Good Building Stone and Culvert Advice for Locality
Paul D. Bargent of the U S Department of Public Works explains material choices for culverts based on local availability. Stone, gravel, concrete or pipes are considered with emphasis on solid foundations, proper drainage, cut off walls, and adequate cover to prevent frost damage and washouts. He warns against relying on vitrified tile and stresses paving stone waterways and reinforced floors in concrete culverts.
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Paul D. Bargent
United States
Department of Public Ronda
Map shows tentative routes for 100000 miles of highways
The National Highways association has prepared a map outlining tentative routes for 100,000 miles of articulated highways to network the United States in an orderly system. It views trunk lines as first, feeder roads following development of main routes, akin to the building of great railroad systems.
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United States
National Highways Association
Highway Bond Issue in Counties Across the Nation
About half the counties in the United States have issued high bonds. The total amount of high bonds issued by the counties aggregates about 300,000,000, and the total of all highway bonds including state and county issues stood near half a billion dollars as of the first of the year.
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United States
Dampness and Poultry Health in Maryland Roads Plan
Dampness causes roup in poultry houses and dark damp conditions worsen it. Maryland proposes road improvements enhancing transportation value. Ammonia loss occurs when wood ashes are spread on the henhouse floor. A well ventilated cellar is the best incubator site.
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Maryland
Messenger Boys Stole 10516 From Morgan Firm
Two 15 and 16 year olds fled with 10516 in bills from J P Morgan & Co to Philadelphia seeking adventure to Kentucky then Mexico. They planned to join Texas Rangers to fight Villa and conquer Mexico, but were arrested within 12 hours. Most money recovered. Morgan not pressing charges.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Philadelphia
Handy
Tombs Court
William McManus
William Bain
McManus
Bain
Young Bain
Kentucky
Mexico
United States
West Philadelphia
Edward Fitzgerald
Benjamin Fay
Dougherty Agency
Keystone Hotel
Department of the Bank
Morgan
PAYS UP AFTER 18 YEARS
Frankfort Ky. Mosors Congleton Brothers lent lumber to a young man years ago with no money and a promise to pay later. The man, now older, returned with full payment after 18 years, fulfilling his pledge. An enamel to glaze pottery without heat is noted as a German invention.
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Frankfort
Mosors
Congleton Brothers
Thomas Congleton
William Congleton
Holt to $10,000 Keeps Working
Milton Hapner of Fort Wayne Indiana aged sixty works in a livery stable and has received $10,000 from an East relative. He will not quit his job or invest the money, dismissing advice to become a millionaire. He says he will continue working as he has his entire life.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Milton Hapner
Crippled Duck Alights in Oshkosh Courtroom
In Oshkosh Wisconsin Municipal Judge A H Goss found a sunning crippled duck with one leg in his courtroom near an open window. Suspecting a prank, the judge ordered the bird transferred to a game warden for proper protection in the future.
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Judge
Oshkosh
Wis
A. H. Goss
Mine makes woman rich near Sugar Loaf claims
Miss Anna Mannion of Toledo became wealthy after selling mine claims near Sugar Loaf formerly deemed worthless. Her father Michael Mannion, a prospector, died four years ago. Attorneys for the state filed a probate petition to clear the St John group’s title for settlement. A Boulder operator offered $50,000 for the property.
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Boulder
Colo
Anna Mannion
Toledo
Michael Mannion
St. Joh
Sugar Loaf
St. John Groups
Son-in-Law Peeping Incident Shocks Pittston Home
David Wolfe, a son-in-law, peered through a kitchen window at Mrs. Mary Correll’s home in Pittston after quarrels with his wife. A burglar alarm was triggered when Mrs Wolfe failed to respond to a letter and Wolfe was caught spying through the window.
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Pittston
Mary Correll
David Wolfe
Wolfe
Widow Recalls Torments Under Villa And Carranza
Frances May Reiser of Bloomington recounts years of coercion and loss in Mexico. Forced to pay Carranza for protection then Villa demanded more, her husband’s fortune and ranch stock were seized and his mind ruined by worry before his death. She led Red Cross work with Villa’s army, barely escaped, later sought restitution in the United States.
