Progressive Republicans plan insurgent push in House
Republican progressives join Rep. John M. Nelson of Wisconsin and Rep. Roy Woodruff of Michigan to form a group aimed at packing committees and forcing adoption of their program. They pledge 38 members to press for rule changes, unpacked committees, and legislation on transportation taxes farms credits elections and resource protection. They say the aim is to curb floor leadership influence and advance reform without opposing the President or Speaker Gilbert.
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Ashington
House
John, M. Nelson
Rep
Wis
la ¥Ollette
Nelson
Committee On Rules
Congress
Gillett
Capper Aims For 400 to 500 Million in Farm Loans This Year
Senator Capper leads a group pressing War Finance Corporation to supply 400 to 500 million dollars to agriculture via cooperative associations. He notes debt burdens on co ops have grown and loans last year were repaid after the crop season. Delegation also met with Farm Loan Board about new intermediate credit banks to aid farmers before summer.
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War Finance Corporation
Capper
Rep
Kan
Senate Farm Bloc
Senate
House
Wallace
Gooding
Idaho
Sheppard
Wem
Tex
Haugen
Dayig
Minn
Sinclair
N. D
Huddleston
Dem
Ala
Farm Loan Board
Federal ‘Land Banks
Charles’ EB
Lobdell
Air Service Urged to Sustain War Readiness and Industry
Representative Wainwright warns the Army Air Service faces rapid deterioration as wartime surplus disappears and industry risks extinction. He recommends a continuing five year aircraft appropriation of 25 million annually, with 15 million for reserves and 10 million for operations, to ensure peace and war-time expansion. He stresses maintaining a large enough air force to counter any enemy threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Service
Clect _J. Mayhew
Wainwright
New York
Weeks
Dwight F. Davis
Madden urges limited public building program to curb unemployment
Representative Martin B Madden argues the U S government should halt new construction until a nationwide survey of needs is completed He says a restricted program would avoid competing with private builders create employment through essential projects and assist railroads mines lumber and other related industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Martin B. Madden
Rep
Ill
House Committee On Appropriations
Madden
Tiffanis
Geneval
Scongresa
Immigration Bill Aimed For Sixty-Eighth Congress
Rep Albert R Johnson of Washington outlines a restrictive immigration program ready for action at the start of the Sixty-Eighth Congress. He argues the problem is how immigrants adapt to America, not how many are admitted, and pledges a broad bill to replace the quota law and ease enforcement at port of entry.
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House Committee On Immigration and Naturalization
United States
Albert R Johnson
Washington
Plans to acquire clubs to build strong players
A quoted source predicts limited early success in securing control of Class B and Class A teams and possibly purchasing a DoublesA club. The aim is to develop mighty players through these acquisitions and plans.
Yachting Fever Grips California Coast
Yachting fever grips the coast as Californians build yachts valued over 8 million dollars in Los Angeles alone. Daniel J. Pratt of Seattle notes the Pacific Coast Yacht Association forms to aid development without clashing with existing groups. Pacific Coast championship races are planned for Vancouver and San Francisco venues including schooners motor yachts and stay boats.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Coast Yacht' Association
Daniel JL. Pratt
Seattle
Wagh
Pacific International Yachting Association
Olnes R
Vancouver
B. C
San Francisco
Rockne Rumored to Coach Columbia Football in 1924
Rumor places Knute Rockne, famed Notre Dame coach, at Columbia as head football coach in 1924. Reports say Columbia offered Rockne 15000 dollars to lead the blue and the white eleven this fall.
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Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Columbia Football
Columbia
Rockne
Boxers Take On Training Roles in Pacific Coast League
Three league trainers are former fighters. Peter Jackson coaches Salt Lake City, Jack Downey oversees Sacrimento, and Bobby Johnson guides Seattle. Managers say boxers make good trainers due to personal experience with physical upkeep.
