President Proclaims American Forest Week Observance
President Coolidge proclaims April 27 to May 8 as American Forest Week urging state governors to cooperate with a national committee headed by former Governor Frank C Lowden. The plan expands involvement to 100 national organizations and five area chairmen to promote forest conservation and renewal nationwide. The aim is to treat forests as crops to be renewed and managed, with leadership from industry groups and the U S Forest Service.
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Ashington
Cooldge
National
Citizens’ Committee
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
Forest Service
Lowden
Joln Dickinson Sherman
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Frank Q. Wisner
Natonal Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Will Dilg
Izaak Walton League
Willam J. Greeley
Washington
Federal
Stove
Hospitality Elit
Lee
Coo- Hdge
National Guard
Towa National Board
Adj
Louis G. Faasher
United States War
Appanoore County
Apri
Hobart Urges Expedited Senate Action in 1897
Vice President Hobart, sworn in with Garfield’s shadow, condemns obstruction and vows to use rules to speed business. He calls for prompt and positive legislation, arguing it serves the people and upholds established Senate traditions.
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Dawes
Senate
Garret A. Hobart
Hobart
Capper urges District government reforms for Washington
Senator Capper of Kansas new chair of the Senate District committee outlines steps to reform District governance. Proposals include electing delegates to Congress, granting district commissioners more legislative power, and unified District committee consideration of bills. He favors national representation but urges starting with a House delegate and election machinery.
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Washington
Senator Capper
Kansas
Senate
District Committee
Capper
Congress
House
Capitol Gets Funding for DC Park Improvements and Memorials
Capitol officials announce funds approved by Congress to upgrade Washington DC park facilities including athletic fields and a tourist camp. Projects cover Potomac park stamp work, a Connecting Rock Creek park boulevard, and memorials for Titanic victims and John Erlessor, with timelines and allocations detailed.
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District of Columbia
Sherrill
Potomac Park
Althiough Congress
Office of Public Dullings and Grounds
Congress
Rock Creek Park
Sher
Stoo
Whiel
John Erlessor
Colonel Sherrill
New Hampshire Avenue
Rock Creek Parkway
Potomac
Lincoln Memorial
Sherill
Helium Control Moves to Federal Oversight under Coolidge
President Coolidge signs a law authorizing federal control over helium exports and assigns the Interior Department to oversee exploration, experimentation, and production to maintain national supply. Early research traced helium from solar spectra to practical uses, with key figures Willebrand and Moore advancing the field and reducing helium cost from dollars to pennies per cubic foot.
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United States
Coolidge
Beliam
Infta
Washington
Lnte
W. ¥. Willebrand
Bureau of Standards
RR. B. Moore
Bureau of Mines
Litebrand
United States Geological Survey
Iowa News Roundup Highlights Banks Schools and Roads
A broad Iowa digest notes Sidney widows count and Wellman voters approve 40100 bonds for a new school. Reports mention Sioux City April meetings, new bank activity at Like Park, Des Moines rail profits, and droughts. It covers weather, agriculture, stocks, legislation, and touring efforts by the Tourists Service Federation with regional gains in banking and beets.
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Sidney
Wellman
Iowa
Sioux City
First National
Like Park
Sherrill Savings Bank
Caine
Pastern Town District Association
Odd Fellowa
Rebekah
Cedar Rapids
West Union
Tourists’ Service Federal
Iowa Railroad Commission
Clinton
Muscatine
State College
Des Moines City Railway Company
Tourists Service Federation of Laws
Story County
Citi Iesis Savings
Cambridge
Tourists’ Service Federation of Iowa
Industrial Commission For
Helen Reiler
Senate
Ugareit and
Wotkt
MOS
Abien County
Affan
California
Towa State College
Ames
North Central
Towa
Des Moines
State Auditor’s Office
Iowa State Penitentiary
Hollowell
Story and a Half Design Provides Roomy Home at Low Cost
Mr. William A. Radford offers free advice on building a story and a half house for economical construction. The design emphasizes space, comfort, and efficient layout with three second floor bedrooms, a large living room with a fireplace, and a practical kitchen. Surrounding grounds feature a curved walk, pergola, flowering shrubs, and a painted wooden fence enhancing curb appeal. The 78 by 35 foot house fits a sizeable family with ample living space and a welcoming porch.
Water Supply Pipe Should Be of Sufficient Size
An old concern notes that a half inch water line often fails to meet modern needs. With laundry basement kitchen and second floor bathroom, supply must support showers and multiple uses. It argues one and a half inch lines are often still too small for current demand.
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Toottle
Trade committee links yearlong work gaps to high wages in building trades
The committee on seasonal operations in the construction industries states that intermittent employment conditions deter young men from joining the building field. They argue this partly inflates hourly wage rates, creating a false view of actual earnings and support extending the building season per Secretary Hoover's recommendation.
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Committee On
Indorsing
Soover
Freshening Window Shades With Paint Techniques
To harmonize a room color scheme, repaint window shades by brushing on a mix of three parts flat wall paint and one part mineral turpentine. Apply two thin coats with down strokes, using a conservative design near the hem such as birds flowers or leaves.
