Second Session Opens with War Funding Plan
The Sixty fifth Congress reconvened with routine sessions and war appropriations totaling 13.3 billion dollars for next year's needs. Leaders express confidence and plan to focus mainly on war measures while keeping some general legislation for the initial weeks. A wartime atmosphere is noted as soldiers sit in galleries and women knit as the session opens.
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Soldiers kill twelve in Mexican frontier clash near India Texas
Mexican outlaws opened fire on an American cavalry patrol five miles from India Texas wounding a private. American troops crossed the river into Mexico and killed twelve bandits including Felipe Romero and Rafael Venaslado. Shacks were burned after occupants were driven out as reinforcements moved in and prepared for action.
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California Representative Proposes War Era Alcohol Ban Amendment
Representative Randall of California introduced a constitutional amendment to prohibit manufacture of any alcoholic beverage during the war with limited exceptions and to empower the president to purchase distillery liquor in warehouses or stocks. The measure is part of the prohibition legislation plans for this session, Randaly stated.
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Medical Corps enlistment appeal issued by Surgeon General
In Washington DC a recruitment appeal urged men ages 18 to 40 to join the army medical corps. Applicants were instructed to apply before December 15 to any recruiting officer or to medical officers at any military post or cantonment.
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Drouth Relief Bill Introduced By Blanton of Texas
Senator Blanton of Texas introduced a bill authorizing a fifty million dollar relief appropriation for drought stricken farmers in the southwest. He said Texas alone has 350 counties affected covering an area half the size of Germany where cattle cannot be raised, and the drought devastation demands aid.
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Prank Strikes Car In Race Killing Chan In New York
An automobile race in Casper ends when a car driven by Haynes crashes after striking a plank on the track. Chan is killed. Haynes dies in New York hospital while undergoing surgery for intestinal trouble. Oscar Lewishon, husband of actress Bang Blay, dies at 32 after operation. Troops under quarantine in Ayre Mass as measles cases rise in the Seventy sixth division area.
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Agricultural Department Experts Explain Stems of Interest
The Times presents a feature on agricultural stems of interest, drawing insights from the United States Department of Agriculture and notable writers. Officials and researchers discuss plant structures, crop implications, and relevant farming practices for readers seeking practical guidance.
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Breeding Sows and Pasture Feeding Guide
A historic guide discusses optimal sow breeding age, pasture carrying of breeding sows, and the need for balanced rations. It covers when to breed pigs, two litters per year feasibility, mineral supplementation, and careful management during pregnancy to prevent weakness and disease while promoting growth and profitability.
Cream Separator Care For Better Dairy Profits
United States Department of Agriculture urges thorough cleaning and scalding of cream separators. Proper setup, leveling, oily care, correct assembly, and hot water sterilization prevent off flavors and poor keeping cream, protecting producer margins and butter quality.
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Tractor plowing costs and speeds at Iowa State College
A two day test by Iowa State College agricultural engineering shows one acre plowed 6 inches deep by a three-plow tractor at 2.25 mph taking 1 hour 17 minutes, with kerosene at 2% gallons and lubricating oil at one eighth gallon. Cost per acre totaled 1.60 dollars including fuel, oil, operator time, and depreciation.
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Potatoes Boost Farm Returns and Dairy Ration
Seed potatoes free of blight and rot offer value for future crops or feeding hogs. Grading potatoes can raise market price, while regular introductions into dairy rations improve milk flow, especially when corn silage is scarce. Include gradually and run through a root cutter to prevent choking.
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Nehemiah Lesson on Reading Gods Word and Joy
A lesson outlines Ezra and Nehemiah guiding the people to hear the law read aloud, understand it, and respond with reverence, joy, and obedience. It notes five results: conviction, peace, service, worship, and renewal through proper interpretation by Levites and rulers.
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Pig feeding is profitable at Nebraska station test
The Nebraska experiment finds alfalfa hay and corn as the best fattening feeds for profit, with tankage and corn feeding giving faster gains but higher costs. Ground corn delays gains and raises cost per 100 pounds. Ground corn with alfalfa is notably more expensive than dry shelled corn with alfalfa.
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Poultry Feed Value of Shrunken Wheat Revealed
A note highlighting that shrunken wheat, when not frosted or water soaked, serves as an excellent and economical poultry feed, emphasizing its practicality and low cost where available.
Corn Is Essential For Feeding Fowls
Corn is essential to feed fowls properly and corn meal cannot be fully omitted without harming their nutrition and the cost efficiency of poultry care.
Good Dairy Cow Classification
A good dairy cow is defined as one with large capacity for feed beyond maintenance and efficient conversion of that intake into milk production. The description emphasizes appetite and sustained milk yield as key indicators of quality.
Crop To Precede Alfalfa In Ohio Farm Practice
The Ohio experiment station says early potatoes are among the best crops to precede alfalfa because soil is well fertilized and weeds are killed by cultivation before alfalfa seeding. Potatoes can be harvested for late daly and early August alfalfa seedings, with good seedlings possible by fisking and borrow PieiG peas also useful when cut for hay. Midsummer alfalfa seedings prove more satisfactory than spring sowing in oats or barley, as weed competition and nurse crops often hinder young alfalfa by shading and exhausting moisture and nutrients.
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Gest Returns From Fowls Feed to Boost Returns
A note on high grain prices urging careful feeding of fowls to maximize returns.
Burning Straw Incident Sparks Criminal Feud Claim
A man who manages two straw stacks is said to face a feud or feud-like dispute to recover about 45 dollars in value. The report emphasizes legal action or retaliation as the alleged outcome.
Hen House Maintenance Amid Prep For Winter
Fragmentary note urges cleaning and whitewashing of the hen house interior before cold weather. Advises attention to feed and care, implying health indicators and coop upkeep as essential for poultry.
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