a shift from heavy fences to open fields. Labor shortages and scarce timber lead to removing fences along roadsides and plowing to road edges. Cattle grazing in fields declines. silos and alternative feeding methods rise as fences become less essential to field division.
Heavy car with long wheelbase gains steadiness
Diagonal attachment of the Three-Point Springs at both ends of a 130 inch Spring base provides steadiness and smooth riding for the long wheelbase car. Equipment includes Auto-Lite Starting and Lighting System and Marshall Divan Spring Upholstery.
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Niousends
Swift & Company
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Swift
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Chicago, Il
U.S.A
Fswift & Company
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Toledo
Lititz Motor Company
Frank B. Burkholder & Bro
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