Vast feed waste harms meat costs in the United States
A Department of Agriculture report on the nation’s meat supply says vast quantities of farm feed like straw and stover are wasted or used poorly. It cites losses exceeding 100 million dollars yearly and outlines practical winter rations mixing straw with silage, corn and cottonseed meal to boost efficiency, noting straw value at about five dollars a ton and minimal sale rates.
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Ashington
Department of Culture
Storf
Goodrich Company to Pay Employees During Military Service
The executive committee of The B. F. Goodrich Company announced financial relief for employees enlisted in state military or naval organizations. Eligible workers will receive military compensation to cover the gap between government or state pay and a portion of their regular wage while on duty. Benefits include two thirds for those with dependents and half for others, with life insurance staying in effect and future placement after service.
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Atlanta
B. F. Goodrich Company
Feed efficiency and byproduct use for beef production in 1914 Europe
A 1914 report argues for feeding cottonseed meal, linseed meal, and other oil meals to cattle to save on beef costs and soil enrichment. It contrasts European and American practices, noting Europe uses high protein feeds more economically despite higher price, and urges broader use of byproducts like peanut and cow bran meals to boost farm profitability and nutrient recycling.
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Europe
Lenmark
United States
Dr King's New Discovery Cough Syrup Ad Claims Cure
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs and colds. It promises easy intake, proven medicines, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It urges buying a bottle and keeping leftovers for future relief.
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Dr. King
Dr.King
Templar Conclave Ends in Los Angeles
The triennial Knights Templar conclave in Los Angeles closes after five days of pageantry. White plumes and gold girded uniforms fade from sight as outgoing trains depart. Many commanderies plan sightseeing before resuming homeward, with a notable presence of women among attendees led by chair Knights and their families in California.
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Los Angeles
Gal
Knights Templar
Far West
Chair Knights
Califor
Parades and school display crowd heads in Los Angeles muse
The article notes a midsummer allegorical and floral parade with over 3,060 Los Angeles public school pupils in eight divisions. It mentions fixed daily hours for library access in Quachita parish and outlines a Queens County Jockey Club summer meeting at Aqueduct with several top horses and four stake events including the Brooks Handicap and Queens County Handicap.
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Ing
Los Angeles
New York
Queens County
Aqueduct Race Course
Damalra
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Handicap and Derby Longstanding East Racing Events
Brooklyn Handicap and the Brooklyn Derby are among the oldest racing events in the East. They were formerly run at Gravesend with the opening year 1887, when Dry Monopole won the Handicap and Hanover won the Brooklyn Derby.
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East
Gravesend
Prevention better than cure in health matters
In China physicians earn fees by keeping patients well through prevention rather than cure. The article notes a growing emphasis on disease prevention in the U S. It highlights water intake, exercise, and a mild liver stimulant as preventive measures. Dr Bond of Little Rock advocates Bond's Liver Pills, available without prescription at druggists for about 25 cents.
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China
Bond
Little Rock
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Srnar
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B. F. Goodrich Co
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Goodrich
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Ford
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Akron, O
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Monroe, LA
Templar
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