Cost Of Road Improvement Shifts Burden From Farmer To City
Federal Roads Bill shifts part of the burden of road improvement to city residents, according to Joint Congressional Committee findings led by Hon. Jonathan Bourne Jr. The report shows rural residents provide a large share of the population and labor, while most national funds would fund rural road work, prompting calls for copies of House Document 1610.
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Joint Congressional Committee
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Bandry
Civil service laws adopt merit system for highway staff
Six states Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts New Jersey New York and Wisconsin have civil service laws for appointing highway engineers and workers by merit. The Good Roads Year Book from the American Highway Association describes each state system and notes 1,900,000 auto miles registered in 1914 with over 12 million dollars in license fees.
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Ilinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Wisconsin
Civil Service
American Highway Association
Washington
United States
Market Demands Shape Milk Producing Ration Prices
The article urges tailoring feeds to market demands to fetch higher prices. It notes surrounding conditions largely influence the milk producing value of any given ration.
Build Up The Home Market For Purebred Stock
Breeders of purebred stock often neglect local buyers, blaming nearby farmers for low prices. Educating the home community shows breeding pays, even if initial sales are below outsiders' value. Bad roads and weather previously hindered distant buyers, but developing a strong local market benefits the entire community and livestock improvement.
Reasons for preferring the Shorthorn cattle breed
An Linols writer argues Shorthorns outperform other beef breeds for growth and finish, with cows excelling as milkers and calf producers. He cites thirty two years of breeding Shorthorns, noting their profitability, combined beef and dairy utility, and supremacy over rival breeds.
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Linols
Canada Fights Hog Cholera Regulation Bans Serum Use
Canada bans hog cholera serum or virus importation manufacture and sale due to danger. Imported hogs face strict rules from the United States, with vaccinated hogs blocked, arrivals from cholera districts refused, and others quarantined for a month at the border before destination.
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H. Preston Hoskins
Canada
United States
Raleo the Beat Stock Breeding Opportunity Highlighted
The breeder who starts now to raise superior stock aims to lead in heroia stock for the coming years. Livestock raising is set to gain more attention, and early preparation promises the greatest benefits.
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Raleo
Rye Hog Pasture Seeded For Winter Grazing Benefits
Winter rye sown in spring makes good hog pasture as it stools out quickly and yields heavy, fine growth for livestock grazing.
Destructive chalcis-fly harms alfalfa seed crops
Destructive chalcis-fly infests alfalfa seeds from the Gulf Coast to the northern U S. Damage occurs as eggs enter pods and larvae hollow out seeds. Infested seeds show misshapen forms. damage often unseen as the insect acts on growing seeds. Control by harvesting infested crops and proper cultivation.
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Gulf Coast
United States
Conserve Soil Plant Food For Future Generations
H L Russell argues soil formation is ongoing and plant food is released by weathering while depletion and erosion reduce soil value. Farmers must stop robbing the land and feed the soil as they feed their flocks to preserve fertility for posterity, noting lessons from China, Japan, England, and Europe and stressing nutrients like potash and phosphorus.
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H. L. Russell
Wisconsin
China
Japan
Old England
Europe
Mississippi Valley
Ginger and Soda Good for Poultry
A historical note on poultry care recommends adding a teaspoonful of ginger and soda per gallon of milk fed to chickens every third or fourth day to prevent cholera and digestive troubles. It advises skim milk for fattening fowls and using milk to moisten mash for ducks and curds from sour milk for young turkeys. It also discusses alfalfa storage challenges and the need for mow room.
Watch the Bees Keep A Close Watch On Colonies
A directive urges vigilant care of bee colonies and feeding of the destitute until the honey supply becomes available. The advice emphasizes monitoring colonies and sustaining those in need during a period of honey scarcity.
Eggs Damaged by Improper Storage
Damaged eggs result from dirty nests damp cellars and moldy spaces. Clean quarters and ample nests reduce dirt. avoid washing eggs to preserve keeping quality. Gather daily in cool weather, store in a cool dry dark place, and protect eggs from heat during transport.
Tim of Cream T Rule Fixing for Stations
A fragmented notice describes a dairy policy proposal by R M Crawford Color Station about standardizing cream delivery by operators. It cites timing, exceptions, and checks at each station to support orderly milk flow and protect farmers and dairy men. The text outlines the aim to improve efficiency and profits through a consistent chain from dairy to delivery with emphasis on punctual operator rules.
Farmstead Beauty Hinges on Planning and View
The article argues homes lose charm when farm buildings and enclosures crowd the house. It contrasts poorly planned placements with attractive designs where houses sit back on knolls, trees frame the view, and barns are tucked away. It champions distant fields, woods, and harmonious layouts over close pigpens and cow lots.
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Corm Belt
Saya
Attractiveness of a town hinges on citizen action
A jumble of local notes argues one person cannot boom a town. Editors urge citizens to back improvements and new enterprises, pulling together to lift the community. Weed removal and civic effort are urged as timely priorities, with quips from several era column items.
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Ocal
Valley Times
Forest Service Promised Job Sparks Inquiry
A politician voices confidence in a forest service appointment while the tasked inspector reveals limited duties. He mentions possible inspection of government preserves to ensure compliance with pure food laws, signaling questions about scope and authority.
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Forest Service
Old Time Dances Mentioned in Casual Exchange
A playful dialogue references dance styles and nostalgia as a speaker recalls a Philadelphia aunt and an old Virginia reel. The tone mixes quoted exclamations with brisk social banter about past parties and music.
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Miss Tango
Steen
A Suggestion Mrs Scrapp L I’ve Talked To You Till
A brisk skit style exchange features Mrs Scrapp and a man named Scrapp arguing humorously over being worn out and suggesting they rest or “repair.” The dialogue hinges on weariness and a quip about shutting up to recover.
A Germ Crank The Author And Then the Villain Bites Dust
A lampoonish dialogue plays on social norms and tax woes. The Author mocks the villain’s fate as the Lady decries unsanitary conditions while witty exchanges critique borrowing trouble without bank references and the burden of income tax.
Individuality as a Factor Explains the Self Beyond Character
The text argues that individuality resists definition and persists beyond changing character. It cites Butler: everything is what it is, and not another thing. A man’s true ego transcends youth and temptation, with changing conduct reflecting deeper individuality rather than altering the self.
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Bishop Butler
Jitney Purchases Spark Millionaire Feeling
In a wheezy exchange a tireless patron brags that witnessing splendor in a moving picture theater inspires him. He says a few coins in his pocket make him feel rich, as he praises the humble jitney that supports the display.
Her Regret and a Daring Rejoinder in Boston Transcript
A brief exchange appears in the Boston Evening Transcript where a woman laments a lost romance and a man replies that he would continue pursuing her despite rejection, turning the moment into a playful wartime of words.
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Boston Evening Transcript
They Seem Well Matched After Shared Bridge Study
In a concise exchange observers note the pair appear well suited. Both individuals reportedly studied bridge whist under the same authority, underscoring common ground and joint expertise.
Being happy is often a matter of not having anything
A pithy note suggests happiness follows when external demands are absent. It frames contentment as arising from freedom from possessions or obligations rather than from active pursuits or achievements. The idea emphasizes inner ease over material goals.
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