30 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
1
The USDA bulletin outlines practical egg handling and storage practices for farm operations. It covers maintaining egg quality through cleanliness, proper incubation, storage temperatures, and hygienic collection. Guidance targets small farms producing eggs for local markets and households.
Washington June 28 1913 a government bulletin reports millions of dollars lost annually due to poor egg production marketing and shipping practices The Bureau of Animal Industry study in Kansas tests storage and transport effects on fresh eggs under farm store and field conditions finding infertile eggs resist deterioration and two thirds of losses occur on the farm
Unsettled conditions bring scattered showers tonight and Tuesday. The period favors brief wet spells with a mix of sun and clouds between showers. Temperatures remain mild, with no major storm systems expected.
In hot weather egg producers are urged to follow five steps to protect product value. Keep nests clean gather eggs daily store cool and dry market twice weekly and terminate mature male birds after the hatching season ends. Portland adopts commission plan with H R Algee as first mayor four year term.
Gettysburg Pa June 30 opening day of the great peace jubilee focused on welcoming veterans and exchanging greetings between North and South. Governor Tener Gen Alfred B Beers Grand Army of the Republic and Gen Bennett H Young United Confederate Veterans led the ceremonies as special trains brought thousands more visitors. Old soldiers toured the battlefield inspecting memorials and recalling events in which they served half a century ago.
In New Orleans a preliminary conference opened the tenth annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association. Teachers, prelates and sisters from across the United States gathered for three days of educational discussions. Organizers expected at least 250 attendees when the formal opening occurs tomorrow.
An active field agent and a lobbyist are poised to confess amid a widening political investigation. Officials say the pair could reveal details tying lawmakers to improper influence and undisclosed deals. The case centers on alleged payments and influence peddling.
In Washington on June 30 the Senate lobby committee served a subpoena on Martin Mulhall of Baltimore, former active agent for the National Association of Manufacturers. He is said to reveal how legislators were influenced, campaigns funded, and committees packed to favor manufacturing interests across past Congresses.
The Sugar People Won One Point passage is noted as the Underwood-Simmons bill nears final caucus approval. The draft slashes many household and commercial duties with an average reduction about 8 percent below the Underwood plan. Democratic leaders back the measure as Wilsons influence boosts push for swift action amid currency bill opposition.
The Senate Finance Committee agreed to postpone the sugar tariff date to March 1 1914 and shift the income tax start to March 1 1914. It kept sugar on the free list May 1 1916 and adopted a one tenth of a cent per pound cotton futures tax with refund on delivery. The panel also loosened branding duties on fortified wines and adjusted several rates including antimony ores and jute bags.
The dissolution plan, approved by Attorney General McReynolds and officials, with President Wilson backing, proposes Union Pacific exchange 38 million in Southern Pacific holdings for Baltimore and Ohio. Union Pacific to sell 88 million in Southern Pacific stock to the public via a trust, with no current Union Pacific shareholders allowed to buy. The transaction would start November 1 and end by January 1, 1916.
Gettysburg June 30 twenty five thousand veterans of the Blue and Gray woke for reveille on the battlefield. Campfires, songs of war times and early morning activities filled the tented city as Rebel yells and Yankee shots echoed. The sole event today was a joint reception of Buford and Wheeler cavalry units.
Washington reports a Senate committee will fully investigate the Mulhall lobbying charges with former Congress members to be subpoenaed. House leaders favor creating a lobby investigation committee and Representative Sherley plans a resolution to push the measure.
General Schaffer accepts the invitation on behalf of the Louisiana division. A reunion event is set to bring together members and officials for a scheduled gathering.
General Thomas J. Shaffer of the Louisiana Division U C V accepts the Union veterans reunion in Monroe in October and notes 1908 hospitality. Luther Ellison of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce reports the invitation and awaits preferred dates before October 15.
The heat wave continued across the Central West with little relief in Chicago and surrounding cities. Weaker showers helped ease conditions in western regions including Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa.
The Constitutionalist Junta reports Guaymas has fallen and rebels control the city. By noon only the water front and nearby barracks remained in Federal hands as water shortages and desertions affect the garrison.
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