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Pacific Coast League
Peter Jackson
Salt Lake City
Jack Downey
Sacrimento
Bobby Johnson
Seattle
Giants Manager John McGraw Targets The Dummy Taylor Incident
Giants manager John J. McGraw says he was struck in the nose by a pitch thrown by the retired star Dummy Taylor during a practice session. McGraw claims the ball clogged one nostril and blames Taylor for the mishap, recalling the long-ago pitcher who inspired the nickname.
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John J. McGraw
Giants
McGraw
Taylor
John J
Mike Driscoll Opens Up After Pro Baseball Shuffle
Former Washington Catholic University catcher and first baseman Mike Driscoll who played under the name Vincent to protect his identity has been transferred to Rochester. He previously signed with the Washington Americans last year and later surfaced with Toronto under the Vincent alias. He now agrees to publicly reveal his middle name and real status.
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Mike Driscoll
Washington Catholic University
Waas
Washington Americans
Toronto
Vincent
Rochester
Driscoll
Tulsa Pitcher Simmons Emerges as Big Man Prospect
The Tulsa club of the Western league recruits Russell Missouri native Simmons a six foot five two hundred pound twenty year old pitcher found by Frank Thompson. He is described as fast and imposing potentially the new cornerstone for the team.
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Tulsa
Russell
Frank Thompson
Simmons
Mathewson Talks on Baseball Return and Braves Hopes
Christy Mathewson discusses his return to baseball and his wish to be a manager rather than club head. He doubts ownership stability but believes the Boston Braves will contend and escape the cellar this season.
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Christy Mathewson
Boston Braves
Odds and Ends of Sport in a Bustling Era
Various sports notes highlight comebacks and debuts. Al Reich plans a comeback while over 125000 crowd attend England vs Scotland. John P Herron aids Glen Warner at Pitt. Tennis prodigy M Lacoste wins French National Singles. Clarence Coveleski patrols Shamokin as policeman. Umpire scarcity worries baseball fans. Mississippi Valley League sets 1380 game schedule starting May 1. Christy Mathewson leads Braves in Boston. Women’s soccer gains. N G Wann moves to Harsham College. Marshall Hale Jr eyed as rival to Charlie Paddock. Irving Wilhelm signs with Rochester club. Davis Cup challenges surge from Europe and Australia. Norman Brookes to select team. Jimmy Wilde and Pancho Villa to box June 16. Columbus club trades players for Indianapolis. Sarazen and Hagen expected to lead in British Open at Tryon. Greb challenges Tunney. Bobby Jones not on American Walker Cup squad. Boston Red Sox trades hurry rosters. Ray and Weissmuller keep Chicago in spotlight. USC funds track and field trip east. Eddie Rommel recalls 1919 Giants stint. Dumovich brothers aim for Cubs pitching spots.
Learned His Lesson From a Phillies Prospect
Former Yankee benchman Herb Thormahten now a minor leaguer in Boston reflects on lessons learned. He admits his past rigidity and says he would not argue if told the diamond is round, vowing to respond with compliance and effort in future assignments.
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Herb Thormahten
New York
Tommy Murphy Drives to Historic Harness Racing Laurels
Tommy Murphy has piled up over two million in sulky winnings across fourteen years, driving champions that set world records for trotters and pacers at every age. His driven horses have held two-year-old, three-year-old, and four-year-old marks, cementing a legacy as a premier trainer and driver.
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Thomas W. ‘Murphy
Peter Manning
Arion Guy
Directum I
Miss. Harris M
Margaret Dillion
Frank Bognash, Jr
Sanaudo
Murphy
Native Belle
Arion
Poughkeepsie
Peter Vale
Reai Lady
Soap ball pranks amuse golfers at Coronado club
Soap balls crafted by Bob Simpson at Coronado Country Club amuse beginners. A novice using one sees the ball shatter on his first drive, drawing cheers from the gallery. Meanwhile in New Zealand the Wellington Lawn Tennis Association builds 50 grass courts as demand grows, with early starts and booming youth participation.