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Bloomington
Carranza
Villa
Mexico
Frances May Reiser
Red Cross Society
Relser
Carl Hesenwinkle
Haawin
Henry Relser
New York City
Chihuahua
Reiser
Reisers
San Antonio
Tex
United States
Countess Markiewicz Led Rebel Attack in Dublin
Dr Cecil G McAdam of Melbourne recalls Countess Markiewicz leading an attack on the Shelbourne hotel in Dublin wearing men's clothes and armed with revolvers. She allegedly shot six followers who refused her orders and has since been sentenced to life penal servitude.
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Markiewics
Ireland
Cecil G. McAdam
Melbourne
Australia
Shelbourne
Dublin
Aaid
How to Secure Good Stand of Alfalfa by Grace Marian Smith
Guide to growing alfalfa covers seed selection avoiding weed seeds and weak stock. Discusses nurse crops moisture use, shading, and trampling risks. Advises first-year vigilance, lime and drainage needs for yellowing plants, timely mowing, and harvesting at optimal growth to maximize yields.
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Grace Marian Smith
Excellent Feed for Swine Rape as Top Forage for Hogs
Rape grows rapidly and yields succulent forage ideal for hog pastures. Dwarf Essex is widely used. eight cents per pound seed and 3–5 pounds per acre cover. Do not turn hogs onto rape until it is about a foot high to avoid skin sores from wet dew.
Silos Seen as Key to Farm Preparedness
Prof C Larsen of South Dakota State College argues silos guard against feed shortages caused by drought hail and cold. Four silos at the dairy barn symbolize preparedness with a two year payback. Even cheaper silos can work and corn stalks should be stored to feed cows through winter.
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C. Larsen
South Dakota State College
State College
Spd
Colony House Plan Quite Satisfactory for Brooders
The article argues outdoor brooders are unreliable and inconvenient, especially in storms. It favors building a cheap colony house with adaptable or portable hover and a colony brooder store, noting the plan is usable year round. Clean the brooder frequently and use ample disinfectant.
Roost In Meata Hens Cause Nest Box Problems
Some hens linger in nest boxes at night rather than roosting. They foul the nests and dirty eggs when other hens come to lay. Ensure such hens are kept out of the boxes to protect egg cleanliness.
Don’t Mix Eggs In With Fresh Stock
Do not blend stale eggs from any source with fresh inventory or you risk applying stale-egg pricing to the entire lot. Maintain separate lots to avoid devaluing your entire stock and ensure proper labeling and dating.
Planting Tip Emphasizes Dense Seed Use for Good Stand
Use plenty of seed when planting vegetables to ensure a strong stand. If thinning is needed later, it is preferable to delaying a second sowing and waiting for stronger growth. Dense sowing reduces risk and helps establish robust plants.
Farming Note On Humus And Straw Use
A brief agricultural note explains humus depletion and urges spreading straw on fields to rot, preserving soil humus content as a low cost farming practice.
Prevention of Ox Warbles in Cattle Industry Losses
Cattlemen estimate warble grub causes 35 to 50 million dollars in annual damage through flesh loss, reduced milk yield, and lower hide value. Grubs occur under the skin on the cattle backs, especially late in winter.
Section Through Skin of Steel Show ing Grub With Head Pointed
A description explains cattle grub infestations with a lump pushing through the skin and an opening at the top of the swelling. The grub can be pressed out and destroyed. in small herds remove all grubs. Inspect every few weeks and remove. kerosene emulsion or fish oil sprays kill the grubs though wounds heal slowly until removal.
Proper test of brood sow milking quality
The principal test of a sow's value as a milker is her ability to provide for pups during lactation. If she feeds well, stays healthy, and only slightly thins while nursing, she is a good milker and can be kept longer. Beware sows that fatten after farrowing as their offspring may die or be undersized.
Feed Makes Big Drafters
The note emphasizes nourishing a young foal with ample feed to help it grow into a large draft horse. It underscores the belief that proper nutrition yields bigger, sturdier animals.
Feed to Best Advantage for Profitable Cattle Care
The note urges feeding cattle to the best advantage to maximize profitability. It emphasizes consistent, efficient feeding to increase profits across operations and stresses the importance of optimizing feed strategies for better financial returns.
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Connecticut Park
Thomas B. Smith
Walter 9. Johnson
Glendinning Aviation School
Esaington
Texas Rangers
William McManue
Police
Man
Holt
Colorado
Asiver
Bome
Red Cross
Bandit's Army
Freeport, Ill
Lowe
Pigs
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