Water System Tips For Homes By Building Age And National Builder
The article argues that installing a larger service pipe costs little and recommends water softeners where hard water exists. It advises a shut-off valve at the entry to the cellar for emergencies, reducing couplings and avoiding system disassembly. Brass piping is deemed economical for water systems despite higher initial costs.
Double Hung Window Facts and Big Ben Radio Reach
The text discusses common home windows, focusing on the double hung type that slides with counterbalancing weights and cords. It also notes that London's Big Ben clock has been heard by radio in Borneo at a distance of 10 000 miles.
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London
Borneo
Tuberculosis a Good Stimulus for Hillsdale County Farming
Hillsdale County Michigan farmers in 1921 led a countywide bovine tuberculosis eradication effort with USDA support. The campaign spurred better stock quality and returns, plus poultry improvements through culling poor producers and maintaining separated flocks to avoid cross infection.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Hillsdale County
Ist
Bureau of Animal Industry
College of Agriculture
It Pays to Haul Manure From Stable to Field
Ohio State University findings show direct manure transport from stable to field raises yields. Over 21 years, direct application on clover in a three year corn wheat clover rotation produced higher corn and hay yields than barnyard stored manure.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Earl Jones
Ohio State University
Resting Cows Before Freshening Boosts Next Lactation
The article advises dairy farmers to rest cows in the last six to eight weeks of lactation before freshening to store flesh. Neglect now leads to poorer calves and lower production next cycle. It suggests staggering freshening times across the year to maintain steady milk output, recommending fall freshening over spring for higher profits.
Wood Ashes for Onions Advice on using ashes
Wood ashes improve onion crops by supplying potash and keeping soil loose. Apply after plowing and mix into the surface for even distribution, or use as a top dressing by disturbing a strip beside the row and stirring into the surface.
Cattle Crave Roughage in Pastures and Straw Stacks
Cattle crave dry roughage when sweet clover pasture slows. Wet years increase craving due to succulent pasture. Allowing access to a straw stack can prevent thin craving. Some farmers find rock suit unavailable and unsuitable for week clover pasturing.
Hog Tuberculosis Eradication Poster Promotes Prevention
A U S Department of Agriculture poster argues that swine tuberculosis is easier to eradicate than control and outlines actions. It urges burning dead hogs, preventing manure buildup, not feeding carcasses, cooking milk products, and removing tuberculous stock beginning a clean herd.
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United States Department of Agrculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Ares
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington
Farm records praised as key to tidy tax and profits
Wisconsin agriculture expert John H. Donald cites many farm families testifying that the Wisconsin farm account and record book makes bookkeeping simple and accurate. Farmers report easier income tax figures and clear profit tracking, comparing their lack of records to a clock without hands.
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John
Donald
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Wisconsin Farm
Hebron
Erie
N. D
Montana
Wisconsin
Jefferson County
Donalde
Bridge Grafting Saves Girdled Fruit Trees
Mice and rabbits damaged fruit trees to a great extent last winter says Pennsylvania State College fruit extension specialists. Bridge grafting is advised for girdled trees and should be done before growth starts when possible. Scions should be one year old crowsh and if grafting is delayed heel them in moist sand.
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Pennsylvania State College
FB. Ss. Snyder
FB. Ss. Snyder, Extension Horticulturist At the College
Farming lessons on seeds feed and farm machinery economics
Advice emphasizes seed guarantees and legume importance for hay and soil, cost variance in wheat production, and the need for exercise for brood sows and careful farrowing. It notes the value of reliable farm machinery and cautions against overfeeding dairy cows.
The Power of the Name of Jesus Christ
The sermon recalls Acts 4 12 none other name under heaven given among men for salvation and discusses Peter and John preaching salvation through Jesus Christ. It cites 3000 converts, the healing miracle, and the exclusive path to salvation emphasizing the name that embodies anointing and divine power.
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Christ
Peter
John
Jude
Jesus
Paul
Jesus Christ
Son of
God
Lord Jesus Christ
Perseverance Proves Key to Success Against Adversity
A devotional meditation notes that despite pious ancestors Eli, Samuel, and Hezekiah, their sons faltered. It warns of enduring worldly influences on children and urges steadfast perseverance as the essential, if difficult, path to success and faithful living.
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Eli
Samuel
Hezekiah
Prayer Fellowship Harmony and the Pull Toward God
A devotional reflection on prayer drawing believers toward closer fellowship with God and harmony with His holy will, using nautical imagery of a line from a bow to illustrate spiritual guidance and humility.
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God
Like a Ship Your Prayer Sets Sail for a Rich Homecoming
A line compares prayer to a ship that travels long voyages and returns with a richer freight, suggesting spiritual journeys yield deeper rewards upon arrival. The metaphor emphasizes endurance and reward through time away.
At His Feet Christ Does Not Ask of Us
A quoted line from a Christian evangelist stresses that faith does not demand heavy labor at the expense of time for prayer. The arc highlights devotion and balance for believers.
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Christ
Christian
Art of Living Easily Declares Frugal Money Philosophy
The note presents a concise guideline on prudent living by keeping expenses one notch below income. It credits H. Taylor and frames frugality as a deliberate lifestyle choice.
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H, Taylor
Christianity as a religion calls for action
A fragmented line notes that Christianity is described as a faith requiring deeds, with a reference to a "Jepanase" misprint. The remark frames religious duty as actionable expectation rather than belief alone.
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