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Bob Simpson
Coronado Country Club
Coronado Beach
Cal
Simpson
Wellington
New Zealand
Lawn Tennis Association
Lantern Slides Show Indiana Coach Mann Demonstrates Baseball
Leslie Mann, Indiana University baseball coach, uses lantern slides to illustrate proper play. The collection features 804 views of player scores, highlighting top performers from both major leagues.
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Leslie Mann
Indiana University
Councilman Roper and Coach Stoper to Lead Princeton Teams
Roper serves as Princeton councilman while W. W. Stoper, continuing as football coach, will guide Princeton squads for the next two years. Stoper is identified as a Philadelphia city councilman.
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Roper
W. W
Bill) Stoper
Princeton
Philadelphia
Crowded Garden Fault Limits Vegetable Yields
Overcrowding tops the list of common gardening errors. Transplant early when true leaves appear and thin or space per seed packet guidance. Give bush beans 18 inches apart to boost yield. strong root systems form if roots grow without injury before transplanting. Use a tape measure for proper distances to maximize production.
Herbs Like Mellow Soils for Flavoring Use
The article notes herbs thrive in rich mellow soil and should be started before ground work. Dried foliage is used for flavoring. harvest on dry days before full bloom, tie in bundles to dry, rub fine when dry, and seal in dry cans. Minty baking powder boxes are good storage. Six sage plants cover most needs. several harvests from leaves possible before wilting.
Cutting Soy Beans for Hay in Indiana and Nearby
A report notes soybeans yield better as hay when pods are half full. Early cuts reduce feeding value per acre, while late cuts risk woody stems and leaf loss. In Indiana and southern areas hay can cure in swaths if raked with dew to preserve leaves.
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Bartier
Unnds
Indiana
Proper Duck Mating Ratios and Seed Planting Tips
The article explains duck mating ratios, recommending one drake to five or six ducks early and one to eight or ten later. It suggests using two top drakes alternately. For planting, use pure clean Early Ohio or Irish Cobbler seed, cut to at least two eyes, plant early, and delay mulch replacement until after initial cultivations.
No Varsity Nine at Washington and Jefferson College
Washington and Jefferson College will not field a varsity nine as tennis and track are more popular, leaving baseball unfunded among big institutions of learning.
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Washington and Jefferson College
Aggie Crowned World Champion Grade Cow for Year
Aggie, a Holstein daughter bred for high butterfat, topped five years of production with 10,012 gallons of milk and 4,002 pounds of butter earning $2,180.49 according to the Wisconsin College of Agriculture. In twelve months she yielded 1,022 pounds of butter from 610 gallons.
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Aggie
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Liege
Aggie Dairy Breeder Aggie Boosts Herd Through Union Records
D W Luenlik of Cedar Grove Wisconsin owns Aggie a purebred Holstein breeder in a dairy operation built via cow testing associations. Records show Aggie yields average yearly profit over feed costs of 245.86 dollars while Wisconsin herds average 807 gallons milk and 287 pounds butter per cow per year.
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United States
Agate
D. W. Luenlik
Cedar Grove
Wisconsin
Wisconain
Building Up Chicken Flock for Higher Production
Advice from T Z Warren at Iowa State College on rapid, efficient poultry breeding. Focus on strong healthy birds, proper color and shape, and favoring hens after heavy egg production. Warns against unnecessary new blood unless it truly improves the flock.
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Laelk Koop
T. Z. Warren
Jown State College
Dipping After Shearing Stressed by University Expert
The article warns ticks remain common and harm sheep thrift. Prof G W Wickman urges dipping ewes and lambs shortly after shearing, noting parasites target older sheep first. A standard dipping solution suffices and thorough wetting is essential, with fluke checks in two to three weeks.
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G. W. Wickman
University
Animal Husbadry Department
Plump Oats as Seed Depends on Climate Conditions
Heavy oats show promise as seed under certain climate conditions and may falter under others. The readable fragment notes the importance of knowing the growing environment to judge seed quality and performance.
Cutting Clover For Silage Timeline
The guidance notes sweet clover may not require cutting for silage until fall after adequate growth, grain harvest, or seeding alone. It may then be run into the silo later in the season.
