Supreme Court rules against dissolution of shoe machinery trust
In a 4 to 3 decision the Supreme Court refuses to dissolve United Shoe Machinery Co. of Massachusetts and its subsidiaries. The majority credits growth to efficient management, not size, and rejects breaking up the company while acknowledging tying leases fall under Sherman Act limits. The ruling marks a rare government success in recent anti trust cases and confirms the organization dominates its trade.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
United Shoe Machinery Company
Massachusetts
Shoe Machinery Trust
MccKeana
Chie
White
Holmes and Vandeventer
Day, Pitney
Clark
Comany
McReynolds
Drandeis
Iowa Headlines Raise Shock and War Notes Across State
Fears of violence surround Rev. Benson in Albert City after church and home vandalized amid a funeral controversy while Iowa crops face wartime requisition. Other items report bees course at Iowa State College, insurance rate hikes, beekeeping profits, croix de guerre award, and anti German book concerns at schools.
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Benson
Swedish Lutheran Church
Albert City
I. C. O. F. Lodge
Godfried Bengston
Camp Dodge
Skeels
United States Food Administration
Lowa
State Fair Grounds
J. A. Mitchell
Orillia
Jerome Croak
Serviee
France
Abs
Mary Croak
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa Rating Bureau
Farmer Boy
Cletus Owens
Cresco
United States
Dennison
W. N. John Stan
Johnston
Artemus N. Seeber
North Harrison Trust & Savings Bank
Davenport
Bes . Moines
Harrison County
Des Moines
Sherif
District Court
Supreme Court
Timmy” Hall
Coltex
American Air Service
Earth
Pasay-Sur-Moselle
A. &. Morrow
Orange City
State Council of Defense
Garrett Clay
Sioux County Council
Morrow
Universty
AL MW. Deyoe
Superinegtendanc
Mob Drags Victim Through River After Tragic Attack
A disturbance in Omeo town ends in a mob dragging a Black man and a teenage white girl’s body from Erwin River. A chase ensues as bystanders pursue the assailant who is shot. both victims die and a mob piles debris over the bodies. Police note rising racial tension.
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Oanson City
Tent
Thomas Devt
Erwin
Rouregs
Megro
Senate Appropriations Bill Passes With Extra Funding
The senate approved the rivers and harbor appropriations bill carrying 21,572,006 dollars with a net increase of 2,844.06 over the house amount. New items include 204,006 dollars for Lag Seles harbor dredging and dry deck contingency, plus arbor improvements.
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Lington
D. C
Senate
Seles Harbor
Turbulent Caucasus War Reports Turkish Advance
A dispatch from Tiss reports Turkish forces resuming an aggressive campaign in the Caucasus region near Van. An Armenian faction reportedly begins new battles while negotiations for a separate peace between the Caucasian Diet and the government have collapsed.
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Van
Tiss
Armenan
Ten Die in Sea Disaster Off Paris
Ten passengers nine Arabs and one Frenchman died when the steamer Atlantiqua was torpedoed in the Mediterranean early this month. The survivor reached a port for safety.
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Paris
Mediterranean
Wool Price Fixed for 191s Clip at Atlantic Seaboard
The War Industries Board fixed the price of the 191s wool clip at the July 1 1917 levels, based on scoured basis in Atlantic Seaboard markets, setting a uniform price for the war effort.
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Washington
DE. C
War Industries Board
Atlantic
Our Agricultural Department Readers of the Times
The article presents expert commentary from the United States Department of Agriculture and other noted writers on agricultural topics for readers of the Times. It highlights stems of interest and ongoing research relevant to farming and rural communities.
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United States’ Department of Agriculture
Tillage Key to Peach Orchard Development
The USDA urges thorough tillage for peach trees from planting onward to preserve soil moisture and root access. Begin early, advance to full area by year three, adapt to bearing trees, cover crops, and soil type. Regular, light, loose soil prevents crusts and moisture loss.