California Interscholastic Track Meet Set At Exposition Park
The Pacific Coast Track Meet will be held at the new Los Angeles Exposition Park Stadium on May 11. A team of winners may be sent to the national inter scholastic meet in Chicago.
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Pacific Coast
Los Angeles Exposition Park Stadium
Chicago
Brown to field freshman football eleven next fall
Brown University will present a freshman football team next fall for the first time in its history. The change follows the new freshman eligibility rule taking effect then.
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Brown University
Providence
Space Between Rows in the Garden
A garden guide notes spacing depends on cultivation tools and their availability. Proper gaps ensure access for hoeing raking and weeding. The text emphasizes practical mower and rake reach required by tools.
Pedigree Eggs Marked for Tracking at Gmail End
Eggs destined for pedigrees must be marked at the gmail end due to large end fragments after hatching, ensuring proper traceability and record-keeping in the process.
Good Start for Chicks in Spring Poultry Care
A seasoned poultryman reports success with spring chicks after providing breeder hens proper care. The effort aims to improve hatch rates and early growth through attentive management practices.
Soybean drill method boosts economic yield
Drilling soybeans like small grain can reduce costs for seed or hay uses. The grown crop should be cultivated with a harrow, weeder, or rotary hoe to improve establishment and weed control.
Layera Need Ground Grain: a nation essential for poultry farming
A mush of ground grains and by products with animal protein is described as essential for raising chickens and laying hens. The article emphasizes the role of such feed in poultry production and national needs.
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Layera
Weed problem amid major challenges facing the region
The article notes a serious weed problem as a major challenge confronting the former administration. It highlights ongoing efforts to control the infestation and its impact on agriculture and local communities.
Aida Insect Control Uses Sweet Clover in Rotation
Aida Insect Control highlights sweet clover as an aid in insect control when used in rotation systems.
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Aida
Swamp Root Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant herbal medicine for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It promises purity strength and quality in each bottle and offers a sample for ten cents via mail from Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Delaware Whipping Post Remains From 1654 Fort Era
The whipping post in New Castle County dates to 1654 from the old Swedish Fort era. The original pillory still stands in the fort courtyard as a historic relic.
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Delaware
New Castle County
Good salesman waits on you in purchase moments
A compact reminiscence on bargaining dynamics notes how buyers sometimes secure exactly what they seek while at other times a seller’s attentive service influences the outcome. The piece reflects on transactional balance and consumer strategy.
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Odds and
al Reich
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Scotland
John P. Herron
Glen Warner
University of Pittsburgh
M. Lacoste
M. Hirsch
Harry, Covelesk
Tiger Southpaw
Shamokin
Baseball Writers
Dubuque
The
Boston
N. G. Wann
James Milliken University
Decatur, Ill
Harsham College
Marshall Hale, Jr
Dinky Templeton
Stanford University
Charlie Paddock
Irving Wilhelm
Philadelphia Nationals
Switzerland
Rumania
Czechoslovakia
Holland
Denmark
Australia
Australian Lawn Tennis Association
Norman Brookes
Jimmy Wilde
Pancho Villa
Polo Grounds
Columbus American Association
Burwell
Lees
Indianapolis
Weaver
Doug Baird
Gene Sarazen
Walter Hagen
Tryon
Harry, Greb
Gene Tunney
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Deal
St. Andrews
Boston Red Sox
Jose Ray
Johnny Weissmuller
the Athletic Council of the
University of Southern California
Hddie Rommel
Connie Mack
Nicks
Martin Dumovich
Chicago Nationals
Tommy Murphy
Diractlona
Stearns’ Electric
Alta Veal
Roy US Patel
Chesebrough Mig, Company
Consolidated
State St
Gator Kostorer
Mtope Dandrut
Hessig-Etlis
Amuxon Products Co
Dept
Cleveland
Agunta
Pottisanta
Tox Gurmant Go
Lansing
Mie
Datilias
Cannas
Fitnoat
Gladiotus
Dorten
M. A
MARSH
Vatparalea
Ind
Norway
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