Brown Swiss Cattle Described For Grazing And Milk
The Brown Swiss breed, from Schwyz Switzerland, is found mainly in New York and Wisconsin. Cows average about 1 250 pounds, bulls 1500 to 2500, and the breed is noted for gentle mellowness and strong grazing on rough land. Milk production among 109 cows on record averages 10 368.7 pounds with 3 995 percent fat, totaling 438.45 pounds butterfat. top ten producers average 17 372.2 pounds milk and 683.79 pounds butterfat.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Schwyz
Switzerland
New York
Wisconsin
Milik
Methods of pruning grape vines and cost impacts
The article explains pruning methods affect fruit yield and production costs. It contrasts expensive trellising and spring tying with cheaper systems, noting grape prices have fallen and margins are slim even with economical training.
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United States
Farm upkeep plan to cut trees and paint sheds
Instructional note outlines clearing dead branches and brush, cleaning fence corners, and applying four coats of paint to all farm buildings to improve appearance and protect wood. Includes emphasis on preservation of structures and tidiness.
Single Pitch Roof for Poultry House
A single pitch roof offers easy construction and a high vertical front exposed to sun. It channels rainwater to the rear, benefiting poultry house design with simple assembly and practical drainage.
Unprofitable Fowls Describe Weak Heads and Eyes
A historical note defines unprofitable fowls by features such as long narrow sunken heads, fat slender beams, staels conken and dull eyes. The description emphasizes physical faults leading to poor productivity in poultry.
Beekeeping Lessons From a Prairie Apiary on Winter Loss
An early 20th century guide explains that productive bee colonies resemble well tuned machines and success hinges on proper housing, timely space, and strong winter care. Primary losses come from colony death in winter and from European and American foulbrood diseases, with losses totaling millions annually. Swarming reduces honey yield, so beekeepers must provide space and manage nectar flow through careful timing and study.
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United States Department of _ Agriculture
United States
Weeds Detrimental to Large Crop Yields
United States Department of Agriculture notes weeds reduce yields by competing for moisture and nutrients, and may poison crops with root exudates. Weeds hinder root development and harvesting, cause dockage, and harbor pests, with Minnesota alone estimating two and a half million dollars in weed seed damage yearly.
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United States
Agricultural’ Experiment Station
Minnesota
Bees in Backyards Offer Royal Food Source
The pamphlet from the United States Department of Agriculture explains that honey, long a royal staple in Mother Goose, is accessible to any American family. Beekeeping needs little effort and skill, and with proper care bees will yield honey.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Alites of the Kaiser Claim Broad Allied Support
Fragmentary text mentions Kaiser, ally, and sheep killing cur in America with unclear context and no identifiable events or names.
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America
Proper brood space in honey production advised
The article stresses allocating room for surplus honey to avoid reduced brood. inadequate space can shrink capacity by up to one third. It urges diligent planning and careful placement of brood space to maintain healthy honey yields.
Horsepower for Onions
Onion growers shift from hand labor to horsepower as modern fields embrace mechanized planting and harvesting. Large-scale producers replace manual tasks with powerful equipment to speed yields and cut costs.
Dog Depredations Disrupt Flocks and Breeding Plans
Discouraging depredations on flocks of sheep affect the flockmaster by disheartening the herd and disturbing breeding plans. The resulting unrest renders flocks restless and nonproductive.
MUK Substitutes Gain Favor for Calf Feeding
Substitutes for milk in calf feeding yield fair results when used with care. With milk in demand for human consumption these feeds are especially recommended as humane and practical options.
Protein from Skim Milk Surpasses Grain Protein for Pigs and Calves
Experiments show that a pound of protein from cereal grains is not nutritionally equivalent to a pound of protein from skim milk when fed to pigs and calves.
Crafting Butter with Frod Requires Attention and Skill
The text notes that using butter demands focused attention and experience to achieve the best results quickly. It emphasizes the need for skill and practice to optimize bottlenecks and timing in production.
Feed Pigs Plenty for the Next Mess
A note advises ample feeding of pigs to ensure they are well provisioned for upcoming tasks. It warns against overfeeding that could hinder readiness for the next mess.
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